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CroisiCruise: BDO_PP
9 Days
Budapest | Mohacs | Osijek | Novi Sad | Belgrade | The Iron Gates | Ruse | Oltenita | Cernavoda / Fetesti | Danube-Black Sea Canal | Constanta | Cernavoda / Fetesti | Oltenita
From Hungary to Romania via Serbia, you'll be surprised and delighted by this cruise that will take you to the heart of Eastern Europe. You will discover cities with remarkable landscapes and elegant architecture such as Novi Sad, the capital of the province of Vojvodina regarded as the "Serbian Athens", whose cultural and artistic backgrounds will surprise you. Do not miss out on Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria and a true melting pot of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- A comprehensive cruise along the Danube, taking in its history, fascinating culture and sublime landscapes
- Discover:
- Rich cultural and architectural heritage in the Serbian towns of Belgrade and Novi Sad
- Authentic Bulgaria with Veliko Tarnovo and the charming town of Ruse
- Bucharest, the surprising Romanian capital
- The Danube Delta, the largest and best preserved of all European deltas
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Budapest (Hungary)
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00pm. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight enjoy dinner and start sailing towards Mohacs through the night.
Day 2: Mohahs (Hungary) - Osijek (Croatia)
Sail towards Osijek in the early morning. To help get your blood moving, join an aerobics class and onboard entertainment. This afternoon, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Osijek.
DISCOVERY: Osijek by bike.
Afterwards, continue cruising towards Novi Sad. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 3: Novi Sad (Serbia) - Belgrade (Serbia)
Join an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. Then drive to Sremski Karlovci for a visit. Afterwards, your ship will cruise to Belgrade.
Join this afternoon for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade.
DISCOVERY: Belgrade by bike.
Enjoy an evening of dancing on board. Your ship will cruise through the night towards Ruse.
Day 4: The Iron Gates
The whole day will be spent cruising. Your ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. You will cruise throughout the night.
Day 5: Ruse (Bulgaria)
Arrive in Ruse in the early morning and spend the day on an excursion for both packages: Discover Veliko Tarnovo, famously known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire, and Arbanassi (lunch included).
Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional folk entertainment on board.
Day 6: Ruse - Oltenita (Romania)
This morning, join an excursion for both packages: Discover Ruse with its wide avenues, large squares and gorgeous monuments bearing testament to national Renaissance architecture.
You will then begin to cruise to Giurgiu.
This afternoon join an excursion for both packages: Bucharest and a visit to the Village Museum showcasing traditional Romanian village life.
Return to Oltenita. Overnight sailing to Cernavoda and Constanta.
Day 7: Cernavoda / Fetesti - Danube-Black Sea Canal - Constanta (Romania)
Crossing the Danube-Black Sea Canal, arrival in Constanta in the morning. After your arrival you will leave on a full-day excursion to Constanta (lunch included.) The oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania, it was founded in 600 BC. Discover its diverse architectural styles, most evident in the Orthodox cathedral (interiors) and the Grand Mosque (exteriors). Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Afterwards, cruise to Murfatlar, where Romania produces its best wines and have a tasting in a wine cellar. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 8: Constanta - Danube-Black Sea Canal - Cernadova (Romania)
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. Night sail to Oltenita.
Day 9: Oltenita (Romania)
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Accommodation in double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom
- Onboard entertainment
- Assistance of the onboard host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala evening
- Traditional entertainment in Ruse
- All port fees
- Prepaid classic sightseeing package
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Personal expenses
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.