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.
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
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before you disembark in the morning.
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Main Deck-Cat A
26 cabins (18 twins, 8 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Main Deck- Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Main Deck- Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Middle Deck-Cat A
21 cabins (12 twins, 8 double cabins, 1 cabin equipped for disabled with double bed). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Middle Deck-Cat B
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Middle Deck-Cat C
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (39 twins, 2 double cabins) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
Upper Deck-Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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