Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive and check in at 4:00 PM. After settling into your room, head down to the lounge for welcome soup, then join everyone for dinner. If you need a ride from Bucharest airport, that can be arranged for an extra fee.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome soup in the lounge
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Bucharest airport to river port
- Day 2
Vidin
Pull into Vidin early afternoon, a small town sitting right on the Danube banks. The main draw here is Baba Vida fortress, Bulgaria's only fully preserved medieval fortress. You can walk around town at your own pace or sign up for the optional guided tour of the fortress if you want more details about its history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Vidin
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Baba Vida fortress (reservation required)
Landmarks/POIs Baba Vida Fortress 
- Day 3
Sailing Through The Iron Gates
Today you'll sail through the Iron Gates, a dramatic canyon carved into the Danube between Serbia and Romania. The scenery along this stretch is really something with mountain views on both sides. You'll pass Golubac fortress, Trajan's Bridge, the Tabula Traiana inscription, and see the 40-meter carved face of King Decebalus carved into a rock face.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through the Iron Gates canyon
- Views of Golubac Fortress
- Views of Trajan's Bridge
- Views of Tabula Traiana
- Views of King Decebalus rock carving
Landmarks/POIs Iron Gates Canyon Golubac Fortress Trajan's Bridge Tabula Traiana King Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 4
Belgrade
You'll arrive in Belgrade early morning, one of Europe's oldest cities. Check out Kalemegdan Fortress and the Temple of St. Sava, or take the optional guided tour if you prefer. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to explore. Head to Skadarlija quarter for Serbian food, visit Ada Ciganlija island with its artificial beaches, or just wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade with historical insights
- Visit to Skadarlija quarter for Serbian cuisine
- Visit to Ada Ciganlija island with artificial beaches
Landmarks/POIs Kalemegdan Fortress Temple of St. Sava Chukur Fountain Court Building Parliament of Serbia St. Mark's Church Skadarlija Quarter Ada Ciganlija - Day 5
Vukovar
Arrive early morning in Novi Sad, called the Athens of Serbia. Liberty Square has palaces, the Town Hall, and a Catholic Cathedral you can check out, or join an optional city tour. Later in the afternoon, you'll head to Vukovar. This town shows its war history through damaged and reconstructed architecture including the Eltz Mansion and baroque houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Novi Sad
- Free exploration of Vukovar
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Novi Sad (reservation required)
- Guided city tour of Vukovar (reservation required)
Landmarks/POIs Liberty Square Novi Sad Town Hall Catholic Cathedral in Novi Sad Eltz Mansion Franciscan Monastery in Vukovar Catholic Parish Church of St. James Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas - Day 6
Mohacs
Morning arrival in Mohacs, a small Hungarian village with significant European history. Explore the town on your own or take an optional excursion to nearby Pecs. Pecs has Central Europe's richest UNESCO-recognized World Heritage site from Roman times, so if you're interested in ancient history, that's worth the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Mohacs
Optional Activities
- Visit to nearby town of Pecs with UNESCO World Heritage Roman sites (reservation required)
Landmarks/POIs Pecs - Day 7
Budapest
You'll arrive early morning in Budapest, Hungary's capital. The Danube splits the city into Buda on one side and Pest on the other. There's an optional guided tour covering Parliament, the Opera House, Heroes' Square, Market Square, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion, or you can explore independently. You'll stay overnight in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Guided tour through Budapest including Parliament, Opera House, Heroes' Square, Market Square, Chain Bridge, and Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks/POIs Parliament of Hungary Opera House Heroes' Square Market Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion 
- Day 8
Budapest
Your second day in Budapest lets you really see the differences between the two sides. Buda on the west bank has hilly terrain, cobblestone streets, and medieval and neoclassical buildings. Pest on the east bank is flatter with wide boulevards and Art Deco architecture. Wander around and find Turkish, Venetian, imperial, and Art Nouveau influences throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Budapest - Buda and Pest
Landmarks/POIs Buda Pest 
- Day 9
Bratislava
Early afternoon you'll arrive in Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. There's an optional guided tour of this imperial city showing the National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, the old town hall, and the impressive rock fortress. Later in the afternoon, you'll head out toward Vienna with a Captain's dinner served in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's dinner with special menu)
Included Activities
- Captain's dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bratislava including National Theatre, St. Martin's Cathedral, Michael's Gate, old town hall, and rock fortress
Landmarks/POIs National Theatre of Slovakia St. Martin's Cathedral Michael's Gate Bratislava Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 10
Vienna
After breakfast, join an optional guided tour of Vienna's main attractions including the Opera House, City Hall, Parliament, Burgtheater, and the Imperial Hofburg Palace. In the afternoon, either explore Vienna on your own or take an optional visit to Schonbrunn Palace. You'll stay overnight in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vienna including Opera House, City Hall, Parliament, Burgtheater, and Imperial Hofburg Palace
- Visit to Schonbrunn Palace
Landmarks/POIs Vienna State Opera House Vienna City Hall Austrian Parliament Burgtheater Hofburg Palace Schonbrunn Palace 
- Day 11
Vienna Disembarkation
After breakfast, you'll disembark and head home. Tour services end here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Disembarkation
