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£200PER PERSON RIVER CRUISING ALONG THE PLUS NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT , & TISZA ABOARD THE MS VICTOR HUGO • CROATIA • BOSNIA •

JUNE 2016 Stork Nest, Cigoc

Novi Sad

FROM LAKE BALATON TO A unique journey along the Sava and Danube Rivers visiting Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Hungary 1st to 12th June 2016

n our aim to continually offer cruises along real Baroque gem. Pleasant squares, pastel painted palaces and the unexplored waterways, we added the Sava River I graceful silhouette of the chateau to our repertoire in 2013. The itinerary has proved form a harmonious and captivating very popular and due to the success of the cruise, we whole, with all the characteristic are delighted to have chartered the MS Victor Hugo charms typical of Central European again in 2016 in order to offer this unique itinerary cities. After lunch we continue to Sisak, where we arrive in the late exclusively for Noble Caledonia guests. afternoon and embark the Our journey begins with a relaxing two night stay on MS Victor Hugo. Enjoy a welcome cocktail whilst being introduced to the shores of picturesque Lake Balaton, the largest the crew before dinner this evening. lake in , after which we embark the MS Victor Hugo in Sisak for our nine night cruise. Day 4 Zagreb, Croatia. We set off this morning for a full day’s excursion Our itinerary includes some truly fascinating regions, to Zagreb during which we will enjoy rich in culture and with a turbulent contemporary history. a lunch of regional specialities. The As we journey through Croatia we admire the painstakingly combination of architecture and maintained Baroque architecture of Varazdin and Zagreb and The Itinerary green space makes Zagreb a perfect model for a town which features the wander their Medieval alleys. Still relatively undiscovered, Day 1 London to Lake Balaton, Hungary. Fly by scheduled flight National Theatre, the Pavilion of Serbia’s rolling dotted with picturesque villages, castles to Budapest. On arrival transfer to the Arts, the Academy of Arts and nestled in jagged mountains and Orthodox churches decorated Lake Balaton for a two night stay Science, the University Library (built with stunning frescoes are a wonder to behold. In Bosnia we learn at the Anna Grand Hotel. Tonight in Secession style). There is much that of an age-old culture which combines Islamic, Jewish, Orthodox we have dinner at the hotel and a is reminiscent of Austria in Zagreb, chance to meet our fellow travellers. particularly the coloured buildings and Catholic influence, creating awe-inspiring architecture. and local cuisine. Take a walk along Day 2 Lake Balaton, Hungary. After the steep streets of Gradec and Krusedol Monastery a leisurely breakfast, join a walking Kaptol, the historic centre of Zagreb. tour along the pretty lakeside promenade. Afterwards enjoy lunch Day 5 Jasenovac, Croatia. Morning in a local restaurant, followed by cruising as we sail for Jasenovac, an afternoon at leisure to relax or arriving in the early afternoon. After explore the many shops, cafes and lunch depart for our excursion to restaurants of this summery, popular Lonske Polje Nature Park. Here resort. Dinner tonight will be under we find a land much favoured by your own arrangements. migratory birds during the Lonja floods and villages with traditional Day 3 Lake Balaton to Varazdin wooden dwellings. In Cigoc, we are & Sisak, Croatia. After breakfast, able to observe the storks which are transfer by coach to Varazdin, in the pride of the village; each and the Zagorje province, north-west every house in the village proudly of Zagreb. We begin with a visit hosts a nest with a winged tenant of the historic town of Varazdin, a in residence. Later we are also

www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 Pavillion of the Arts, Zagreb Post-cruise extension in Budapest 12th to 14th June 2016

For those who would like to extend their stay in Budapest, we are offering a two night stay at the centrally located K&K Hotel. The extension includes breakfast daily and transfers. Prices per person: Twin: £295 Single: £395

Price Includes: Transfer from vessel to hotel, two nights hotel accommodation, breakfast daily at the hotel, transfer from hotel to the airport. Not included: Travel insurance, lunch and dinner during extension.

able to try regional produce on an Day 8 Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. Day 10 , Serbia to & in the eastern historic Croatian region authentic Slavonian farm, decorated We continue our cruise through , Croatia. We arrive early of Slavonia. We have a guided visit according to local tradition. the morning, and arrive in Sremska this morning in Novi Sad. Located of the upper town, and learn a little Mitrovica after lunch. From here, in the southern part of the Great about the Church of St Peter and St Day 6 Jasenovac to Slavonski Brod, we set off on our excursion “Across in the Baga region, Novi Paul, a neo-Gothic brick structure Croatia. We slip our moorings ”. Around the hamlet of Sad is the multi-ethnic capital of that is so large (90 metres high) and overnight and set sail towards Iriški Venac there are more than 16 Vojvodina. From the Petrovaradin majestic that it is fondly known as a Slavonski Brod enjoying breakfast Orthodox monasteries and we have Fortress, the view over the Danube “cathedral”. We then continue to the as we sail and arriving just after the opportunity to absorb Serbian is quite unrestricted. The little, old town (Tvrdja) where we begin our lunch. The town is dominated by art – a mix of Byzantine style and lively and colourful historic centre visit at the 18th century fortress and the Brod Citadel, an imposing Baroque architecture. We visit the of Novi Sad is absolutely charming then head for the main square, where construction in Vauban style, built Orthodox monastery at Krusedol. and we will explore the town on a we pause to admire the monument in the 18th century to protect the Founded in the 16th century, it is guided morning tour. We return to the Holy Trinity. Next we head for Austro-Hungarian Empire from decorated with lavish paintings. to the vessel for lunch and cruise the nature park of Kopacki Rit, located Turkish invasions. We continue Continue to Sremski Karlovci, a to Ilok, where we have a guided northwest of the confluence of the by coach on our “Fertile Plains of peaceful little town of some 9000 excursion of this Medieval city. A and the Danube and close to Slavonia” excursion, through the inhabitants on the banks of the noble Italian family, the Odescalchi, the Serbian border. The park is one green hillsides dominating the Sava Danube. In the 17th century, once took possession of the town in of the largest and most attractive plains to Pozega, a charming little the Turkish threat had gone, the 1697, leaving behind a rich, historic preserved wetlands in Europe and Baroque town, with an 800-year old town became the cultural centre for heritage. We visit the historic centre, is home to more than 141 different cultural and historical heritage. The the Serbs of the Austro-Hungarian the church and convent of St John species of birds. Return to the vessel main square, with its Plague Column Empire and seat of the Orthodox of Capistrano and the Odescalchi at Mohacs for an afternoon of cruising and Church of the Holy Spirit, is Patriarchate. We take a walk through Castle. After the tour we rejoin the towards Budapest and a Farewell one of the most beautiful squares this romantic town, visiting the ship in Vukovar, where we will enjoy Dinner onboard tonight. in Croatia and a fantastic place to school and the Orthodox Cathedral an early evening walking tour of this wander. After some free time, we of Saborna Crkva. We return to the fascinating town. Day 12 Budapest to London. Arrive continue to the village of Stara vessel for dinner before taking a mid-morning into Budapest and Kapela, where the houses, traditional walk through Sremska Mitrovica, Day 11 Osijek-Batina, Croatia to disembark, transfer farms and local crafts are all perfectly which was known as Sirmium in Mohacs, Hungary. We begin our to the airport for your return preserved. We will be welcomed ancient Roman times, and was one day with a visit to Osijek, situated scheduled flight to London. by the local villagers and invited to of the four Roman capital cities. try their specialities to the musical The lively, historic centre has many accompaniment of tamburicas well-preserved remains from this (traditional Croatian stringed glorious past. PRICES PER PERSON Based on double occupancy instruments, much like mandolins). Day 9 , Serbia. We Day 7 Brcko, Bosnia. We sail sail through the night towards SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE £200 PER PERSON overnight towards Brcko in Bosnia, Belgrade arriving this afternoon. PLUS NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT*

where we arrive in the afternoon On arrival join a guided tour BROCHURE SPECIAL OFFER and set off for a walking tour. of Belgrade. Situated at the CAT DECK PRICE PRICE The pedestrian main street, lined confluence of the Danube and B Main Deck Twin Cabin £2495 £2295 with buildings in the traditional Sava rivers, the city has created A Upper Deck Twin Cabin £2695 £2495 architectural style of Austro-Hungary its own cultural identity based Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, two nights hotel and crossed with Ottoman on a mix of Austro-Hungarian, accommodation at Lake Balaton on bed & breakfast basis, dinner on day 1, lunch influences, contrasts with the Ottoman and Slavic cultures. From on day 2, nine nights aboard the MS Victor Hugo on full board basis with wine/ beer/soft drinks at lunch and dinner onboard, shore excursions, Noble Caledonia adjacent streets where the ruins the Kalemegdan Fortress, the view tour manager, guest speaker, transfers, port taxes, airport taxes, gratuities to ship of the recent conflicts live side by over the river and its tributary is staff and ashore. side with modern constructions. delightful. After dinner this evening Not Included: Travel insurance, dinner on day 2. After dinner we are treated to a we are treated to a Folklore NB. Ports subject to change. Water levels on the Sava can be unpredictable and change at short notice which may affect the itinerary. Folklore Evening onboard. evening in Belgrade. *Limited number of cabins available with no supplement. www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 Vineyards BUDAPEST, & TOKAJ A rare opportunity to cruise the Tisza and Danube Rivers 12th to 20th June 2016

nother river recently added to our repertoire

and which has proved both successful and Lake Tisza popularA is the Tisza which flows through the Hungarian plains forming a large number of bends and curves. This unusual exploration of the Tisza and Danube will take us through Hungary and Serbia on an interesting journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in Central Europe. From the elegant city of Budapest where we have a day to explore the city sights, we will embark the Palace of Gödöllö MS Victor Hugo and make our way along the Danube, visiting the city of Pecs before joining the Tisza. We will pass some fascinating towns which are off the usual cruise route and make our way to Lake Tisza and the famous wine region of Tokaj. The Tisza offers some beautiful and unique scenery, perfect for gentle river cruising and Lake Tisza, Hungary’s largest man made lake, created in the early 1970s, today provides an unspoilt and peaceful environment, habitat to numerous bird and animal species.

stopping in Bezdan for border visit a rich ethnographic collection, heart of the Puszta (almost 1400 The Itinerary formalities before arriving in Novi a paprika farm, a local school and square kilometres in size). Day 1 London to Budapest, Sad. The ship is moored in Novi working farms. This all represents Hungary. Fly by scheduled flight Sad overnight. very faithfully life on the Puszta in Day 8 Tokaj, Hungary. Morning arriving into Budapest in the the 19th century. Admire also the cruising, to Tokaj which is famous afternoon. Transfer to the Day 4 Novi Sad, Serbia to Kanjiza, famous panoramic painting of the for the dessert wine which has MS Victor Hugo and embark. Hungary. Breakfast is followed by conquest of the Carpathian basin by been produced here since 1660, Welcome cocktail and presentation a city tour of Novi Sad, capital of the Magyars, a painting which was ‘the king of wines and the wine of of the crew, followed by dinner Vojvodina, autonomous province realised in 1896 as part of Hungary’s kings’ according to Louis XVI. Enjoy onboard. After dinner there will in the Republic of Serbia. During millennium celebrations. During a visit to a winery where you will be an excursion “Illuminated lunch we continue cruising to the lunch onboard we sail across the see how the wine is made before Budapest”. Moor overnight. River Tisza, the longest tributary Great Southern Plain to some tastings in the famous of the Danube, and discover its where we moor overnight. Rakoczi cellar. Join the Day 2 Budapest to Mohacs, unforgettable scenery while sailing Farewell Dinner onboard Hungary. After breakfast join a to Kanjiza where we moor overnight. Day 7 Lake Tisza-Tiszafured, this evening. Moor city tour of Budapest. The Danube Hungary. During breakfast overnight in Tokaj. divides the city into two: the flat Day 5 , Hungary. Early onboard we navigate Pest with majestic old buildings arrival in Szeged, known as the between lake and river Day 9 Tokaj to and hilly Buda with wonderful views “sunshine city”. Join the tour of whilst enjoying the London. After over the city. Return to the vessel this, the largest city on the Puszta. scenic countryside. breakfast, for lunch and in the afternoon there The city lies on the confluence of After lunch disembark and will be an optional excursion to Tisza and Maros and your tour will we arrive at transfer to Budapest the Palace of Godollo which was take you along the banks of the Tiszafured and for your return a wedding present to Sissi and Tisza. Lunch and dinner will be join the excursion scheduled flight to Franz-Josef from the Hungarian onboard today. to Hortobagy in the London. people. Sissi loved this castle and you will gain a remarkable insight Day 6 Csongrad to Szolnok, into the married life of the Emperor Hungary. The ship reaches and Empress, particularly through Csongrad in the early morning. PRICES PER PERSON her letters on display. Return to Depart for the included excursion Based on double occupancy the vessel and this evening sail to Opustaszer and the park of for Mohacs, the most southerly of the same name commemorating SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE £200 PER PERSON Hungarian cities on the Danube. Hungary’s national history. We will PLUS NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT*

BROCHURE SPECIAL OFFER Day 3 Pecs, Hungary & Novi Sad, City Hall Square, Pecs CAT DECK PRICE PRICE This morning we drive Serbia. B Main Deck Twin Cabin £2095 £1895 from Mohacs to Pecs, the regional A Upper Deck Twin Cabin £2295 £2095 centre of Southern Hungary and European Capital of Culture in Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, eight nights aboard the MS Victor Hugo on full board basis with wine/beer/soft drinks at lunch and 2012. Visit the cathedral, seat of an dinner onboard, shore excursions, Noble Caledonia tour manager, guest archbishop since 1009 and enjoy speaker, transfers, port taxes, airport taxes, gratuities to ship staff and ashore. the Mediterranean ambiance of Not Included: Travel insurance, Godollo excursion. NB. Ports subject to change. Water levels on the Tisza can be unpredictable and change at short this ancient city. Return to the ship notice which may affect the itinerary. for lunch and depart for Serbia, *Limited number of cabins available with no supplement. www.noble-caledonia.co.uk +44 (0)20 7752 0000 Twin Cabin MS VICTOR HUGO

he MS Victor Hugo was built in 2000 and accommodates a maximum of 98 Tpassengers in three-star comfort. The atmosphere is friendly and informal with cabins and public areas arranged over three decks. We have chartered the vessel for these cruises from our French associates, CroisiEurope. Bar/Lounge

Your Cabin The 49 cabins measure approximately 12sqm and feature en-suite bathroom with shower, a desk, wardrobe, flatscreen television, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, hairdryer and a safe. Cabins on the Upper and Main decks have fixed twin beds however there are two double bed cabins available on the Upper deck, and three double bedded cabins on the Main deck. All cabins have large picture windows, but windows with opening capabilities are only available on the Upper deck. Your Space Spread over three decks, the onboard facilities include a delightful restaurant which accommodates all guests in one open-seating. The lounge and bar is a lovely area to relax after a day of exploration, styled with comfortable sofas and chairs. There is also a spacious Sun deck with ample furniture and a shaded area. There is a shop onboard which offers a small variety of souvenirs, toiletries and maps. There Restaurant is also a library on the Upper deck.

Your Dining Meals are taken in the MS Victor Hugo’s bright and airy restaurant on the Upper deck. The open SUN DECK seating restaurant serves local dishes in addition to an international menu. Most tables seat four to six WHEEL guests. Breakfast is buffet style, with a set (served) HOUSE menu for lunch and dinner. Water, tea/coffee, wine, beer and soft drinks are served with lunch and dinner and are included in the UPPER DECK G229 231 233 235 237 239 241 243 245 247 price of your holiday. KITCHEN RECEPTION BAR LOUNGE G234 RESTAURANT 236 238 240 242 244 246 248 250 252 Life Onboard

The MS Victor Hugo is a small and well-run ship. The MAIN DECK BW127 121 123 125 atmosphere onboard is warm and informal and the 101 103 105 107 109 111 113 115 117 119 friendly crew of 24 work hard to ensure all passengers BW132 G116 G118 G120 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 are made to feel welcome and ensure that you have 122 124 126 128 130 an enjoyable cruise.

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CATEGORY B Gateway to Kalemegdan Fortress in Belgrade

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