Balkan Gems with Transylvania and Bucharest 2023
Fly from $995 pp plus Save $600 per couple* book by 31 May 2022.
Members from: $5,425 P.P Twin ShareNon-members from: $5,495 P.P Twin Share
Type
River Cruising
Destination
United Kingdom & Europe
Supplier
APT
Booking Code
EUGCBB12
Departs
15 March 2023
17 April 2023
Experiences in 11 destinations
A total of 28 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
Expert cruise and tour directors
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
4 nights' authentic land accommodation and 7 nights on a luxury river ship
Freedom of Choice Inclusions
Butler, room service and laundry (select suites)
Visit Eltz Manor, a baroque castle set amongst vast parkland
Day 1 Budapest, Embark Ship
Welcome to Budapest, the historic Hungarian capital. Once you’ve arrived at the airport, we’ll whisk you away to your luxury river ship, docked on the Danube River.
Stay: Seven Nights, a Concerto River Ship
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Dinner
Day 2 Budapest
Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore.
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Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 3 Mohacs
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
History buffs can venture to the ancient city of Pecs. Or perhaps travel to Hungary’s renowned wine region in Villany for a tasting at a local winery. Otherwise, get active on a guided bike ride along the Danube River to an ancient water mill.
You have the choice as to how you spend your day.
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Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 4 Vukovar
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Today, visit Eltz Manor, a castle that houses the Vukovar City Museum. Wander through the complex then be treated to a glass of sparkling wine, accompanied by classical music.
Bearing battle scars from the Croatian War of Independence, Vukovar has risen strong and offers a rich history to discover. Enjoy a Signature Experience here.
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Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5 Belgrade
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Perhaps see the Belgrade Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St Sava. If you’re feeling more physical, embark on a kayak tour along the Danube. Or gourmet lovers can partake in a cooking class.
In Serbia’s capital, choose your activity.
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Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 Iron Gates
Cruise through the Iron Gates and experience one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders you will encounter on this cruise. Your ship will ribbon its way through the series of gorges between Serbia and Romania.
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Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 Rousse
You might choose to explore the incredible World Heritage-listed Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. This fascinating complex is made up of churches, chapels and monk cells that were carved into the rock during the 13th and 14th centuries. Alternatively, set out on a walking tour and discover Rousse, one of Bulgaria’s most elegant cities.
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Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8 Disembark Ship, Giurgiu, Brasov
Disembark your ship and travel to the Slanic mine, Europe’s largest salt mine. Descend 208 metres underground to discover some of the 14 rooms, as well as the Salt Museum. The pure air inside the mine is known for its respiratory healing effects. Later, continue to your hotel in Poiana Brasov, an alpine resort nestled in the Postavaru Mountains.
Stay: Two Nights, Poiana Brasov, Telerific Grand Hotel
Daily :
Breakfast Dinner
Day 9 Brasov, Bran
This morning will be spent exploring Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’. Perched atop a rocky hill overlooking the town of Bran, the castle’s striking orange turrets tower above a thick forest of trees in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains. Wander through its many rooms and admire the 19th-century antiques before continuing to Brasov for lunch. This afternoon, delve deeper into Brasov’s history on a walking tour.
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Breakfast Lunch
Day 10 Brasov, Sinaia, Bucharest
A visit to Peles Castle awaits today, nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains in the town of Sinaia. This neo-Renaissance masterpiece was commissioned by Romania’s first king, Carol I, and took 40 years to build. Enjoy free time for lunch in Sinaia then travel to Bucharest.
Stay: Two Nights, Bucharest, Radisson Blu Hotel
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Breakfast Dinner
Day 11 Bucharest
Set out on a guided exploration of Bucharest’s Old City this morning. The area has recently undergone a decade of refurbishments, transforming the city’s historic core into a vibrant, walkable quarter. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before a visit to the Palace of the Parliament. Started in 1984, and still unfinished, this enormous building was constructed under the command of former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and has over 3,000 rooms.
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Breakfast Lunch
Day 12 Depart Bucharest
Your journey comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport.
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Breakfast
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Fly from $995 per person*
: Book by 31 May 2022. Offer valid when booking select itineraries departing year round in 2023 in all cabin categories. Offer includes air taxes up to the value of $300 per person. Offer is based on wholesale airfares in economy class with an airline of APT’s choosing depending on routing. Flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out, surcharges apply. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. A second non-refundable deposit of $2,000 per person is due on 31 October 2022.
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