Danube Discovery Cruise
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Highlights
- Hofburg Palace (Vienna)
- St. Martin’s Cathedral (Bratislava)
- Matthias Coronation Church (Budapest)
- Gypsy Concert (On Board – Budapest)
- Old Town with Concert (Osijek)
- Petrovaradin Fortress (Novi Sad)
- Kalemegdan Fortress (Belgrade)
- Iron Gates Gorge
- Baba Vida Fortress (Vidin)
- Palace of Parliament (Bucharest)
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Trip includes
- Round trip airfare from New York (JFK)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- 10-night cruise aboard the deluxe MS River Discovery II (Cruise Ship A – 2018 Departures) in an outside facing cabin on the Odyssey Deck or MS River Navigator (Cruise Ship B – Late Sep & Early Oct 2018 Departures)
- One night in a Bucharest hotel
- Port charges
- 30 meals: 11 buffet breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
- Wine or beer with lunches and dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours, shore excursions, onboard lectures, folklore performances, and concerts
- Free Wi-Fi (where available)
- English-speaking cruise director and tour guides Your extension includes: Transportation to and from the Carpathian Mountains resort of Brasov and nearby Dracula’s Castle
- Breakfast (B) daily and two dinners (D)
- Tour of Peles Castle, Brasov City & Dracula’s Castle
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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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The MS Select Explorer is an elegant river cruise vessel, built in the Netherlands in 2001 and renovated in 2013. She combines classical elegance with a cozy atmosphere and features 77 cabins and 8 suites. The cabins are all outside facing and are divided in 5 cabin types (including Junior Suites): Category D Standard Cabins on Lower Deck are fitted with two fixed portholes. Category C Comfort Cabins located on the Middle Deck bow have two fixed windows, and Category B Superior Cabins on the Middle Deck feature large panoramic windows. Category A Deluxe Cabins on the Upper Deck have a French Balcony with sliding doors. Junior Suites, also on the Upper Deck, feature a French Balcony and include extra amenities such as a sitting area, a large TV with a DVD player and a mini bar. All cabins (except for Junior Suites) are 14 sq m (150 sq ft) and are equipped with individual air conditioning, TVs, safe deposit boxes, hairdryers and bathrooms with shower & toilet. Junior Suites are considerably larger at 21 sq m (226 sq ft). Public areas include an elegant restaurant, a large Panorama lounge with floor to ceiling windows, a cozy library and a covered Sky Lounge on the Sun deck offering superb views of the passing countryside! A vivacious crew of 36 ensure a wonderful cruise experience!
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