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If your are looking for history, culture, traditions and wildlife, Central Europe is the ideal destination for you! Collect memories of nine extraordinary days cruising along the blue Danube, taking in its history, fascinating culture, and sublime landscapes. Board the MS Vivaldi in Tulcea, Hungary, and begin a marvelous adventure exploring the unique variety of wildlife of the Danube delta, and discovering the surprising multi-ethnic character and cleverly constructed mix of Bulgarian, Romanian, Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures of Central Europe.
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Highlights
  • Join an excursion to Bucharest, the cultural and economic center of Romania
  • Set off on an tour of Ruse, a town with large squares & wonderful buildings
  • Sail through the Iron Gates, between the Carpathians and the Balkans
  • Visit the lively and colorful little historic center of Novi Sad
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Tulcea | Embark

Board the MS Vivaldi in Tulcea. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew introduction over a welcome cocktail. Enjoy a delightful dinner on board followed by a folk evening.

*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage.

Day 2: Tulcea | Sulina | Crisan (romania)

Today's excursions are:

Classic: The Danube Delta with its rich fauna and flora.
Discovery: Delta Danube on a speed boat.

Spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.

Day 3: Oltenita (romania)

Today, enjoy a guided tour of Bucharest, the Romanian capital. This city is an incredible mix of styles: Orthodox churches, manor houses in Second Empire style, the clumsy-looking Stalinist architecture of the Communist period and the Palace of the Parliament (exterior only). Return on board in Ruse.

Day 4:  Veliko Tarnovo | Arbanasi | Ruse

Join an excursion for both packages: Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, including lunch at a restaurant. You'll return on board in Ruse. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional folk entertainment on board.

Day 5: Ruse | Svistov

Set off on an excursion to Ruse. The town has a surprising multi-ethnic character and is a cleverly constructed mix of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. It is a beautiful town, with wide avenues, large squares and wonderful buildings following a style of "national Renaissance" architecture. The afternoon will be spent cruising.

Day 6: The Iron Gates

The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. The ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seemed to be boiling.

Day 7: Belgrade | Novi Sad (serbia)

Today's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of Belgrade, the cradle of the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures.
Discovery: Belgrade by bike.  You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide who will explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.

In the afternoon, join an excursion included in both packages: Discover the multi-ethnic city of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center.

Day 8: Osijek | Mohacs (hungary)

Today's excursions are:

Classic: Guided tour of Osijek.
Discovery: Osijek by bike. The old part of the town, Tvra, was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is a dream to cycle through. It is the best-preserved, largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia.

Spend the afternoon cruising towards Mohacs and through customs before sailing on to Budapest. Tonight's your gala dinner and evening. Cruise through the night.

Day 9: Budapest | Disembark

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Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before you disembark in the morning.

Ship/Hotel

MS Vivaldi

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MS Vivaldi

The MS Vivaldi sails on the Danube and Rhine rivers, and was built in 2009. She features three floors, an upper sun deck, and 88 guest cabins. The ship's dedicated staff is friendly, helpful, and eager to make your trip exceptional in every way. Her cabins are modern and all are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, and safe.
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Relax in the library aboard the MS Vivaldi
The luxurious dining room on the MS Vivaldi

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26 cabins (18 twins, 8 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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41 cabins (39 twins, 2 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Upper Deck-Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 8 Dinners
  • 8 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program

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