Highlights of Eastern Europe & Istanbul
Overview
Highlights
- Visit Cities Budapest, Osijek, Vukovar, Belgrade, Veliko Tarnovo
- Enjoy cruising through Danube River
- Visit belogradchik Rocks National park
- Explore the fascinating cultural crossroads of Istanbul
- Visit Hagia Sophia, Mogoșoaia Palace and Topkapi Palace
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Trip includes
- Dining All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water Accommodations 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the imperial River Duchess or stunning River Princess
- 2 nights in Bucharest at the Radisson Blu Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
- 2 nights in Istanbul at the InterContinental Istanbul (or similar) with breakfast
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, high-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access Experiences 6 countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Turkey
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
- All gratuities, both onboard and onshore
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture: “The Orient in Europe: Eastern Influences on the Western World” Excursions 7 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided "Go Active," "Do as the Locals Do," "Village Day" and "Gentle Walking" options
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Itinerary
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Tour Operator
Award-winning Uniworld—the world's ONLY authentic boutique cruise line™—offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, and Asia. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality, and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.
In 2004, Uniworld was acquired by The Travel Corporation (TTC), a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman. TTC has more than 30 top brands, including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels, a renowned collection of four- and five-star luxury properties.
TTC has made major investments in Uniworld's ships, crew, and staff, with an eye towards providing guests with all the elements of an unforgettable Six-Star Experience: Expertise; Service; Luxurious Ships, Uniquely Designed; Culinary; Choice; and Truly All-Inclusive. Combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC’s sister companies with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created an entirely new category of luxury river cruising.
In partnership with its sister company, Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld takes pride in its long-lasting relationships with guests, for whom there is “No request too large, no detail too small.” Uniworld employs a professionally trained, dedicated, English-speaking staff, so guests never have to worry about communication.
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Accommodation
The recently remodeled, 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.
Rivers: Rhine River,Main River,Danube River Guests: 130 Staff: 41 Suites: 4 (214 Sq Ft) Staterooms: 61 (151 Sq Ft) Length: 361 Ft Width: 37.5 Ft
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