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BLACK SEA VOYAGE

ITINERARY

Day 1    Budapest
Arrive in Budapest and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2    Budapest
Morning sightseeing includes historic Buda Castle, where you have a splendid view of the twin cities of
Buda and Pest spread over both banks of the river. Your tour also features 500- year old Matthias Church, St. Stephen's Basilica, distinctive Fisherman's Bastion, the marvelous Royal Palace and
much more. The balance of the day is at your leisure. (B)

Day 3    Budapest
The Puszta is the region of Hungary most widely known throughout the world. The vast flat Great Hungarian Plain stretches across to the east, where Hungarian cowboys still wear traditional garb and practice the skills of their Magyar ancestors. Upon arrival, you will be met by horse- herds and
greeted with warm hospitality, brandy and scones. Try a light lunch of Goulash, the national dish,
before returning to Budapest to embark onto your ship. (B, L, D)

Day 4   Mohacs - Pecs - Vukovar, Croatia
This morning, the ship arrives in Mohacs, where you depart for an interesting excursion to Pecs. Charming Old Pecs will be brought alive by your local guides during your walking tour. See the Synagogue and visit the former Turkish Mosque and Christian Basilica. Once your ship exits Hungary, the Danube will make up the border between Serbia on one side and Croatia on the other. Tonight, arrive in Vukovar, Croatia. (B, L, D)

Day 5  Vukovar - Novi Sad, Serbia
This morning, a guided bus and walking tour of Vukovar will show you the Franciscan Monastery of St. John Capistrano, the Manorhouse Eltz and the Churches St. Philip and St. Roch. During lunch, continue your cruise to Novi Sad, Serbia, where you will tour the Petrovaradin Fortress. (B, L, D)

Day 6   Belgrade
This morning, arrive in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, where you have a chance to explore both - the
old and the new town. Your guided tour features Tito's memorial, the Town Hall, the Federal Parliament Building, Terazije Square,, Republic Square and Mihajlova Street, as well as Belgrade Fort, "Varos" Gate and the mighty Kalemegdan Fortress (B, L, D)

Day 7   Cruising through the Iron Gates
Today, enjoy a full day of cruising 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 and the Balkan Mountains. This natural border also makes up the frontier between Serbia and Romania. (B, L, D)

Day 8  Vidin Bulgaria
The "Bada Vida" Fortress sits guard over the Danube at the Bulgarian frontier town of Vidin. The 14th century castle has massive walls and dark towers, which strongly contrast the natural park which surrounds the castle. From here, take an excursion to Belogradschik, a beautifully restored 6th century castle, located in a fairytale landscape of unusual rock formations. (B, L, D)

Day 9  Guirgi - Bucharest, Romania
Today, enjoy a full day excursion to Bucharest, capital and largest city in Romania. The city 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, the Athenaeum, the Library and the Parliament Palace - the world's largest palace. Enjoy lunch in a typical Romanian restaurant, then choose to shop, explore on your own or visit the open air museum, whichwas dedicated to the traditional architecture and buildings of rural Romania. (B, L, D)

Day 10    Rousse - Veliko Turnavo - Nessebar, Bulgaria
This morning, disembark in Rousse and continue your tour by motorcoach. Your first stop this morning is the
ancient capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Turnavo. 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 onto the Black Sea resort town of Nessebar. (B, L)

Day 11  Nessebar - Istanbul, Turkey
During this morning ’ s guided walking tour, see the main highlights of the town including Nessebar ’ s oldest church, the 5th century Basilica on the Beach. After lunch, continue on to magical Istanbul for a grand three- night conclusion of your Black Sea Voyage. (B)

Day 12  Istanbul
This morning's comprehensive city tour will show you the old city, with its numerous Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of her historic past. Admire the mighty defensive walls, the Roman aqueduct and the hippodrome. See the Suleymaniye Mosque, the church of the Pantocrator and the Galata Tower, and tour the Blue Mosque. Later, you have the choice to explore more of Byzantine Constantinople and Ottoman Istanbul or to shop at the Grand Bazaar. (B, D)

Day 13  Istanbul
Today, your guide sightseeing tour will take you to the Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every single Sultan from the 15th century until the end of the 19th century. During your tour, admire the private chambers of the Sultans, marvel at the world famous Harem and also see the treasury, home to the Topkapi Diamond. The remainder of the day is yours to shop for souvenirs or relax at one of the charming tea houses or restaurants. (B)

Day 14  Istanbul
Transfer to the airport

Included in your Amadeus Waterway Cruise

Start your journey with vibrant Budapest, a famous haven for musicians, writers and artists. See the rolling hills and vine clad slopes of Pecs before departing Hungary. Soon, the Danube makes up the boundary between Serbia on one side and Croatia on the other. Cruise through the narrow gorges of the Iron Gates, a narrow passage which divides Europe's Balkan from the Carpathian mountains. Then sail along the Romanian- Bulgarian border to Bucharest, the capital and largest city in Romania. Disembark and continue by motorcoach to VelikoTarnavo,
the ancient capital of Bulgaria, before arriving at the Black Sea resort of Nessebar, one of the oldest towns in Europe. Conclude your grand vacation in Istanbul, a city wit hrich history going back thousands of years