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Danube River
including Seven Countries, Five Capitals



June 30 – July 12, 2012

Continuing from Bucharest

July 11 - 14, 2012


 
Day 1 [12]   Wed   July 11
(D incl.)
Bucharest – Brasov, ROMANIA 
After saying goodbye to your fellow cruise passengers, board separate buses and head north through the beautiful Romanian countryside with the Carpathian Mountains in the background, towards Brasov, Romania's second largest city and renowned winter resort. On the way, stop at Sinaia and tour the magnificent Peles Castle, the residence of the last Romanian King. Arrive and check in to your first class hotel in time for dinner and overnight.
 
Day 2 [13]   Thu   July 12
(B,SD incl.)
BRASOV 

After a buffet breakfast, begin your half day sightseeing tour with a short bus ride to the infamous Bran Castle, the "historic" home of Count Vlad the Impaler – popularized world over in Bram Stoker's novels featuring the blood-thirsty "Count Dracula". This imposing castle and the surrounding museum site will both entertain and educate you about the true life figure of Count Vlad, the Romanian national hero who fought the bloody Turkish occupation with equal ferociousness. On the return to the city, stop and tour the unique "Black Cathedral." The afternoon is free to explore this lively city on your own. In the evening, a special treat is in store as you depart on your farewell dinner. Held in either the town's oldest cellar or on top of the hill in the Brasov Citadel,your evening festivities will include a full meal featuring Romanian delicacies accompanied by a performance of medieval Romanian folklore or a classical concert performed by members of the Brasov Philharmonic Orchestra. Either one will delight you and end your trip on a most memorable note! Overnight.

 
Day 3 [14}   Fri   July 13
(B incl.)
BRASOV – BUCHAREST 
After breakfast it's time to check-out of your hotel and board your bus for the leisurely 2 hour ride back towards Bucharest. On arrival, check in to your first class hotel and enjoy the balance of the day exploring this friendly city on your own, shopping for souvenirs or enjoying a dinner at one of the many local restaurants or cafés.

 
Day 4 [15]   Sat   July 14
(B incl.)
BUCHAREST – HOME 
Enjoy a final breakfast before transferring to the airport for flights home. BON VOYAGE!
 
INCLUDED: Round trip transfers between Bucharest and Brasov, 2 nights first class 4* hotel accommodations (ARO Palace old wing*) , 2 buffet breakfasts, 1 dinner at the hotel, sightseeing of Peles Castle, sightseeing of Brasov City, Bran Castle and Black Cathedral, and a special Farewell Dinner with entertainment as well as services of an English speaking Escort throughout. *Upgrade to Aro Star - renovated new wing with A/C – Add $76 pp.

RATES: Per person/twin: $599 pp, Per person single: $699 single.

(NOTE: Prices based on minimum 10 participants – supplement for less than 10 – add $90 pp)

NOT included: Meals other than outlined, costs of a personal nature, Tips to Escort and Driver


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