Black Sea Voyage 2010 (Budapest to Rousse, Cruise-Only)

DAY 1, BUDAPEST – EMBARK SHIP
Arrive in Budapest and embark your ship.(D)

DAY 2, MOHACS - PECS - VUKOVAR, CROATIA
Arrive in Mohacs during breakfast for your excursion to Pecs. Charming Old Pecs is brought alive by your local guide as you see the Synagogue, Christian Basilica and visit the former Turkish Mosque. After lunch onboard ship, enjoy a wine tasting excursion, and sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards of Vilány. (B,L,D)

DAY 3, VUKOVAR - NOVI SAD, SERBIA
Your guided bus and walking tour of Vukovar will show you the Franciscan Monastery of St. John Capistrano, the Manorhouse Eltz and the St. James and St. Nicholas churches. Enjoy your lunch as you cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia. Arrive in Novi Sad in the afternoon for your tour of the 18th-century Austrian-Hungarian Petrovaradin Fortress. The ship sails for Belgrade. (B,L,D)

DAY 4, BELGRADE
Wake up in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia and explore its myriad of streets, plazas and squares. Belgrade has over 5,500 streets, 16 plazas and 32 squares. Your guided tour features Tito's memorial, the Town Hall, the Federal Parliament Building, Terazije Street, Republic Square and Mihajlova street, "Varos" Gate and the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress. (B,L,D)

DAY 5, CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES – VIDIN, BULGARIA
Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows, as it winds through a range of magnificent gorges between the southern Carpathian Mountains and the northwestern foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Forming the natural border between Serbia and Romania, today’s passage is an unforgettable highlight of your adventure. Late this evening, the ship sails to Vidin. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, VIDIN
The "Bada Vida" Fortress sits guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. The 14th-century castle has massive walls and dark towers, which strongly contrast the natural park surrounding the castle. From here, take an excursion to Belogradschik, a beautifully restored 6th-century castle, located in a fairytale landscape of unusual rock formations. (B,L,D)

DAY 7, GIURGIU - BUCHAREST, ROMANIA – ROUSSE, BULGARIA
Enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, capital and largest city in Romania. The city is famed for its Belle Epoque era buildings dating from the 19th-century. During the morning city tour, you will see the Arch of Triumph, Soseaua Kiseleff, the Athenaeum, the Library and visit the Parliament Palace - the world's largest palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical Romanian restaurant, and then choose to shop, explore on your own or visit the open air museum, which was dedicated to the traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania. This evening, the ship departs for Rousse. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, ROUSSE – DISEMBARK SHIP
Disembark the ship in Rousse and transfer to the ship for your flight home. (B)

Start your journey with vibrant Budapest, a famous haven for musicians, writers and artists. See the rolling hills and vine clad slopes of Pecs before departing Hungary. Soon, the Danube makes up the boundary between Serbia on one side and Croatia on the other. Cruise through the narrow gorges of the Iron Gates, a narrow passage which divides Europe's Balkan from the Carpathian mountains. Then, sail along the Romanian-Bulgarian border to Bucharest, the capital and largest city in Romania.

• 7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies


• Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet, Movie and Music Library & English Language TV stations


• Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding in all Staterooms


• Superb Dining with all Meals included during your Cruise


• Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's great Wine Regions with every Dinner onboard the Ship


• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner


• Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary


• Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures, Theme Dinners, onboard Music Performances and


• afternoon & evening Piano Music


• Use of Bicycles to explore on your own


• Services of Professional Cruise Director


• All English Language onboard in a non-smoking Environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)


• All Transfers with the Purchase of Cruise, Land & Air package


• All local Taxes

Cruising: A standard outside cabin onboard the MS Amadagio, MS Amacello or MS Amadolce

Cabin upgrades are available.

Port charges of $133 per person are not included in the prices shown above.

Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Jr. Suites 100% of twin price.Single supplement for Land: $780 per person.

Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more details.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package, at the price quoted.