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7433* $6933* 2021 the Danube from the Black Sea To 2021 THE DANUBE FROM THE NON-STOP TRAVEL BLACK SEA TO BUDAPEST EXCLUSIVE OFFER! With 1 Night in Bucharest & 1 Night in Budapest SAVE $500 11 Nights / 14 Days • Travel to Bucharest, Romania & Return from Budapest, Hungary PER PERSON Featuring 200 sq. ft. Panorama Suites • Escorted from Honolulu FROM BROCHURE FARE Enjoy a 9-Night River Cruise Cernavoda to Budapest with a 1 Night Pre-Cruise in Bucharest & 1 Night Post-Cruise in Budapest MUST RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2020 September 14 – 27, 2021 • Avalon Illumination • Tour Manager: Josie Akana COUNTRIES: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia & Hungary RIVERS: Danube River CRUISE OVERVIEW: Begin your exciting European vacation with one night in Bucharest, Romania, before embarking on your Danube River cruise to Budapest, Hungary. Bucharest is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historical COMPLETE treasures. Here, you’ll see the Arc de Triomphe — built in honor of WWI soldiers — and the historical Royal Palace Square. PACKAGES! Take an exciting excursion to the serene Danube Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Constanta and Bulgaria’s ancient capital of Veliko Tarnovo. Visit the Ethnographical Museum and Church of the FROM $ * Nativity in Arbanassi, and take pictures of Belogradchik’s eclectic group of rock formations and the spectacular views 7433 of the Iron Gates. Visit Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, and one of the oldest cities in Europe. Take an excursion to Pécs, $ * Hungary, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. 6933 There are countless memorable moments on this fascinating river cruise through Eastern Europe, culminating in the INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM unique energy of Budapest. Set along the banks of the Danube River, the capital of Hungary offers an eclectic mix HONOLULU, 9-NIGHT RIVER CRUISE, of activities. A local expert introduces you to the must-see sights, such as Heroes’ Square. With free time to explore 1 NIGHT PRE AND 1 NIGHT POST-CRUISE Budapest on your own, perhaps walk across one or more of the city’s famous bridges, shop for Herend porcelain or LAND PROGRAM, MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING handcrafted embroidery, and experience local coffee house culture with a rich cream cake. AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY & ALL TRANSFERS, PORT CHARGES, TAXES AND FEES HIGHLIGHTS & SIGHTSEEING: • Bucharest: Guided sightseeing in Bucharest • Vidin – Belogradchik: Guided sightseeing to Vidin’s fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik • St. Gheorghe: Excursion to Danube Delta; km “0” celebration • Iron Gates – Donji Milanovac – Golubač: Cruise through the • Hârșova Excursion to Constanța: Guided sightseeing, visit Iron Gates Gorge; visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site; visit to EXCLUSIVE BONUS! the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanța Golubač fortress • Rousse. Excursion to Veliko Târnovo & Arbanassi: Choice of • Pre-Paid Gratuities • Belgrade: Guided sightseeing full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet’s Fortress in Veliko Târnovo • 2 Free Drink Vouchers and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity • Novi Sad – Ilok: Guided tours in Arbanassi, or a guided sightseeing in Rousse, or a walk in the • Mohács. Excursion to Pécs: Guided tour and organ concert in Pécs park with your Adventure Host • Budapest: Guided tour, see Heroes’ Square INCLUDED FEATURES: • 1 Night Hotel in Bucharest at the Athenee Palace Hilton (or • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast, wine, beer or soft ** similar), including Breakfast drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily onboard • 9-Nights Deluxe Cruise Accommodations in an Outside • Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting Stateroom — Most with Balconies menu for a less formal “sit-down” atmosphere • 1 Night Hotel in Budapest at the Budapest Marriott (or similar), • Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast including Breakfast • Casual dinner in the Panorama Bistro • Included Shore Excursions with Local Guide Daily with Personal • Choice of Classic, Active or Discovery excursions so that you can Headset Included experience your cruise your way • Complimentary Wi-Fi Access • Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, shade awnings & • Premium L’Occitane Bath Amenities outdoor deck game area • Large Bathrooms — Showers with Glass Doors • Nordic walking sticks available onboard for complimentary check-out Locally Owned & Operated • Flatscreen satellite TV with English-speaking channels & over • AvalonGo App for your mobile device keeps you informed and on Since 1985 — Mahalo Hawai‘i! 100 free movie options course before and during your cruise • Complimentary bottled water, fresh fruit & cookies available 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 throughout the day Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE & CRUISELINE TAXES AND FEES. Cruiseline and airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for 593-0700 any increases. Prices shown include cruise in Category E in a Fixed Window Stateroom on Indigo Deck. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.TripAdvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less than 24 tour members. or Toll-Free Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air and Land Package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the “final” tour itinerary are subject to change with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, 1-800-551-1226 fees and surcharges at any time. Travel to Europe in 2021 will require a Visa or Visa Waiver – price of this Visa or Visa waiver is not included in the price of this tour. ** Earn Rewards Every Time You Refer a Friend. For each “New-to-Non-Stop Travel” customer you refer, both you and your referral can receive a $25 discount off your next NST escorted group. 050820 www.nonstop.travel START CITY CATEGORY FARE HUNGARY END CITY ROMANIA Budapest 1 Cat E – Fixed Windows / Indigo Deck Forward, 172 sq. ft. $7,433 $6,933 Danube River 9 St. Gheorghe Pécs Cat D – Fixed Windows / Indigo Deck Aft, 172 sq. ft. $7,689 $7,189 Mohács Danube Delta Donji Milanovac Vukovar Bucharest Cat B – French Balcony / Sapphire Deck Aft, 200 sq. ft. $8,911 $8,411 CROATIA Hârșova Constanța Golubač Iron Gates Ilok 1 Cernavodă Cat A – French Balcony / Sapphire Deck Forward, 200 sq. ft. $8,975 $8,475 BLACK Belgrade Vidin Rousse SEA Novi Sad Arbanassi Cat P – French Balcony / Royal Deck, 200 sq. ft. $9,104 $8,604 Lepenski Vir Belogradchik SERBIA Veliko Târnovo Royal Suite – French Balcony / Royal Deck, 300 sq. ft. CALL BULGARIA Final Payment Due: 05/08/21 Select Sightseeing is included in tour. Additional optional tours are available for Air & Land Deposit: $250 per person • Cruise Deposit (non-refundable): $250 per person purchase through Avalon Waterways. In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains, sculpted by 200 million years of or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary. Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, natural elements. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard with a Bulgarian folklore activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues show. The ship will cruise the evening and overnight to Don Milanovac. (B, L, D) outside of Avalon’s control and therefore be subject to change at any time. Day 9: Wed, Sept 22 – DONJI MILANOVAC – IRON GATES GORGE – EXCURSION TO LEPENSKI Day 1: Tue, Sept 14 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu. VIR – GOLUBAČ – OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BELGRADE. Before lunch onboard, you’ll sail through Day 2: Wed, Sept 15 – IN TRANSIT. the spectacular and narrow Iron Gates Gorge – forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Join a Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir – an important Mesolithic archaeological Day 3: Thur, Sept 16 – BUCHAREST, ROMANIA. Welcome to Bucharest – the “Paris of the East.” site chronicling prehistoric cultures, settlements, and art. Marvel at the ancient discoveries and After completing arrival formalities meet the transfer to the hotel. Your hotel rooms will not be artifacts, as well as the unique views the site affords of the Danube Gorge. Enjoy a briefing sailing available until the afternoon. The day is yours to relax and enjoy Bucharest. Spend some free time to Golubač. Visit the Fortress of Golubač, one of the best preserved medieval fortresses exploring this fascinating city on your own to discover its trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful in Europe. You’ll hear about its tumultuous history as a border control defense in the Middle Ages, homes, and churches along Victory Avenue. ATHENEE PALACE HILTON or Similar (1 Night). and a source of conflict between Serbia, the Hasburg Monarchy and the Ottoman Empire. The ship Day 4: Fri, Sept 17 – BUCHAREST – CERNAVODĂ – EMBARK AVALON ILLUMINATION – CRUISE will cruise overnight to Belgrade. (B, L, D) OVERNIGHT TO ST. GHEORGHE. Take a Guided Tour of the Romanian capital of Bucharest with Day 10: Thur, Sept 23 – BELGRADE – OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO NOVI SAD. Join your Adventure its tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe – honoring WWI Romanian soldiers. See the Host for today’s special activities. Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade – where the Royal Palace Square – the scene of the city’s 1989 riots to overthrow the communist dictator Danube and Sava Rivers converge – and see the city’s many fascinating sights, including Saint Nicolae Ceaușescu. Travel to Cernavodă to board the Avalon Illumination. After dinner, attend an Sava, one of the world’s largest Orthodox churches. You may choose to join an Optional Guided onboard Lecture to learn about the Danube Delta.
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