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Grand Black Sea Cruise with Bucharest

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Day 1 - Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic. Welcome to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. The city straddles the Vltava River with domes, cupolas, spires and pinnacles highlighting its skyline.
Day 2 - Prague. Prague is a 1,000-year-old city preserved in time. See its best-known treasures such as the Old Town's Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all of Europe; HRADCANY CASTLE GROUNDS, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Charles Bridge. Browse the shops for hand-cut crystal or art books. Mix with the locals in Wenceslaus Square or stroll along the Vltava River. (B)
Day 3 - Prague. A free day for you to explore the city at your own pace. Your Cruise Director will have other suggestions for things to do. (B)
Day 4 - Prague - Nuremberg, Germany (Embarkation). After lunch, drive to Nuremberg, where your river cruise vessel is docked. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception. (B,D)
Day 5 - Nuremberg. Although Nuremberg suffered extensive damage during WWII, much of it was restored to its original style. Marvel at this historic city with its fabulous gothic churches and elegant patrician houses. Nuremberg's traditions include its famous Lebkuchen, toy making, and metal working. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Regensburg. Regensburg is one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities. Architectural highlights included on your tour are the Old Town Hall and the Pretoria"gates to an ancient Roman fort built in 179 AD. Before dinner we'll introduce you to some of Germany's FAMOUS BEERS. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Linz, Austria. Passau, ideally located at the confluence of the Rivers Inn, Ilz, and Danube, is a city of graceful arcades and cobblestone streets. An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights. Linz, Austria's third-largest town, lies on both banks of the Danube and is an important industrial town and busy river port. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Vienna. Melk's magnificent BENEDICTINE ABBEY dominates the town from its commanding hill site and is one of Europe's largest monasteries. This evening, arrive in Vienna, known as the "City of Music," which inspired the creative genius of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss. An optional concert is available tonight. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Vienna. Once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire, Austria's capital has much to offer: 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 city tour. Shop in the Karntnerstrasse and enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in a neighborhood café. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Budapest, Hungary. 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. Not far from the city and an integral part of Hungarian rural life is the PUSZTA, the vast grasslands where the country's beloved fiery horses are reared. (B,L,D daily)
Day 11 - Budapest, Hungary. 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. Not far from the city and an integral part of Hungarian rural life is the PUSZTA, the vast grasslands where the country's beloved fiery horses are reared. (B,L,D daily)
Day 12 - Kalocsa - Pecs. Kalocsa was founded by St. Stephen in 1009 as an archbishopric and has a most turbulent history. This quiet town, which is best known for paprika and folklore art, is dominated by the Archbishop's Palace and Kalocsa Cathedral. Here, enjoy an ORGAN CONCERT before continuing to Pecs, Hungary's fifth-largest city and the richest in terms of Turkish architecture. (B,L,D)
Day 13 - Novi Sad, Serbia. 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. (B,L,D)
Day 14 - Belgrade. 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 15 - Iron Gates. 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 16 - Svistov, Bulgaria. Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi - Rousse. A comfortable ride away from the river port of 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. Today, Rousse is Bulgaria's largest inland port. (B,L,D)
Day 17 - Silistra, Bulgaria. Excursion to Varna, Black Sea. 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 18 - Oltenita (Disembarkation) - Bucharest. 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." During the included tour this afternoon, see the impressive Parliament Building, the second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon. The former Royal Palace now houses the NATIONAL ART MUSEUM. (B)
Day 19 - Bucharest. Excursion to Transylvania. Head out of the city to your first stop, BRAN CASTLE of Dracula fame, built in 1377 and assumed to be the home of Romanian vampires. Then, into the Carpathians to SINAIA to visit the monastery of the same name, built in memory of Mihail Cantacuzino's visit to Mount Sinai. This afternoon, head slowly back to Bucharest. (B,L)
Day 20 - Bucharest. A day to rest and explore Romania's capital city. Your Cruise Director will have suggestions for things to do. (B)
Day 21 - Bucharest. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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  Tour Name   Grand Black Sea Cruise with Bucharest
  Tour Code  
WNOE
  Tour Duration    21 Days
  Start City   Prague, CR, CZE
  End City   Bucharest, BUCH, ROM
  Price From   $5,520.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

Land Start Date Price Our Price
2012-07-05 $6519 See Price in Cart
2012-09-13 $6929 See Price in Cart
2012-09-20 $6929 See Price in Cart
2013-04-10 $6189 See Price in Cart
2013-06-19 $6859 See Price in Cart
2013-07-24 $6759 See Price in Cart
2013-08-28 $7059 See Price in Cart
    Port charges:
    $210

    Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

    Extra nights per person in Prague:
    Departures April 11-June 22 & August 31-October 05: in single room $288, in twin room $158
    Departures July 04 and August 29: in single room $210, in twin room $118

    Extra nights per person in Bucharest:
    In single room $260, in twin room $137

    Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.

    To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

    Category / Decks / Price
    B / Sapphire Deck / $1,098
    A / Sapphire Deck / $1,198
    P/ Royal Deck / $1,398
    Suite / Royal Deck / $2,598
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • CRUISE:
    Deluxe 14-night cruise from Nuremberg to Oltenita in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds
    PRAGUE:
    Guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit Hradcany Castle grounds
    NUREMBERG:
    Welcome reception; guided sightseeing
    MAIN DANUBE CANAL:
    Cruise in the canal
    REGENSBURG:
    Guided sightseeing; beer tasting

    PASSAU:
    Guided sightseeing
    MELK:
    Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey
    VIENNA:
    Guided sightseeing
    BUDAPEST:
    Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion; Puszta excursion with display of horsemanship
    KALOCSA:
    Orientation; organ concert
    PECS:
    Orientation
    NOVI SAD:
    Guided sightseeing, see Petrovaradin Fortress
    BELGRADE:
    Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress
    IRON GATES:
    Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; see the 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, see the Parliament Building and visit the National Art Museum, guided full-day excursion to Transylvania, visit Dracula's Bran Castle and Sinaia Monastery
  • Key Differences
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  • Launch Date
    • 5/17/11 8:00 pm
  • Meals
    • Full buffet breakfast (B) in Prague and Bucharest and one lunch in Bucharest; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements.
  • Notes
    • Notes:
    • In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
    • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
    • Due to closure of locks on the Main Danube Canal for maintenance reasons, embarkation for departure April 25 (Imagery) will be in Passau and there will be some modifications to the itinerary. Check with our travel consultants for more information.
    • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Title
    • Grand Black Sea Cruise from Prague to Bucharest with Extended Stay in Bucharest
 

Hotels

    PRAGUE Hilton (SF) or InterContinental (SF), BUCHAREST Athénée Palace Hilton (SF)