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Avalon Waterways 12 Day 2011 Black Sea Discovery Cruise

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12 Day Black Sea Discovery Cruise with Avalon Waterways

Pricing from: Window $3,199 (including cruise and land)

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12 days incl. travel, or 11 days from Budapest to Bucharest

See the greatest of Eastern Europe on this thrilling Black Sea trip from Budapest to Bucharest. Experience city tours of extraordinary Belgrade and Romania's busy capital, Bucharest. Pause in Kalocsa in the heart of paprika-growing country, sail past the Petrovaradin Fortress at Novi Sad, and pass through the breathtaking Iron Gates gorge. Also enjoy full-day excursions to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, and the resort town of Varna on the Black Sea.

Available Departure Dates: 
2011: May 19, Jul 28, Oct 6

Available Reverse Departure Dates: 
2011: May 27, Aug 5, Oct 14

(Advertised fare based on a low season, inside cabin. Please call for a price quote.)

Day Destination
1Overnight Transatlantic Flight
2Budapest, Hungary
3Budapest
4Budapest (Embarkation)
5Kalocsa
6Novi Sad, Serbia
7Belgrade
8Iron Gates
9Svistov, Bulgaria-Veliko Tarnovo-Arbanassi-Rousse
10Silistra, Bulgaria-Excursion to Varna, Black Sea
11Oltenita, Romania (Disembarkation)-Bucharest
12Bucharest

Avalon 2011 Budapest to Bucharest Black Sea Discovery Map

(Reverse cruise itinerary available upon request)

Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges:
 $98

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Extra nights per person in Budapest:
Departures May 19 & Oct 6: in single room $260, in twin room $142
Departure July 28: in single room $210, in twin room $115

Extra nights per person in Bucharest:
in single room $275, in twin room $145

Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in an outside Avalon Deluxe Stateroom on Indigo Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category (all staterooms Twin/Queen), add per person:

Category / Decks / Price
B / Sapphire Deck / $499
A / Sapphire Deck / $549
P / Royal Deck / $649
Jr. Suite / Royal Deck / $1,199

INCLUDED FEATURES

Cruise:
Deluxe 7-night cruise from Budapest to Oltenita or Oltenita to Budapest in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion; Puszta excursion with display of horsemanship

Kalocsa:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Paprika Museum

Novi Sad:
Guided sightseeing, Petrovaradin Fortress

Belgrade:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress

Iron Gates:
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; Smederevo and Golubac Fortress; Trajan Table

Veliko Tarnovo:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch's Church

Arbanassi:
Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity

Varna:
Guided sightseeing, Parliament Building, visit the National Archaeological Museum

Bucharest:
Guided sightseeing, visit the National Art Museum

Notes:

  • In the event of water level problems on stretches of any river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.

MEALS - (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

Buffet breakfast (B) in Budapest and Bucharest; superb dining with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast (B), lunch (L), and dinner (D), including a welcome reception, Captain's reception, and farewell dinner; quality wines from Europe's most famous wine regions with every dinner; one sitting with open seating arrangements; Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with all onboard dinners; Complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day

SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class

Budapest InterContinental (SF), Bucharest Athenee Palace Hilton (SF)

INSIDE VISITS

Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.

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