North Sea - Black Sea Cruise from Bucharest to Amsterdam

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

24 days from Bucharest to Amsterdam

The Black Sea, the North Sea, and the rivers in between are the focus of this memorable river cruise along the magnificent Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers. Relax and enjoy as you cruise past cities and quaint villages, taking in the scenery and learning about the history. Enjoy included guided sightseeing in each city, with inside visits of the National Art Museum in Bucharest, the Natural History & Archaeological Museum in Constanta, Belgrade’s Kalemegdan Fortress, and the stunning Bishop’s Residenz in Würzburg. Cruise through the dramatic gorge of the Iron Gates, along the Main Danube Canal, and past the legendary rock of the Lorelei. Sample Hungary’s wines in Villány and learn how to bake a traditional local cookie while docked in Miltenberg. Your vacation ends with a cruise through Amsterdam’s lovely canals. What a wonderful way to conclude this marvelous vacation!

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Highlights & Sightseeing

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

Fetesti:
Welcome reception

Danube Delta:
Delta excursion

Tulcea:
Visit the Delta Museum

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

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

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

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

Iron Gates:
Cruise through the dramatic Iron Gates gorge

Lepinski Vir:
Visit the archaeological exhibition

Belgrade:
Guided sightseeing, visit Kalemegdan Fortress

Vukovar:
Guided sightseeing

Osijek:
Guided sightseeing

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

Budapest:
Guided sightseeing, see Fishermen’s Bastion

Vienna:
Guided sightseeing

Dürnstein:
Guided walk, see the stiftskirche

Grein:
Guided walk

Linz:
Guided walk

Regensburg:
Guided sightseeing

Main Danube Canal:
Cruise in the canal

Nuremberg:
Guided sightseeing

Bamberg:
Guided sightseeing, see the Old Town Hall

Würzburg:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Bishop’s Residenz

Miltenberg:
Guided sightseeing; baking demonstration

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

Rhine Gorge:
Cruise in the gorge

Cologne:
Guided sightseeing

Amsterdam:
Canal cruise

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

Bucharest Athénée Palace Hilton (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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