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Viking River Cruises - Rhine, Main, Danube Cruises - Eastern European Odyssey Itinerary

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Admire the grand cities of the Hapsburg Dynasty and the ancient remains of Roman Empire outposts as you make this 15-night odyssey to Eastern Europe. Immerse yourself in fiery Hungarian culture and discover the wonders of Strauss and his classic waltzes. You’ll savor the unique cuisine of a region still being shaped by current events, revel in the natural beauty of the Danube’s exquisite Iron Gate region and explore the Black Sea’s coast. See firsthand how current restoration efforts have preserved the region’s rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage.
ALL THIS INCLUDED
  • 16-day/15-night cruise with river-view, outside cabin onboard deluxe Viking Neptune
  • 13 tours with private, English-speaking guides: Bucharest to Nuremberg & vice versa
  • All meals: 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 15 dinners, plus 2 lunches in local Romanian or Bulgarian restaurants
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
  • Captain’s Farewell Dinner
  • Private motorcoach for all coach excursions
  • Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager, apple strudel making demonstration, Hungarian folkloric entertainment and a traditional Puszta horse show
  • Payment of all port charges
  • Passenger Discount for all returning passengers

ITINERARY

  • Day 1 Bucharest Hotel check-in & free time
  • Day 2 Bucharest City tour; board your ship
  • Day 3 Silistra Excursion to Varna & the Black Sea
  • Day 4 Russe Veliko Tarnovo coach & walking excursion
  • Day 5 Vidin Belogradshick tour
  • Day 6 Iron Gate Scenic cruising
  • Day 7 Belgrade Coach & walking tour; free time
  • Day 8 Kalocsa Puszta excursion
  • Day 9 Budapest City tour & free time
  • Day 10 Bratislava Coach & walking tour
  • Day 11 Vienna City tour & free time;
  • Day 12 Melk Abbey tour Linz Evening at leisure
  • Day 13 Passau Walking tour, organ
  • Day 14 Regensburg Walking tour & free
  • Day 15 Nuremberg Coach & walking tour optional World War
  • Day 16 Nuremberg Leave your ship

Note: * Currency exchange services available for most European currencies; transaction fees apply. Note: Schedules and activities are subject to change depending upon river water levels, port accessibility and weather conditions. Tours often include walks over cobblestones, steps, and uneven ground; for passenger safety and enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical condition to participate fully in all tours. For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited during times of high water levels/low bridge clearance. This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction. Actual port sequence and times may vary.

 

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