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North Sea - Black Sea Cruise from Amsterdam to Istanbul

North Sea - Black Sea Cruise from Amsterdam to Istanbul 2013 / 2014

27 days from Amsterdam to Istanbul

The North Sea, the Black Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable cruise along the magnificent Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Relax and enjoy as you cruise past quaint villages, taking in the scenery and learning about the history. Cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals and the Main Danube Canal, sail through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge, and enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city—Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Cologne, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest, Vukovar, Belgrade, and Constanta. Spend time in the charming wine village of Rüdesheim, enjoy a baking demonstration in the pretty Bavarian village of Miltenberg, and explore Bucharest, Romania’s lively capital. Other highlights include Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, wine tasting in Villány, and Patriarch’s Church in Veliko Târnovo. Finally, fly to exotic Istanbul, Turkey, for three overnights, free time, and guided sightseeing that shows off the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and famous Grand Bazaar. A vacation of a lifetime!

North Sea - Black Sea Cruise from Amsterdam to Istanbul
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Highlights & Sightseeing

Amsterdam:
Welcome reception; canal cruise

Cologne:
Guided sightseeing

Rhine Gorge:
Cruise through the gorge

Rüdesheim:
Visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum; special treat

Miltenberg:
Guided walk; baking demonstration

Würzburg:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz

Bamberg:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall

Nuremberg:
Guided sightseeing

Main Danube Canal:
Cruise in the canal

Regensburg:
Guided sightseeing; beer tasting

Linz:
Guided walk

Grein:
Guided walk

Dürnstein:
Guided walk, see the Stiftskirche

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing

Bratislava:
Guided sightseeing, visit St. Martin’s Cathedral

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s Bastion

Mohács:
Excursion to Pecs, Wine tasting in Villány wine region

Osijek:
Guided sightseeing

Vukovar:
Guided sightseeing

Belgrade:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress

Lepinski Vir:
Visit the archaeological exhibition

Iron Gates:
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge

Veliko Târnovo:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Patriarch’s Church

Arbanassi:
Guided visit of the Ethnographical Museum and the Church of the Nativity

Rousse:
Guided sightseeing if not participating in Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi excursion

Tulcea:
Visit the Delta Museum

Danube Delta:
Delta excursion

Constanta:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Natural History & Archaeological Museum

Bucharest:
Guided sightseeing, see the Parliament Building and visit the National Art Museum

Istanbul:
Guided sightseeing, visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Seraglio, and Grand Bazaar; Host service during your stay

Meals

B: full buffet breakfast L: lunch D: dinner
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, soft drinks with lunch, and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner are included on board your vessel.

Hotels

Istanbul Moevenpick Istanbul (SF)

NOTES:

  • In the event of water level problems or any problems of a technical nature, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or to alter the program.
  • Included visits and special features are subject to change. If a change becomes necessary, a substitute will be offered.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.

  • Elegant, contemporary design throughout.

  • Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.

  • Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.

  • English Speaking Crew

  • Light lunch alternative.

  • Headsets for shore excursions.

It's about you. You are the reason we've used our 80-plus years of travel expertise to design the very best river cruise experience. Inspired by you, we've taken everything special about river cruising and made it even better. Here are some of the features and amenities you'll experience on board our Avalon ships.

  • Panoramic windows throughout every ship.
  • Elegant, contemporary design throughout.
  • Included shore excursions with Local Guide.
  • Headsets for shore excursions.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access.
  • Personalized room options & excursions.
  • Space to relax & unwind
  • Premium coffees, cappuccinos and lattes.
  • Coffee self-serve beverage station.
  • A lounge serving premium spirits.
  • Maintain your routine in the fitness center.
  • The Comfort Collection BedsSM.
  • Premium L'Occitane bath amenities.
  • Daily early- and late-riser breakfast.
  • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine.
  • Complimentary juices with breakfast.
  • Made-to-order egg station at breakfast.
  • Complimentary soft drinks with lunch.
  • Al fresco lunches on the Sky Bistro.
  • Chef-inspired regional recipes.
  • Four-course dinners with open seating.
  • Nightly choice of appetizers, entrées, desserts or cheese.
  • Complimentary regional wines at dinner.
  • Free soft drinks or beer with dinner.
  • Night Fare served at 10:30 p.m.
  • Remarkable service throughout the cruise.
  • English-speaking crew.
  • Non-smoking interior.
  • Large bathrooms - showers w/ glass doors.
  • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels.
  • Spacious 3-door closets for ample storage.
  • And, much more.

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