Itinerary
- Day 1
Giurgiu
You'll board your cruise ship in Giurgiu and get settled in for your river journey through Southeast Europe. After checking in and getting oriented with the ship, you'll have time to unpack and meet fellow travelers. The ship departs this evening, so take advantage of the deck to see Giurgiu as you pull away from port.
- Day 2
Bucharest / Veliko Tarnovo / Rousse / Ivanovo
Today you can choose how to spend your time with several options. You might head into Bucharest for more exploration, or venture to Bulgaria's medieval capital Veliko Tarnovo to see the fortress and orthodox temples. Other choices include checking out Rousse's 19th and 20th century architecture, or visiting the UNESCO Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo, which feature some beautiful 14th-century frescoes. Return to the ship by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest
- Visit Veliko Tarnovo with medieval fortress and orthodox temples
- Explore Rousse's Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture
- Visit UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with 14th-century frescos
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo Rousse - Day 3
Vidin
The ship stops in Vidin, one of Bulgaria's oldest cities, and you'll have multiple ways to explore. You could tour the Baba Vida Fortress, take a traditional Bulgarian cooking demonstration, or go on a bike tour around town. Wine lovers might prefer heading to a local boutique winery in nearby Negovanovtsi for a tasting. All options get you back to the ship well before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tour Baba Vida Fortress, Bulgaria's largest preserved medieval castle
- Visit a local home for traditional Bulgarian yogurt and Banitsa demonstration and cooking
- Bike tour through Vidin to the castle
- Wine tasting at a local boutique winery in Negovanovtsi on the Danubian Plain with traditional Bulgarian wines
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Vidin 
- Day 4
Golubac
This is a highlight of the cruise as you pass through the Iron Gates, where the Danube winds through impressive gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains that form a natural border between Serbia and Romania. You'll see the ancient King Decebalus carved into the mountainside, and then visit Golubac Fortress, one of Europe's best preserved medieval fortresses. Spend time walking around and taking in the views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates
- Tour of Golubac Fortress
Landmarks Iron Gates King Decebalus Carving Golubac Fortress - Day 5
Belgrade
In Belgrade, Serbia's vibrant capital, you've got options for how to fill your day. Take a guided city tour hitting the Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalemegdan Fortress, and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, or hike up to Belgrade Fortress on your own. In the afternoon, you can taste brandy and local appetizers including Sljivovitz, go on a guided bike tour, or head to Novi Sad for a walking tour through 'The Athens of Serbia' with stops at Stari Grad and Liberty Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Belgrade city tour including Nikola Tesla Museum
- Belgrade city tour including Kalemegdan Fortress
- Belgrade city tour including Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava
- Hike to Belgrade Fortress
- Serbian brandy and appetizer tasting including Šlivovitz
- Guided bike tour of Belgrade
- Walking tour of Novi Sad: 'The Athens of Serbia' including Stari Grad and Liberty Square
Landmarks Nikola Tesla Museum Kalemegdan Fortress Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava Belgrade Fortress Stari Grad Liberty Square 
- Day 6
Vukovar
You'll have an afternoon in Vukovar with several ways to spend it. Consider a guided city tour of Eltz Manor House, which has historic artifacts, paintings, and clothing collections. Alternatively, take an active bike tour around town or try a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars where you'll sample local wines like Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka. Head back to the ship for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Vukovar including Eltz Manor House with historic artifacts, paintings and clothing
- Active bike tour of Vukovar
- Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars with Grasevina, Traminac and Frankovka wines
Landmarks Eltz Manor House Vukovar - Day 7
Pécs
Pecs is your stop today, a city founded over 2,000 years ago by the Romans. You can tour the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis, visit St. Peter's Basilica and its catacombs, or walk through Szechenyi Square in Old Town and see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious. If wine interests you, explore the Szeksza rd wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary. You'll return to the ship by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis in Pécs
- Tour St. Peter's Basilica and its catacombs
- Explore Széchenyi Square in Old Town Pécs
- Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious
- Wine tour and tasting in Szekszárd wine region, one of Hungary's oldest red-wine-growing areas
Landmarks Christian Necropolis of Pécs St. Peter's Basilica Széchenyi Square Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious Szekszárd Wine Region - Day 8
Budapest
You'll disembark your cruise ship in Budapest this morning and prepare for your flight home. Take time to pack and grab any last-minute items before heading to the airport. If you have extra time, you might grab lunch in the city or relax at a cafe before your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
