Tar Heel Travel
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Experience the classic cultures, unique traditions and time-honored heritage of eight distinct countries and sail the mighty Danube River on an unforgettable European journey. Bookend your cruise with stays in Sofia, Bulgaria and Prague, Czech Republic. This carefully planned itinerary presents fascinating landmarks, iconic cities and authentic experiences to provide an up-close and personal look at each destination. Witness cathedrals, synagogues, mosques and fortresses that spring from the pages of storybooks, and stroll through medieval towns brimming with hallowed history.
Visit Vienna, Bratislava and Belgrade, and feast your eyes on an illuminated Budapest on an evening cruise. During your river adventure, discover an abundance of beauty around every bend, from the picturesque Wachau Valley to Melk Abbey and the Iron Gate Gorge to idyllic villages perched above. Taste delicacies in Croatia’s Slavonia region and celebrate rich culture while enjoying a folk show and Viennese waltz performance. Along the way, a selection of included excursions immerses you in each destination’s cuisine, architecture, local life and much more. You’ll enjoy first-class ship accommodations, deluxe hotels and a generous meal plan featuring wine and beer with lunch and dinner.
There is no single supplement for solo travelers.
Day 2 - Prague, Czech Republic
Day 3 - Prague
Day 4 - Prague | Personalize Your Journey
Day 5 - Prague | Passau, Germany | Embark ship
Day 6 - Melk, Austria | Dürnstein | Personalize Your Journey
Day 7 - Vienna | Personalize Your Journey
Day 8 - Bratislava, Slovakia | Personalize Your Journey
Day 9 - Budapest, Hungary| Personalize Your Journey
Day 10 - Pécs | Osijek, Croatia | Vukovar
Day 11 - Belgrade, Serbia | Personalize Your Journey
Day 12 - Iron Gate Gorge
Day 13 - Viden, Bulgaria | Sofia | Disembark ship
Day 14 - Sofia
Day 15 - Sofia
Day 16 - Depart for home city
Base Price: From $6,740, per person for Category E cabin
- No single supplement fee, limited availability
- Airfare additional
- VAT/Port included in pricing
Discounts available:
- Save $250 per person with Special Savings, through Feb. 11, 2025.
- Save $500 person with Full Payment Discount*, through June 8, 2025.
- *Must pay in full at the time of booking to receive discount
Inclusions:
- 3 nights in Prague, Czech Republic at the deluxe Art Deco Imperial Hotel; 8 nights aboard the first-class MS Amadeus Queen; 2 nights in Sofia, Bulgaria at the deluxe Sofia Hotel Balkan.
- 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners, including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine with dinner.
- See brochure for full details.
- Tar Heel Travel is a member exclusive perk.
- There must be one Carolina Alumni member in a room. Membership is open to anyone. Learn more.
- By reserving on this tour, you agree to the terms and conditions specific to this tour which are set by the tour operator. This information can be found in the tour brochure.
- The Carolina Alumni Travel Office and tour operator reserve the right to to decline or accept a reservation should a person's health, mental condition, physical infirmity or attitude jeopardize the operation of the tour or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Refunds will be made in accordance with the cancellation policy listed in the tour brochure.
- Please contact us if you have questions about this trip or group travel. We're happy to help in any way we can.
- Phone: (877) 962-3980 (If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number and email.)
- Email: travel@unc.edu
- All inquiries and room requests are answered in the order in which they are received.
- If you are ready to request a reservation, please submit your reservation request form.
- If you wish us to hold a room for 2 business days, please send us the passenger's names, address, phone number and email. This information must be provided in order to hold a room.