Passage to Eastern Europe featuring Transylvania - 2024

Your 12-night journey includes: River-view stateroom aboard the m/s River Splendor; 9-night European river cruise to Budapest, Kalocsa, Mohacs, Vukovar, Belgrade, Donji Milanovac, Iron Gates, Ruse & Bucharest; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Bucharest

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TOURS

2023

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2024

ITINERARY

FAREPER PERSON

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Jun 17

Budapest to Bucharest

CODE: SBO24

FROM
$4,999

FROM
$5,599

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare

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TRAVEL DATES
Jun 17
MS River Splendor

AVAILABLE EXTENSIONS:

Pre Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Pre-Trip)

$1,499 PER PERSON | 6 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Experience the resurgence of Warsaw and Krakow on this historical foray into the heart of Poland. You’ll spend two days in Warsaw, the elegant capital meticulously restored after the destruction during World War II, before transferring to one of Europe’s most indisputably beautiful cities — Krakow. Enjoy informative walking tours of each city’s atmospheric and historic districts and visit the Warsaw Ghetto and the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps to explore some of the darkest chapters in world history. Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites round out this extension — don't miss it!

Your Price Includes:

5 nights accommodations: 3 nights at the Sheraton Krakow (or similar); and 2 nights at the Westin Hotel Warsaw (or similar)
6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
3 guided sightseeing tours
3 UNESCO Sites: Historic Centre of Warsaw, Historic Centre of Krakow, and Auschwitz Birkenau
A scenic transfer from Krakow to Budapest
All transfers and baggage handling overseas (where permitted)
Services of a City Host and experienced regional experts
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

Post Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Post-Trip)

$999 PER PERSON | 4 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Vantage invites you to Transylvania, where the lure of vampire legends awaits in Romania’s fabled central region, home to mountainous scenery, medieval villages, and Bran Castle — Dracula’s legendary manse. You’ll visit Prejmer Fortified Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; plus, step inside elegant Bucharest, bohemian Brasov, and a forested region of fairytales!

Please note that in an effort to better the pacing, two days (Days 11 and 15) from your base journey will take place within your extension. The order of these two base days in the extension itinerary is subject to change.

Your Price Includes:

4 nights in Brasov, Romania at the Aro Palace Hotel (or similar)
Daily breakfast
Half-Day Excursion to Bran Castle, legendary home of Dracula, and a walking tour of Brasov
Excursion to Prejmer Fortified Church
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Services of a City Host and experienced local guides
Transfers, and baggage handling overseas (except in customs)
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

CALL TO BOOK
1-800-322-6677

STATEROOM

OCCUPANCY

AIRFARE

PROMOTIONS

Double
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Single
Sold Out

Double
Sold Out

Single
Sold Out

Double
$5,999

Single
$11,998

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,799

Single
$11,598 $8,699

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,599

Single
$11,198 $8,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,199

Single
$10,398 $7,799

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Double
$4,999

Single
$9,998

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
Sold Out

Double
-

Single
$5,599

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

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Jun 24

Bucharest to Budapest

CODE: SBO24

FROM
$4,999

FROM
$5,599

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare

MORE INFO

CRUISE DETAILS

TRAVEL DATES
Jun 24
MS River Splendor

AVAILABLE EXTENSIONS:

Pre Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Pre-Trip)

$999 PER PERSON | 4 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Please note that in an effort to better the pacing, two days (Days 3 and 7) from your base journey will take place within your extension. The order of these two base days in the extension itinerary is subject to change.

Your Price Includes:

4 nights in Brasov, Romania at the Aro Palace Hotel (or similar)
Daily breakfast
Half-Day Excursion to Bran Castle, legendary home of Dracula, and a walking tour of Brasov
Excursion to Prejmer Fortified Church
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Services of a City Host and experienced local guides
Transfers, and baggage handling overseas (except in customs)
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

Post Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Post-Trip)

$1,499 PER PERSON | 6 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Experience the resurgence of Warsaw and Krakow on this historical foray into the heart of Poland. You’ll spend three nights in Krakow, one of Europe's most indisputably beautiful cities, before transferring to Warsaw, the elegant capital meticulously restored after its destruction during World War II. Enjoy informative walking tours of each city’s atmospheric and historic districts and visit the Warsaw Ghetto and the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps to explore some of the darkest chapters in world history. Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites round out this extension — don't miss it!

Your Price Includes:

5 nights accommodations: 3 nights at the Sheraton Krakow (or similar); and 2 nights at the Westin Hotel Warsaw (or similar)
6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
3 guided sightseeing tours
3 UNESCO Sites: Historic Centre of Warsaw, Historic Centre of Krakow, and Auschwitz Birkenau
A scenic transfer from Budapest to Krakow
All transfers and baggage handling overseas (where permitted)
Services of a City Host and experienced regional experts
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

CALL TO BOOK
1-800-322-6677

STATEROOM

OCCUPANCY

AIRFARE

PROMOTIONS

Double
Sold Out

Single
Sold Out

Double
$6,799

Single
$13,598

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Business Class Upgrade Savings

Double
$5,999

Single
$11,998

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,799

Single
$11,598 $8,699

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,599

Single
$11,198 $8,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,199

Single
$10,398 $7,799

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Double
$4,999

Single
$9,998

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
$6,599

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
$5,599

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Additional Booking Information >

Aug 2

Budapest to Bucharest

CODE: SBO24

FROM
$4,799

FROM
$5,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare

MORE INFO

CRUISE DETAILS

TRAVEL DATES
Aug 2
MS River Splendor

AVAILABLE EXTENSIONS:

Pre Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Pre-Trip)

$1,499 PER PERSON | 6 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Your Price Includes:

5 nights accommodations: 3 nights at the Sheraton Krakow (or similar); and 2 nights at the Westin Hotel Warsaw (or similar)
6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
3 guided sightseeing tours
3 UNESCO Sites: Historic Centre of Warsaw, Historic Centre of Krakow, and Auschwitz Birkenau
A scenic transfer from Krakow to Budapest
All transfers and baggage handling overseas (where permitted)
Services of a City Host and experienced regional experts
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

Post Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Post-Trip)

$999 PER PERSON | 4 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Your Price Includes:

4 nights in Brasov, Romania at the Aro Palace Hotel (or similar)
Daily breakfast
Half-Day Excursion to Bran Castle, legendary home of Dracula, and a walking tour of Brasov
Excursion to Prejmer Fortified Church
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Services of a City Host and experienced local guides
Transfers, and baggage handling overseas (except in customs)
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

CALL TO BOOK
1-800-322-6677

STATEROOM

OCCUPANCY

AIRFARE

PROMOTIONS

Double
Sold Out

Single
Sold Out

Double
$6,599

Single
$13,198

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Business Class Upgrade Savings

Double
$5,799

Single
$11,598

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,599

Single
$11,198 $8,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,399

Single
$10,798 $8,099

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$4,999

Single
$9,998 $7,499

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Double
$4,799

Single
$9,598

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
$6,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
$5,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Additional Booking Information >

Aug 9

Bucharest to Budapest

CODE: SBO24

FROM
$4,799

FROM
$5,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare

MORE INFO

CRUISE DETAILS

TRAVEL DATES
Aug 9
MS River Splendor

AVAILABLE EXTENSIONS:

Pre Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Pre-Trip)

$999 PER PERSON | 4 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Your Price Includes:

4 nights in Brasov, Romania at the Aro Palace Hotel (or similar)
Daily breakfast
Half-Day Excursion to Bran Castle, legendary home of Dracula, and a walking tour of Brasov
Excursion to Prejmer Fortified Church
1 UNESCO World Heritage Site
Services of a City Host and experienced local guides
Transfers, and baggage handling overseas (except in customs)
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

Post Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Post-Trip)

$1,499 PER PERSON | 6 DAYS | $249 PER DAY

Your Price Includes:

5 nights accommodations: 3 nights at the Sheraton Krakow (or similar); and 2 nights at the Westin Hotel Warsaw (or similar)
6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
3 guided sightseeing tours
3 UNESCO Sites: Historic Centre of Warsaw, Historic Centre of Krakow, and Auschwitz Birkenau
A scenic transfer from Budapest to Krakow
All transfers and baggage handling overseas (where permitted)
Services of a City Host and experienced regional experts
Tipping for drivers and local guides (excluding City Host)
Services of the Vantage Worldwide Concierge, to plan celebrations, activities, or provide regional expertise. Log in to My Portfolio and submit a request, or send an email any time up to two weeks prior to your departure at Concierge@vantagetravel.com.

CALL TO BOOK
1-800-322-6677

STATEROOM

OCCUPANCY

AIRFARE

PROMOTIONS

Double
Sold Out

Single
Sold Out

Double
$6,599

Single
$13,198

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Business Class Upgrade Savings

Double
$5,799

Single
$11,598

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,599

Single
$11,198 $8,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$5,399

Single
$10,798 $8,099

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Solo Friendly!

Double
$4,999

Single
$9,998 $7,499

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension
Reduced Single Supplement

Double
$4,799

Single
$9,598

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
$6,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Double
-

Single
$5,399

No air selected

2-for-1 Airfare
FREE Single Supplement on Extension

Additional Booking Information >

Deposit: $500 per person.

Prices are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. For additional details regarding General Terms & Conditions, see the Tour Participant Agreement online at www.vantagetravel.com/tandc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. Vantage Deluxe Travel reserves the right to correct errors. Note: Prices shown above are valid at press time for new bookings only.

Port charges are included as complimentary to our passengers.

Land Transfers: Now Available! Round-trip international airport transfers are now available for $120 to and from your ship or hotel on the Base programs. One way transfers for pre and post extensions are also available. Call for details. Transfers cannot be added inside of 60 days prior to departure.

Single cabins: Single Occupancy: Available in categories AS & SD. Subject to Availability. Reduced Single Supplements may be available in other cabins, please call for details.

Business Class Upgrade: From only $3,695 per person. Subject to availability. Please call for details.

Premium Economy Upgrade: From only $ 1,400 per person. Subject to availability. Please call for details.

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*Special third-guest rates are available in suites. The Owner's Suite includes a sofa bed with a deluxe mattress topper; Deluxe Suites include the option of adding a rollaway bed for the third guest. Third-occupancy rates are not combinable with any other offers, including airfare offers. The third passenger who reserves a triple accommodation as part of a Groups reservation do not earn accumulating traveler rewards, nor can their Group leaders earn rewards for the third traveler in the suite.

*Airfares are roundtrip and per person and include government taxes and fees, destination airport transfers, and air fuel surcharges. Ask our Travel Consultants about airfare from other cities. Please note that Vantage cannot guarantee the most direct routing to/from your gateway city. Call 1 888 982-6824 for details.

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	Vantage	Leading Competitor	Vantage Advantage
Journey	Passage to Eastern Europe featuring Transylvania	Capitals of Eastern Europe	Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
Departure Comparison	Jun, Aug	Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep
Per Diem	$369	$265
Included Tours and Special Features	29 included features and Cultural Discoveries A performance of the tango, on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before and during your adventure	12 guided Tour One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call. Visits to UNESCO Sites	More included tours and cultural experiences offered!
Vessel Size	Our European river vessel, the m/s Splendor, offers 14 solo and triple-occupancy cabins with a max capacity of 174 passengers.	930 guest	Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio.
Accommodations in hotels	On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.	930 guest	We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port.
Air Inclusive Price*	$4,799	$4,499
# of Days	13	17
Meals	32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 11 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.	Beer, wine, soft drinks with onboard lunch and dinner	The MOST included meals
Single Travelers	Free Singles on every departure - Save up to $6,599!*	Not specified on webpage	The leader in solo travel — best value in the industry.
Extend Your Trip	Pre: Krakow 6 days from $1,499 ($250 per day) Post: 6 days from $1,499 ($250 per day)	Pre and Post Cruise Extensions available	Extend your journey and get more value for your dollar.
Air Promotion	FREE AIR on all 2024 departures**	Air from $599	Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades.
Air Promotion	Up to Free Business Class or Premium Economy Airfare Upgrade on select cabins *	Air from $599	Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades.
10 Ways to Save	Referral Rewards [$200 per referred traveler after 2 referrals] Buy direct & save [savings for the traveler] SmartPay [pay in full 12 months in advance to save up to 10%] Preferred Traveler Rewards [earn 5% of purchase price towards future trips]	Not specified on webpage	Vantage offers the best value in Deluxe travel and the most ways to save

Comparison date as of 3/13/23
* Subject to availability
** Not including $120 transfer fee

Passage to Eastern Europe featuring Transylvania - 2024

Your 12-night journey includes: River-view stateroom aboard the m/s River Splendor; 9-night European river cruise to Budapest, Kalocsa, Mohacs, Vukovar, Belgrade, Donji Milanovac, Iron Gates, Ruse & Bucharest; 2 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Bucharest

Select your Departure Airport

All Outside Cabins:

Pre Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Pre-Trip)

Post Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Post-Trip)

Category OS — Liza Minnelli Owner’s Suite(OS)

Category DS — Large Deluxe Suite(DS)

Category A — French Balcony Upper Deck(A)

Category B — French Balcony Forward Middle Deck(B)

Category C — French Balcony Rear Middle Deck(C)

Category D — Outside View Forward(D)

Category E — Outside View Rear(E)

Category AS — Deluxe Single French Balcony(AS)

Category SD — Single Cabin with Outside View(SD)

Pre Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Pre-Trip)

Post Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Post-Trip)

Category OS — Liza Minnelli Owner’s Suite(OS)

Category DS — Large Deluxe Suite(DS)

Category A — French Balcony Upper Deck(A)

Category B — French Balcony Forward Middle Deck(B)

Category C — French Balcony Rear Middle Deck(C)

Category D — Outside View Forward(D)

Category E — Outside View Rear(E)

Category AS — Deluxe Single French Balcony(AS)

Category SD — Single Cabin with Outside View(SD)

Pre Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Pre-Trip)

Post Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Post-Trip)

Category OS — Liza Minnelli Owner’s Suite(OS)

Category DS — Large Deluxe Suite(DS)

Category A — French Balcony Upper Deck(A)

Category B — French Balcony Forward Middle Deck(B)

Category C — French Balcony Rear Middle Deck(C)

Category D — Outside View Forward(D)

Category E — Outside View Rear(E)

Category AS — Deluxe Single French Balcony(AS)

Category SD — Single Cabin with Outside View(SD)

Pre Extension: Transylvania, Romania (Pre-Trip)

Post Extension: Warsaw & Krakow (Post-Trip)

Category OS — Liza Minnelli Owner’s Suite(OS)

Category DS — Large Deluxe Suite(DS)

Category A — French Balcony Upper Deck(A)

Category B — French Balcony Forward Middle Deck(B)

Category C — French Balcony Rear Middle Deck(C)

Category D — Outside View Forward(D)

Category E — Outside View Rear(E)

Category AS — Deluxe Single French Balcony(AS)

Category SD — Single Cabin with Outside View(SD)

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