Pittwater Life September 2017 Issue

Travel Life
Romantic European
adventure as East-West
cultures are entwined
The heart of Central Europe,
where East and West meet
and entwine in fascinating
cultures and turbulent history,
has long been the focus for
travellers seeking a sense
of adventure – now you can
discover the beauty of the
romantic lower Danube on a
Budapest to the Black Sea river
cruise with Tauck.
Glide past medieval
monasteries, citadels and
villages; discover resort towns
along Romania’s Black Sea
Coast; explore an ancient
Christian necropolis in Pecs;
and visit ‘Dracula’s’ castle in
Transylvania.
Along the way, dine in the
Soviet-style People’s Palace in
Bucharest. Share homemade
refreshments in the home of a
Croatian family rebuilding their
lives in post-war Vukovar; and
listen to famous composer Béla
Bartók’s piano music at a recital
in his Budapest home.
Travel View’s Karen Robinson
says you’ll experience authentic
local cuisine, music and dance,
and a wealth of architectural
wonders as your river cruise
winds its way through Hungary,
Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and
Romania.
“Nights on land are spent at
luxury hotels in the popular
cities of Bucharest and
Budapest (the Paris of Eastern
Europe),” Karen said. “Tauck
offers uncommon access at
every turn – for example your
hotel in Bucharest has an ideal
location next to the Parliament
Palace.”
Other highlights of the cruise
in August 2018 are an exclusive
evening at Belgrade’s Royal
White Palace and a private
evening at Festetics Palace in
Budapest, plus dinner at the
Parliament Palace in Bucharest.
The distinctively inclusive
nature of Tauck provides
value inclusions worth $3,150
in the form of private shore
excursions and experiences.
“When travelling with Tauck
you can look forward to a high
level of service, expertise and
guest satisfaction – with the
highest cruise director to guest
ratio in the industry,” Karen
said.
Tauck’s ‘Budapest to the
Black Sea’ journey includes
airport transfers upon
arrival and departure; 28
meals; service charges; most
gratuities; admission fees; taxes
and porterage; plus unlimited
complimentary onboard
beverages including regional
wine, beer and premium spirits
in addition to specialty coffee.
“This trip will be escorted
(minimum 10) so if you would
like to travel with a small group
of like-minded travellers and
with the added security of your
own escort, it’s an ideal option.”
– Nigel Wall
* Travel View is hosting
an information evening in
conjunction with Tauck on
September 14; to attend
phone Karen on 9918 4444.
Travel Life
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