Through 10 countries to Kilometre Zero. A thousand new impressions.

* from Danube Delta 1,649 €

17 days Passau-Ukrainian Danube Delta-Passau on board MS VIKTORIA Ship type nicko modern

The “River Kilometre 0” cruise in gives you sufficient time for the cultural treasures and the scenic highlights of the landscapes of a total of 10 countries along the Danube. This 17-day cruise gives you enough time to explore both the coast of the Black Sea in Constanta and the Danube Delta. This is where Vilkovo, the last city before the estuary to the Black Sea, awaits you. Trips to known and less well-known sights along the entire route will give you a good impression of the culture and life in the different littoral states and the unique beauty of this majestic river.

Why this river cruise?

• Only 5 travel dates for this unique route along the Danube • Travel though 10 countries all the way to the Danube Delta and by excursion boat to “Kilo- metre 0” • Untouched nature in the Ukrainian part of the Danube Delta • Excursion to Moldavia with wine tasting • Perfect for anyone who loves cruises and who also wants to experience a lot , Officers’ Casino • Modern river cruise ship with SPA

84 * With 250 € Ultra Early Booking Discount if booked by 30.09.2018. Itinerary

Day Port Mooring Casting off Excursion options nicko experience Mon Passau - 5.00 p.m. Embark 4.00 p.m. Do not miss this: The Tue Vienna 1.00 p.m. 5.30 p.m. City tour/walk through the Austrian capital with its wealth trip to “Kilometre 0” at the end of of tradition, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg this huge river. palace and Ringstrasse, with spare time for you to discover the area. Wed Solt 1.00 p.m. 1.30 p.m. Excursion to Pécs with its Mediterranean atmosphere, one Mohács 7.00 p.m. 9.30 p.m. of Hungary’s most beautiful cities (from Mohács / disembark at Ordas). Thu Novi Sad 7.00 a.m. 2.00 p.m. Guided walk through the colourful old town of Novi Sad. Belgrade 6.30 p.m. 12.00 a.m. Evening excursion to Belgrade with a lively folk music performance. Fri Iron Gate - - Passage through the Danube cataracts with the famous “Iron Gate”. Sat Giurgiu 12.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. Experience French charm in the “Paris of the East” on a city tour/walk through Bucharest. Sun Brăila 11.00 a.m. 7.00 p.m. Excursion to Moldavia with wine tasting and local specialities. Mon Vilkovo 6.30 a.m. 4.00 p.m. On excursion boats we will explore the unique natural paradise of the Ukrainian Danube Delta as well the “Kilometre 0”. Time for a stroll in the tranquil town of Vilkovo. Tue Cernavoda 12.30 p.m. 8.00 p.m. You can enjoy southern flair on a trip to Constanta by the Black Sea. Wed Nikopol 2.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. Trip to Pleven with a tour of its historic inner city and its stunning Kajlaka Park. Thu Iron Gate - - Enjoy a relaxing river day on board. Fri Belgrade 7.30 a.m. 7.00 p.m. City tour/walk through Belgrade, visiting the Kalemegdan fortress. Panorama tour of Topola and Oplenac with a visit to Saint George’s Church. Sat Aljmaš 8.30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. Trip to the magical old town and Castle Quarter of Osijek (dep. Aljmaš / arr. Batina). Batina 12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. Sun Budapest 9.00 a.m. 9.00 p.m. City tour/walk through magnificent Budapest with its impressive structures. Themed tour “Budapest’s most beautiful art nouveau buildings“. Following this you can enjoy a musical evening programme on board. Mon 1.00 p.m. 6.00 p.m. City tour of Bratislava through the lovingly restored alleys of the Old Town to the Castle, the symbol of the city. Tue Melk 12.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. Visit to the impressive Benedictine abbey of Melk. Danube Wed Passau 9.30 a.m. - Disembark by 10.00 a.m.

The excursions marked in blue can be booked as a package at a preferenced price in advance of your cruise. The excursions marked in red can only be booked on board. Mooring and casting off times are guidance times. We reserve the right to make changes to the itineraries and excursion programmes. If due to low or high water or a defective ship a section of the river is closed to travel, the shipowner reserves the right to transport guests along this section by bus, accommodate them in hotels and /or change the course of this part of the journey. In certain circumstances it may be necessary to transfer to another ship.

SLOVAKIA GERMANY Wachau Passau Melk Bratislava Vienna Danube Bend MOLDOVA

Budapest UKRAINE AUSTRIA HUNGARY Puszta Kilia branch Solt Vylkove Văleni Pécs Brăila Danube Delta Mohács ROMANIA Batina Cernavoda Osijek Novi Sad CROATIA Aljmaš Iron Bucharest Gate Constanta Belgrade Danube Giurgiu Topola BLACK SEA

Pleven Nikopol SERBIA BULGARIA

85 Wachau, Melk Abbey

Deck Plan MS VIKTORIA Ship type nicko modern (ship portrait see page 266)

Sun Deck Cruise Director

Reception Desk

Upper Deck (All cabins with French balcony) Panorama Restaurant 104 102 116 114 112 110 108 106 118 9 0

117 115 113 111 1 107 105 103 101 Bar

Middle Deck (All cabins with French balcony) Panorama Lounge 244 242 240 238 236 234 232 230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202

243 241 239 237 235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201 Whirlpool

Main Deck SPA 328 326 324 322 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 309 307 305 303 301 327 325 323 321 319 317 315 313 311 Stairs Cabins 305, 306, 201 and 202 can be booked with an additional bed for a third person.

2 Bed Main Deck Front / Aft 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft 2 Bed Main Deck 2 Bed Middle Deck Front 2 Bed Upper Deck Front 2 Bed Middle Deck 2 Bed Upper Deck

86 Prices include the following services Travel dates Passau-Ukrainian Danube Delta-Passau • 17-day cruise in an outside cabin in the • nicko cruise director and local tour category booked guides 25.03. - 10.04.19 A 15.07. - 31.07.19 C • nicko cruises full board • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system 13.05. - 29.05.19 C 09.09. - 25.09.19 C -- Generous breakfast buffet with for all excursions 10.06. - 26.06.19 C coffee/tea and juices • On-board entertainment programme -- Multi-course menus are served at • Use of the SPA with sauna, rest area table for lunch and dinner and whirlpool -- Optional light lunch buffet • Luggage service from landing stage to -- Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner cabin for embarking and disembarking -- Coffee/cake or midnight snack • All port and passenger fees depending on the daily itinerary -- Festive gala dinner Danube -- Welcome & farewell reception with the captain -- Tables can be reserved on board

Ultra Early Booking Super Early Booking Early Booking Discount p.p. Discount p.p. Discount p.p.

- 250 € - 200 € - 150 € if booked by if booked by if booked by Bratislava 30.09.2018! * 30.11.2018! * 31.01.2019! *

Extend your stay in a 4-star Prices per person in Euro hotel in Passau • from 74 € p.p. per night Cabin category/season A C Occ. Please refer to page 314 for more 2 Bed Main Deck Front / Aft 1,899 2,299 HX details 2 Bed Main Deck 2,099 2,499 HD 2 Bed Middle Deck Aft with French balcony 2,549 2,949 MX 2 Bed Middle Deck Front with French balcony 2,649 3,049 MV 2 Bed Middle Deck with French balcony 2,749 3,149 MD Important travel information 2 Bed Upper Deck Aft with French balcony 2,999 3,399 OX Please note that information and excursions will 2 Bed Upper Deck Front with French balcony 3,099 3,499 OV only be provided in German language for individual 2 Bed Upper Deck with French balcony 3,199 3,599 travellers (except dates marked with guaranteed OD English language). Different languages are available 2 Bed Cabin for single occupancy* +30 % +75 % on request for groups and charterers. 2 Bed Cabin with an additional bed for a third person* -20 % -20 % Health: Please obtain information in good time from your doctor about infection and vaccination protec- Excursion package with 8 excursions 273 tion together with other preventative measures. Beverage package (see page 16) 339 Minimum number of travellers required for this cruise by 30 days before the cruise begins: 160 persons (see * Limited offer Point 8.1. of our Travel Terms & Conditions).

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