Budapest To The Black Sea (Eastbound)

A 12 day trip
Chart a leisurely course along the romantic lower Danube … More  
Chart a leisurely course along the romantic lower Danube River aboard Tauck's luxury riverboats Swiss Sapphire, Swiss Emerald or the new Swiss Jewel, exploring rich cultural legacies. Cruise by medieval monasteries, citadels, and villages, and through the Iron Gate of the Danube. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, and see performances of folkloric dancing and horsemanship skills. Examine fascinating museums of fine art, traditional homesteads and folk art. Share local specialties with your Bulgarian contemporaries at a special home-hosted lunch, visit the island where the original Dracula is said to be entombed, and put your feet in the Black Sea. One of several Danube cruises from Tauck, this memorable journey travels through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, with two nights on land at 5-star hotels in Budapest and Bucharest.
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Day 1

Tour starts at 6:00 p.m. at Le Méridien Budapest. A transfer is included from Budapest's Ferihegy Airport to Le …More  
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Meals: Dinner
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Day 2

Your exploration of Budapest begins with a special visit to the opulent State Opera House in Pest, opened in 1884. L …More  
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Meals: Breakfast, dinner
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Le Méridien Budapest is ideally located in the heart of Budapest, close to the city’s major sights. Lushly decorated …More  
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Day 3

After a morning at leisure, tour Buda's Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; see architectural landmarks …More  
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Meals: Breakfast, dinner
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Day 4

A horse-drawn wagon ride takes you to the Equestrian Center, where you'll see Puszta horsemen demonstrating trad …More  
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Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Day 5

Your discovery of the lower Danube cruises into Croatia. Travel overland to the fortified city of Osijek, which …More  
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Day 6

Dock early morning in Belgrade, Serbia's modern capital at the juncture of the Danube and Sava rivers. Sightseeing …More  
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Day 7

Continuing one of Tauck's popular Danube cruises, relax on a day's cruise past the fields and vineyards of E …More  
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Day 8

Your journey along the lower Danube cruises to Svishtov, Bulgaria, for excursions to nearby towns. Explore the …More  
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Day 9

Dock in Cernavoda and stop in Constanta en route to the resort town of Mamaia, Romania, set at the edge of the Black …More  
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Cruising Europe's inland waterways exclusively for Tauck, the sister ships MS Swiss Emerald (launched in 2006), …More  
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Day 10

After disembarking the riverboat in Cernavoda, travel through the Romanian countryside to Bucharest, capital of …More  
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Day 11

Your have a choice of sightseeing in Romania today. Opt for a full day's excursion to tour Peles Castle in Sinai …More  
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The city center, with its museums and shops, is the site of the historic Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest. First buil …More  
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Day 12

Tour ends in Bucharest, Romania. A transfer is included from Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest to Bucharest Airport.
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