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Black Sea Explorer with Transylvania Bucharest to Budapest 2020
16 DAYS FROM ONLY $6145
River:
Danube
Countries:
Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
Embark:
Bucharest
Disembark:
Budapest
Ship:
Scenic Crystal (Other Ships)
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Day 1 | Depart USA |
Day 2 | Bucharest |
Day 3 | Bucharest > Sibiu |
Day 4 | Sibiu > Sighisoara |
Day 5 | Sighisoara > Brasov |
Day 6 | Brasov > Bucharest |
Day 7 | Bucharest > Giurgiu |
Day 8 | Silistra |
Day 9 | Rousse |
Day 10 | Iron Gates |
Day 11 | Belgrade |
Day 12 | Osijek |
Day 13 | Kalocsa |
Day 14 | Budapest |
Day 15 | Budapest |
Day 16 | Budapest |
Day | Activity |
Day 1 | Depart USA |
Day 2 | Bucharest |
Day 3 | Bucharest > Sibiu |
Day 4 | Sibiu > Sighisoara |
Day 5 | Sighisoara > Brasov |
Day 6 | Brasov > Bucharest |
Day 7 | Bucharest > Giurgiu |
Day 8 | Silistra |
Day 9 | Rousse |
Day 10 | Iron Gates |
Day 11 | Belgrade |
Day 12 | Osijek |
Day 13 | Kalocsa |
Day 14 | Budapest |
Day 15 | Budapest |
Day 16 | Budapest |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
Day 2 | Bucharest Welcome to Bucharest. Upon arrival transfer to your centrally located hotel where you will enjoy an overnight stay. Meals: Dinner |
Day 3 | Bucharest > Sibiu Visit Sibiu in the region of Transylvania for a tour of this medieval town. Explore its lively squares and colourful streets before checking into your hotel. Meals: Breakfast |
Day 4 | Sibiu > Sighisoara Arrive in the Saxon town of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad Tepes and inspiration for the legend of Count Dracula.Freechoice: Take a guided tour of this fortified city, or if you’re feeling more active, hike to the Church on the Hill for superb views over the city.Enjoy an overnight stay in Sighisoara. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 5 | Sighisoara > Brasov This morning visit Bran Castle, home of the legend of Count Dracula. Upon arrival in Brasov, enjoy a guided walking tour before checking into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner complete with Romanian folklore. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 6 | Brasov > Bucharest Enroute back to Bucharest visit Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family and considered by some to be one of the most beautiful castles in Eastern Europe. This afternoon as you return to Bucharest for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 7 | Bucharest > Giurgiu Freechoice: Explore Bucharest and learn about its communist past, including a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace. Or tour the Village Open Air Museum and discover ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture.Later, travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed by your friendly dedicated staff on board your luxury Scenic Space-Ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 | Silistra Freechoice: Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour, or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and primary school to learn about life in Bulgaria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 | Rousse Freechoice: Visit Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritage-listed village of Arbanassi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 | Iron Gates Relax and admire the scenery as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. It’s a spectacular setting for a cruise and also the natural border between Serbia and Romania. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 | Belgrade Freechoice: Enjoy an in-depth tour of one of Europe’s oldest capitals, Belgrade, including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of Belgrade and see the highlights before time at leisure to wander this fascinating city. Alternatively, choose a guided bicycle ride along the Danube, or for some true insight into everyday life, take a walk through the city with a student. Or, journey to Sremski Karlovci, where you can wander the town with our experts and marvel at the beautiful Baroque elements.EnrichVisit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 | Osijek Freechoice: Explore Osijek on a guided city tour, or if you’re the more active type, you can opt to take a blissful guided bike ride through Osijek’s countryside.As a special Scenic guest, you’ll be invited into the home of a local family for a traditional home-cooked meal and the chance to discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia. With great food and wonderful company, this will be a magnificent meal and a rare opportunity to meet people who understand the local way of life intimately. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 13 | Kalocsa Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kalocsa is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Today you will have the opportunity to witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 14 | Budapest After breakfast disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and join a guided tour through the city often considered the most beautiful in Europe. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 15 | Budapest Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this magnificent city. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 16 | Budapest After breakfast, prepare to head home. It may be the end of your journey, but it’s the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories. Meals: Breakfast |
Day | Activity / Description |
Day 1 | Depart USA Depart the US on your overnight flight. |
Day 2 | Bucharest Welcome to Bucharest. Upon arrival transfer to your centrally located hotel where you will enjoy an overnight stay. Meals: Dinner |
Day 3 | Bucharest > Sibiu Visit Sibiu in the region of Transylvania for a tour of this medieval town. Explore its lively squares and colourful streets before checking into your hotel. Meals: Breakfast |
Day 4 | Sibiu > Sighisoara Arrive in the Saxon town of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad Tepes and inspiration for the legend of Count Dracula.Freechoice: Take a guided tour of this fortified city, or if you’re feeling more active, hike to the Church on the Hill for superb views over the city.Enjoy an overnight stay in Sighisoara. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 5 | Sighisoara > Brasov This morning visit Bran Castle, home of the legend of Count Dracula. Upon arrival in Brasov, enjoy a guided walking tour before checking into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner complete with Romanian folklore. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 6 | Brasov > Bucharest Enroute back to Bucharest visit Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family and considered by some to be one of the most beautiful castles in Eastern Europe. This afternoon as you return to Bucharest for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 7 | Bucharest > Giurgiu Freechoice: Explore Bucharest and learn about its communist past, including a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace. Or tour the Village Open Air Museum and discover ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture.Later, travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed by your friendly dedicated staff on board your luxury Scenic Space-Ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 | Silistra Freechoice: Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour, or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and primary school to learn about life in Bulgaria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 | Rousse Freechoice: Visit Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritage-listed village of Arbanassi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 | Iron Gates Relax and admire the scenery as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. It’s a spectacular setting for a cruise and also the natural border between Serbia and Romania. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 | Belgrade Freechoice: Enjoy an in-depth tour of one of Europe’s oldest capitals, Belgrade, including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of Belgrade and see the highlights before time at leisure to wander this fascinating city. Alternatively, choose a guided bicycle ride along the Danube, or for some true insight into everyday life, take a walk through the city with a student. Or, journey to Sremski Karlovci, where you can wander the town with our experts and marvel at the beautiful Baroque elements.EnrichVisit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 | Osijek Freechoice: Explore Osijek on a guided city tour, or if you’re the more active type, you can opt to take a blissful guided bike ride through Osijek’s countryside.As a special Scenic guest, you’ll be invited into the home of a local family for a traditional home-cooked meal and the chance to discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia. With great food and wonderful company, this will be a magnificent meal and a rare opportunity to meet people who understand the local way of life intimately. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 13 | Kalocsa Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kalocsa is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Today you will have the opportunity to witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 14 | Budapest After breakfast disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and join a guided tour through the city often considered the most beautiful in Europe. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 15 | Budapest Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this magnificent city. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 16 | Budapest After breakfast, prepare to head home. It may be the end of your journey, but it’s the beginning of a lifetime of fond memories. Meals: Breakfast |
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