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Blue Danube To The Black Sea 2010

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Tour Code:WVO0
Length: 14 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: River Cruise

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Tue, May 25, 2010	Mon, Jun 07, 2010	Call Us	$3,789	Call Us	$3,410	Quote
Tue, Jul 06, 2010	Mon, Jul 19, 2010	Call Us	$3,789	Call Us	$3,410	Quote
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Tue, Sep 28, 2010	Mon, Oct 11, 2010	Call Us	$3,689	Call Us	$3,320	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia

City Highlights: Belgrade, Bucharest, Budapest, Kalocsa, Novi Sad, Oltenita, Svistov, Vienna

Tour Itinerary

A deluxe Danube River cruise is the highlight on this fascinating getaway through Eastern Europe. Sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge and see the sights with a Local Guide in each city, including Vienna, the “City of Music!” Visit the Hungarian capital of Budapest, Romania’s lively capital of Bucharest, and Serbia’s Belgrade, as well as paprika country’s Kalocsa; Bulgaria’s Arbanassi and Veliko Târnovo; and Varna on the Black Sea. Travelers who opt for the extension in Istanbul will also visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and the Grand Bazaar on this Eastern European river cruise.

Day 1: (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Vienna, Austria.
(Wed.) Welcome to Vienna, Austria’s capital, which is known as the “City of Music” and inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. The remainder of the day is yours to start exploring this elegant city.

Day 3: Vienna.
(Thu.) Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Vienna has much to offer: the lavish Hofburg Palace, the impressive Vienna Opera House, the majestic Ring Boulevard, and awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, to name just a few of the sights you will enjoy during your included tour. You do not rush through Vienna; you waltz, taking your time to savor each classic sight and sound. An optional concert is available during your stay. (B)

Day 4: Vienna (Embarkation).
(Fri.) Time today to browse the shops along the Kärntnerstrasse and perhaps enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel and meet your crew at a WELCOME RECEPTION. (B,D)

Day 5: Budapest, Hungary.
(Sat.) Spanning the banks of the Danube, Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan metropolis. Seven bridges, including the famous Chain and Elisabeth Bridges, connect ancient Buda on the right bank with Pest on the left. The massive hilltop castle complex with FISHERMEN’S BASTION and the Matthias Church is among the many sights your Local Guide will show you. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Budapest.
(Sun.) A free day to explore Budapest at your own pace. Your Cruise Director will have suggestions for things to do. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Kalocsa.
(Mon.) Kalocsa was founded by St. Stephen in 1009 as an archbishopric and has a most turbulent history. The Archbishop’s Palace and the Kalocsa Cathedral dominate this quiet town that is best known for paprika and folklore art. Learn how paprika has been grown and prepared through the ages at the PAPRIKA MUSEUM. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Novi Sad, Serbia.
(Tue.) Overlooking the city of Novi Sad with a spectacular view of the Danube and surroundings is Marshal Vauban’s unconquerable PETROVARADIN FORTRESS. Dramatic events in the recent past have shaped both the present and the future of this region, resplendent with natural beauty and a proud history. Enjoy an included sightseeing tour of this interesting town. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Belgrade.
(Wed.) The capital of Serbia is situated at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers. A local expert will be proud to show you its main sights which include the city’s principal landmark, KALEMEGDAN FORTRESS; St. Sava, the world’s largest Orthodox church; and Marshal Tito’s tomb and monument. The city center has a lively pedestrian area and charming outdoor cafés. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Cruising–Iron Gates.
(Thu.) The Serbian fortresses of SMEDEREVO and GOLUBAC and the TRAJAN TABLE marking the Roman conquest of Dacia are impressive sights on the right bank of the Danube. The most spectacular scenery must surely be the dramatic gorge of the IRON GATES, a narrow and formerly very dangerous passage dividing Europe’s Alps in the northwest from the Carpathians in the southeast and forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. (B,L,D)

Day 11: Svistov, Bulgaria–Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi–Rousse.
(Fri.) A comfortable ride from Svistov is the ancient Bulgarian capital of Veliko Târnovo. Situated on three hills surrounding the Yantra River, the city was a natural fortress with ancient stone houses clinging to the steep slopes. The oldest part is Tsarevets Hill, home of the Royal Fortress, palaces, and the PATRIARCH’S CHURCH. The historic village of Arbanassi is best known for its ETHNOGRAPHICAL MUSEUM and the outstanding collection of frescoes in the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. Rejoin your ship in Rousse. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Silistra–Excursion to Varna, Black Sea.
(Sat.) Located in northeastern Bulgaria at the country’s border with Romania, Silistra is a port city and the capital of an important agricultural region. After breakfast, travel by road to Varna. This city on the Black Sea is not only an important naval base and sea resort, but also has a long history. Roman baths are among the younger artifacts. During your sightseeing you will visit the NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, home of the Gold of Varna, as featured in National Geographic some years ago. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest.
(Sun.) Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital, is only a short drive from Oltenita. Its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe have gained it the name “Paris of the East.” Much recent history has taken place here. During your included tour, see the impressive PARLIAMENT BUILDING, the second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon, and Royal Palace Square, scene of riots in 1989, which led to the collapse of the communist dictatorship. The former Royal Palace now houses the NATIONAL ART MUSEUM. (B)

Day 14: Bucharest.
(Mon.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)

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What's Included

Cruise:
Deluxe 9-night cruise from Vienna to Oltenita or Oltenita to Vienna in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen’s Bastion

Kalocsa:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Paprika Museum;

Novi Sad:
Guided sightseeing, Petrovaradin Fortress

Belgrade:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress

Iron Gates:
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; Smedereva and Golubac Fortresses; Trajan Table

Veliko Târnovo:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s Church

Arbanassi:
Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity

Varna:
Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological Museum

Bucharest:
Guided sightseeing, Parliament Building, visit the National Art Museum

Notes:

In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

MEALS
Buffet breakfast (B) in Vienna and Bucharest; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, welcome dinner, and Captain’s dinner; quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements

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Accommodations

Vienna Hilton Stadtpark (D), Bucharest Athénée Palace Hilton (SF)

Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges:
$126

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Extra nights per person in Vienna:
in single room $308, in twin room $187

Extra nights per person in Bucharest:
in single room $390, in twin room $209

Cruise-Only Option From $2,949
Day 4 Vienna (Embarkation) - Day 13 Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)–Bucharest

Cruise-only option allows you to participate in just the river cruise portion of the vacation, removing the overnight stays at the beginning or end of the cruise itinerary. Ask your Travel Consultant for details at the time of booking.

Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Double), add per person:

Category / Decks / Price
D / Indigo Deck / $127
B / Sapphire Deck / $642
A / Sapphire Deck / $706
P / Royal Deck / $834
Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $1,542

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