Balkan Gems with Prague and Bucharest
Includes return flights from the UK. Commence with a three-night Grand City Stay in beautiful Prague, then embark on a seven-night luxury river cruise through the Balkans. Then, conclude with an incredible three-night exploration of Romania. Day 1 - Arrive Prague
Fly from the UK. Be met on arrival and transfer to your hotel. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers and Tour Director during tonight’s Welcome Reception.
Accommodation: Three Nights: Prague, Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel
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Day 2 - Prague
Welcome to the magical capital of the Czech Republic. Stroll over Charles Bridge on the way to the Old Town Square. Tonight, a Welcome Dinner awaits at the multi award-winning La Rotonde restaurant.
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Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 3 - Prague
Enjoy your Signature Experience.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 4 - Prague, Velke Bilovice, Budapest, Embark Ship
Travel to Velké Bílovice for a light lunch in a delightful Czech wine cellar. Continue to Budapest and board your river. This evening, enjoy a cruise around the sparkling lights of Budapest's monuments.
Accommodation: Seven Nights: A Concerto River Ship
Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 5 - Bratislava
Admire Bratislava on a guided tour. Later, enjoy your Signature Experience.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 6 - Vienna
Take a walking tour of Vienna today.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 7 - Budapest
During a guided tour of Budapest, visit the Hungarian Parliament. A magnificent example of neo-gothic architecture, the building is now over 100 years old and houses the old House of Lords and the Hungarian Crown Jewels.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 8 - Mohács, Pecs
Choose your sightseeing today.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 9 - Belgrade
Discover Belgrade your way today.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 10 - Iron Gates
Cruise through one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders, the Iron Gates. Here the Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between Serbia and Romania.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Day 11 - Giurgiu, Disembark Ship, Brasov
Travel to Brașov, stopping en route at the Slanic Salt Mine.
Accommodation: Two Nights: Brasov, Hotel Kronwell
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 12 - Brasov, Bran, Moeciu
Visit Bran Castle, perched high above a valley and the likely inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula's Castle. Continue to Moeciu for lunch, followed by a horse and carriage ride. Return to Brașov for a tour.
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Meals: Breakfast Lunch
Day 13 - Brasov, Sinaia, Bucharest
Travel to the mountain resort of Sinaia for a visit to Peleș Castle. Back in Bucharest, enjoy free time before a city tour, taking in the Belle Epoque buildings and the Old City. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner this evening.
Accommodation: Bucharest, Radisson Blu Hotel
Meals: Breakfast Dinner
Day 14 - Depart Bucharest
Be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
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Meals: Breakfast
