Viking River Cruise Getaway from Calgary

SPECIALS

Passage to Eastern Europe Departs 21 March, 2014

Owner 250 545-5085 Vernon 647 678-4106 Toronto paul.vincent@fireflytravel.ca

from CALGARY

Let us take you to the cities, towns and natural wonders of Eastern Europe, where so many fairy tales began. Experience two nights in bustling Budapest, cosmopolitan capital of Hungary; sail past dramatic natural wonders like the soaring white cliffs of the Iron Gate region; visit the Serbian capital of Belgrade and the Croatian town of Osijek; discover historical treasures of Bulgaria; and admire the graceful

charms of the Romanian capital of Bucharest where you will enjoy one overnight stay. This itinerary is, quite simply, a revelation.

Economy Class Airfare & Veranda B Stateroom Business Class Airfare & Veranda Suite AA

$3756 including all taxes & port charges $9851 including all taxes & port charges

**Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Subject to availability** ALL THIS IS INCLUDED 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom 2 nights at the Le MÊridien Budapest & 1 night at the Bucharest Radisson Blu (or similar) 7 guided tours with audio headset All onboard meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner and Captain’s Farewell Dinner plus breakfast at the Budapest & Bucharest hotels Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service Visit 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site Culture Curriculum: Enjoy Serbian & Hungarian folkloric performances; learn about icons & orthodox religion from a Bulgarian priest; attend lectures on Serbian current affairs, the myth of Dracula & the European Union; enjoy the authentic flavors of Eastern Europe, on shore and aboard All port charges Free Wi-Fi, connection speed may vary

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Veranda Suite AA

STATEROOM FEATURES  Suite size: 275 sq. ft.  Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)  Full-size veranda off the spacious living room  Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom  Large private bathroom with shower and premium bath products  Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily  Bathrobe and slippers available upon request  Individual climate control  Space under bed for storing suitcases  Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom  Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

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Veranda Stateroom B

STATEROOM FEATURES  Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft.  Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)  Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda  Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products  Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily  Bathrobe and slippers available upon request  Individual climate control  Space under bed for storing suitcases  Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers  Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom  Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”

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DAY 1 BUCHAREST Arrive at the Bucharest airport and transfer to the superior first-class Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest (or similar) in the heart of the city for a 1-night stay.* Spend the rest of the day relaxing, or begin doing a bit of exploring on your own.

DAY 2 BUCHAREST & GIURGIU After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take a morning tour of the city. See the Patriarchal Church, the Palace of Parliament and the Arch of Triumph. You then proceed to Giurgiu to board your ship and enjoy a welcome dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 3 VELIKO TARNOVO & ARBANASI Today you disembark at Russe for a full-day excursion to Bulgaria’s former capital, Veliko Tarnovo. There you will see Tsaravets Hill and the ruins of the royal castle. During free time, shop for local crafts along Samovodska Charshia. Proceed to Arbanasi for lunch in a local restaurant and a guided tour of the Nativity Church with its intricate floor-to-ceiling murals and icons. Rejoin your ship at Nikopol/Svishtov and dine aboard. (B, L, D) DAY 4 VIDIN & BELOGRADCHIK Arrive in the picturesque Bulgarian port of Vidin during breakfast, then take an excursion to see Belogradchik Fortress, built right into the striking Belogradchik Rocks. See the fortress’s amazing construction, begun in Roman times and greatly extended by Bulgarian czars and the Ottomans, and enjoy breathtaking views. Lunch aboard is followed by free time to explore Vidin’s city center, Orthodox churches and the ruins of the city’s once-grand synagogue. Depart during dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 5 SCENIC CRUISING & IRON GATE Today, enjoy scenic cruising as you travel through one of the most picturesque areas of the Lower Danube. The Iron Gate is one of Europe’s most dramatic natural wonders, a spectacular narrow gorge with enormous white limestone cliffs. Your cruise director will provide commentary about the region and scenic points of interest as you sail toward Belgrade. (B, L, D) DAY 6 BELGRADE Wake up in Belgrade, capital of Serbia. Take a guided walk through the grounds of Kalemegdan Fortress, now a beautiful park; also see the Orthodox cathedral and stop at the Square of the Republic. Lunch aboard, then free time to explore Belgrade’s gracious architecture or visit one of its many museums, like the Nikola Tesla Museum. Dine aboard or experience some of Belgrade’s nightlife—we depart very late this evening. (B, L, D)

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DAY 7 OSIJEK Cruise along the Danube, arriving at Vukovar around noon. Disembark for an afternoon excursion to the charming Croatian city of Osijek. Inhabited by humans since Neolithic times, this area has had several heydays under the Romans, the Ottomans and the Habsburgs; now it is a pleasant town popular for its baroque buildings, parks and monuments. Return aboard for dinner. (B, L, D) DAY 8 KALOCSA Sail into Hungary this morning, arriving in Kalocsa after lunch. Take a guided city tour including a visit to the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, you are treated to a performance of traditional Puszta horsemanship.

Return to the ship and enjoy a festive final dinner aboard as we depart for Budapest. (B, L, D) DAY 9 BUDAPEST UNESCO World Heritage Site Disembark after breakfast and take a tour of Hungary’s capital, exploring both the “Buda” and “Pest” sides. Begin in Pest, where you see the National Opera House and visit historic Heroes’ Square. Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda, where you stroll Fishermen’s Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church.

Check in to the deluxe Budapest Hilton (or similar) for a 2-night stay, then take the rest of the day to sightsee on your own—explore a museum, do some shopping or peek inside one of the Art Nouveau spas.

(B) DAY 10 BUDAPEST UNESCO World Heritage Site Take a full day to explore Budapest on your own—ride around the city on its wonderful subway system, walk through the City Park or along the Pest embankment for views of the Buda Castle District, explore the Buda Castle Labyrinth, visit the Jewish Quarter and tour the beautifully restored Dohány Street Synagogue. (B) DAY 11 BUDAPEST After breakfast, check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or extend your journey with 2 additional nights in beautiful Budapest or 3 nights in Prague, the Czech Republic’s gracious capital. (B) Europe River Cruise – Parliament in Bucharest, RomaniaEurope River Cruise - a quiet moment in churchEurope River Cruise - Romanian folk dancers, BucharestEurope River Cruise - Russe, BulgariaEurope River Cruise - Arbanasi shopEurope River Cruise - Baba Vida Castle, Vidin, BulgariaEurope River Cruise - Lower Danube Iron Gate region Europe River Cruise - Belgrade, SerbiaEurope River Cruise Kalocsa, HungaryEurope River Cruise - Visegrad, HungaryEurope River Cruise - Chain Bridge, Budapest, sunsetEurope River Cruise - Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Hungary The following meals are included: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

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