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Jun 6, 2008*
Jun 30, 2008
Jul 10, 2008*
Aug 17, 2008
Aug 27, 2008*
Sep 4, 2008
Sep 14, 2008*
Oct 4, 2008
Oct 14, 2008*
*On these dates cruise operates from Bucharest
to Vienna.
2009 Departures
* Please call us to inquire about 2009 prices
and itinerary details
Saturday, Apr 4, 2009
Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009*
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009*
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Friday, Jun 5, 2009*
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009
Saturday, Jul 11, 2009*
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009
Friday, Aug 28, 2009*
Thursday, Sep 3, 2009
Sunday, Sep 13, 2009*
Monday, Oct 5, 2009
Thursday, Oct 15, 2009* |
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Trace the millennia-old timeline along the
Danube to the Black Sea
From the emergence of city-states to the decline
of civilizations, the history of Europe is best
revealed along her rivers. You’ll cruise to
seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary,
Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, and visit
five capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest,
Belgrade and Bucharest. You’ll see sights that
you won't forget, immerse yourself in new
cultures, meet new friends, and delight in new
types of food and drink.
Relics and ruins along the way
Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Turkish
baths, 19th-century neoclassical architecture,
Roman ruins, and modern resorts make this one of
the most extraordinary voyages in the world. Not
to mention the natural beauty of pastoral
landscapes, the Danube’s famed Iron Gates,
Bulgaria’s Black Sea shores, and towns such as
Veliko Turnovo and Arbanassi that would look
right at home in the Italian countryside.
Celebrate the remarkable spirit of Eastern
Europe
Witness the dramatic changes in Eastern European
countries since the end of the Cold War to the
European Union membership. Feel the sense of
optimism and generosity of the local people at a
home-hosted lunch in Osijek. Vibrant capitals
like Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade and
Bratislava show the cultural diversity of its
proud citizens. History, nature and hospitable
people—all awaiting your discovery on this
all-encompassing Eastern Europe Cruise.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those
interested in learning more about Eastern
European culture, landmarks, and art long hidden
from Western viewing. Archeology enthusiasts
will also have a field day (as well as a day in
the field) as they discover treasures from
centuries past. |
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2008
HIGHLIGHTS
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12-night cruise in an
outside stateroom on the luxurious Grand
River Duchess or regal Grand River Countess
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2 nights at the Superior
First Class JW Marriott Bucharest (or
similar) with breakfast
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Classical European cuisine
with a twist of contemporary elegance
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Complimentary wine during
dinner, and bottled water in your stateroom
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10 shore excursions fully
hosted by English-speaking guides
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State-of-the-art Quietvox
portable audio headset system on all shore
excursions
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Captain’s Welcome and
Farewell Dinners
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Enriching onboard
entertainment and insightful lectures
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An experienced Cruise
Manager and attentive all English-speaking
crew
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All transfers
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Pricing Details per person
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DEPT DATE |
CRUISE ONLY |
NYC |
CHI |
LAX |
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Apr 5, 2008 |
$3,489 |
$4,389 |
$4,569 |
$4,639 |
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Apr 15, 2008* |
$3,689 |
$4,589 |
$4,769 |
$4,839 |
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May 27, 2008 |
$4,339 |
$5,639 |
$5,819 |
$5,889 |
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Jun 6, 2008* |
$4,339 |
$5,639 |
$5,819 |
$5,889 |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
$4,119 |
$5,319 |
$5,499 |
$5,569 |
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Jul 10, 2008* |
$4,119 |
$5,319 |
$5,499 |
$5,569 |
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Aug 17, 2008 |
$4,119 |
$5,319 |
$5,499 |
$5,569 |
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Aug 27, 2008* |
$4,219 |
$5,419 |
$5,599 |
$5,669 |
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Sep 4, 2008 |
$4,539 |
$5,739 |
$5,919 |
$5,989 |
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Sep 14, 2008* |
$4,539 |
$5,489 |
$5,669 |
$5,739 |
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Oct 4, 2008 |
$4,539 |
$5,489 |
$5,669 |
$5,739 |
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Oct 14, 2008* |
$4,539 |
$5,439 |
$5,619 |
$5,689 |
*On these dates cruise operates
from Bucharest to Vienna.
Port Charges: $144 (Vienna to Bucharest), $144
(Bucharest to Vienna)
†Cruise & Air prices include airline fuel
surcharges. Government taxes and fees are
additional and restrictions apply. Availability
of airfares is limited.
To upgrade to higher category, add per person
the following price below:
| Category 4 |
$200 |
Category 1 |
$1,100 |
| Category 3 |
$700 |
Suite |
$1,800 |
| Category 2 |
$900 |
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DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to
Vienna
DAY 2: Vienna (embark)
Arrive in Vienna where you’ll be greeted by a
Uniworld representative and transferred to the
ship. (D)
DAY 3: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour.
Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit Schönbrunn
Palace and/or enjoy a classical music
performance. Capture Vienna’s imperial history
during your city tour. Travel the Ringstrasse,
and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral. You’ll then
see the exterior of Figaro House where Mozart
wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (B, L, Captain’s
Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4: Bratislava
Featured Excursion: Bratislava city tour. During
your tour through the “Coronation City of
Kings,” get acquainted with a sampling of the
town’s eclectic architecture. Pass the
17th-century palace, Old Town’s Freedom Square,
Peace Square, Bratislava Castle, Mirbach Palace
and Primatial Palace. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour.
Irresistible Optional Tour: Half-day Szentendre.
Your tour features the famous 19th-century Chain
Bridge, the Great Synagogue, the Opera House,
St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament Building,
the Castle Hill district, and the 19th-century
Fisherman’s Bastion. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Budapest
Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit to a horse
farm in the Puszta with show. Enjoy the day at
leisure in Budapest or take an optional
excursion to the countryside where you’ll see
the Hungarian horsemanship of the Puszta. (B, L,
D)
DAY 7: Vukovar (Osijek)
Featured Excursion: Osijek with home-hosted
lunch. Tour the Croatian university town of
Osijek. After your tour, we’ll have lunch hosted
by local Croatians who will share their culture
with the help of interpreters. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Belgrade
Featured Excursion: Belgrade city tour. We start
our tour with a panoramic drive through
Belgrade, which means “White City” as it was
destroyed 40 times and resurrected as many
times. We will see Republic Square and the
Belgrade Fortress in Kalemegdan Park. We’ll cap
things off with a visit to St. Sava Cathedral.
(B, L, D)
DAY 9: Belgrade, Kostolac
Featured Excursion: Viminacium Archeological
Site. Explore the archeological site of
Viminacium, a former Roman city with luxurious
villas and an amphitheater. Over 32,000
unearthed artifacts and well-preserved
structures show their former grandeur. (B, L, D)
DAY 10: Scenic Cruising Iron Gates, Vidin
Relax onboard as we cruise the Iron Gates, a
spectacular 80-mile long Danube gorge. (B, L, D)
DAY 11: Vidin (Belogradchik)
Featured Excursion: Visit Baba Vida Fortress and
the spectacular Belogradchik Rock Formations. We
will visit the Baba Vida Fortress before driving
to Belogradchik, a fairy tale world made of
weathered red sandstone. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: Rousse (Veliko Turnovo and Arbanassi)
Featured Excursion: Veliko Turnovo and Arbanassi.
In Veliko Turnovo, see the Tzarevetz Fortress
and enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch. After
lunch, tour the Nativity Church in Arbanassi.
(B, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 13: Silistra (Varna and Black Sea Cruise)
Featured Excursion: Balchik, Varna & Black Sea.
Enjoy the Balchik Botanical Gardens. Visit
Varna’s Archeological Museum, savor Bulgarian
cuisine during lunch at a local restaurant, and
enjoy an exclusive cruise on the Black Sea.. (B,
L, D) Note: Navigation on the Black Sea may at
times be closed by maritime authorities due to
adverse weather conditions.
DAY 14: Oltenita (disembark), transfer to
Bucharest
Featured Excursion: Bucharest city tour.
Disembark the ship in Oltenita and travel to
Bucharest via motorcoach. Enjoy a Bucharest city
tour with a visit to the Palace of Parliament,
the second largest building in the world, before
checking into your hotel. (B, L)
DAY 15: Bucharest
Irresistible Optional Tour: Transylvania Tour
with visit to Bran Castle and Snagov Island.
Spend your last day at leisure or go on an
optional tour to Transylvania, the legendary
“Dracula’s Castle,” and Snagov Island. (B)
DAY 16: Bucharest, transfer to airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport in
Bucharest for your flight home, or extend your
stay and fly to Istanbul.
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Vienna – Spend
three
glorious days in Vienna
before or after your Grand River Cruise. The
“City of Waltz’s” elegant flair and imperial
heritage is always on parade, from its medieval
center to the encompassing 19th-century
palace-lined Ringstrasse.
Included in your 3-day grand city stay:
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2 nights at the Deluxe
Hilton Vienna (or similar) with breakfast
daily
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Airport-to-hotel and
hotel-to-ship transfers, or ship-to-hotel
and hotel-to-airport transfers
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Fully hosted by expert
Uniworld representatives
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Included "Flavors of Vienna"
tour with a visit to the House of Music and
a local market
2008: Only $449
per person (single supplement $199)
Note: This extension is for cruises that begin
or end in Vienna. |
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