Vienna to the Black Sea

Prices from $2299 land only or $3643 including air
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Venture of the beaten tourist path and follow the sparkling Danube River on an exploration of some of the most picturesque and interesting places in all of Europe. You'll stop at charming riverside villages and bustling cosmopolitan cities in seven diffe ... Read More

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Day 1: Overnight Flight

Embark on the vacation of a lifetime! Sail through the heart of Europe - stopping at charming riverside villages and bustling cosmopolitan cities full of culture and history. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2: Vienna, Austria - Tour Begins - Board Cruise Ship

Your tour begins in the beautiful city of Vienna, the capital of Austria. All aboard! Unpack once for a relaxing 7-night Danube River cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Princess. This beautiful ship offers the newest technology, panoramic deck, terrace café, panorama salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine, local wines and outstanding service. This evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner as the ship sails downstream en route to Budapest.

Today dinner is included.

Day 3: Budapest, Hungary

Enjoy breakfast before arriving in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The magnificent buildings lining the right and left banks of the Danube are a view to remember! A guided sightseeing tour of this beautiful city features Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes Square, the neo-gothic Parliament building, Gellert Hill and Mathias Church, where the last two Hungarian kings were crowned. While cruising, enjoy glorious views of Budapest at night as a gypsy folklore group provides music and dancing for your entertainment.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 4: Budapest - Kalocsa

This morning, the ship docks at Kalocsa, a charming Magyar village known for its traditional Hungarian embroidery and the cultivation of paprika, Hungary's famous spice. An optional excursion is available to a traditional “csarda” (farm) for an unforgettable performance of Hungarian horsemanship.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 5: Belgrade, Serbia

Arrive in the early morning at Belgrade, the economic, political and cultural capital of Serbia, formerly known as Yugoslavia. This morning, join a city tour of Belgrade featuring the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress, with spectacular views of the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers. You will see the oldest and most beautiful part of the city, as well as Saint Sava Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the world. After dinner, you may partake in the optional excursion "Belgrade by Night" which takes you to "Skadarlija", the well-known artists’ quarter. Tonight, your river cruise continues toward Bulgaria.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 6: Iron Gate

Enjoy breakfast, relax on the sun deck and admire the picturesque landscapes. Late morning, experience one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube, “Iron Gate”. This two-mile long gorge lines the border between former Yugoslavia and Romania, winding narrowly between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains with spectacular views of the Transylvanian Alps.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 7: Svistov, Bulgaria - Russe

Welcome to the Bulgarian town of Svistov. After breakfast, a full day optional excursion is offered to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former capital from 1186 until 1394. The ship continues to Russe and later, down stream for the Danube Delta.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 8: Tulcea, Romania - Danube Delta

Your next destination is the city of Tulcea. Join an included morning excursion to the Danube Delta. Covering an area of more than 2,500 miles, the Danube Delta is a breeding ground for many different species of birds and fascinating flora. In the afternoon, the MS Amadeus Princess progresses along the St. George canal to the Black Sea. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a memorable gala dinner followed by entertainment.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 9: Cernavoda - Disembark Ship - Bucharest

Cernavoda is your final cruise destination. Disembark and travel the Romanian countryside en route to Bucharest, Romania’s capital city. A guided city tour allows you to experience the hustle and bustle of this capital city, which exudes a sense of "Central European" culture while its wide boulevards and vast buildings evoke thoughts of Paris. On your included tour, view the stone Arc de Triomphe commemorating WWI soldiers, Victory Square, the beautiful Patriarchal Cathedral, Revolution Square, and the House of the People, the world’s second largest building after the Pentagon. Tonight’s dinner will be served in a typical Romanian restaurant complete with local entertainment.

Today breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Day 10: Bucharest - Tour Ends

Your tour ends today, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.

Today breakfast is included.

Base Rates Per Person
Air rates are based from the following airport: New York

Vienna to the Black Sea
Departure Date Tour Rate - Twin Tour and Air Rate Status
Jul 20 2008 $2299 From $3643 Sold Out
Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on double occupancy and include fuel surcharges and internal flights, these rates are subject to change. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Taxes and fees are additional, for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices above.

*All special offers are valid on non-group and new bookings only. Special offers can not be combined with any other offer, except AARP discounts.

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