We have included a selection of ways to travel to Bucharest - these are all included at no supplement. Fly from your choice of 15 regional airports with KLM via Amsterdam or from London Heathrow with British Airways. Welcome to Bucharest. Bucharest is one of Eastern Europe’s most ancient and fascinating cities. You will be met at the airport by your Scenic Tours Representative and transferred* to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: Bucharest
Journey through the farmland and valleys of The Transylvanian plateau today. Choose from the following Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE tours: (1) We’ll visit Bran Castle, originally a stronghold of the Teutonic Knights and of strategic importance as a barrier to invading Ottoman forces. Of course, it is more widely known as the legendary home of Count Dracula, (2) A visit to Bucharest would not be complete without a day excursion to Snagov Lake. The main attraction here is the Monastery situated on an isolated island in the middle of the lake, only accessible by boat. This is the supposed burial place of the Legendary Dracula, Vlad Tepes.
This morning enjoy an included sightseeing tour of the town a more modern structure, Ceaucescu's imposing Palace of the Parliament is the largest building in Europe. This afternoon we travel to Cernavoda where you will be personally welcomed by our friendly dedicated staff onboard your Scenic 'Space-Ship'. This evening join your fellow guests for a welcome drink.
Next Seven Nights: Cruising
Cernavoda in Romania is your ship’s base today for an excursion to the town of Constanta, the gateway to the Black Sea coast with the largest harbour in the Black Sea. Also visit Mamaia, a popular resort town which stretches eight kilometres in length with only a 300 metre sliver of land separating the Black Sea shore from the waters of Lake Siutghiol.
The nearby leafy village of Arbanassi is included in UNESCO’s world heritage list of valuable cultural sites. From the former Roman fortress town of Svistov in Bulgaria, venture to Veliko Târnovo, a town with a rich historical past. In the 14th century as the Byzantine Empire weakened, the town was the Bulgarian capital and known as the third Rome.
Be sure to have your camera ready as you cruise the spectacular Iron Gate, a narrow gorge carved by the Danube between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, which forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Relax on the sun deck or in the observatory lounge as you have a relaxing day of cruising.
Today explore Serbia’s capital Belgrade, one of the oldest capital cities in Europe and site of the famous siege in 1456 which ‘decided the fate of Christendom’. Visit Tito’s memorial, Fortress Kalemegdan and St Sava Church on your included tour.
Visit Ilok, famous for its old cellars, for a wine and cheese tasting. Vukovar is situated at the confluence of the VukaRiver and the Danube and this morning you will enjoy an orientation tour of the city. As a SCENIC EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE today you will be invited into the home of a local family for a home cooked traditional lunch and an opportunity to learn about everyday life in Croatia.
Cruise through the night to the Hungarian city of Kalocsa. Be impressed by a horse show and trace the Turkish origins of paprika. Tonight join your Captain in the Crystal dining room for your Captain’s Farwell Dinner.
After breakfast transfer* to the airport for your flight to the UK, either directly with British Airways to London Heathrow, or via Amsterdam with KLM to one of 15 regional airports.
*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation - refer to your booking summary.
Brochure: IS/ERC/GBP1213
Tour code: BUBU.2