Black Sea Discovery from Bucharest to Budapest 2012

11 days from Bucharest to Budapest or 12 days incl. travel (WOB)

Cruise Overview

See the best of Eastern Europe on this exciting Black Sea adventure. Your vacation begins with an overnight in vibrant Bucharest, the "Paris of the East." Board your ship and head west, enjoying guided sightseeing in each city, including inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, Varna's National Archaeological Museum, Patriarch's Church in Veliko Târnovo, Arbanassi's Ethnographical Museum and Church of the Nativity, Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade, and Fishermen's Bastion in Budapest. Other highlights: pass through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, sail past the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi Sad, and enjoy an organ concert in Kalocsa. Your journey ends with two overnights in Hungary's lively capital of Budapest, where you can shop for paprika at the Central Market Hall, explore the extensive hilltop castle grounds, visit the many churches and museums, and delight in the vibrant atmosphere.

Highlights & Sightseeing

CRUISE:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Oltenita to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

BUCHAREST:
Guided sightseeing, see the Parliament Building and visit the National Art Museum

OLTENITA:
Welcome reception

VARNA:
Guided sightseeing, visit the National Archaeological Museum

ARBANASSI:
Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity

VELIKO TÂRNOVO:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch's Church

IRON GATES:
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; see the Trajan Table

BELGRADE:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress

NOVI SAD:
Guided sightseeing, see Petrovaradin Fortress

PECS:
Orientation

KALOCSA:
Orientation; organ concert

BUDAPEST:
Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion

Meals

Buffet breakfast (B) in Bucharest and Budapest; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements.

Notes:

In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change is necessary, a substitute will be offered.
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.