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RIVER CRUISING
Constanta
Day 7 Iron Gate Be sure to have your camera
ready as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gate, a
narrow gorge carved by the Danube between the
Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, which forms a
natural border between Serbia and Romania.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 8 Svistov – Veilko Târnovo –
Arbanassi – Russe From the former Roman
fortress town of Svistov in Bulgaria, venture to Veliko
Tarnovo. Enjoy lunch off board in a local restaurant
before travelling to Arbanassi. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 9 Cernavoda – Black Sea Cernavoda in
Romania is your ship’s base today for an excursion to
the seaside town of Constanta, followed by a visit to
the popular resort town of Mamaia. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 10 Bucharest This morning disembark
the cruise ship and travel to the Romanian capital of
Bucharest. A more modern structure, Ceauçescu’s
imposing Palace of the Parliament is the largest
building in Europe. Today enjoy an Included
sightseeing tour of the town. Two Night Stay:
Marriott Bucharest.
Meals: FB,D
Day 11 Bucharest Journey through the farmland
and valleys of The Transylvanian plateau today. Visit
Bran Castle, or as it is more widely known as, the
legendary home of Count Dracula. Meals: FB
Day 12 Bucharest – Nessebar Clients on
the 12 Day tour transfer to Bucharest Airport
after breakfast this morning. Tour code: BUBC.
After breakfast, cross the border into Bulgaria and
travel down the Black Sea coast for an overnight stay
near Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Overnight Stay: Barcelo Royal Beach Hotel.
Meals: FB,D
Day 13 Canakkale Today enjoy a fascinating
tour of Homer’s Troy, a legendary site of the Trojan
Wars. You will even see a giant replica of the Trojan
Horse. Two Night Stay: Kolin Hotel. Meals: FB,D
Day 14 Canakkale – Gallipoli Today travel to
the Gallipoli Peninsula. Explore the sights and gain an
understanding of this unforgettable location.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 15 Istanbul Travel along the Northern
Aegean coast today heading towards Istanbul. It is
famously the only city in the world crossing two
continents and linking east with west. Three Night
Stay: The Ritz Carlton or similar. Meals: FB,D
Day 16 Istanbul Highlights of the day include a
visit to the most magnifi cent example of Byzantium
architecture, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the
Blue Mosque. Perhaps wander the evocative Grand
Bazaar. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Meals: FB
Day 17 Istanbul Choose from the following
Included Scenic FreeChoice tours: (1) A traditional
Turkish cooking class where you’ll learn the art of
making delicious plates of meze, after which you get
to eat them, of course; or (2) An insightful tour of
2012
• Up to $350 with airport transfers included
• Up to $460 with all tips and gratuities included
• Enquire for Savings on groups of 10 or more
SAVE per couple
Istanbul’s Byzantine past including a visit to Zeyek
Mosque, second only in size to Hagia Sophia as a
Byzantium monument; or (3) A visit to an Ottoman
Yali, the fashionable summer palaces of the wealthy.
You’ll meet the current residents who’ll chat with
you about the building’s history whilst you enjoy
homemade refreshments. Tonight, a special treat
awaits you as you enjoy your farewell dinner at the
stunning Hamdi Restaurant, where outstanding views
over the Golden Horn are accompanied by the
call to prayer echoing from numerous surrounding
mosques.
Meals FB,HD
Day 18 Istanbul After breakfast, our Scenic Tours
Representative will transfer you to Istanbul airport for
your onward or homebound fl ight. Meals: FB
Departure Dates and Prices
18 day tour • 7 night river cruise Budapest to Black Sea • 10 night land tour
TOUR CODE
BUIS
Apr 08 $9,080 May 19 20 $9,250
■ Highlighted dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse from Istanbul to Budapest
TOUR CODE
2012 12 day tour • 7 night river cruise Budapest to Black Sea • 4 night land tour
BUBC
Apr 14 $6,180 May 19 26 $6,350
■ Highlighted dates indicate itinerary operates in reverse
from Budapest to Bucharest
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Taxes and Charges (included in above prices):
Port and Sundry Charges $200
Deposit:
Deposit per person (required within 7 days of booking) $1,500
2013 Departure Dates
BUIS Apr 07; May 18 19
BUBC Apr 13; May 18 25
2013 Itinerary and departure dates subject to change. Please enquire for full details
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D (Moselle Deck – Std Stateroom) $200
C (Rhine Deck – Balcony Suite) $850
BA (Rhine Deck – Balcony Suite) $950
B (Rhine Deck – Balcony Suite) $1,000
BJ (Rhine Deck – Junior Suite) $1,350
A (Danube Deck – Balcony Suite) $1,000
PA (Danube Deck – Balcony Suite) $1,100
P (Danube Deck – Balcony Suite) $1,200
S (Danube Deck – Junior Suite) $1,450
RJ (Danube Deck – Junior Suite) $1,650
RA (Danube Deck – Royal Suite) $2,050
R (Danube Deck – Royal Suite) $2,200
• Up to $400 Scenic FreeChoice Inclusions
• Up to $2,650 with our Earlybird Offers
All prices are per person, twin share in AUD. Tour and cruise price based on Category E staterooms. Single supplement price on application. Certain Scenic
Freechoice options may require pre selection prior to travel. Tour Maps: any map or other route depictions are intended as an indication only and should not be
relied upon. Please refer to terms and conditions clause 4.2. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary arrangements may occur. For full terms and conditions please refer
to pages 198 and 199.
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