Eastern Europe Explorer

Vienna to Bucharest | 15 Days

Trace a millennia-old time line along the Danube to the Black Sea

Cruise through seven countries – Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania and visit five capitals, seeing sights that you won’t forget; immersing yourself in new cultures; meeting new friends; and discovering a plethora of colorful folklore, musical traditions and culinary delights.

This cruise showcases recent historic and political changes in Central and Eastern Europe. Vibrant capitals like Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade and Bratislava display the cultural diversity of their proud citizens. History, nature and hospitable people are all awaiting your discovery on this all-encompassing Eastern Europe cruise.

Celtic fortifications, Medieval towns, Turkish baths, 19th-century Neoclassical architecture, Roman ruins and modern resorts make this one of the most extraordinary, eye-opening voyages in the world – not to mention the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes, the Danube’s famed Iron Gates and Bulgaria’s Black Sea shores. All of this and more awaits you on your exploration of Eastern Europe.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who wish to witness the dramatic changes in Eastern European countries. Nature lovers inspired by dramatic scenery. And fans of architecture and archeology will delight in the spectacular structures and ancient ruins.

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Itinerary

Day
Day 1 Vienna (embark) Embark/DisembarkMotorcoach
Day 2 Vienna MotorcoachMuseum Visit
Day 3 Bratislava Motorcoach
Day 4 Budapest Motorcoach
Day 5 Budapest, cruising the Danube River
Day 6 Vukovar (Osijek) Dining OutMotorcoach
Day 7 Belgrade MotorcoachMuseum Visit
Day 8 Kostolac (Viminacium) Motorcoach
Day 9 Donji Milanovac, cruising the Iron Gates
Day 10 Vidin (Belogradchik) Motorcoach
Day 11 Rousse (Varna or Rusensky Countryside) Farewell Dinner
Day 12 Rousse Dining OutMotorcoachMuseum Visit
Day 13 Giurgiu (disembark), transfer to Bucharest Dining OutEmbark/DisembarkMotorcoach
Day 14 Bucharest
Day 15 Bucharest, transfer to the aiport MotorcoachReturn Flight

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Pricing Details Per Person 2012

Cruise/Tour Start Date Cruise/Tour Only† Port Charges Per Person Total Per Person Twin Share Single Supplement Option†
Apr 4 A$4,825 A$228 A$5,053 A$2,650
Apr 14* A$5,050 A$228 A$5,278 A$2,650
May 26 A$5,625 A$228 A$5,853 A$2,650
Jun 5* A$5,625 A$228 A$5,853 A$2,650
Jul 15 A$5,525 A$228 A$5,753 A$2,650
Jul 25* A$5,525 A$228 A$5,753 A$2,650
Aug 13 A$5,525 A$228 A$5,753 A$2,650
Aug 23* A$5,750 A$228 A$5,978 A$2,650
Sep 27 A$6,199 A$228 A$6,427 A$2,650
Oct 7* A$5,875 A$228 A$6,103 A$2,650

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*On these dates cruise operates from Bucharest to Vienna.

†Prices exclude additional port charges of A$228 and are per person, cruise/tour only based on double occupancy. Other restrictions may apply.

A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement.