Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
- Climb or take the lift up the Eiffel Tower for aerial views
- Picnic lunch with baguette and cheese at Tuileries, Plantes, or Jardin du Luxembourg
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
- Explore surrounding neighborhoods
Landmarks Louvre Eiffel Tower Tuileries Garden Jardin du Luxembourg 
- Day 2
Paris to Strasbourg
Paris to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train to Strasbourg
- Orientation walk with leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Notre Dame (completed 1439)
- Explore the three museums at Palais de Rohan
- Taste tarte flambée (local flatbread with cheese, onions and bacon)
Landmarks Cathedral of Notre Dame, Strasbourg Palais de Rohan 
- Day 3
Strasbourg to Munich
Strasbourg to Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Munich
- Walking tour of Munich with leader
Optional Activities
- Explore La Petite France and its 16th-century buildings
- Free exploration of Strasbourg in the morning
Landmarks La Petite France 
- Day 4
Munich
Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Altes Rathaus and Neues Rathaus in the Old Town
- Watch the Glockenspiel clock reenact scenes from Munich's history
- Visit the Transport Museum
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Neues Rathaus German Transport Museum - Day 5
Munich to Salzburg to Vienna
Munich to Salzburg to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Salzburg
- Leader-led walk in Salzburg
- Hohensalzburg Fortress visit and funicular ride
- Train to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Taste apple strudel or kaiserschmarrn for breakfast
Landmarks Hohensalzburg Fortress 
- Day 6
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with leader past St Stephens Cathedral and Graben
- Kaffee und Kuchen experience at Vollpension
Optional Activities
- Visit Albertina museum
- Explore Museum Quarter
- Visit Schoenbrunn Palace with guided audio tour
- Ride the Prater Ferris Wheel
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Graben Albertina Museum Quarter Schoenbrunn Palace Prater Ferris Wheel 
- Day 7
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Budapest
- Orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Danube river cruise to see Parliament Building, Castle District and bridges
- Visit the Jewish Quarter for dinner
- Explore nightlife options
Landmarks Parliament Building Castle District Jewish Quarter 
- Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Buda Castle and palace complex
- Funicular ride up Buda Castle hill
Optional Activities
- Explore 13th-century winding streets around the castle
- Hire a bicycle to move between sights
- Sample local delicacies
Landmarks Buda Castle - Day 9
Budapest to Novi Sad to Belgrade
Budapest to Novi Sad to Belgrade- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Serbian lunch at a Salas property)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Novi Sad
- Traditional Serbian lunch at a Salas property
- Orientation walk in Novi Sad
- Local train to Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Explore Novi Sad's mix of Serbian heritage and Austro-Hungarian architecture
- Evening exploration of Belgrade
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 10
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with leader
- Visit to Kalemegdan Park and Fortress
Optional Activities
- Visit Hram Svetog Save (St Sava Church)
- Visit Nikola Tesla Museum
- Explore nightlife and floating bars on the Danube and Sava rivers
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Kalemegdan Park Hram Svetog Save Nikola Tesla Museum - Day 11
Belgrade to Nis
Belgrade to Nis- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Nis
- Leader-led walk in Nis
Optional Activities
- Visit Mediana, palace of Constantine the Great
Landmarks Mediana - Day 12
Nis to Sofia to Plovdiv
Nis to Sofia to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Sofia
- Orientation walk with leader using metro and trams
- Train to Plovdiv
Optional Activities
- Visit National History Museum
- Visit National Archaeological Museum
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Sample local cuisine with grilled meats and vegetables
Landmarks National History Museum National Archaeological Museum National Art Gallery Maritsa River - Day 13
Plovdiv - Overnight Train to Istanbul
Plovdiv - Overnight Train to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with leader
- Overnight train to Istanbul
Optional Activities
- Visit ancient Roman theatre (built 2nd century BC during Trajanus reign)
- Explore Nebet Tepe fortress site for city views
Landmarks Roman Theatre, Plovdiv Nebet Tepe 
- Day 14
Istanbul
IstanbulIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk of Old City with leader
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to Hippodrome
- Visit to the Million
Optional Activities
- Optional breakfast with group
- Free afternoon exploration of Old City
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome The Million - Day 15
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Istanbul with additional accommodation
