Join a unique and fascinating 9-day cruise along the Danube, taking in Europe's history, fascinating culture and sublime landscapes. Travel through four European countries, visiting Osijek, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Bucharest, Constanta and the Danube Delta. Experience a harmonius balance between conventional cruising and exciting land excursions to local towns, towering cathedrals, museums, wine cellars and a Biosphere Reserve.
Highlights
Tour the colorful and lively Novi Sad, capital of Vojvodina
Pass through the Iron Gates between the Carpathians and the Balkans
Sail to Giurgiu and visit Bucharest, nicknamed “Little Paris”
Appreciate the architecture and rural craftwork of Romania’s regions
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 Budapest in the end of the afternoon. Settle in your cabin and attend to the crew introduction over a welcome cocktail. Then enjoy a delightful dinner and evening on board. Sail during the night to Mohacs.
To help get your blood moving, join an aerobics class and on board entertainment. Arrive in Osijek.
The afternoon, join the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of the upper city with a peek into St. Peter's and St. Paul's Basilica. Continue on to the old city (Tvarda) where we'll begin our visit with the 18th century fortress (superb panoramic view of the river) and then on to the large square where you can admire the Holy Trinity Statue. DISCOVERY: Osijek by bike. Afterwards, continue to cruise to Novi Sad.
Enjoy an evening of on board entertainment.
Today set off on a guided tour of Novi Sad, capital of Vojvodina. The lively and colorful little historic center of Novi Sad is absolutely charming. Cruise to Sremski Karlovci, Serb cultural center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Sail to Belgrade and join an excursion to visit the town. Belgrade has created its own cultural identity based on a mix of Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. Tonight take part on a dancing evening on board.
The whole day will be spent cruising. The ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania.
Arrive in Ruse early in the morning and start a day tour (lunch included) to visit Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria but also capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, which was established in the heart of the country. Lunch in a restaurant with a marvelous view on the ruins of the fortress. In the afternoon, discover Arbanassi, classified as an "Architectural and Historical Reserve".
This morning, join an excursion to discover Ruse with its wide avenues, large squares and gorgeous monuments bearing testament to national Renaissance architecture. Then begin to cruise to Giurgiu.
Enjoy an excursion to Bucharest and a visit to the Village Museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life. Cruise to Cernavoda/Fetesti. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening. Cruise throughout the night.
Arrive in Cernavoda / Fetesti and prepare yourself for a full-day excursion to Constanta (lunch included). The town, founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC., is the largest port on the Black Sea, second in importance only to Istanbul. Discover a real melting pot of architectural styles, most evident in the Orthodox Church (the interior) and the Great Mosque (the exterior). Lunch in a local restaurant and get back on board to cruise toward Murfatlar, where Romania produces its best wines. Enjoy a tasting of wine in a wine cellar and an evening of entertainment.
Arrive in Sulina, at the mouth of the Danube River, heading on to Crisan.
Join the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: The Danube Delta. DISCOVERY: The Danube Delta on a speed boat.
Arrive in Tulcea.
Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional Romanian entertainment on board.
Day 9: Tulcea | Constanta (Romania) | Disembark
1 Breakfast
This morning enjoy a last buffet breakfast on board before you disembark during 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
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
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
Accommodation in double cabins
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
Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
Port taxes
Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
All services not mentioned in the program
Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
