A 15-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $5,249
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: From exotic Istanbul to regal Vienna, you will have ample time to enjoy the imperial wonders of some of Europe’s most majestic capitals. Explore Istanbul’s striking mosques and opulent palaces. Discover the picturesque Bulgarian towns of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, the latter of which is home to the 17th-century Nativity Church—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy time in beautiful Budapest, and let the “City of Waltzes,” Vienna, dazzle you with its distinctive imperial charm. Take a grand journey along paths forged by conquerors, crusaders, and kings through Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Step back in time to explore the history and legends living in the hillsides while cruising the Iron Gates. Immerse yourself in the colorful folktales and musical traditions of the extraordinary people and places you visit. Spend a day exploring the extraordinary Great Hungarian Plain, which boasts some of the world’s most beautiful horses. Taste what has been termed the “Queen of Wines” while on your Epicurean Adventure excursion to Villány. And enjoy a wealth of onboard performances, from Viennese classical to Hungarian folk music.Who will enjoy this cruise: History buffs, horse lovers, amateur archeologists, and photographers will love exploring the impressive capitals of Istanbul, Budapest, and Vienna. Epicurean Adventurer Program Includes: Bulgarian honey- and yogurt-making demonstration and tasting in Arbanassi | Villány Hills wine tasting | Salty pogacsa and plum brandy tasting on Szentendre Island | Special wine and food pairing dinner To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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Imperial Capitals of Europe River Cruise/Tour Package Includes:
Day 1 - Istanbul
Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport where you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 - Istanbul
Featured Excursions: Istanbul city tour and Grand Bazaar
Today’s panoramic tour takes you to the Hippodrome; the Blue Mosque, with its distinctive minarets and blue Iznik tile walls; spectacular Hagia Sophia, the “Church of Holy Wisdom,” which was built in 535 AD; and Topkapi Palace, a magnificent Ottoman residence. Then wind your way through the maze of interconnecting vaulted passages and more than 6,000 merchant stalls that make up the Grand Bazaar. (BB)
Note: Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) is a place of active worship. Religious ceremonies might restrict visitors from entering at times. At other times, please obey mosque etiquette.
Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. The city tour of Istanbul will be arranged in accordance with the days they are open. If Hagia Sophia is not available during your stay, we will offer the harem visit in Topkapi Palace instead.
Day 3 - Istanbul
Spend today in leisurely exploration of Istanbul’s many charms. Stroll through the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum or take in the eerie Basilica Cistern, which features a veritable forest of marble columns. (BB)
Day 4 - Istanbul, fly to Bucharest, transfer to Giurgiu (embark), Rousse
Featured Excursion: Bucharest city tour including lunch
Leave Istanbul and fly to the Romanian capital of Bucharest, where you will be taken on a tour of this eclectic city, often called the “Paris of the East.” Afterward, enjoy lunch before your motorcoach takes you to Giurgiu, where you will board your Uniworld ship and head toward Rousse. (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Rousse (Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi OR Rusenski countryside)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with authentic Bulgarian lunch OR half-day Ivanovo and Basarbovo monasteries and Rusensky Lom Nature Park with lunch onboard
In Veliko Tarnovo, see the majestic ruins of Tzarevetz Castle. You’ll visit Arbanassi and the 14th-century Nativity Church, stopping for an authentic Bulgarian lunch with live folk music. Or opt for a tour of the countryside including the rock-hewn cave churches of Ivanovo and Basarbovo. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Day 6 - Cruising the Iron Gates
Cruise the majestic Iron Gates, an 83-mile-long stretch of scenic
gorges carved out of the Carpathian and Balkan mountains over the
millennia by the Danube River. (BB, L, D)
Day 7 - Belgrade
Featured Excursion: Belgrade city tour
Enjoy a drive through Belgrade, and then explore the vast Kalemegdan Fortress on foot. (BB, L, D)
Day 8 - Vukovar (Osijek)
Featured Excursions: Tour of Osijek, school visit, and home-hosted lunch
Be treated to a musical performance by local elementary school children. Then tour the city before enjoying a home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family. (BB, L, D)
Note: School visit not available during school holidays.
Day 9 - Mohács (Pécs)
Featured Excursions: Exclusive excursion to Pécs and wine tasting in Villány Hills
Visit Pécs, a 2010 European Capital of Culture and home to the UNESCO-designated Necropolis of Sopianae. Then you'll indulge in an exclusive visit to the famed Villány Hills, where you’ll taste the local product dubbed the “Queen of Wines.” (BB, L, D)
Day 10 - Budapest
Featured Excursion: Choice of Budapest city tour OR Budapest walking discovery with Parliament tour
Savor the beauty of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube with a panoramic coach tour that shows you all the city’s grand sights. Or enjoy the Budapest walking tour which includes a short city walk and visit to the Hungarian Parliament building. (BB, L, D)
Note: Parliament may be closed for official business without prior notice. If Parliament is closed, we will visit St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Day 11 - Budapest, Szentendre Island
Featured Excursion: Exclusive Hungarian reception at Szentendre Island’s Bodor Mayor Horse Farm
You’ll take a motorcoach to Szentendre Island’s Bodor Mayor Horse Farm, where you will be treated to an exclusive horse show by Magyar cowboys. (BB, L, D)
Day 12 - Bratislava
Featured Excursion: Bratislava walking tour
Take a guided stroll through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. (BB, L, D)
Day 13 - Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit OR “Vienna, City of Arts” tour
Get to know Vienna’s imperial history during a tour that takes you along the stately Ringstrasse to the beautiful Austrian National Library. Or opt to explore “Vienna, City of Arts,” where you’ll stand in awe at the Belvedere and enjoy an art historian-guided tour of the Museum of Fine Arts. (BB, L, D)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.
Day 14 - Vienna
Enjoy free time exploring the “City of Waltzes.” (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Day 15 - Depart Vienna
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Prague. (CB/BB)
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5/21/2012 - 6/5/2012 |
$5,349 |
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6/3/2012 - 6/18/2012 |
$5,349 |
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7/6/2012 - 7/21/2012 |
$5,249 |
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10/8/2012 - 10/23/2012 |
$5,449 |
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4/10/2013 - 4/25/2013 |
$5,149 |
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5/10/2013 - 5/25/2013 |
$5,749 |
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6/25/2013 - 7/10/2013 |
$5,749 |
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8/10/2013 - 8/25/2013 |
$5,749 |
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9/25/2013 - 10/10/2013 |
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Approximately 151 sq ft
Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
Suite: approximately 214 sq ft
Approximately 151 sq ft
Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the Rhine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
Suite: approximately 214 sq ft
Port Charges: 198.0000
Base category: Category 5
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