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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent PA S S A G E T O E A S T E R N E U R O P E S E T S A I L F R O M $ 5 , 1 9 5 p p D A Y 1 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y Arrive in Budapest and check into your hotel. Free time to explore. D A Y 2 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y Take a tour of Budapest. Begin in Pest, where you will see the National Opera House and visit historic Heroes' Square. Then cross the Chain Bridge to Buda where you will walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church. D A Y 3 B U D A P E S T , H U N G A R Y After breakfast, check out of your hotel and embark your ship. Enjoy a final free day to explore Budapest. D A Y 4 K A L O C S A , H U N G A R Y A guided tour of Kalocsa. Visit the town centre and enjoy a short organ concert at St. Joseph Church. You will then be treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship. D A Y 5 O S I J E K , C R O A T I A Wake up in Vukovar and have breakfast before your excursion to the Croatian city of Osijek. Vukovar is revered for its baroque buildings, parks and monuments. D A Y 6 B E L G R A D E , S E R B I A Wake up in Belgrade. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a stately park, then see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Eat lunch onboard, then enjoy free time to explore Belgrade on your own. D A Y 7 I R O N G A T E , S E R B I A Enjoy scenic cruising through the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe's most dramatic natural wonders — a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Take in your Cruise Director's commentary about the region. D A Y 8 V I D I N , B U L G A R I A Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin and take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress — enjoy the breathtaking views. Eat lunch onboard your ship, then you'll have free time to explore Vidin's city centre. D A Y 9 V E L I K O T A R N O V O , B U L G A R I A A full-day excursion to Bulgaria's former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. See Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle, then continue on to Arbanasi for lunch and a guided tour of the Nativity Church. D A Y 10 B U C H A R E S T , R O M A N I A Disembark in Giurgiu and check into your hotel. Enjoy a half-day tour of Bucharest — see the Romanian Athenaeum, the Arch of Triumph and the Palace of Parliament. Visit the outdoor Muzeul Satului (Village Museum) and eat lunch at a local restaurant while watching a lively folkloric performance. D A Y 11 B U C H A R E S T , R O M A N I A After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, extend your journey with three nights in the Black Sea region. F O L K D A N C E R S , R O M A N I A E N J O Y, I T ' S A L L I NC L U DE D Your cruise fare covers all this: • 8-day cruise with river view Stateroom • 2 nights at the Hilton Budapest and 1 night at the Bucharest Radisson Blu (or similar) • Guided excursion in each port of call • All onboard meals plus hotel breakfasts • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard • Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage site • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy Serbian and Hungarian folkloric performances; learn about icons and orthodox religion from a Bulgarian priest; attend lectures on Serbian current affairs and the European Union • All port charges • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage Package plus private airport transfers • Free Wi-Fi • No credit card surcharges 73