Avalon Waterways 24 Day 2012 North Sea to the Black Sea Cruise

Avalon Waterways 2012 North Sea to the Black Sea Cruise

24 Day North Sea to the Black Sea Cruise with Avalon Waterways

Pricing from: Window $5,919 (including cruise and land)

Prepare for a month long adventure across Europe!

24 days incl. travel, or 23 days from Amsterdam to Bucharest

The North Sea, the Black Sea, and all of the well known rivers that connect them are the main attraction on this epic cruise. Sail down the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers past quaint villages and stunning scenery while being immersed in the history and culture of Europe. Cruise on the alluring Amsterdam canals, then down the Main Danube Canal, through the Iron Gates gorg, while enjoying guided sightseeing in each city-Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, Budapest, Vukovar, Belgrade, and Constanta. Take a day to explore charismatic wine village of Rudesheim, experience the famed Vienna Woods, and spend time in Bucharest, Romania's rich capital. This is sure to be a vacation of a lifetime.

Available Departure Dates: 
2012: Mar 25, Jun 3, Aug 12

Available Reverse Departure Dates: 
2012: May 12, Jul 21, Sep 29

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

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive in Amsterdam, Holland (Embarkation)
Day 2 - Amsterdam
Day 3 - Cologne, Germany
Day 4 - Rhine Gorge-Rudesheim
Day 5 - Miltenberg
Day 6 - Wurzburg
Day 7 - Bamberg
Day 8 - Nuremberg
Day 9 - Regensburg
Day 10 - Passau
Day 11 - Grein, Austria-Melk
Day 12 - Vienna
Day 13 - Vienna
Day 14 - Budapest
Day 15 - Budapest
Day 16 - Mohacs
Day 17 - Vukovar
Day 18 - Belgrade, Serbia
Day 19 - Iron Gates
Day 20 - Svistov, Bulgaria
Day 21 - Harsova, Romania
Day 22 - Oltenita (Disembarkation)
Day 23 - Bucharest


Avalon Waterways 2012 North Sea to the Black Sea Cruise Map

(Reverse cruise itinerary available upon request)

Cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges:
$315

Please call for single accommodation price. Triples not available.

Extra nights per person in Amsterdam:
Departures March 24, July 17, July 20, August 11: in single room $250, in twin room $150
Departure May 08-May 11, June 02, September 25-September 28: in single room $300, in twin room $180

Extra nights per person in Bucharest :
in single room $260, in twin room $137

Prices shown above include cruise in Category E in a deluxe outside stateroom on Indigo Deck.
To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:

Category / Decks / Price
B / Sapphire Deck / $1,647
A / Sapphire Deck / $1,797
P / Royal Deck / $2,097
Suite / Royal Deck / $3,897

Highlights & Sightseeing

CRUISE:
Deluxe 21-night cruise from Amsterdam to Oltenita in an outside stateroom with hotel-style beds

AMSTERDAM:
Welcome reception; canal cruise

COLOGNE:
Guided sightseeing

RHINE GORGE:
Cruise through the gorge

RUDESHEIM:
Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat

MILTENBERG:
Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration

WURZBURG:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop's Residenz

BAMBERG:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall

NUREMBERG:
Guided sightseeing

MAIN DANUBE CANAL:
Cruise in the canal

REGENSBURG:
Guided sightseeing; beer tasting

PASSAU:
Guided sightseeing

GREIN:
Guided sightseeing

MELK:
Guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey

VIENNA:
Guided sightseeing; excursion to the Vienna Woods, visit Heiligenkreuz Monastery

BUDAPEST:
Guided sightseeing, visit Fishermen's Bastion

MOHACS:
Excursion to Pecs

VUKOVAR:
Guided sightseeing

BELGRADE:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress

IRON GATES:
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge; see the Trajan Table

VELIKO TARNOVO:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch's Church

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

CONSTANTA:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Natural History & Archaeological Museum

BUCHAREST:
Guided sightseeing, see the Parliament Building and visit the National Art Museum

Notes:

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

MEALS

Full buffet breakfast in Bucharest, one lunch during Vienna Woods excursion; superb dining with meals on board featuring full breakfast, lunch, and dinner, 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.


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