EMERALD WATERWAYS
9 Days | Enchantment of Eastern Europe (2019)
Eastbound
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BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST
Day 1 | Budapest, Hungary. Embark. You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. This evening join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner and drinks. (D)
Day 2 | Kalocsa. Early this morning we sail out of Budapest towards Kalocsa, one of the oldest towns in Hungary, famous for the production of paprika. This afternoon visit a local Puszta Horse Farm and enjoy a performance showcasing the exceptional riding skills of Magyar horseman. Tonight the Captain will be delighted to host a gala dinner. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS — Visit to Puszta Horse Farm
Day 3 | Osijek. Croatia. Cruise into the border region of Croatia today, an area that was heavily damaged during the Croatian War of Independence at the end of the communist era. Compare stories back at the ship and enjoy an evening of sailing further down the Danube into Serbia, where remnants of former conflicts can be regularly seen along the river banks. Enjoy a guided tour of Osijek and Fortress. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS — Home Hosted Lunch with a Croatian Family
EmeraldPLUS — Meet students from the local village
Day 4 | Belgrade, Serbia. Serbia's vibrant capital awaits today, your city tour includes a visit to Tito's Memorial, the impressive Fortress Kalemegdan and St Sava Church which is the world's largest orthodox cathedral. (B,L,D)
Discover More — National Opera Theatre Tour (extra expense)
EmeraldACTIVE — Guided Biking Tour
EmeraldPLUS — Serbian Folklore Evening Show
Day 5 | Kostolac. Today you will embark on an incredible journey to the first and biggest architectural archaeological excavation in Eastern Europe, the Viminacium Archaeological Excavation Site and Museum. This site was one of the most important Roman cities and military camps in the period from 1st to 4th centuries. Its exceptional strategic importance was reflected both in the defence of the northern border of the Roman Empire and in turn of communications and commercial transactions. (B,L,D)
Day 6 | Vidin, Bulgaria. This morning, arrive in Vidin, the most eastern town in Bulgaria. Your day will begin with an included tour visiting Port Cetate, a former Danube grain port in Romania, which has been turned into a cultural center, preserving the architecture and traditions of the area. Alternatively, embark on an EmeraldACTIVE hike to Belogradchik rock fortress. (B,L,D)
EmeraldACTIVE — Hike to Belogradchik
Day 7 | Rousse, Bulgaria. Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi. Today your ship will cruise to Rousse and visit the impressive cliff top town of Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the Bulgarian empire known once as the 'city of the Tsars'. Visit the historic town of Arbanasi perched on a high plateau overlooking the Yantra River and lined with traditional houses. The town is known for its 17th and 18th century churches and many examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Tonight join your Captain for a farewell reception and dinner. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS — Choir Concert in Arbanasi
EmeraldACTIVE — Hike to Ivanovo & Bassarbovo Monastery
Day 8 |Giurgiu, Romania. Disembark. Bucharest. This morning disembark your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise and journey by road to Romania's capital, Bucharest. Your city tour includes the enormous Palace of the Parliament; Europe's largest building constructed by former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. The city's wide avenues have a distinctly French feel; in fact the city is often referred to as the Paris of the East. Included is a one night stay in Bucharest. (B,D)
Day 9 | Bucharest. Your tour concludes after breakfast when you are transferred to the airport for your onward or home bound flight. (B)
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.
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