We'll leave on our full day excursion in the company of our guides to discover the Romanian capital of Bucharest. According to legend, the city was founded by a shepherd called Bucur, which means ‘joy' in Romanian. Bucharest has suffered greatly from its communist past but after the year 2000, due to the advent of significant economic growth, the city has modernized.
We'll start off our visit with a panoramic tour of the city giving you an overview of the various monuments of the capital. We'll head to the restaurant for a typical Romanian lunch with traditional music and folklore dancing to entertain us. After lunch, we'll head again by coach to Bucharest's Eco-museum*, a genuine village in the city where we'll learn about the habitats of the different regions of Romania and their handcrafts. We'll conclude our visit with a photo stop at the Palace of Parliament, a gigantic neo-classical style marble construction designed by Ceausescu before visiting the Orthodox Church.
We'll leave Bucharest by coach and head back to the ship.
PLEASE NOTE
- The ship continues cruising during this on-shore excursion.
- Lunch is included.
- The visit lasts all day - comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- *The Eco-museum is closed on Mondays and replaced by a visit to the Cernica Monastery.
We'll leave on our full day excursion in the company of our guides to discover the Romanian capital of Bucharest. According to legend, the city was founded by a shepherd called Bucur, which means ‘joy' in Romanian. Bucharest has suffered greatly from its communist past but after the year 2000, due to the advent of significant economic growth, the city has modernized.
We'll start off our visit with a panoramic tour of the city giving you an overview of the various monuments of the capital. We'll head to the restaurant for a typical Romanian lunch with traditional music and folklore dancing to entertain us. After lunch, we'll head again by coach to Bucharest's Eco-museum*, a genuine village in the city where we'll learn about the habitats of the different regions of Romania and their handcrafts. We'll conclude our visit with a photo stop at the Palace of Parliament, a gigantic neo-classical style marble construction designed by Ceausescu before visiting the Orthodox Church.
We'll leave Bucharest by coach and head back to the ship.
PLEASE NOTE
- The ship continues cruising during this on-shore excursion.
- Lunch is included.
- The visit lasts all day - comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
- *The Eco-museum is closed on Mondays and replaced by a visit to the Cernica Monastery.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
A Fascinating Voyage through the Picturesque Landscapes along the Danube, Main, and Rhine Rivers (port-to-port cruise)
OLTENITA - CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA - OLTENITA - GIURGIU - RUSE - The Iron Gates - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA - PASSAU - RATISBONNE - KELHEIM - NUREMBERG - ERLANGEN - WURTZBOURG - MILTENBERG - FRANKFURT - MAINZ - STRASBOURG
Take in the breathtaking spectacle the "Blue Danube" offers by crossing through eight countries and four capitals. As a backdrop, the breathtakingly beautiful landscape where nature reigns supreme. From Bucharest to Vienna, discover unparalleled architectural, historical, and cultural wonders. Experience the Iron Gates and the spectacle of the canyons between the Carpathian Mountains and the Balkan Peninsula. Further along, our ship will float along the Main. Germany’s Romantic Road awaits, while the medieval cities of Nuremberg, Rothenburg, and Würzburg ooze singular charm. We have chosen excursions at each port of call with care.
From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea (port-to-port cruise)
VIENNA - BRATISLAVA - BUDAPEST - KALOCSA - NOVI SAD - BELGRAD - The Iron Gates - RUSE - GIURGIU - CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA - OLTENITA
Admire the majestic blue river, crossing 8 countries and stopping in 4 capitals. You will discover tremendous landscapes of striking beauty where nature is queen. From Belgrade to Vienna via Bratislava and Budapest, discover unique architecture, history and culture all along the beautiful Danube.
From the Black Sea to the Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise)
OLTENITA - CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA - OLTENITA - GIURGIU - RUSE - The Iron Gates - BELGRADE - NOVI SAD - BUDAPEST - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA
Admire the majestic blue river, crossing 8 countries and stopping in 4 capitals. You will discover tremendous landscapes of striking beauty where nature is queen. From Vienna to Belgrade via Bratislava and Budapest, discover unique architecture, history, and culture all along the beautiful Danube.