DAY 1: Budapest (D) Welcome to Budapest. Budapest is one of Eastern Europe’s most ancient and fascinating cities. You will be met at the airport by your Scenic Tours Representative and transferred* to your hotel situated on the banks of the Danube river. Tonight enjoy dinner at the hotel. Two Night Stay: Budapest
DAY 2: Budapest (FB,HD) This morning Included tour will visit both towns of Buda and Pest, linked by the famous Chain Bridge. Guarded by the two lion statues on both bridgeheads, the suspension bridge offers one of the cities most beautiful views. Enjoy visiting Heroes’ square, Matthias Church, the Fisherman’s Bastion and the medieval town on Castle Hill. This evening enjoy an Included highlight dinner at a Hungarian restaurant.
DAY 3: Budapest – Embarkation (FB,D) Enjoy free time to explore more of Budapest on your own. This afternoon your Scenic Tours Representative will transfer you from your hotel to your Scenic ‘Space-Ship’. On arrival you will be personally welcomed by our friendly dedicated staff. This evening join your fellow guests for a Welcome Cocktail in the lounge.
DAY 4: Kalocsa (FB,L,D) The Baroque provincial town of Kalocsa lies at the periphery of the great Hungarian plain and is renowned for its decorative embroidery and paprika production. Today we will visit a Hungarian Puszta horse farm and enjoy a show before tracing the Turkish origins of paprika.
DAY 5: Vukovar – Novi Sad (FB,L,D) Vukovar is situated at the confluence of the Vuka River and the Danube. See architectural monuments and baroque squares, along with sombre reminders of the Balkan Wars on your Included guided tour. We cruise the Danube to Novi Sad where our Included guided tour reveals the multicultural origins of the city.
DAY 6: Belgrade (FB,L,D) Today we explore Serbia’s capital Belgrade, one of the oldest capital cities in Europe and site of the famous siege in 1456 which ‘decided the fate of Christendom’. We’ll visit Tito’s memorial, Fortress Kalemegdan and St Sava Church on our Included tour.
DAY 7: Iron Gate (FB,L,D) Be sure to have your camera ready as we cruise the spectacular Iron Gate, a narrow gorge carved by the Danube between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, which forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Relax on the sun deck or in the observatory lounge as we have a relaxing day of cruising.
DAY 8: Svistov – Veilko Turnovo – Arbanassi – Russe (FB,L,D) Bulgaria we venture to Veliko Tarnovo, a town with a rich historical past. In the 14th century as the Byzantine Empire weakened the town was the Bulgarian capital and known as the third Rome. The nearby leafy village of Arbanassi, is Included in UNESCO’s world heritage list of valuable cultural sites.
DAY 9: Cernavoda / Black Sea (FB,L,D) Cernavoda in Romania is our ship’s base today for an excursion to the seaside town of Constanta, the gateway to the Black Sea coast with the largest harbour in the Black Sea. We also visit Mamaia. This popular resort town stretches 8 kilometres in length with only a 300 metre sliver of land separating the Black Sea shore from the waters of Lake Siutghiol.
DAY 10: Bucharest (FB,D) This morning we disembark our Scenic ‘Space-Ship’ and travel to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. A more modern structure, Ceauçescu’s imposing Palace of the Parliament is the largest building in Europe. Today enjoy an Included sightseeing tour of the town. Two Night Stay: Bucharest
DAY 11: Bucharest (FB) We journey through the farmland and valleys of The Transylvanian plateau today. We’ll visit Bran Castle, originally a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights and of strategic importance as a barrier to invading Ottoman forces. Of course, it is more widely known as the legendary home of Count Dracula.
DAY 12: Bucharest (FB) After breakfast transfer* to Bucharest Airport.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
Only Scenic Tours River Cruises offer this full range of features and benefits - MANY EXCLUSIVE
EUROPE'S NEWEST LUXURY FLEET Scenic Tours have the newest and most modern fleet on Euope's waterways with 4 luxurious river cruise ships constructed in 2008 & 2009, and a fifth ship scheduled to join the fleet in 2011.
PRIVATE OUTDOOR BALCONIES Scenic Tours is the only company to offer Private Outdoor Balconies, available on all suites on the top two decks - 82% of cabins. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
THE MOST SPACIOUS SUITES Scenic Tours Private Balcony Suites are 24% larger than comparable river cruise cabins.
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BUTLER SERVICE Enjoy Private Butler service in Royal and Junior Suites and in all Balcony suites on the Danube Deck. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING, AWARD WINNING STAFF Scenic Tours is pleased to bring you the best on board staff and local city guides.
PORTOBELLO'S PRIVATE RESTAURANT Only Scenic Tours offers a choice of three on board fine dining venues, Crystal Dining, the exclusive Portobello's Italian Restaurant, and Al Fresco on the Sun Deck - at no additional cost. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
MORE PUBLIC SPACE PER GUEST Our spacious public areas are 20% larger than on most other vessels and we include a choice of 3 outdoor viewing areas. Our main restaurant, Crystal Dining, is up to 30% larger than typical river cruise ships. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
FULLY INCLUSIVE CRUISING All sightseeing and on board activities included - no optional extras to pay for.
ALL MEALS INCLUDED Starting with early riser breakfast, Scenic Tours includes all meals on board, including a full hot buffet breakfast, delicious buffet lunch with a-la-carte choices and four course a-la-carte dinner.
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE AND TEA Espresso coffee and a fine selection of teas - available all day
PREMIUM BOTTLED WINE, BEER AND SOFT DRINKS INCLUDED Complimentary wines, beer and soft drinks are served with both lunch and dinner.
ALL TIPPING AND GRATUITIES INCLUDED All tipping and gratuities are included on the cruise and land portion of your holiday, saving you up to $980.00 per couple.
COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT TRANSFERS Complimentary exclusive airport transfers are included on the first and last day of your tour
ON BOARD ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy our extensive program of on board entertainment from classical music to gypsy troupes.
DEDICATED CRUISE DIRECTOR You will be served by the best and most experienced European Cruise Directors.
ON BOARD INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Every stateroom and suite features a state-of-the-art infotainment system and flat screen TV.
SCENIC SLUMBER BED Every stateroom and suite features a deluxe queen size "Scenic Slumber bed" with fine linens and pillow menu. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
MAXIMUM LEISURE TIME Our cruises dock in the heart of Europe's towns and cities, right where you want to be.
COMPLIMENTARY BICYCLES Our guests enjoy the use of complimentary bicycles for onshore exploration.
PRIVATE CONCERT IN VIENNA Over a glass of Austrian 'Sekt', enjoy a private concert of Viennese music at the opulent Palais Liechtenstein. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE On selected departures our guests will enjoy lectures and commentary from members of the renowned History Team. Exclusive to Scenc Tours
EXCLUSIVE SCENIC ENRICH PROGRAM Our guests will enjoy an exclusive range of extra events and activities. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
SCENIC FREECHOICE Individualize your activities with Scenic FreeChoice in Amsterdam, Wurzburg, Passau, Vienna and Budapest - all included at NO EXTRA COST. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
SCENIC FREETIME - NEW FOR 2011! Wander at your own pace with a map and unique audio device that provides detailed commentary at set locations
ON BOARD ELEVATOR An on board elevator reaches all suites on the Danube and Rhine decks.
TRAVEL PACK Exclusive Scenic Tours Documentation Travel Pack including backpack, travel wallet and map.
Avalon Waterways 2012 with Extra Discounts We have sailed the ships, slept in the beds, taken the shore excursions and eaten the food. Our prices are lower than the cruise lines.
