Compare Delta Danube Cruise (Vienna - Fetesti), MS Crucestar by Crucemundo vs From the Blue Danube to the Black Sea by CroisiEurope
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| Duration | 8 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 1,470 | $ 3,339 |
| Price Per Day | $ 184 | $ 278 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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full-board, early-riser breakfast every morning afternoon high-tea: tea, coffee and cake or late night snack; welcome buffet |
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| Description |
On board MS Crucestar you will never miss out on the spectacular scenery - a partially-shaded sun deck, restaurant and a panoramic bar are very well designed for your relaxation. You will enjoy not only comfortable cabins and public areas, but also the flawless service provided on this ship. Mouth-watering food will be waiting for you at the restaurant on the upper deck. And in the evening you are welcome to enjoy the daily live music in the bar. |
From the Iron Gates to the Danube Delta, 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. |
DAY 1 Vienna
Arrival day, check-in at 16.00.
Meals: welcome soup in the lounge, dinner
*transfer Vienna airport - port can be added for extra cost
Departure22:00
DAY 2 Budapest
Taking this cruise you are surely looking for Budapest, capital of Hungary. The ship arrives after lunch and docks in the very heart of the city till the evening.
So, take your camera, put on comfortable shoes and do not foreget a map to visit all the main places of that fantastic cities!
Places to visit: Buda Castle, Parliament House, Great Synagogue, St Stephen’s Basilica, Great Market Hall, etc.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
*Bus and walking tour of Budapest can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Arrival14:00 Departure21:00
DAY 3 Mohacs
Next morning we are always in Hungary and ready to explore the small city of Mohács after breakfast.
Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube. Calm, peaceful and very authentic, Mohács will charm you from the first sight!
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
Arrival09:00 Departure14:00
DAY 4 Belgrade
Going down the Danube, we arrive on the 4th day in Belgarde, capital of Serbia, located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers and the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula.
Staying here during all the day, do not forget to take your camera and the city map!
Places to visit: Kalemegdan Fortress, Kalemegdan Fortress Street, the Church of St Sava
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
*Bus and walking tour of Belgrade can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Arrival09:00 Departure22:45
DAY 5 Iron Gates & navigational day
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
DAY 6 Giurgiu
Giurgiu is a city in southern Romania. Giurgiu County is situated amid mud-flats and marshes on the left bank of the Danube facing the Bulgarian city of Ruse on the opposite bank.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
*Bus and walking tour of Bucharest can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
Arrival10:00 Departure19:00
DAY 7 Fetesti
Finally arriving in Fetesti, you have a chance to go to the Danube Delta to admire the beauty of the local flora and fauna. The Danube Delta is the second largest river delta in Europe with the total area of 5,165 sq. km.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard.
Coffee-station with small cookies and snacks is available during the day.
*Danube Delta tour can be booked for extra charge (incl. in excursion package)
DAY 8 Fetesti
Check-out at 09.00.
If you have late flight, you can leave the luggage on board while wating for it in the city center.
Meals: breakfast, coffee-station is available all the day
*transfer Fetesti port - Bucharest OTP airport is available for extra charge
Day 1 VIENNA
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. In this evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: Viennese concert (subject to availability.)
Day 2 VIENNA - BRATISLAVA
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Schönbrunn Palace and with its magnificent park, the former summer residence of the Emperor of Austria and his family.DISCOVERY: The high art of Viennese living: Music and Viennese cafes. We'll stroll through the city and visit back stage in the Konzerthaus concert hall(1). After our tour, enjoy a steaming cup of Vienna Coffee and a delicious pastry.After our visits, we'll begin to cruise to Bratislava. Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided Tour of Bratislava and Tasting of Local Delights.DISCOVERY: Hiking in Bratislava: The Little Carpathians. From Devin Castle, we'll take in the splendid view of Bratislava.We'll return on board and cruise to Budapest.
Day 3 BUDAPEST
We'll arrive in Budapest. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Budapest, once two distinct cities that united only in 1873. Buda, on one bank with its rolling hills and valleys; and Pest, on the other, with its flatter landscape that offers a panoramic view over the banks of the Danube. Both are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.The afternoon is free to do as you please. Join us on an excursion : Discover Gellert baths and spa (not included in the packages) or Budapest Market Halls (2) (not included in the packages).In the evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: evening of traditional entertainment in Budapest. Our ship will cruise through the night.
Day 4 KALOCSA - NOVI SAD
We'll arrive in Kalocsa. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Visit the Puszta, the Pannonian steppe grasslands. We'll enjoy a horse show. After we return on board, we continue towards Mohacs and Novi Sad. Our ship will cruise through the night.
Day 5 NOVI SAD - BELGRAD
We'll arrive in Novi Sad. Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided visit of Novi Sad, the industrial and financial center of the Serbian economy and a major cultural center. DISCOVERY: Novi Sad and a walk to the Petrovaradin fortress. We'll leave the ship for an energetic walk to the Petrovaradin Fortress. We'll stroll along the riverfront before climbing the 200 steps up to the fortress. The view from the fort is splendid, and we'll enjoy a snack during our hike. Our ship will begin to cruise to Belgrade. The afternoon will be spent cruising, before arriving in the Serbian capital in the evening. In the evening, join us on an excursion for both packages: Evening of traditional entertainment in Belgrade.
Day 6 BELGRAD
Join us for the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Belgrade. Known for its high cultural influence during the Turkish occupation, the city charms us with its Eastern, Slavic and Austrian heritage. The lively Terazije Square is considered the heart of the city. DISCOVERY: Biking in Belgrade. You'll cycle along the history-filled streets with your guide, who'll explain the city's recent past from World War II to current times. The afternoon will be spent cruising to Donji Milanovac.
Day 7 The Iron Gates
The entire day will be spent cruising on the Danube. Our ship will pass through the Iron Gates, the gorge on the Danube that forms part of the boundary between Serbia and Romania. It was called "The Cauldrons” by ancient sailors, since the water, held tightly between two steep cliffs, seems to be boiling. On the Serbian bank of the river, we'll catch a glimpse of the Tabula Traiana - a marble plaque honoring the Roman Road that once linked Rome to the province of Dacia.
Day 8 RUSE
We'll arrive in Ruse. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour of the canyon-shaped valley along the Rusenski Lom River, and the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a group of monolithic churches, chapels and monasteries hewn out of solid rock. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Tour of Ruse. Enjoy dinner and an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
Day 9 RUSE - GIURGIU - CERNAVODA
Our ship will cruise to Giurgiu. Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Bucharest. Bucharest offers a striking combination of architectural styles: Curtea Veche, the ruins of a 15th-century palace built during the rule of Vlad III Dracula, orthodox churches, Empire-style manor houses, Communist-inspired architecture, and the Parliament (outside only - entrance fees not included).We'll return on board in Fetesti Cernavoda. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 10 CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA
Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Excursion for both packages: guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. This Romanian city is the best known on the Black Sea coast. Once an important Greek trading post, it has preserved a number of interesting vestiges from its heyday. Not least the remarkable 3rd-century Roman mosaic. The streets of the old town are also full of surprises, as far as the seafront and the casino, which raises its rococo façade against the wind. Then on to Murfatlar. The sunny Dobrogean plateau on the shores of the Black Sea is the country's most promising region. Murfatlar's vineyards have won numerous international awards, particularly for their Chardonnay. Wine tasting in a local cellar. Folklore evening on board. Night stopover.
Day 10 CERNAVODA - Danube-Black Sea Canal - CONSTANTA
Morning sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. The completion of the Danube-Black Sea Canal is a colossal work in the history of Communism in Romania and Eastern Europe. Late morning arrival in Constanta. Excursion for both packages: guided tour of Constanta and local wine tasting. Folklore evening on board.
Day 11 CONSTANTA - CERNAVODA - OLTENITA
A day's sailing on the Danube-Black Sea Canal. Construction began in the 1950s and the canal was inaugurated in 1984, making it the third longest in the world after the Suez and Panama canals. Take advantage of this day to relax on the sun deck and take part in the activities on board. Gala evening on board. Night sail to Oltenita.
Day 12 OLTENITA
We'll arrive early in the morning in Oltenita. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Day 12 OLTENITA
We'll arrive early in the morning in Oltenita. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
