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.
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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
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
I could not be happier with my Adventure Life experience, from beginning to end. I travel a lot, and I think your company and personnel do an outstanding job. I truly appreciate your professionalism, attentiveness, and flexibility. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company and would be happy to serve as a reference.
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.