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Along the River Danube, Budapest, the Balkan Peninsula and the Danube Delta

Example 9 Day Cruise aboard MS Vivaldi
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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.
The Parliament building in BudapestSail past the royal palace of BudapestExperience the architecture of the Danube A boat sits in the still water outside a small eastern European town.Beautiful riverside architecture
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
Places Visited
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: Budapest (Hungary) | Embark

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.

Day 2: Mohacs | Osijek (Croatia)

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.

Day 3: Novi Sad (Croatia) | Belgrade (Serbia)

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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. 

Day 4: The Iron Gates

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.

Day 5: Ruse (Bulgaria)

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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". 

Day 6: Oltenita (Romania)

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.

Day 7: Cernavoda / Fetesti | Sulina (Romania)

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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. 

Day 8: Sulina | Crisan | Tulcea (Romania)

  • Ship
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
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.

Ship/Hotel

MS Vivaldi

MS Vivaldi
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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equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Main Deck- Cat C
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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.
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Middle Deck-Cat B
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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Middle Deck-Cat C
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe. Cabin size: 140 sq. ft.
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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.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
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
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Excursions included in the package selected
  • All port fees
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

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