Explore the most captivating attractions in Budapest and in the surrounding countryside and enhance the experience by luxuriating at a thermal bath, cruising the Danube River and dining on traditional cuisine.

NOTE: This program begins in Piraeus, Greece and ends in Budapest, Hungary. Guests need to fly home from the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) at the end of this program. An Inter Europe flight from Athens to Budapest on Day 1 is included in this program and will be booked by RSSC’s air department.

Special Note: Due to the amount of walking at times over uneven or cobbled surfaces, this program is not recommended for guests with walking difficulty or for those who require the use of a wheelchair, walker, or cane. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on the internal flight.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Piraeus. You will be met and transferred to the Athens airport for a flight to Budapest, Hungary. The flight is included in the program and details will be relayed to you by the RSSC Air Department.

Note: The group will not be escorted on the flight but met upon arriving at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Guests will have to proceed through Customs and Immigration and then you will be met at the after-luggage claim just past the exit gate in Terminal 2A or 2B inside the airport building. An English-speaking guide will assist.

You will then be transferred to the hotel and spend the afternoon at your leisure. The team at the hospitality desk can offer recommendations for local sightseeing and dining. Check-in is 3pm.

If you encounter any flight delays while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

Should guests have any questions pertaining to the Inter-Europe air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

INTER-EUROPE AIR DETAILS:

•Guests should make sure to check-in for the Inter-Europe from Athens to Budapest within 24 hours of the flight time.

•Guests who have booked their cruise air with Regent Seven Seas - Please refer to the Inter-Europe air flight details provided in the Flight Arrangements section of your final cruise documents. The airline confirmation number is under the Airline Ref #

•Guests who have booked cruise only – The RSSC Air Team will send an email 75 days prior to your sailing with your Inter-Europe Air Schedule.

•Downloading the free airline app will help keep you current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify you, via the app, of their new schedule.

•If any flight delays are encountered while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates.

•Should guests have any questions pertaining to the Inter-Europe air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30am -5:30pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

SPECIAL NOTES:

There may be multiple flights used by RSSC to fly guests to Budapest on the first day

Please make sure we are aware if you are travelling with other guests

Guests are not accompanied on the Inter-Europe flight

Guests should make sure to check-in for the Inter-Europe flight within 24 hours before flight time

DAY 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will begin a comprehensive guided tour of Budapest. The sights will include Heroes Square, the Parliament building, Fishermen Bastion, Matthias Church, and the Jewish District.

Afterwards, you will transfer to the Szchenyi thermal baths, where you can luxuriate in the pools, saunas, and spa. For the ultimate relaxing experience, you can book available massage services on-site for about 65 euros for 45 minutes.

A private cabin will be available for changing and to securely store your possessions. Robes, towels, and disposable swimming caps will be provided, but bring your own swimsuit and slippers or flip flops. You will also be offered a cocktail, a fruit bowl and unlimited Czillaghegy mineral water.

Back at the hotel, you will have time to freshen up before a dinner cruise on the Danube River.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will travel into the surrounding countryside to admire the immense natural beauty. While pausing at Balaton Lake, you will gaze out over the beaches and volcanically formed hills.

In the nearby city of Balatonfüred, you can mingle with the residents and sample a local fried bread known as langos. As an alternative, you may participate in a wine tasting.

Afterwards, you will visit Tihany village, see highlights such as Tihany Abbey and sample lavender beer and other lavender products.

Back in Budapest, you will dine on traditional Hungarian dishes before retiring for the evening.

DAY 4

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will take a private transfer to the Budapest airport (BUD) with the English-speaking guide's assistance in accordance with the departure flight time provided. Check out is by 12 noon. Should you have a late flight, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your scheduled transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direct flights are never guaranteed.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

TBA Disembark the ship in Piraeus, Greece

TBA Transfer to the Athens International Airport

TBA Flight from Athens to Budapest (flight details provided by the RSSC Air team)

TBA Arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Meet and greet pre your flight details and transfer to your hotel

3:00pm Official check-in time at the hotel

Day at leisure, meals on your own

Overnight at the W Budapest or similar hotel

If you encounter any flight delays while enroute, guests should proceed to the airline counter for updates. Downloading the free airline app will also keep guests current of any changes and in the event of a cancellation or delay, the airline will notify them, via the app, of their new schedule.

Should guests have any questions pertaining to the Inter-Europe air segment on this program, please call RSSC at 1.844.519.9613 (weekdays: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm EST, Saturday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Sunday: closed). Dial 7 if after regular business hours

DAY 2

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Meet guide in the lobby for the city tour

12:30pm Lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Continue the city tour

4:00pm Szchenyi thermal bath experience with cabin

6:00pm Return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner

7:00pm Transfer to a deluxe Danube River boat for a cruise and 3-course dinner

10:00pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the W Budapest or similar hotel

DAY 3

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:30am Meet guide in the lobby for a tour of the countryside

9:00am Drive to Balaton Lake

12:30pm Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant

1:30pm Tour Balatonfüred City, meet the locals and taste langos

3:00pm Ride ferry to Tihany and explore the village

5:30pm Return to Budapest

7:30pm Discover the flavors of Budapest at dinner

9:30pm Return to the hotel

Overnight at the W Budapest or similar hotel

DAY 4

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

12:00pm Hotel check out time

TBA Transfer to the Budapest Airport (BUD) for your flight home

Luggage storage will be available at the hotel for guests with late flights

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

Winter average: 2.6 Celsius (37 F)

Spring average: 12.4 Celsius (54 F)

Summer average: 22 Celsius (72 F)

Fall average: 12 Celsius (54 F)

The coldest month in Budapest is January, the hottest are July and August, when. temperatures may climb over 35 Celsius during the day (over 95 F).

What to Bring

Umbrella, weather-appropriate layered clothing, swimsuit, sweater, raincoat, hat, good walking shoes, camera, slippers, or flip flops for the thermal bath experience.

Local Currency

Hungarian Forint

Electricity

Type C and Type F. 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.

LUGGAGE

Luggage allowance for the included Inter-Europe flight will be determined by the operating carrier of that flight. Please refer to your airline’s website for these details.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hungary is in the Schengen visa zone. US citizens do not require visa to enter Europe.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Accommodations:

W Budapest

Budapest, Andrássy út 25, 1061 Hungary

Phone: +36 1 253 3100

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests:

•3 nights at the W Budapest in a Wonderful Room with breakfast, city tax and VAT

•Meet and greet service with English-speaking guide assistance at the airport in Budapest

•Transfer from the BUD airport to the hotel with luggage

•Hospitality desk at the hotel

•All tours, tastings, and entrances per the itinerary with English-speaking guides

•Two lunches

•Szchenyi thermal bath experience

•3-course continental dinner on a river boat on Day 2 (Drinks are not included)

•Dinner on Day 3

•Inter Europe flight from Athens to Budapest booked by RSSC

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program Excludes for guests:

•Drinks on the river cruise dinner

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry, and room service

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on the flight between ATH and BUD

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel, and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change.

Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.

Price: $4,399 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Enjoy the freedom of exploring Positano and the town of Amalfi on your own, an experience that beautifully complements a guided walk through the excavated ruins of Herculaneum and a hands-on cooking class.

Note: This program includes walking for up to 2 hours over uneven ground at the ruins of Herculaneum, climbing steps and strolling the winding, hilly, terraced streets of Positano and Amalfi. Therefore, it is not recommended for guests who require the use of a wheelchair, walker or cane.

DAY 1 – April 23, 2025

After disembarking the ship in Salerno, you will travel towards Herculaneum, a summer resort for ancient Romans who appreciated its position overlooking the Bay of Naples. Like Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. It too was buried beneath mud and volcanic ash for centuries, until excavations began in the mid-18th century. As you walk among the remains that have been unearthed, you will see houses, shops, baths and even personal effects, some of them preserved intact.

You will then make a rest stop at a nearby factory where you can freshen up as well as watch cameos being made.

Continuing on, you will soon reach Cantine del Vesuvio, a family-owned winery whose vineyards blanket the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic soil is exceptionally fertile as you will discover while walking through the estate’s organic garden.

Seeing the garden up-close will provide an excellent introduction to the hands-on cooking class that follows as you will prepare the dishes with ingredients fresh-picked from the garden, such as Piennolo heirloom tomatoes. Other ingredients such as lemons will be locally sourced.

After dining on the delectable lunch, you will drive along the awe-inspiring dramatic Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In time, you will stop in Positano, a former fishing village that has become a retreat for the wealthy and certainly one of the most famous towns along the Amalfi Coast.

Once you have checked into the boutique Hotel Poseidon, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure. You will enjoy complete access to the hotel’s L’Onda spa (services are an additional charge), the outdoor pool, restaurant and Il Tridende cocktail bar. The latter is a fine place for a romantic moment while watching the sunset. If you wish to explore further, Positano becomes even more magical at night.

DAY 2 - April 24, 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel, either meet your guide for a walking tour of the town or enjoy a morning of free time to do whatever you wish. You may do nothing more ambitious than sit on the terrace with a cappuccino and crispy fogliatella pastry or head into Positano to wander about on your own.

By mid-day, you will depart for the town of Amalfi, following the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site hailed for its physical beauty and biodiversity. The narrow road winds along the rocky cliffs overlooking the sea, with each twist and turn offering new and breathtaking vistas of the Italian Riviera.

Upon arriving in the town of Amalfi, you will have free time to shop, dine or visit landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, which characterized by a striped Byzantine façade.

Afterwards, you will drive to Salerno to re-board the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including timings indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

DAY 1

8:00am Disembark in Salerno, meet local guide and depart for Herculaneum

9:15am Arrive and visit the archeological site Herculaneum

11:15am Rest stop at a cameo craft shop and continue to Mt. Vesuvius

12:00pm Hands-on cooking class and lunch at Cantine del Vesuvio

4:00pm Drive to your hotel in Positano

5:45pm Check-in at your hotel

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own

Overnight at Hotel Poseidon or similar hotel

DAY 2

8:30am Breakfast at your hotel

9:30am Meet your guide for a walking tour of Positano or free time

12:30pm Depart for the town of Amalfi following the Amalfi coastline

1:30pm Visit the town of Amalfi with free time to browse further

4:30pm Drive to Salerno

5:45pm Approximate return to the port of Salerno

Expected Weather

Average daytime temperature in April is 67 F / 19 C

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, light jacket for the evening, hat, sunscreen, camera, bathing suit, charger and an umbrella.

Local Currency

Euro

Electricity

220 volts. Bring a universal travel adaptor for electric equipment.

Luggage

One overnight bag per person.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required.

Hotel

Hotel Poseidon

Address Via Pasitea 148

Phone: +39 089811111

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program Includes for guests

•One night at the Hotel Poseidon or similar (Superior room) including breakfast

•English speaking escort throughout

•Cooking class with lunch on Day 1

•Entry to Herculaneum

Program Excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Lunch on both days

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Mid cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty.

Price: $1,599 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.