13 Day Black Sea Explorer with Ljubljana & Zagreb

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Cruise Length

13 Days

Cruise Starts

Bucharest

Cruise Finishes

Zagreb

Countries Explored: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia

Cruise Line

Scenic

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Ship

Scenic Jade

Passengers

163

Crew

Launched

2014

Cruise Code

SHZB-1

Overview

Discover one of Eastern Europe's most captivating regions as you explore majestic capital cities, the beautiful Danube Delta and delve into the land of legends, Transylvania.

Itinerary

Welcome to Romania’s capital, Bucharest, where you will check into your hotel for an overnight stay. (D)

Freechoice: Explore Bucharest and learn about its communist past, including a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace or, tour the Village Open Air Museum and discover ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture. Later, travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed on board your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Discover Silistra Fort on an active walk, or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and school to learn about life in Bulgaria. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Visit Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritage-listed village of Arbanassi. (B/L/D)

Relax and admire the scenery as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. A magnificent setting for a cruise and the natural border between Romania and Serbia. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Enjoy an in-depth tour of Belgrade, including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of Belgrade and see the highlights before time at leisure to wander this fascinating city. Alternatively, join a bicycle ride along the Danube, or for a true insight into everyday life in Belgrade, take a walk through the city with a local student.

Alternatively, journey to the nearby town of Sremski Karlovci where you can wander the town and marvel at the many beautiful Baroque elements. Enrich: Visit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt. (B/L/D)

Freechoice: Explore Osijek on a city tour or take a bike ride through Osijek’s countryside. Alternatively, explore one of Europe’s largest natural wetlands, Kopacki Rit, during a boat cruise or discover the ‘Ancestry of the Kitchen’ where you will join a local and learn to make a traditional fish stew.

Later, as a special Scenic guest, be invited into the home of a local family for a traditional home-cooked meal and the chance to discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia. With great food and wonderful company, this is a rare opportunity to meet people who understand the local way of life intimately. (B/L/D)

Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kolocsa is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Today you will have the opportunity to witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries. (B/L/D)

This morning disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and transfer to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Although small in size and population this city doesn’t lack charm. With its many colourful buildings such as the Franciscan Church, lively town squares and baroque architecture, Ljubljana is one of the hidden gems of this region. (B)

Join a guided tour of Ljubljana then continue to Bled. Step back in time and take a traditional Pletna boat to the beautiful island sitting in the middle of Lake Bled. (B/D)

Today cross the Croatian border to the capital, Zagreb. Your local guide will show you the highlights of the city before checking into your hotel. (B)

This morning, tour the sublimely beautiful World Heritage-listed Plitvice National park. Wander along meandering pathways to view a series of emerald green lakes, stepped and linked by impressive waterfalls. (B)

Transfer to Zagreb airport for your onwards flight. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions. (B)