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August 2009
Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey
aboard the M.S. AMADEUS ROYAL
Over the course of the past two millennia, the Danube River has seen the passage of Roman legions, hosts of crusading knights, the indomitable Janissaries of the Ottomans and the proud Hussars of the Habsburgs. Today, the river serves as a corridor for the exchange of commerce and ideas, linking the heartlands of Central Europe with the nations of the Black Sea and the Orient beyond.
Our custom-designed travel program sails through the enchanting, eastern Danube River Valley, a region shrouded in mystique and steeped in natural beauty that remains virtually unknown to American travelers. Cruise from the Habsburg’s imperial capital of Vienna through the tranquil foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Slovakia and Hungary’s fabled puszta (plains) to the ancient lands of Serbia and Romania, where a rich mosaic of medieval cities, charming villages and rugged countryside awaits discovery. From the glittering palaces of Budapest and the fin de siècle elegance of Bucharest to the Byzantine and Ottoman splendors of Istanbul, experience some of Europe’s greatest cultural and natural treasures, including four UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Immerse yourself in the rich Slavic heritage of medieval Belgrade; admire a masterful display of traditional horsemanship in the Hungarian heartland; and witness Eastern Europe’s spectacular scenery, including the lush wetlands of the Danube Delta. Our home for the Danube cruise is the deluxe vessel, M.S. AMADEUS ROYAL, renowned for its world-class service, finely appointed accommodations and superior amenities. We will enjoy exceptional hotel accommodations in the heart of Bucharest, in the famous Athénée Palace Hilton Hotel, a historical landmark property. The centrally located, five-star Ceylon InterContinental Istanbul Hotel will be our final stop on the main portion of our journey. We invite you to join us, however, for an optional, two-night Pre-Program Extension in Vienna, and an optional, exclusive Post-Program Extension in Cappadocia, Turkey.
We anticipate that this popular travel program will sell out quickly, and we encourage you to make your reservations today, while Early Booking Savings are available.
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The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
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