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Black Sea
Voyage
Aboard the
new deluxe fleet of AMA-Waterways
15-DAYS
Budapest - Mohacs - Vukovar - Novi Sad - Belgrade
- Iron Gates - Vidin - Bucharest - Rousse - Veliko Turnavo - Nessebar
- Istanbul
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Start your journey with old world charm Vienna, a famous haven
for musicians, writers and artists. Continue to Budapest ans see the rolling hills and vine clad
slopes of Pecs before departing Hungary where the river makes up the boundary
between Serbia on one side and Croatia on the other. Cruise through the
narrow gorges of the Iron Gates. Visit one of the many restored buildings
of the former aristocracy and monarchy as you explore the capital and largest
city in Romania, Bucharest. Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch before
continuing onto the Black Sea and one of the oldest towns in Europe, Nessebar.
Conclude your grand vacation in Istanbul - a city with rich history going
back thousands of years.
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ITINERARY
| Day 1 : |
FLIGHT USA - VIENNA |
| Board your overnight flight to Vienna
(in-flight meals) |
| Day 2 : |
ARRIVE IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA |
| Arrive in Vienna and transfer to Welcome Desk at the
hotel.
(in-flight meals) |
| Day 3 : |
VIENNA |
| Morning sightseeing takes you around the Burgring, the circular road around Vienna's historic center.
You will also take a walking tour through Vienna's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Highlights
of your tour will include the Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, Vienna University, St Stephens
Cathedral and Sacher Hotel.
(B) |
| Day 4 : |
VIENNA - BUDAPEST - EMBARK SHIP |
| Transfer to Budapest where you will enjoy a city tour before embarking your ship.
This evening meet your fellow passengers at the Gala Welcome Dinner.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 5 : |
MOHACS - PECS - VILANY |
| Arrive in Mohács during breakfast and then depart for your excursion to Pecs, EU Cultural Capital 2010.
Founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans, Pecs became an important early Christian bishopric and Turkish cultural base
during the many centuries of Ottoman rule. The area around Pecs is made up of rolling hills, vine clad slopes and a modest climate
that give the city a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Upon arrival, you will take a city tour that includes UNESCO underground excavations.
After lunch on board ship, enjoy a wine-tasting excursion, where you will sample aromatic, spicy wines from the vineyards of Vilány.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 6 : |
VUKOVAR, CROATIA - NOVI SAD, SERBIA |
| Your guided motor coach and walking tour of Vukovar will include the Manorhouse Eltz and the
Ovcara Memorial (Croatian victims of the Yugoslav civil war). Enjoy lunch on board as you cruise to Novi Sad,
Serbia. Enjoy a walking tour of Novi Sad in the afternoon. The ship sails for Belgrade this evening
(B,L,D) |
| Day 7 : |
BELGRADE |
| This morning you arrive in the Capital of Serbia, Belgrade,
where you will see both old and new towns. Your tour features Tito's memorial,
the Town Hall, Federal Parliament Building, Terazije Sq, Republic Sq. and
Mihajlova street; as well as Belgrade Fort, "Varo " Gate and the mighty Kalemegdan
Fortress.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 8 : |
CRUISING THROUGH THE IRON GATES |
Today is a full cruising day through one of Europe's most
impressive natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube passes through
narrows gorges, as the river winds between the Carpathian Mountains on
one side of the river and Balkan Mountains on the other. These natural
borders today make up the frontier between Serbia and Romania.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 9 : |
VIDIN, BULGARIA |
| The "Bada Vida" Fortress sits guard over the Danube at
the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. The 14th century castle has thick
walls and dark towers, which contrast with the natural surroundings of
the park it sits within. You will also travel overland to see Belogradschik,
a beautifully restored 6th century castle, located in a fairytale landscape
of unusual rock formations.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 10 : |
GUIRGUI - BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - ROUSSE, BULGARIA |
| Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, Capital
and largest city in Romania. This "Paris of the East" is famed for it's
Belle Epoque era buildings dating from the 19th century. During the morning
city tour, you will see the Arch of Triumph, Soseaua Kiseleff, Athenaeum
and Library, as well as visit the Parliament Palace - the world's largest
palace. Followed by lunch in a typical restaurant, in the afternoon you
can choose to have free time for shopping and exploration on your own or
visit the open air museum, a museum dedicated to the traditional architecture
and buildings of rural Romania.This evening the ship departs for Rousse.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 11 : |
ROUSSE - VELIKO TURNAVO - PLODVIC, BULGARIA |
| Disembark the ship in Rousse and continue your tour by motorcoach. Your first stop is in 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 on to
Plovdiv. This evening, see the main highlights of Plovdiv Old Town on a walking tour before dinner at your hotel.
(B,L) |
| Day 12: |
PLODVIC - ISTANBUL, TURKEY |
| After breakfast you continue on to magical Istanbul, Turkey,
for the grand three nights conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage.
(B) |
| Day 13: |
ISTANBUL |
| This morning's comprehensive city tour will show you the
old city of Istanbul, the many Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of
her long past. You will see the mighty defensive walls, Roman aqueduct
and hippodrome; the Suleymaniye Mosque and church of the Pantocrator; as
well as the Galata Tower, then you will visit the Blue Mosque. Later
you have the choice to see more of Byzantine Constantinople and visit
one of Christendoms greatest church, St.Sophia, or explore more of Ottoman
Istanbul and visit the Grand Bazaar.
(B,D) |
| Day 14: |
ISTANBUL |
| Today, you will visit the Ottoman Sultans Grand Palace
of Topkapi, home to every single Sultan from the time of the conquest of
Constantinople in the 15th century till the end of the 19th century. During
your tour you will see the private chambers of the Sultans, the world famous
Harem, and treasury home to the Topkapi diamond. You will also see the
holy relics room, Hagia Eirene Church originally constructed by Constantine
the Great in the 4th century and reception rooms of the Imperial court.
(B) |
| Day 15: |
ISTANBUL - USA |
| Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Extra nights
are available if you wish to extend your stay in Europe.
(B, in-flight meals) |
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(B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner) |
INCLUDED
IN THE TOUR
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2 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Vienna with daily
Buffet Breakfast
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7-night Deluxe Cruise Accommodation in an Outside
Stateroom - 82% of the Staterooms with large French Balconies
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Infotainment System in all Staterooms with Internet,
Movie and Music Library & English Language TV Stations
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Terry Bathrobes and White-on-white plush Bedding
in all Staterooms
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Superb Dining with all Meals included during your
Cruise
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Unlimited Quality Red & White Wines from Europe's
great Wine Regions with every Dinner on board the Ship
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Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's
Gala Dinner
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Fully escorted Motorcoach Tour from Vienna to the Ship in Budapest,
Hungary
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Fully escorted Motorcoach Tour from the Ship in Rousse,
Bulgaria to Istanbul
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1 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Plovdiv including Buffet Breakfast
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3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Istanbul including
daily Buffet Breakfast
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Daily Sightseeing Program as outlined in the Itinerary
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Special Highlights including Folklore Dances, Lectures,
Theme Dinners, on board Music Performances and afternoon & evening
Piano Music
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Use of Amalegro Bicycles to explore
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Services of Professional Cruise Director
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All English Language on board in a non-smoking Environment
(smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)All Transfers with the Purchase
of Cruise & Air package
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All local Taxes
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NOT
INCLUDED
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Gratuities for guides & cruise personnel
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Transatlantic air-fare (can be arranged by UET from any US city)
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Items of personal nature & items not listed in the itinerary
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Optional travel insurance
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Port charges USD 133 in 2011
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TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:
| 2011 SAILINGS |
| USA Departure Date |
Cruise Ship |
Return Date |
Price |
| May 25 to VIENNA |
MS AMACELLO |
Jun 08 from ISTANBUL |
$ 4,079 |
| May 30 to ISTANBUL |
MS AMACELLO |
Jun 13 from VIENNA |
$ 4,079 |
| Jul 06 to VIENNA |
MS AMACELLO |
Jul 20 from ISTANBUL |
$ 3,979 |
| Jul 11 to ISTANBUL |
MS AMACELLO |
Jul 25 from VIENNA |
$ 3,979 |
| Aug 17 to VIENNA |
MS AMACELLO |
Aug 31 from ISTANBUL |
$ 3,979 |
| Aug 22 to ISTANBUL |
MS AMACELLO |
Sep 05 from VIENNA |
$ 3,979 |
| Sep 28 to VIENNA |
MS AMACELLO |
Oct 12 from ISTANBUL |
$ 4,179 |
| Oct 03 to ISTANBUL |
MS AMACELLO |
Oct 17 from VIENNA |
$ 4,179 |
| Oct 13 to VIENNA |
MS AMADANTE |
Oct 27 from ISTANBUL |
$ 3,879 |
| Oct 18 to ISTANBUL |
MS AMADANTE |
Nov 01 from VIENNA |
$ 3,779 |
| Single Supplement is 50% of cruise price |
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| CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON |
| E |
Base Price |
| D |
+ $ 189 |
| C |
+ $ 549 |
| B |
+ $ 749 |
| A |
+ $ 849 |
| Suite |
+ $ 1,799 |
| Round-trip airfare is available from New York from $ 1050.00. For other cities please contact UET. |
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| The brand new fleet of AMA-WATERWAYS
ships are
setting new standards in European river cruising and offer a number of features not found on other European
river cruise ships. Clients will enjoy the luxury of more space, 2 panorama
lounges, Fitness Center, Massage and Beauty Salon. There are 25 bicycles
on board for you to explore the small towns and to ride on the many bicycle
paths along the various rivers. The ships operate for the English
speaking market only.
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