Name: From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea
Brand: CroisiEurope
SKU: VIO_AIPP
Price: 4682 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.5 (128 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Discover 6 countries and diverse cultures
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: The valley along the Rusenski Lom River and the fascinating rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Ruse, one of the largest Bulgarian ports—a perfect blend of Bulgarian, Romanian, and Austrian cultures
Constanta, a multi-cultural seaside city

What's this trip about?

From the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta, admire the majestic blue river, crossing 8 countries and stopping in 4 capitals. You will discover tremendous landscapes of striking beauty where nature is queen. From Belgrade to Vienna via Bratislava and Budapest, discover unique architecture, history and culture all along the beautiful Danube.

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people

Age rangeOperator does not provide

Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)

Start CityWien

End CityOltenita

Travel Themes

Activities

River cruise

Trip includes

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - excursions included in the package selected - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Itinerary

Day 1 VIENNA

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. In this evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: Viennese concert (subject to availability.)

Day 2 VIENNA - BRATISLAVA

Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Schönbrunn Palace and with its magnificent park, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll throu...

Day 3 BUDAPEST

We'll arrive in Budapest. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873. Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape that offers a pano...

Day 4 KALOCSA - NOVI SAD

We'll arrive in Kalocsa. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit the Puszta, the Pannonian steppe grasslands. We'll enjoy a horse show. After we return on board, we continue towards Mohacs and Novi Sad. Our ship will cruise through the night.

Day 5 NOVI SAD - BELGRAD

We'll arrive in Novi Sad. Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. DISCOVERY: Novi Sad and a walk to the Petrovaradin fortress. We'll leave the ship...

Day 6 BELGRAD

Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade. Known for its high cultural influence during the Turkish occupation, the city charms us with its Eastern, Slavic and Austrian heritage. The lively Terazije Square is considered the heart of the ci...

Day 7 The Iron Gates

The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. Our ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between ...

Day 8 RUSE

We'll arrive in Ruse. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour of the canyon-shaped valley along the Rusenski Lom River, and the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour of Ruse. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional entertainment on board.

Day 9 RUSE - GIURGIU - CERNAVODA

Our ship will cruise to Giurgiu. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Bucharest. Bucharest offers a striking combination of architectural styles: Curtea Veche, the ruins of a 15th-century palace built during the rule of Vlad III Dracula, orthodox ...

Day 10 CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA

Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Excursion for both packages: guided tour of Constanta and local...

Day 10 CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA

Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Excursion for both packages: guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. Folklore evening on board.

Day 11 CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA - OLTENITA

A day's sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. Construction began in the 1950s and the canal was inaugurated in 1984, making it the third longest in the world after the Suez and Panama canals. Take advantage of this day to relax on the sun deck and take part in the activities on board. Gala evening on board. Night sail to Oltenita.

Day 12 OLTENITA

We'll arrive early in the morning in Oltenita. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Day 12 OLTENITA

We'll arrive early in the morning in Oltenita. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Standard Group - 25 + people

Trip Excludes:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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