3 night Paris pre-cruise

Day 1: Paris
Arrive in Paris and check into your hotel

Day 2: Paris
Enjoy a morning tour taking in the signature sites of Paris, including the awe-inspiring Arc de
Triomphe and iconic Eiffel Tower.

Day 3: Paris
Enjoy a full day at your leisure to discover more of this romantic city, such as the world-renowned
Louvre Museum or Musée d’Orsay. Perhaps go shopping in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré district or simply relax andspend the day like a local – by scoping out a local café for a café au lait, toasted baguette or croissant. In theevening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city’s premier artist’s enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso.
You’ll be taken on an evening illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the “City of Light.

Day 4: Paris – Amsterdam (Embarkation)
Check out of your Paris hotel and head to the
train station to board the TGV high-speed train to the incredible city of Amsterdam, where you will embark on the AmaMora for your special Seven River Journey.

3 night Istanbul post-cruise

Day 1: Giurgiu – Bucharest (Disembarkation)
Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and board a motorcoach to journey through the Romanian countryside to Bucharest. Later, board your flight to Istanbul, where you’ll check into your hotel.

Day 2: Istanbul
Admire the grandeur of the spectacular Ottoman Sultans’ Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every
Sultan from the 15th-19th centuries. During your tour, marvel at the private chambers of the Sultans, the Harem (women’s quarters) and the Imperial Treasury’s vast collection, including the jewel-encrusted Topkapi Dagger and the stunning 86-carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond.

Day 3: Istanbul
Depart your hotel for an enriching guided walking tour, during which you will explore the Hagia Sophia, formerly a church before becoming a mosque and finally a museum. A beautiful example of Old-World architecture, this museum showcases lovely Christian murals and Islamic symbols throughout. After the Hagia Sophia, visit Istanbul’s similarly beautiful Blue Mosque, named for the Blue İznik tiles that cover its interior. For those who are interested, be guided to the lively Grand Bazaar and venture through the market before returning to your hotel.

Day 4: Depart Istanbul
Bid farewell to Istanbul as you prepare for your flight home.

4 night Transylvania post-cruise (2 night Braşov & 2 night Bucharest)

Day 1: Giurgiu – Braşov (Disembarkation)
Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and continue to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. Your first stop on the road to Transylvania will be the quaint mountain town of Sinaia. While in Sinaia you will visit Peles Castle. Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of German new- Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. After your tour of Peles Castle you will depart for Brasov.

Day 2: Braşov – Sighişoara (Romania)
Enjoy a walking tour around Braşov. Afterward, Dracula lovers will be in for another treat with an excursion to Sighişoara, birthplace to Transylvania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Ţepeş, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula. It’s hard to believe that this perfectly preserved UNESCOdesignated town filled with resplendent pastel-colored buildings, stone lanes, medieval towers and pedestrianfriendly
Old Town was Vlad’s place of birth. His home is still here, marked with a placard; however, today it houses a kitschy restaurant called “Casa Dracula.”

Day 3: Bran – Bucharest
En route to Bucharest, you’ll visit Transylvania’s legendary Bran Castle, forever linked with the legend of Dracula. Later in the day, transfer to Bucharest and check into your hotel.

Day 4: Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania’s capital, has earned its nickname, the “Little Paris of the East,” with
its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy a visit to the city’s most impressive sites—including the historic city center and the Palace of the Parliament, second only to the Pentagon as the largest administrative building in the world. Alternatively, you can choose a walking tour the historic old town.

Day 5: Depart Bucharest 
Bid farewell to Bucharest as you prepare for your flight home.