MOLDOVA, UKRAINE & ROMANIA EXPLORER TOUR


Moldova, an Eastern European country and former Soviet republic, has varied terrain including forests, rocky hills and vineyards. Its wine regions include Nistreana, known for reds, and Codru, home to some of the world’s largest cellars. Capital Chișinău has Soviet-style architecture and the National Museum of History, exhibiting art and ethnographic collections that reflect cultural links with neighbouring Romania.


Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe known for its Orthodox churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains. Its capital, Kiev, features the gold-domed St. Sophia’s Cathedral, with 11th-century mosaics and frescoes. Overlooking the Dnieper River is the Kiev Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a Christian pilgrimage site housing Scythian tomb relics and catacombs containing mummified Orthodox monks.


Romania is a southeastern European country known for the forested region of Transylvania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Its preserved


medieval towns include Sighişoara, and there are many fortified churches and castles, notably clifftop Bran Castle, long associated with the


VISIT THE CHERNOBYL EXCLUSION ZONE! Departure date - 20th September 2019 12 Nights (includes 1 night on overnight sleeper train) Flying from London Heathrow


Day 1: Fly into Budapest from a choice of regional airports and transfer to your ship


Day 2: Overnight you will have cruised upstream to Esztergom, one of Hungary’s oldest towns. As you enjoy your fi rst lunch on board, you will leave Esztergom allowing you to compare the difference of Hungary on one side of the river and Slovakia on the other.


Day 3: This morning you will explore Slovakia’s fast-emerging capital city on a guided tour. In the afternoon, you will cruise into lower Austria and marvel as the captain skilfully


Award-winning river cruises with Riviera Travel


Prices from £1,889pp


You can see why so many people are choosing to take a river cruise. Riviera Travel offers great value 5-star river cruises on Europe’s best rivers. Cruise on the Rhine and the Danube, where you will see fairytale castles and in France, the Rhône fl ows from the Burgundy Vineyards to Van Gogh’s Arles. Then there is the Douro in Portugal with its dramatic terraced vineyards.


Experience luxury on a selection of stunning 5-star ships, all boasting superb cuisine and the most comfortable surroundings possible.


THE BLUE DANUBE � VIENNA, BUDAPEST & SALZBURG


navigates the ship along the river and through locks as you cruise towards Dürnstein during dinner.


Wander the eerie streets and among the buildings of the ghost town of Pripyat. Since the devastating nuclear disaster of 1986, nature has taken over the city, and wolves, foxes and other wildlife have been seen walking down the main streets!


Day 4: Visit the town of Dürnstein in the morning, then following lunch visit the remarkable Melk Abbey. Dinner is then served during your fi nal part of cruising upstream.


Day 5: Reaching Linz, you will have the choice to stay in the city and take a guided walking tour, or alternatively you can take the coach to visit Salzburg on a full day excursion.


Day 6: Today, we reach, what for many is their highlight; Vienna. In the morning you will have a guided tour


What’s included on a Riviera Travel river cruise


✓ Return UK transport and overseas transfers ✓ Spacious cabins and suites, all with beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms and spectacular river views


✓ Exceptional dining throughout ✓ Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi on board ✓ Fascinating tours and excursions with expert guides ✓ Hand-picked crew are on call 24/7 to make your stay more enjoyable


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Tis UNIQUE tour includes the following activities:


and the afternoon is free for you to explore as you wish. After dinner on board you will be treated to a private classical recital by a Viennese quartet.


 Danube Delta Full Day Boat Trip  Traditional Lunch and Music in Valeni  Orheiul Vechi Monastery  Day Trip to Orhei with Local Guide  Milestii Mici Winery Visit & Tasting  Bender Tighina Fortress with Local Guide  Kiev City Tour with Local Guide  Day Trip to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone


Day 7: Enjoy a leisurely morning as you cruise into Budapest. After lunch you will enjoy a tour of this captivating city. This evening’s Gala Dinner closes with a Hungarian Folklore show.


Day 8: You will be transferred to the airport for your return fl ight to the UK.


From only £1,099��


Departures up to October 2019 and April to October 2020


Prices are based on two people sharing and are correct at time of print. Single supplements may apply. Holidays are operated by and subject to booking conditions of Riviera Travel. Subject to availability. Additional entrance costs may apply.


Dracula legend. Bucharest, the country’s capital, is the site of the gigantic, Communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building.


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