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CroisiCruise: VIO_PP
12 Days
Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest | Kalocsa | Novi Sad | Belgrad | The Iron Gates | Ruse | Giurgiu | Cernavoda | Danube-Black Sea Canal | Constanta | Cernavoda | Oltenita
From the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta, admire the majestic blue river, crossing 8 countries and stopping in 4 capitals. You will discover tremendous landscapes of striking beauty where nature is queen. From Belgrade to Vienna via Bratislava and Budapest, discover unique architecture, history and culture all along the beautiful Danube.
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
- Discover 6 countries and diverse cultures
- Idyllic landscapes of the Iron Gates
The Must-See Sights:
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- Experience the Iron Gates and the spectacle of the canyons between the Carpathian Mountains and the Balkan Peninsula
- The valley along the Rusenski Lom River and the fascinating rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
- Ruse, one of the largest Bulgarian ports—a perfect blend of Bulgarian, Romanian, and Austrian cultures
- Constanta, a multi-cultural seaside city
- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Vienna (Austria)
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Your ship will cruise towards Melk through the night.
This evening, join an optional excursion (not included in packages - surcharge applies): Viennese concert (subject to availability.)
Day 2: Vienna - Bratislava (Slovakia)
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided visit of Schönbrunn Palace and with its magnificent park, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family.
DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. Stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall(1). After your tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.
(1) The tour of the Konzerthaus might be replaced by a tour of the Musikverein or the opera if it is booked for shows or not available.
After your visits, begin to cruise to Bratislava. This afternoon, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bratislava and tasting of local delights.
DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, take in the splendid view of Bratislava.
Return on board and cruise to Budapest
Day 3: Budapest (Hungary)
Arrive in Budapest. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873. Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape that offers a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. Both are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The afternoon is free to do as you please or join an optional excursion, either: Discover Gellert baths and spa (not included in the package); or Budapest Market Halls (not included in the package).
In the evening, join the excursion proposed for both packages: evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest. Your ship will cruise through the night.
Day 4: Kalocsa (Hungary) - Novi Sad (Serbia)
Arrive in Kalocsa. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Visit the Puszta, the Pannonian steppe grasslands. Enjoy a horse show. After you return on board, continue towards Mohacs and Novi Sad. Your ship will cruise through the night.
Day 5: Novi Sad (Serbia) - Belgrad (Serbia)
Arrive in Novi Sad. Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided visit of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center.
DISCOVERY: Novi Sad and a walk to the Petrovaradin fortress. Leave the ship for an energetic walk to the Petrovaradin Fortress. Stroll along the riverfront before climbing the 200 steps up to the fortress. The view from the fort is splendid, and you'll enjoy a snack during your hike. Your ship will begin to cruise to Belgrade. The afternoon will be spent cruising, before arriving in the Serbian capital in the evening. In the evening, join the excursion proposed for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Belgrade.
Day 6: Belgrad (Serbia)
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade. Known for its high cultural influence during the Turkish occupation, the city charms with its Eastern, Slavic and Austrian heritage. The lively Terazije Square is considered the heart of the city.
DISCOVERY: Biking in Belgrade. You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide, who'll explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times.
The afternoon will be spent cruising to Donji Milanovac.
Day 7: The Iron Gates
The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. Your ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seems to be boiling. On the Serbian bank of the river, you'll catch a glimpse of the Tabula Traiana - a marble plaque honoring the Roman Road that once linked Rome to the province of Dacia.
Tonight is your gala evening and dinner.
Day 8: Ruse (Bulgaria)
Arrive in Ruse. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour of the canyon-shaped valley along the Rusenski Lom River, and the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Tour of Ruse.
Dinner and an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
Day 9: Ruse - Giurgiu - Cernavoda (Romania)
Your ship will cruise to Giurgiu. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Bucharest. Bucharest offers a striking combination of architectural styles: Curtea Veche, the ruins of a 15th-century palace built during the rule of Vlad III Dracula, orthodox churches, Empire-style manor houses, Communist-inspired architecture, and the Parliament (outside only - entrance fees not included). Return on board in Cernavoda. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 10: Cernavoda - Danube-Black Sea Canal - Constanta (Romania)
Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Join the excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. This Romanian city is the best known on the Black Sea coast. Once an important Greek trading post, it has preserved a number of interesting vestiges from its heyday. Not least the remarkable 3rd-century Roman mosaic. The streets of the old town are also full of surprises, as far as the seafront and the casino, which raises its rococo façade against the wind. Then on to Murfatlar. The sunny Dobrogean plateau on the shores of the Black Sea is the country's most promising region. Murfatlar's vineyards have won numerous international awards, particularly for their Chardonnay. Wine tasting in a local cellar. Folklore evening on board. Night stopover.
Day 11: Constanta - Cernvoda - Oltenita (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. Tonight is your gala evening and dinner. Night sail to Oltenita.
Day 12: Oltenita (Romania)
Arrive early in the morning. 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 the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Onboard entertainment
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees
- Prepaid classic sightseeing package
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
- Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
- Concert of Viennese music
- Personal expenses.
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational 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.