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Sail through the Iron Gates
Gems of Eastern Europe Romania • Bulgaria • Serbia • Croatia • Hungary DAY 1 Depart the USA: Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Bucharest, Romania. DAY 2 Bucharest, Romania: Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin discovering this historic city on your own. DAY 3 Bucharest or optional excursion to Transylvania: Enjoy the day at leisure to pursue independent activities. Alternatively, join a full-day optional excursion to Transylvania and Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. Meal: B HUNGARY
DiscoverMORE: Budapest Transylvania and Bran Castle (additional expense) Danube River Kalocsa
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Donji Milanovac
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Vidin Kalocsa
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Arbanasi ROMANIA
Transylvania
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Donji Milanovac Golubac
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DAY 5 Rousse, Bulgaria: This morning, depart the ship on an included excursion to the impressive cliff-top town of Veliko Tarnovo – described as the most beautiful Bulgarian city. This former capital of the Bulgarian empire was once known as the ‘City of the Tsars’ and remains largely unchanged from medieval times. Continue on to the historic town of Arbanasi, perched high on a plateau overlooking the Yantra River. Known for its 17th and 1 Hotel Overnights 18th-century churches, a highlight of the visit may be the choir 1 Cruise Overnights concert of acapella Orthodox chants. Upon returning to the ship, Visit enjoy a welcome reception and dinner. Meals: B, L, D DiscoverMORE
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Giurgiu
Rousse
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EmeraldPLUS: Choir concert in Arbanasi Tour Route EmeraldACTIVE: Hike to the Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo Cruise Route
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Belgrade
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Transylvania
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DAY 4 Bucharest / Giurgiu, Romania: Begin the day with a guided city tour where you learn about some of Bucharest’s highlights as the coach takes you on a panoramic drive. See the iconic Palace of Parliament and Triumph Arch. Visit the Spring Palace, former mansion of Nicolae Ceaușescu. Spared from the 1989 uprising that overthrew the dictator, the rooms exude opulence and remain as there were over 30 years ago. Following the tour, enjoy free time for lunch on your own in one of the many cafés or restaurants. Journey from Bucharest to Giurgiu, on the banks of the Danube, where a warm welcome awaits from your Captain and crew onboard your Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. Meals: B, D
DAY 6 Vidin: A morning arrival brings you to Vidin in northwest Bulgaria. It is one of the oldest towns along the Bulgarian Danube, and prospers from its surrounding countryside, renowned for wine
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