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 Eastern Europe Explorer (reverse) Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Vukovar (Osijek), Belgrade, Vidin, Silistra, Bucharest Trace the millennia-old timeline along the Danube From the emergence of city-states to the decline of civilizations, thehistory of Europe is best revealed along her rivers. You'll cruise to seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria andRomania, and visit five capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest. You'll see sights that you won't forget, immerse yourselfin new cultures, meet new friends, and delight in new types of food and drink. ViennaBratislava
BudapestVukovar (Osijek)
Belgrade
Vidin
Silistra
Bucharest
Sightseeing Highlights - 12-night cruise in an outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand River Duchess or regal Grand River Countess
- 2 nights at the Superior First Class JW Marriott Bucharest (or similar) with breakfast
- Classical European cuisine with a twist of contemporary elegance
- Complimentary wine during dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
- 10 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Enriching onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive all English-speaking crew
- Rousse - Full day Veiko Turnovo and Arbanassi.
- All transfers
Complimentary Transfers
- Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers. Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival show
- Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers. Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour. |
| Call (800) 395-9550 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6221933 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart Home Gateway City to Bucharest | | | Day 2 | Bucharest | Arrive in Vienna where you'll be greeted by a Trafalgar representative and transferred to the ship. (Dinner) | | Day 3 | Bucharest | Spend your last day at leisure or go on an optional tour to Transylvania, the legendary "Dracula's Castle," and Snagov Island. (Breakfast)Irresistible Optional Tour: Transylvania Tour with visit to Bran Castle and Snagov Island | | Day 4 | Oltenita | Disembark the ship in Oltenita and travel to Bucharest via motorcoach. Enjoy a Bucharest city tour with a visit to the Palace of Parliament, the second largest building in the world, before checking into your hotel. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Bucharest city tour | | Day 5 | Silistra | Enjoy the Balchik Botanical Gardens. Visit Varna's Archeological Museum, savor Bulgarian cuisine at a local restaurant, and enjoy an exclusive cruise on the Black Sea.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Balchik, Varna & Black SeaNote: Navigation on the Black Sea may at times be closed by maritime authorities due to adverse weather conditions. | | Day 6 | Rousse | In Veliko Turnovo, see the Tzarevetz Fortress and enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch. After lunch, tour the Nativity Church in Arbanassi. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Farewell Dinner) Featured Excursion: Veliko Turnovo & Arbanassi | | Day 7 | Vidin | We will visit the Baba Vida Fortress before driving to Belogradchik, a fairy tale world made of weathered red sandstone. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Visit Baba Vida Fortress and the spectacular Belogradchik Rock Formations | | Day 8 | Cruising the Iron Gate | Relax onboard as we cruise the Iron Gates, a spectacular 80-mile long Danube gorge. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 9 | Belgrade and Kostolac | Explore the archeological site of Viminacium, a former Roman city with luxurious villas and an amphitheater. Over 32,000 unearthed artifacts and well-preserved structures show their former grandeur.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Viminacium Archeological Site | | Day 10 | Belgrade | We start our tour with a panoramic drive through Belgrade, which means "White City" as it was destroyed 40 times and resurrected as many times. We will see Republic Square and the Belgrade Fortress in Kalemegdan Park. We'll cap things off with a visit to St. Sava Cathedral. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Belgrade City Tour | | Day 11 | Vukovar | Tour the Croatian university town of Osijek. After your tour, we'll have lunch hosted by local Croatians who will share their culture with the help of interpreters. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Osijek with Home-Hosted Lunch | | Day 12 | Budapest | Enjoy the day at leisure in Budapest or take an optional excursion to the countryside where you'll see the Hungarian horsemanship of the Puszta. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit to a horse farm in the Puszta with show | | Day 13 | Budapest | Your tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, the Great Synagogue, the Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Parliament Building, the Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Budapest city tourIrresistible Optional Tour: Half-day Szentendre | | Day 14 | Bratislava | During your tour through the "Coronation City of Kings," get acquainted with a sampling of the town's eclectic architecture. Pass the 17th-century palace, Old Town's Freedom Square, Peace Square, Bratislava Castle, Mirbach Palace and Primatial Palace.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Featured Excursion: Bratislava city tour | | Day 15 | Vienna | Capture Vienna's imperial history during your city tour. Travel the Ringstrasse and visit St. Stephen's Cathedral. You'll then see the exterior of Figaro House where Mozart wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (Breakfast / Lunch / Captain's Welcome Dinner) Featured Excursion: Vienna city tourIrresistible Optional Tours: Visit Schönbrunn Palace and/or enjoy a classical music performance | | Day 16 | Depart Vienna | Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Vienna for your flight home. |
| | | * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. |
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