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Vienna
AUSTRIA
Bratislava
Budapest
Pecs Mohacs
10
Danube Discovery
SLOVAKIA
HUNGARY
CROATIA
Osijek
Belgrade
ROMANIA
Turnu-Severin
Novi Sad
SERBIA
Bucharest Turnu Magurele
Included Features
• Arrival and departure transfers* (if airfare purchased through us)
• Accommodations for 10n/11d in all outside cabins in category of choice
• Total of 30 meals:
11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
• FREE wine/beer/soft drink/water for both Lunch and Dinner daily while on the cruise portion
• Water/coffee/hot chocolate stations 24 hrs + early riser breakfast, after- noon cake and late night snacks
• 8 included shore excursions, daily sightseeing programs, onboard lectures, folklore performances/music concerts and other surprises as outlined in the itinerary (excludes optionals)
• Live music playing nightly
• Professional English speaking Cruise Directors and local, English speaking guides throughout.
• 1 night first class hotel with buffet breakfast in Bucharest. (Novotel, Capitol, Minerva, or similar)
Special Highlights
• Welcome drink on arrival and info meeting
• Lectures on Balkan History and Modern Balkans today
• Concert of Gypsy Music (Budapest, on board)
• Serbian Folklore performance and fashion show on board (Belgrade)
• Farewell cocktails and Captains Gala Dinner
• AUDIOVOX aids for all shore excursions and FREE WI-FI (wherever available)
Budapest Parliament
12 Days - 7 Country Cruise (10n), Bucharest (1n)
Day 0 Depart the USA
Day 1 Vienna, Austria – Embarkation after 2 pm (D) On arrival, check-in to your floating hotel. Evening welcome cocktail and information meeting followed by your first dinner on board.
Day 2 Vienna, Austria (B,L,D)
Morning sightseeing will include the Ringstrasse, the Parliament, the Opera, Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and Belvedere Palace. The last stop will be in the old center of Vienna to take a walk through the pedestrian zone from Graben and Kohlmarkt to Michaela Square ending at the entrance of the St. Stephan’s Cathedral. The balance of the day is at leisure. You may choose to explore Vienna on your own or purchase an optional tour.
Day 3 Bratislava, Slovakia (B,L,D)
Enjoy a morning walking/mini train tour of this lovely city with its famous St. Martin’s Cathedral and the Primate’s Palace followed
by a walk through the Old Town. Enjoy free time for shopping and strolling and return to the ship for lunch. Dinner and an evening free to waltz the night away!
Day 4 Budapest, Hungary (B,L,D)
An afternoon motor coach tour will include the Parliament Building, St. Stefan Cathedral, the Opera, the Heroes Square, and the town park with the Vajdahunyad Castle. Stops will be at the Heroes Square, the Fisherman’s Bastion and Gellert Hill. Return to the ship for dinner. We recommend the optional Hungarian Folk Show.
Day 5 Budapest, Hungary (B,L,D)
Full free day to explore and enjoy pedestrian friendly Budapest on your own, or partake in one of our optional excursions available for purchase on board! Evening surprise! Prior to dinner enjoy a live concert performed by a local Gypsy duo in the lounge.
Day 6 Osijek, Croatia (B,L,D)
Sail into the Drava River toward Osijek, Croatia’s 4th largest city. Enjoy an afternoon bus and walking tour of the Old Town including the Tvrdja (Citadel), the best-preserved and largest ensemble of baroque buildings in Croatia. The tour will end with a refreshment drink and snacks accompanied by live entertainment featuring Croatian folk music and “tamburica”, the Croatian version of a banjo. Sail on to Serbia!
Day 7 Novi Sad, Serbia (B,L,D)
Your first stop in this “newly” minted Balkan country will be in Novi Sad, Serbia’s third largest city after Belgrade and Nis. Join your local guide for a walking tour through the charming town center. Free time to explore the town or take in the optional Serbian Cultural Heritage & Wine Tasting tour.
Vidin
BULGARIA
For full details visit www.ValueWorldCruises.com or call at 800-795-1633