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buLGARIA - Traditional wine cellar in historic melnik
CROATIA - Dubrovnik Walls
DaLmatian Coast & sPLenDours oF euroPe riVer Cruise - 26 DAYS
Experience the unique beauty, history and culture of the Eastern Mediterranean, as you feel yourself transported into medieval times on a tour to Dubrovnik and its surrounds. then, board your boutique rivership and prepare to be entranced by wonderful European cities and stunning historic sights as you travel from Budapest to Amsterdam.
FRENCH BALCONY PRICE!!!
was from AU$11,790*pp
nOW OnLY aU$9739*PP
*BAsED ON twiN shArE/CABiN CAt.A - CONDitiONs APPLy
There are five wine producing regions in Bulgaria, each of which has its own distinct features. The famous Bulgaria Sungurlare Misket comes from the Sub Balkan Region, whose deep valleys produce some truly unique microclimates. Reds from the Southern Region (including the Tracian Valley from the Balkan Range to the Greek border) are superb.
Take some time to explore the Black sea towns and villages in Bulgaria, many of which remain unspoilt by mass tourism. Marvel at the street architecture giving Sozopol - the site of the Apollonia arts festival every Autumn - its special charm. For romance, the tiny town of Balchik on the Black Sea coast is 2600 years old and boasts beautiful old hotels and welcoming restaurants. The more popular Albena, 35 km north of Varna, is host to top class restaurants, small and intimate spots on the shore, bars, taverns, discos and folk-style music venues.
If you feel like smearing yourself with rotting seaweed, fish, crabs and mussels, head to the Bourgas salt pit. Better than it sounds, Bourgas is the biggest natural open-air Spa centre in Bulgaria and the lye here is known for its healing properties.
Going off-piste? Bulgaria currently reigns as the destination for budget conscious skiers with some calling the Balkans the new Pyrenees. There are lots of skiing options available, with hotels dotted among the pine trees in the resort of Borovets. Cheaper food, drinks and accommodation than other, previously more popular Alpine destinations are attracting more return guests than ever before. EV
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$4000* PER COUPLE
Including RCI Exchange Fee
Whichever one of Europe’s rising stars you choose to explore first, you’ll probably save enough on your annual holiday to allow another trip. Why not extend your journey and see a different part of the world, for less?
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rCi – aFFiLiateD resorts inCLuDe:
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kameLya WorLD VaCation CLuB (C324), Colakli manavgati
MeMBer reVIeW: “Fabulous holiday at Kamelya and would definitely recommend it. Lovely staff, consistent high standards and there is no way that I can think of that would improve this resort.”
Croatia
Fontana resort / Pinus aPartments (7429), Jelsa
Located on the picturesque island of hvar. the architecture of the town is dominated by beautiful buildings dating from the 19th century.
Pine Bay hoLiDay resort (5276), aydin
Located on a unique peninsula in one of the bays around the popular holiday town of kusadasi, on the coast of the Aegean sea.
astyra sPa & thermaL resort (a830), Balikesir
MeMBer reVIeW:
“The resort is lovely! Everything was clean and new.”
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*Bookings by rCi travel and by rCi Cruise are facilitated through our Vacation Centre (OVC), travel licence No. 3008099. Prices advertised include an Exchange fee of AU$199/ NZ$229 per booking and are per person based on twin share unless otherwise stated. terms and Conditions will vary by provider and are in addition to the standard terms and Conditions of Our Vacation Centre which can be found on www.rcitravel.com.au