Tour 1.200 Miles On The Beautiful Blue Danube (Bucharest - Vienna

Accommodation

Suites & Staterooms Luxury accommodation in an outside river-view stateroom of your choice: Spacious Mozart Suites with a walk-out balcony, stateroom cabins on Mozart and Strauss Decks with drop-down Panorama Retractable Windows offering a wide-open view (except Amadeus Brilliant) Individual climate control and in-room safe Choice of bed configuration in all categories (double or twin bedding) In Bucharest, overnight in a 4-5 stars hotel

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AMADEUS digital audio system for all guided excursions Variety of enriching onboard programs, including fascinating lectures, cooking demonstrations, local cultural performances, and music by our onboard musicians Complimentary use of onboard bicycles for independent exploration Onboard fitness center open 24 hours a day All port taxes, embarkation, disembarkation and lock fees included in your cruise fare City tour of Bucharest with lunch

Transport

AMADEUS Cara or AMADEUS Nova Transfers to and from ship

Guide

Personalized service of an experienced, multilingual AMADEUS Cruise Director

Meals

Gourmet dining featuring breakfast, multi-course lunches and dinners with menu choices (including vegetarian options), afternoon tea and late-night snack Free-flowing hand-selected wines from the best wine regions of Europe served with dinner on board Coffee and tea available 24 hours a day in the Amadeus Club Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Shore excursions can be added on, as these are optional and on request. Please contact us for more details and prices. You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 3: Full-day excursion to the Danube Delta. Day 7: Dynamic Belgrade & Kalemegdan Fortress. Day 9: Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders. Day 10: Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube. Package B Day 3: Full-day excursion to the Danube Delta. Day 4: Constanța archeology and Black Sea coast. Day 7: Topola, Oplenac and the Serbian Royal Dynasty. Day 8: Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta. Day 9: Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders. Day 10: Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube. Package C Day 3: Full-day excursion to the Danube Delta. Day 4: Constanța archeology and Black Sea coast. Day 5: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with lunch. Day 7: Dynamic Belgrade & Kalemegdan Fortress. Day 8: Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta. Day 9: Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders. Day 9: An Authentic Taste of Budapest. Day 10: Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube.

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Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bucharest

Stay Bucharest:

Welcome Dinner
After landing at the Otopeni Airport in Bucharest, you will be picked-up at the airport for a transfer to the Hotel. Meet your fellow travelers at a Meet & Greet Dinner this evening.
Day 2 Day 2: Bucharest,Fetesti
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bucharest,Fetesti

Stay Bucharest:
Stay Fetesti:
Departure: 17:00

Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin a full-day exploration of the capital city of Romania, dubbed “Little Paris“ for its French-inspired architecture and avenues. Your adventure begins with a panoramic city tour along city’s broad boulevards, past the State University, the Triumphal Arch, Romanian Athenaeum and former Royal Palace. Continue on foot through the historic center and visit one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the city: Stavropoleos. After lunch in a local restaurant, take a picture of the Parliament Palace, constructed under famous Communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu. Your afternoon concludes with a transfer to the Danube port of Fetești, for embarkation. After settling into your cabin, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail and a specially-prepared Dinner.
Day 3 Day 3: Harsova
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Harsova

Stay Harsova:
Arrival: 00:01
Departure: 23:00

Excursion to the Danube Delta
You reach the Romanian town of Hârşova during the night. After breakfast, our journey of discovery starts by bus to Tulcea and to the beautiful Danube Delta. Renowned as one of the world’s most extensive wetland ecosystems, the Danube Delta stands as a testament to biodiversity, earning its prestigious UNESCO World Heritage designation. Skilled local guides will accompany you aboard small vessels, navigating the intricate network of canals and waterways that lead into the upper reaches of the Delta.

After your full-day excursion, return to the ship in Hârşova for an evening of cultural immersion. Enjoy a captivating folklore program, promising to enrich your voyage with the traditions and heritage of the region.
Day 4 Day 4: Fetesti,Chiciu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Fetesti,Chiciu

Stay Fetesti:
Arrival: 03:00
Departure: 08:00
Stay Chiciu:
Arrival: 14:00
Departure: 16:00

Excursion to the Black Sea Coast of Constanta
During breakfast, arrive in the small Romanian town of Hârșova. This is your gateway to an excursion to Constanța, the oldest continually inhabited city in Romania and its largest sea port, tracing its history some 2,500 years. The guided tour through this important cultural and economic center highlights a synthesis of Greek, Roman, Balkan-oriental and European influences and offers views of the Great Mahmudiye Mosque, famous Genoese Lighthouse and Archaeology Museum. Step on the golden beaches of the Black Sea before returning to the ship. This evening, enjoy dinner as the vessel continues to Bulgaria.
Day 5 Day 5: Svishtov,Nikopol
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Svishtov,Nikopol

Stay Svishtov:
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 09:00
Stay Nikopol:
Arrival: 13:00
Departure: 16:00

Veliko Tarnovo, the oldest town of Bulgaria
This morning, the ship reaches the southern-most harbor on the Danube — Svishtov — which is situated on the Bulgarian side of the river. For those wanting to explore a little farther inland, an excursion including lunch is offered to the enchanting Veliko Tarnovo, the oldest town in Bulgaria. High on a peak are the remains of the medieval town of Tsarevets, where 22 tsars made history in the 2nd Bulgarian empire. The flagships of the neighboring museum village of Arbanassi consist of the Church of the Nativity, adorned with splendid murals, and the rose oil, which is a speciality of this picturesque town. After a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, return to the ship which is now docked in Nikopol.
Day 6 Day 6: Cruise Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cruise Day

Stay Cruise Day:

Cruise day with passage of the famous Iron Gates
Today it is time to unwind and relax on board, as the vessel makes its way through the river’s narrowest points, known as the ‘Iron Gates’. Between Drobeta Turnu Severin and Moldova Veche, the Danube forces its way through the eye of a needle of huge gorges. In between, Europe‘s highest rock sculpture, which shows the likeness of the Dacian king Decebalus. Power and beauty combined in 110 kilometers of river.
Day 7 Day 7: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Belgrade

Stay Belgrade:
Arrival: 09:30
Departure: 16:30

Visit of Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade
Today we will introduce your curiosity to Serbia‘s capital. On our city tour of Belgrade, the Kalemegdan Fortress tells of eventful times. Timelessly beautiful: the view over the Danube and Sava. Afterwards, discover Terazije Square, the castle of Princess Ljubica, and the city‘s indomitable dynamism. Would you rather ennoble the day? Then join us alternatively to Topola and Oplenac and trace the heritage of Serbian kings.
Day 8 Day 8: Mohacs,Kalocsa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Mohacs,Kalocsa

Stay Mohacs:
Arrival: 11:30
Departure: 14:00
Stay Kalocsa:
Arrival: 19:00
Departure: 20:00

Experience rural Hungary
The Puszta presents you a wonder of vastness on our excursion. Heaven and earth seem to merge. On the way you will visit the „paprika capital“ Kalocsa. First you will nibble a few delicacies made of paprika, the „red gold“ of the country, then you will experience Hungarian saddle strength at a rousing horse show.
Day 9 Day 9: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Budapest

Stay Budapest:
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 21:00

Evening cruise Budapest with folklore show on board
Good morning, you have a rendezvous with the „Queen of the Danube“. On the round trip she shows her seductive sides — with the State Opera House, Parliament, Heroes‘ Square and Castle Hill with the Fishermen‘s Bastion. The culinary refinements of this enchanting city will delight you on our afternoon excursion.

In the evening, our light tour through Budapest will make your heart glow. It will catch fire during a spirited folklore show on board.
Day 10 Day 10: Bratislava
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Bratislava

Stay Bratislava:
Arrival: 15:30
Departure: 19:00

Captain’s Gala Dinner
The best way to take in the beauty of the Slovak capital is on our city tour. First up the castle hill and lose yourself in the distance. Then walk through the historic center of Bratislava and fall in love with baroque palaces and squares. A lot of attention to culinary detail will be served in the evening with our festive Captain‘s Gala Dinner.
Day 11 Day 11: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Vienna

Stay Vienna:
Arrival: 09:00

Farewell
After breakfast, the entire AMADEUS crew bids you farewell and wishes you a safe journey home. We hope to welcome you again soon!

11 days tour

1.200 Miles On The Beautiful Blue Danube (Bucharest - Vienna

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Itinerary of your trip 1.200 Miles On The Beautiful Blue Danube (Bucharest - Vienna

Day 1: Bucharest

Day 2: Bucharest,Fetesti

Day 3: Harsova

Day 4: Fetesti,Chiciu

Day 5: Svishtov,Nikopol

Day 6: Cruise Day

Day 7: Belgrade

Day 8: Mohacs,Kalocsa

Day 9: Budapest

Day 10: Bratislava

Day 11: Vienna

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