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Black Sea Voyage Cruise Itinerary
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Thursday
Board your overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary.
Friday
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your hotel.
Saturday
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of Buda and Pest spread
over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500-year-old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive
Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace, and much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure.
Sunday
The Puszta is the region of Hungary most widely known throughout the world. The vast flat Great Hungarian Plain stretches
across to the east, where Hungarian cowboys still wear traditional garb and practice the skills of their Magyar ancestors.
Upon arrival, you will be met by horse-herds and greeted with warm hospitality, brandy and scones. Try a lunch of Goulash,
the national dish, before returning to Budapest to embark onto your ship.
Monday
This morning, the ship arrives in Mohacs, where you depart for an interesting excursion to Pecs. Charming Old Pecs will be
brought alive by your local guides during your walking tour. See the Synagogue, Christian Basilica and visit the former
Turkish Mosque. Once your ship exits Hungary, the Danube will make up the border between Serbia on one side and Croatia
on the other. Tonight, arrive in Vukovar, Croatia.
Tuesday
This morning, a guided bus and walking tour of Vukovar will show you the Franciscan Monastery of St. John Capistrano,
the Manorhouse Eltz, and the St. James and St. Nicholas churches. During lunch, continue your cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia,
where you will tour the 18th-Century Austrian-Hungarian Petrovaradin Fortress.
Wednesday
This morning, arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, where you have a chance to explore both the old and the new town.
Your guided tour features Tito's memorial, the Town Hall, the Federal Parliament Building, Terazije Street, Republic Square
and Mihajlova street, "Varos" Gate and the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress.
Thursday
Today, enjoy a full day of cruising through one of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the
Danube narrows, as it winds through a range of magnificent gorges between the southern Carpathian Mountains and the
northwestern foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Forming the natural border between Serbia and Romania, today's passage
will be an unforgettable highlight of your Black Sea adventure.
Friday
The "Bada Vida" Fortress sits guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. The 14th-century castle has
massive walls and dark towers, which strongly contrast the natural park which surrounds the castle. From here, take an
excursion to Belogradschik, a beautifully restored 6th-century castle, located in a fairytale landscape of unusual rock
formations.
Saturday
Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, capital and largest city in Romania. The city is famed for its Belle
Epoque era buildings dating from the 19th century. During the morning city tour, you will see the Arch of Triumph, Soseaua
Kiseleff, the Athenaeum, the Library and visit the Parliament Palace - the world's largest palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical
Romanian restaurant, then choose to shop, explore on your own or visit the open air museum, which was dedicated to the
traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania.
Sunday
This morning, disembark in Rousse and continue your tour by motorcoach. Your first stop is the ancient capital of Bulgaria,
Veliko Tarnovo. Here you will tour Tsarevets Hill, the citadel of the city, the old fortress walls, the Royal Palaces, the
Patriarchal church and Baldwin's Tower. Shoppers can explore the traditional street market, Samovodska Charshia. Enjoy a
traditional Bulgarian lunch before continuing onto the Black Sea resort town of Nessebar.
Monday
During this morning's guided walking tour, see the main highlights of the town including Nessebar's oldest church, the
5th-century Basilica on the Beach. After lunch, continue on to magical Istanbul for the grand three-night conclusion
of your Black Sea Voyage.
Tuesday
This morning's comprehensive city tour will show you the old city, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments
of her historic past. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the hippodrome. See the Suleymaniye
Mosque, the church of the Pantocrator and the Galata Tower, and tour the Blue Mosque. Later, you can explore the town on
your own or choose from from various optional tours that will be offered.
Wednesday
Today, your guided sightseeing tour will take you to the Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every single
Sultan from the 15th century until the end of the 19th century. During your tour, admire the private chambers of the
Sultans, marvel at the world famous Harem and also see the treasury, home to the Topkapi Diamond. This afternoon, enjoy
an optional Bosporus cruise or use the remainder of the day to shop for souvenirs or relax at one of the charming tea
houses or restaurants. This evening, you may wish to join some your fellow passengers for the optional Istanbul By Night
tour where you will enjoy a belly dancing show with dinner.
Thursday
Transfer to the airport in Istanbul for your flight home.
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