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From Vienna to Bucharest via the Iron Gates: a fascinating journey along the Danube to discover the thousand-year history of Central Europe

Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 88
Maximum capacity: 176 travelers
Crew members: 33

Cabins

Cat A - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Cat B - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and have a "standard" location.
Cat C - Double Cabin - Upper Deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with large sliding panoramic windows. Cabins may be slightly smaller and have a "standard" location.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Paris Vienne
Flight to Vienna. Transfer and boarding at 6pm in Vienna. Introduction to the crew and welcome... more+ cocktail. In the evening, optional authentic excursion/experience: Viennese music concert (subject to availability). In a legendary Viennese venue, enjoy some of the finest works by Mozart and Strauss, and let yourself be transported to the rhythm of waltzes, polkas, arias... 
Optional services: Viennese music concert, more+
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Vienne Bratislava
Optional excursions:
- Authentic: Vienna and a visit to Schoenbrunn Palace. A prestigious court... more+ center in the 18th century, the castle's ochre facade is closely linked to the dual Austro-Hungarian monarchy. The splendid edifice is home to eminently refined imperial furnishings, and the spirit of the Habsburgs watches over the dazzling residence. Then take a panoramic tour of the famous boulevard known as "the Ring". You'll see the exceptional monuments built between 1830 and 1890 that give it its unique atmosphere.
- Experience Vienna as the Viennese do. You'll discover one of Vienna's most important concert venues, the famous Konzerthaus. Inaugurated in 1913 by Emperor Franz Joseph, the Konzerthaus has since evolved from tradition and innovation to become one of the most popular venues for musical ensembles (a visit to the Konzerthaus may be replaced by a visit to the Musikverein, or the opera house in the event of performances or unavailability). You'll then head off to one of the city's many cafés for a cup of Viennese coffee. You'll have to go back to imperial times to discover its origins. During the harsh winters, carriage drivers would drink a hot cup of coffee topped with whipped cream between each run, to keep them going. The "coachman's coffee" or "Einspänner" was later called Viennese coffee outside Austria. Sailing to Bratislava, arrival in the afternoon. Optional excursions:
- Authentic: guided tour of Bratislava. Situated at the foot of the Little Carpathians, Bratislava radiates out from its wooded and rocky surroundings. Its castle, the city's emblem, stands on a hill above the Danube. From its forecourt, you can enjoy a unique view of the city and the river. The medieval old town is not to be outdone, with its maze of winding streets, squares, fountains and cafés. Bratislava is also known for its intense cultural and nightlife scene.
- Experience: hiking in the Little Carpathians through the Devinska Kobyla nature reserve. This Slovakian nature reserve, just a few kilometers from the capital, takes you to the ruins of Devin Castle, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Danube.

Overnight sailing to Budapest. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Bratislava, Excursion in the Little Carpathians, more+
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Bratislava Budapest
Optional excursion common to both packages: Guided tour of Budapest. Budapest reveals its splendor... more+ around the Danube. The architecture designed by man century after century has given rise to Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings. Take a panoramic tour of the hills of Buda and the plains of Pest... Then along the river to admire the Parliament building overlooking the Danube.

Return to the boat.

Afternoon at leisure or optional excursions outside the package:
- Visit to the Gellert baths. With its Art Nouveau decor, artistic mosaics and sculptures, the Gellert baths are surprisingly beautiful. It's also an opportunity to take a break and enjoy a moment of relaxation. So don't forget your swimsuits, this is a unique opportunity.
- visit to Budapest's covered market Depart on foot for Budapest's covered market. With its gleaming Zsolnay tile roof, Budapest's Grand Central Market is the largest market hall built in the 19th century. You'll discover an incredible array of products, including the famous paprika garlands. A tasting of sweet local specialties will round off your visit. Return to the ship on foot.

Evening at leisure or authentic excursion/experience: folklore evening in Budapest during which you'll discover typical Gypsy dances and costumes. Departure around midnight. 
Optional services: Folklore evening in Budapest, Guided tour of Budapest, more+
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Budapest Kalocsa Novi Sad
Arrival in Kalocsa, optional authentic excursion/experience: the Puszta. In the heart of the great... more+ Hungarian plain, now a nature reserve, you'll travel by horse-drawn carriage across the wild steppes. You'll be treated to an equestrian show where you can admire the riders and their horses. The tour ends with a tasting of local products. Sailing to Mohacs, customs check and on to Novi Sad.

Evening entertainment. 
Optional services: Puszta excursion, more+
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Novi Sad Belgrade
Early morning arrival in Novi Sad. Optional excursions:
- Authentic: visit Novi Sad and Sremski... more+ Karlovci. A panoramic coach tour will give you a glimpse of Novi Sad's magnificent Austro-Hungarian architecture. It is considered by Serbs to be one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Then on to Sremski Karlovci. This bucolic little town is a veritable open-air museum. The historic center seems to have sprung from the past. The village is totally untouched by the urbanism that disfigures modern cities, and offers visitors a haven of peace bathed in Hungarian and Romanian influences.
- Experience: a brisk walk to the Petrovaradin fortress, an impressive monument built to Vauban's plans. It is included in the Republic of Serbia's list of historico-cultural spatial entities of great importance. Enjoy a magnificent view. A snack will be offered. Return on board.

Sailing to Belgrade. Arrival in the Serbian capital in the evening. Evening at leisure OR optional authentic/experiential excursion: folk evening in Belgrade. Enjoy a colorful show. Musicians and dancers in colorful traditional costumes will take you on a journey through the different regions of Serbia. After the show, stroll through the bohemian district of Skadarlija. 
Optional services: Visit to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci, Dynamic walk to the Petrovaradin fortress, more+
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Belgrade
Optional excursions:
- Authentic: visit Belgrade. The Serbian capital has forged its identity from... more+ the confluence of Ottoman, Austrian and Slavic cultures. Built on a series of hills backed by the Sava River, Belgrade offers a variety of urban landscapes to discover. See streets of 19th-century mansions, Art Nouveau buildings and Kalemegdan Park.
- Experience Belgrade by bike. The "White City" boasts plenty of space, vast riverbanks and green spaces. At the crossroads of its Eastern, Slavic and Austrian influences, the Serbian capital has carved out its own identity, winning over many a traveler.

Return on board. Sailing to Donji Milanovac. You'll sail across the great plain, skirting the islands of Cakljanac, Grocanska... Then, after passing the village of Ram, the landscape changes to give way to a wide panorama between river and mountain, further on, at the entrance to the Djerdap gorge, the Golubac fortress announces the Carpathian massifs. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Belgrade, Belgrade bicycle tour, more+
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Belgrade Passage des portes de Fer
A day of sailing. In the morning we pass the famous Iron Gates, the most spectacular part of this... more+ defile nicknamed by navigators "Les Chaudières" because the water, squeezed between the steep mountain walls, once seemed to bubble. You'll see in turn the "Tabula Traiana", a huge marble plaque reminiscent of the "imperial road", an elegant viaduct overlooking the river mouth, and the "portrait" of Décébal, carved in stone. Gala evening. 
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Passage des portes de Fer Ruse
Arrival in Roussé, one of Bulgaria's largest ports. Optional authentic excursion/experience: visit... more+ to the Roussenki Lom valley. In northeastern Bulgaria, a series of rock-cut churches, chapels, monasteries and cells has developed near the village of Ivanovo. It was here that the first hermits dug their cells and churches in the 12th century. The 14th-century murals bear witness to an exceptional artistic technique distinctive of the Tarnovo school of painting. Visit one of them.

In the afternoon, free time or optional authentic excursion/experience: visit Roussé. Surprising, without a doubt. The town boasts precious buildings and a magnificent architectural heritage. Proud of its "Golden Dozen" treasures, it reveals its masterpieces along its wide avenues. The tour ends with a tasting of local products. Folklore evening on board. 
Optional services: Visit to the Roussenki Lom valley, Visit to Ruse, more+
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Ruse Bucharest Cernavoda
Optional authentic excursion day / experience: guided tour of Bucharest. Nicknamed “Little... more+ Paris” in the 1930s. Welcoming and full of life, the Romanian capital leaves no one indifferent. Its monumental avenues are punctuated by beautiful gardens, parks and surprising alleyways. Communism may have changed the face of the city, as evidenced by the gigantic Palace of Parliament, but the “Little Paris of the Balkans” has retained the joie de vivre of a mixed-race city with a 19th-century feel.

Typical lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Bucharest Ecomuseum for an insight into Romanian country architecture and farming traditions. Then head to the Palace of Parliament for a photo stop. The day ends with a visit to the Orthodox Church of the Patriarchs.

Return on board to Fetesti Cernavoda. Evening dance on board. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Bucharest, more+
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Cernavoda Constanta
Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a... more+ colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Optional authentic excursion/experience: guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. This Romanian city is the best known on the Black Sea coast. Once an important Greek trading post, it has preserved a number of interesting vestiges from its heyday. Not least the remarkable 3rd-century Roman mosaic. The streets of the old town are also full of surprises, as far as the seafront and the casino, which raises its rococo façade against the wind. Then on to Murfatlar. The sunny Dobrogean plateau on the shores of the Black Sea is the country's most promising region. Murfatlar's vineyards have won numerous international awards, particularly for their Chardonnay. Wine tasting in a local cellar. Folklore evening on board. Night stopover. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting, more+
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Constanta Cernavoda Oltenita
A day's sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. Construction began in the 1950s and the canal was... more+ inaugurated in 1984, making it the third longest in the world after the Suez and Panama canals. Take advantage of this day to relax on the sun deck and take part in the activities on board. Gala evening on board. Night sail to Oltenita. 
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Oltenita
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. Transfer to Bucharest airport and return... more+ flight.
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included

The price includes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Gala dinner and evening
Onboard entertainment
Welcome cocktail
Drinks included on board (excluding special cards)
Flight from Paris to Vienna and return from Bucharest
Airport/port transfer in Vienna
Coach transfer Oltenita / Bucharest
Airport taxes
Folklore evenings in Roussé and Constanta
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Refined French cuisine
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Personal expenses
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Viennese music concert
Departure by coach in the company of our host/hostess towards Vienna's Kursalon where the concert will take place. Famous waltz melodies will take you back to the era of Franz Joseph and Sisi. The first half of the concert will be devoted to Mozart... more+ compositions, and the second half to Strauss. The orchestra consists of eight to thirteen musicians, two singers and two dancers who will all make sure you have a good time. During intermission, a free drink will be served (orange juice or sparkling Austrian wine*). Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Please dress appropriately. Times are approximate. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included 83 € / people
Guided tour of Bratislava
Bratislava, before becoming the capital of independent Slovakia in 1993 was first of all the capital of Hungary from 1536 to 1784 under the name of Presburg. It then belonged to Czechoslovakia before becoming the capital of the "Slovak Socialist... more+ Republic" as part of Czechoslovakia between 1969 and 1992. Along with your guides, you will begin the visit with a panoramic tour of the city which will take you to Bratislava Castle (outsides), which dates from 1811, after the previous castle burned down, and from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the Danube and the city. The main historical monuments are located in the Old Town and the coach will drop you off at its entrance to continue the visit on foot. You will enter through Michael's Gate, which is the only gate still surviving from the Middle-Ages. Then you will head for the central square surrounded by elegant buildings, some in Art Nouveau style, and dominated by the old Bratislava Town Hall. The tour continues with the Primate's Palace (outsides) completed in 1781 for Archbishop Jozef Bathyány. As you stroll through the streets, you may come across some of the amusing statues that are dotted around the capital. After the guided tour, you will have some free time and will return to the boat on foot or by coach depending on sailing times. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 38 € / people
Excursion in the Little Carpathians
We'll leave by coach from Devínska Nová Ves for a hike in the Little Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, including the geographically rich Sandberg expanse. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava. After our... more+ hike, we'll return to the ship. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 79 € / people
Guided tour of Vienna and visit to Schönbrunn Palace
You will begin the tour by taking the famous Ring to reach Schoenbrunn Palace. The "Ring" was one of the personal projects of Emperor Franz Joseph. In 1857, he decided to take down the ramparts that enclosed the city center and had this boulevard... more+ built lined with fine buildings. Along the Ring you will admire this architectural showcase of the old Austro-Hungarian monarchy, including: the State Opera; the Hofburg Palace; the Natural History Museum; the City Hall; the Burgtheater and more. When you arrive at Schoenbrunn Palace, you will be guided through the numerous rooms of the Hapsburgs' summer residence, which bear witness to the splendor of the Court at the time of Maria Theresa. You will also have some time to wander through the Palace gardens. You will then return to the coach, which will take you to the city center to enjoy some free time in the area around St Stephen's Cathedral. You will then return to the coach, which will take you back to the boat, via the Ring. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 97 € / people
Folklore evening in Budapest
Transfer by coach in the company of your guides to a theater downtown for a traditional Hungarian show. This one-and-a-half-hour show will take you across all the regions of Hungary through its folklore and Gypsy dance and music. After this show, the... more+ traditions and folklore of this beautiful country will no longer hold any secrets! Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Depending on the number of participants the show can take place at another location. Times are approximate.  
Not included 50 € / people
Guided tour of Budapest
In the company of our guides, we will leave for a panoramic tour of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. First we will head for the hills of Buda by crossing the Elizabeth Bridge and we will go up to the Castle quarter, from where we'll enjoy a fantastic... more+ panoramic view of the city. We will walk round the castle quarter and on to the Fisherman's Bastion, built in neo-Roman style in 1902 for the simple pleasure of offering a panoramic view over the city and the Danube. Behind the Bastion, we will find Matthias Church which notably was the venue for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife "Sissi". Our coach will then take us down to the plains of Pest. There, we will visit Heroes' Square whose central monument depicting Prince Arpad and the chieftains of seven Magyar tribes was built for the millennium of Hungary. We will pass by the famous Szechenyi thermal baths, the zoo - a true piece of architecture - Vajdahunyad Castle and more. We will walk through the famous Andrassy Avenue and pass by St. Stephen's Basilica whose construction began in 1851 and was only completed in 1905. We will walk along the river and see the famous Parliament building overlooking the Danube with its white silhouette in the Byzantine and neo-Gothic styles. Return on board.  PLEASE NOTE Panoramic tour with stops to take pictures. Entrance tickets for these monuments are not included. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 37 € / people
Visit to the Gellert baths
You'll set out with your guide to visit the famous Gellert Baths and Spa. Now part of the famous Hotel Gellert in Buda, references to the spa's healing waters have been found from as early as the 13th century. The current spa was founded in 1918, and a visit... more+ to the Art Nouveau thermal baths is a beautiful and historical experience. The special attractions are its indoor and outdoor swimming pools, wave bath, sunbathing terrace and thermal spa. After our tour, take some time to relax and enjoy the saunas, the terrace looking at Gellert Hill, or the geothermal pools with some beer, wine, or champagne in hand. This is an exceptional tour in one of the most historical places in the city, but don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship. (Don't forget to bring your swimsuit!) PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 119 € / people
Visit Budapest's market halls
We'll leave on foot for the Budapest Market Halls. The Great Market Hall is the largest and most spectacular of the five market halls built in the 19th century. You can indulge in all types of goods at the more than 180 stands spread out over three stories.... more+ One of the market's distinctive features is the colorful Zsolnay tiling on the roof. Some residents will spend hours on public transportation to shop at the Központi Vásárcsarnok. You'll find a wide variety of food, including fruits, vegetables, local cold cuts, and garlands of paprika on the ground floor. The second floor houses restaurants where locals and tourists mingle. The recently renovated basement contains exhibits of high-quality Hungarian products for purchase at the market. At the end of the visit, tasting of traditional Hungarian products. After our tour, we'll return to the ship on foot.PLEASE NOTETimes are approximate.The order of the visits can change. 
Not included 84 € / people
Puszta excursion
Departure by coach in the company of your host/hostess in the direction of Kiskunsag Park, at the heart of the Puszta. The Puszta, also known as the Great Plain of Hungary, is a large, flat grassland that was regarded as the Wild West of Hungary in the 19th... more+ century with cow-boys watching over colossal cattle herds grazing on pasture. The Puszta has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1999. Riding aboard a charabanc - a traditional horse-drawn carriage with wooden benches - you'll be amazed by the wonderful landscapes and unusual fauna of the Puszta. In a small part of the Hungarian Steppe, you'll get to observe Racka sheep with their spiral-shaped horns, Mangalica pigs with their curly coats and Hungarian Grey cattle with their long, curved horns, as well as rare species of birds. In the course of your visit, you'll get the chance to attend a traditional equestrian show while tasting* "palinka" (plum eau-de-vie) and some "pogacsa" (small savory buns) as well as mineral water, sheltered from the sun under a thatched roof. The csikós, the mounted horse-herdsmen of Hungary dressed in traditional blue attire, will invite you to take part in their "games of skill and ability”. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good shoes, sunglasses, caps and a bottle of water are recommended. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 76 € / people
Visit to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci
We'll set off by coach to visit the town of Novi Sad. Capital of the autonomous region of Vojvodina, Novi Sad is also the second largest town in Serbia, going by the size of its population. The town has a long and troubled history since it was under the... more+ rule of Celts, Romans, Franks, Barbarians and Turks until it became part of the Habsburg empire. It was known as "Petrovaradin” in the past, and the name Novi Sad (meaning ‘new plant') only came into use in 1748. The history of the town was further troubled during the 20th century when after the First World War, the Balkan territories were in turn united and separated under different names, until in 2006 when the town finally became part of an independent Serbia. We'll visit the city center on foot. The Austro-Hungarian old town, with its baroque buildings, grew up around the ancient fortifications. We'll get the chance to visit the Episcopal Church as well as an orthodox church before we continue up the main street to Freedom Square where we'll find the Town Hall, dating from 1895. The coach will be waiting for you near Freedom square to finish the visit with a panoramic tour up the main boulevards leading to the boat. Our coach will continue to the little village of Sremski Karlovci where we'll visit the Cathedral of St Nicholas, built in typical baroque style in 1758, and the first ever secondary school of Serbia dating from the end of the 18th century which has a library housing around 18,000 books. We'll take time to admire one of the most well-known of the town's monuments, the Four Lions Fountain, built in 1799 to celebrate the town's first ever waterworks. Return on board in Novi Sad. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended (paths with cobbles and earth in the fortress). The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 41 € / people
Dynamic walk to the Petrovaradin fortress
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Folklore evening in Belgrade
Transfer by coach in the company of your guides for the traditional evening in Belgrade which will take place in a Hotel. Enjoy one hour of enchanting traditional dances and songs that will take you through the various regions of Serbia.After the show, you... more+ will join the Skadarlija district, a bohemian quarter nicknamed the "Serbian Montmartre”, for a pleasant walk. PLEASE NOTEGood walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 44 € / people
Guided tour of Belgrade
We'll set off by coach to visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, which is also one of the oldest cities in Europe with a history stretching back some 7000 years. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers, close to the Morava Corridor which... more+ links the countries of the Danube to the Aegean Sea. The town has a fortress sitting atop one of the highest hills in Belgrade as well as a commercial center and port. We'll start off our visit with a guided panoramic tour of the city, during which you will have the opportunity to admire Belgrade's National Theatre and National Museum, the Royal Palace which currently houses the City Assembly of Belgrade, the Ancient Royal Palace and more. We'll stop to visit the Orthodox Temple of St Sava. The construction of this church began in 1939 but is still a work in progress, given that the Second World War followed by Tito's dictatorship put a halt to it. Construction only started again in 2001 and is funded exclusively by charitable donations. We'll head back to the city center by coach for some free time before our guides take us to Kalemegdan Park, the largest and most beautiful park in the city where the Belgrade Fortress is located, overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Sava. Return to the ship by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change.  
Not included 43 € / people
Belgrade bicycle tour
What better way to explore Belgrade than on a bike? You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide who will explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times. The main topics are history and politics of Yugoslavia, social... more+ issues, economy, lifestyle and architecture.A half hour break with a drink will be provided during the tour.Main stops: Brankov’s bridge, Staro Sajmiste (former concentration camp), SIV / Palace fo Serbia (former seat of government of Yugoslavia), Hotel Yugoslavia, Historic city center of Zemun and view on Kalemegdan FortressPLEASE NOTEThe total length of the tour is 12 kilometers.The speed on the tour is very low, so everybody can enjoy it; given one has a basic experience with riding a bike.Good walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate.Attention: children are under the responsibility of their parents and must be autonomous by bike.Helmets are provided on all our cycling tours. 
Not included 71 € / people
Visit to the Roussenki Lom valley
We'll set off by coach in the company of our guides to the Valley of Roussenki-Lom for a visit to a rock-hewn church of Ivanovo, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here in this valley in North-Eastern Bulgaria, several churches, chapels,... more+ monasteries and cells were discovered close to the village of Ivanovo. The first hermits dug their cells and their churches out of the bedrock to a height of over 50m as early as the 12th century. The 14th-century murals testify to the exceptional skill of the artists belonging to the Tarnovo School of painting. We'll visit the The Church of the Holy Virgin, one of the most interesting churches dating from the 12th century with 14th-century paintings which bear witness to an exceptional artistic technique. Our excursion continues with a visit to the Medieval Fortified Town of Cherven, from where you'll be able to enjoy magnificent panoramic views. Built in the 6th century by Byzantines, the fortress was one of the most important in Bulgaria from the 12th century onwards. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended: there are many steps to climb to access the fortress in Tcherven. Access to the Church of the Holy Virgin is via a mountain path. Photos in the church of the Holy Virgin should be paid for to the guardian of the church. (1 to 2€ as a gesture). The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 43 € / people
Visit to Ruse
We'll set off by coach to visit the town of Ruse, one of the largest ports in Bulgaria. It was founded by the Romans under the orders of Emperor Augustus. During the Ottoman Empire, it was the most important town of the empire located on the Danube. In... more+ the company of our guide, we'll discover the fascinating architectural heritage of the town, a rich mixture of Bulgarian and Romanian cultures. We'll get the chance to admire the Dohodno Zdanie (the Old Theatre), built in 1902 by architects Raul Brank, Georg Lang and Frank Scholz; the Monument of Liberty, a masterpiece by Florentine architect and sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi; the Catholic Church with its multi-colored stained-glass windows and so on. We'll end our visit with a tasting of a local pastry and wine. We'll have some free time to go shopping before our coaches take us back to the ship. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 36 € / people
Guided tour of Bucharest
Departure by coach from Giurgiu with your guides to discover the Romanian capital of Bucharest. According to legend, the city was founded by a shepherd named Bucur (which means joy in Romanian). Bucharest has suffered greatly from its communist past but after... more+ the year 2000, due to the advent of significant economic growth, the city has modernized. You will start the visit with a panoramic tour of the city giving you an overview of the various monuments of the capital. You will take the coach to the Bucharest Eco-museum*, an authentic village in the city where you will discover the habitats of the different regions of Romania and their handcrafts. The visit will end with a photo stop at The Palace of Parliament, a gigantic neo-classical style marble construction designed by Ceausescu and then you will visit the Orthodox Church. You will leave the city by coach to reach the boat. PLEASE NOTE Comfortable shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. *The Eco-museum is closed on Mondays and replaced by a visit to the Cernica Monastery.  
Not included 50 € / people
Guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting
Optional excursion to Constanta. Departure by coach towards the Black Sea to reach Constanta. Founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC, it now has a population of over 560,000 inhabitants and is the second biggest port on the Black Sea after Istanbul. We... more+ will leave Ovidius Square to visit the Museum of History and Archaeology, which brings together items found during archaeological excavations. Across from there, a glass museum houses the vast Roman mosaic, a beautiful polychrome mosaic dating from the 3rd century. Then we will discover an architectural melting pot including the Roman mosque (outsides only) and the Orthodox Church (interior) as well as the Genoese Lighthouse. Don't miss the beautiful view over Old Constanta from the pier. We'll walk along the waterfront all the way to the majestic Casino (outsides only), built in the early 20th century in Austrian Art Nouveau style. It reminds us of Constanta in its heyday, when it used to be the favorite holiday destination of the idle rich. Moving on towards Murfatlar, which produces the best wines in Romania. This winery over 4000ha is the largest in Europe. There will be a wine tasting session in a cellar. Return on board in Cernavoda / Fetesti.PLEASE NOTEComfortable walking shoes are recommended.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 79 € / people

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