11 Day Danube River Cruise with Budapest - Budapest to Bucharest (Symphony)

$2569 Land Only

$3669* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted River Cruise Package Includes Flights NYC-Budapest, Bucharest-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices ▲ 9 nights First Class and Deluxe accommodations 7 nights Deluxe river cruise on MS Royal (Category D) outside cabin 2 nights Radisson SAS Beke, Budapest All transfers 22 meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Complimentary Champagne with breakfast Unlimited wine & beer with dinners Evening entertainment Shore excursions per itinerary Services of a cruise director throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Guaranteed departures ▲ For reservations completed 11 months or more prior to departure, flights cannot be confirmed at the time of booking. Flights will be confirmed once airline schedules are posted. Itinerary Highlights (Click on city for brief description) Day Destination Activities DAY 1 USA Departure DAY 2 Budapest Transfer to your hotel DAY 3 Budapest Optional Dinner & Show DAY 4 Budapest Transfer to the ship for embarkation (3pm)     Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner DAY 5 Budapest Budapest City Tour Afternoon sailing DAY 6 Osijek Osijek City Tour DAY 7 Belgrade Belgrade City Tour DAY 8 Iron Gates Sail the scenic Iron Gates DAY 9 Svistov Optional Veliko Tarnovo City Tour DAY 10 Danube Delta Optional Danube Delta Tour     Captain's Farewell Dinner DAY 11 USA Disembark (8am) and transfer to the airport Return Itinerary Day 1, Thursday- Depart the USA Depart the USA for Hungary. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Budapest Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Budapest DAY 3, Saturday - Full Day in Budapest Enjoy a full day at leisure in Budapest Optional: Dinner and Show in Budapest (PM) Overnight: Budapest Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Sunday - Embarkation Enjoy the morning at leisure before transferring to the ship for embarkation. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 5, Monday - Full Day in Budapest Today's tour of the city begins in Pest and views the Parliament, Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall. Continue across the Danube via the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills where you will view Matthias Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle. In the late afternoon, we set sail for Osijek Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Tuesday - Half Day in Osijek Morning arrival in Osijek, Croatia. Enjoy a guided tour of the city that includes the Tvrda, the city's oldest quarter, home to some of Europe's most intricate Austrio-Hungarian Baroque structures. Here you will see such sites as St. Michael's Church and the Neogothic Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. The tour also includes a boat tour through the Kopacki Rit, one of the richest, largest, and most beautifully preserved wetlands in Europe. Kopacki Rit is included in the IBA list (Important Bird Area) and is currently pending recognition for UNESCO’s list of World Natural Heritage Sites Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Belgrade Morning arrival in the Serbian capital of Belgrade, situated at the confluence of the Danube and Save Rivers. In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of Belgrade that includes a visit to the Kalemegdan fortress, a true landmark of the city. Your tour of the fortress carries you inside where you will visit its military museum and a Turkish bath. The tour continues to view the National Museum, the Parliament, Prince Milo's Castle, the Holy Sava, the Konak, Barjak Mosque, the "Zum Fragezeichen" coffee shop, and the Castle of Princess Ljubica Optional: Belgrade by Night (PM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 8, Thursday - Sail the Iron Gate After breakfast, relax on the sun deck and take in the picturesque panorama of the Danube. Enjoy daylight sailing as the ship approaches one of the true natural highlights of the cruise, the world-famous Cataract stretch or "Iron Gate," where the Danube rises through the Carpathian Mountains and the foothills of the Balkans. Enjoy dinner on board this evening Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 9, Friday - Afternoon in Rousse This morning enjoy daylight sailing. In the afternoon, arrive in Rousse where you can explore the town independently Optional: Veliko Tarnovo City Tour (AM) Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 10, Saturday - Danube Delta Morning arrival in Coral. The Danube Delta is home to more than 1200 species of plants unique to Europe, and more than 100 species of freshwater fish, which inhabit its many lakes and marshes. Tonight, celebrate your final evening on board at the captain's farewell dinner Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 11, Sunday - Depart for the USA This morning, disembark in Cernavoda and transfer to the airport in Bucharest for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Dinner & Show in Budapest Day #3 02 Mar 2008 - 04 Jan 2009     $51 With the evening at leisure, why not join an optional dinner and show in Budapest. Dine Hungarian-style at a local restaurant where you may sample a medley of traditional dishes. Together with your meal, you'll enjoy live gypsy music and a folklore show featuring a variety of cultural dances in which guests are encouraged to participate (D). Budapest to Bucharest Optional Shore Excursion Package Day #5 02 Mar 2008 - 05 Jan 2011     $119 Optional Excursion Discount Package ($119) includes: (1) Take in Belgrade by night in the city center, where you will have the chance to see a splendid display of folklore. Enjoy a glass of wine as the ensemble puts on a performance featuring dances from all parts of the country. The colorfully costumed dancers are accompanied by Serbian folk music. Afterwards, proceed to Skadarlija, the famous artists' quarter that has earned the nickname "Montmarte of Serbia." Here, dine on regional specialties as you listen to lively music played by a Serbian band ($49). (2) Enjoy an optional tour of Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of Bulgaria. Medieval history and National Revival-style buildings abound in one of Bulgaria's most frequented towns. The tour takes you on a panoramic drive through the heart of the town to view its terraced homes and many historical monuments. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue for a brief visit to the village of Arbanassi, famous for its painted churches and artisans’ market. Return by coach to Rousse where the ship awaits ($79).Total value: $128. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise Jun 5 1999 3099 Jul 31 2569 3669 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, cruise port charges of $125, optional excursions, tips on board, and for drivers and tour guides (see Terms & Conditions). Cruise only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Optional excursions, as described in the itinerary, may be purchased locally. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-purchase all tours as a package. Passengers disembarking to the airport on DAY 11, Sun should select flights departing 1 pm or later. Cabin Categories Cabin D - [details] Amadeus Symphony   Budapest   Bottom Deck Outside Cabin Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat D    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin C - [details] Amadeus Symphony   Budapest   Bottom Deck Outside Cabin Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat C    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin B - [details] Amadeus Symphony   Budapest   Mid Deck Outside Cabin Panoramic Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat B    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin A - [details] Amadeus Symphony   Budapest   Top Deck Outside Cabin Panoramic Windows, 2 Beds, Television, Bathroom, Closet.   Cat A    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Cabin Suite - [details] Amadeus Symphony   Budapest   Top Deck Suite 2 Windows, Bed, Television, Bathroom, Closet, Lounge.   Suite    [more] Radisson SAS Beke Hotel   Budapest This first class hotel is near the city center, a short walk to shopping, historic sights and theaters. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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