Bucharest, Romania Constanta, Romania
explore; perhaps you’ ll visit Baba Vida, a medieval fortress that served as the city’ s main defense in the Middle Ages. We’ ll also visit the Vidin Symphonic Orchestra, a! Grand Circle Foundation! supported site, before returning to our ship.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
Folklore & Wine Cruise
Exclusive departure: 5 / 8 / 27
Gain insight into Eastern Europe’ s rich history and folklore traditions on this special departure with activities that include a visit to a medieval fortress along the banks of the Danube, a wine tour and tasting, and an opportunity to witness a traditional Hungarian horse show.
DAY 10 • Ruse • Optional Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi tour Spend the day at leisure exploring Ruse independently. Or, join an optional tour to discover two historically significant Bulgarian destinations: Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Bulgaria from 1186 until 1394, and the village of Arbanassi.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 11 • Danube-Black Sea Canal transit • Constanta, Romania • Captain’ s Farewell Dinner Begin transiting the Danube-Black Sea Canal this morning, a 40-mile engineering marvel. Arrive in Constanta, a Romanian port on the Black Sea, and discover the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, and the mosaic-paved Roman Edifice of Tomis on a tour. Tonight, enjoy a Captain’ s Farewell Dinner.
Meals: B, L, D | M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio
DAY 12 • Constanta • Disembark ship
• Bucharest Disembark the ship this morning and travel to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Enjoy an afternoon tour of Bucharest features Victory Square, Revolution Square, the late dictator
Nicolae Ceausescu’ s Palace of the Parliament, followed by free time.
Meals: B, L | Sheraton Bucharest Hotel or similar
DAY 13 • Bucharest • Optional Palace of the Parliament tour Enjoy an additional day in Bucharest to make your own discoveries. Or, join us for an optional tour of Romania’ s Palace of the Parliament, the seat of Romania’ s national government. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Drink, followed by dinner.
Meals: B, D | Sheraton Bucharest or similar
DAY 14 • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport for your flight home, or begin your Transylvania, Romania post-trip extension.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the M / S River Aria or M / S River Adagio on page 66.
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