Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently - discover trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest - tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe, and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse - largest inland port and Holy Trinity Church
- Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo - UNESCO World Heritage site
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo - ancient stone houses and Yantra River views
- Guided tour to Arbanassi - 15th-century town with Bulgarian revival architecture
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Yantra River Arbanassi 
- Day 4
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host guided activities in Vidin - wander and discover or bike ride
- Guided tour to Belogradchik - rock formations on Balkan Mountains slopes
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress - Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks Belogradchik Rock Formations Baba Vida Fortress - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Golubac Fortress
- Sailing through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress - Day 6
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host guided activities in Belgrade - central walkway walk or independent discovery
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade - Danube and Sava Rivers convergence
- Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street independently - central pedestrian thoroughfare with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
- Free time exploration of Belgrade
Landmarks Saint Sava Church Knez Mihailova Street 
- Day 7
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - second largest town in Serbia with Austro-Hungarian architecture
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress - narrow streets to hilltop fortifications
- Visit to Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar - visit and tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress - Day 8
Ilok to Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Sailing to Vukovar during lunch
- Walking tour of Vukovar - Croatia's largest river port
- Day 9
Mohács
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács - historical memorial parks, statues, and churches
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill - stone-ground grain processing
- Guided tour to Pécs - 4th-century Christian underground tombs with murals (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour - Heroes' Square and Budapest landmarks
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge independently
- Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host guided hike to magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest independently
- Take photographs on Royal Palace grounds
- Visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas
- Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host guided hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided city walk of Bratislava - Old Town, Town Hall, St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava independently - forests, parks, and city center
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Adventure Host guided bike ride along Danube Island
- Guided visit to House of Strauss - immersive audio-visual experience with coffee and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna - Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace - former imperial summer home
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse - famous shopping avenue in central Vienna
- Bike ride to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse 
- Day 14
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to castle ruins with Danube and Wachau Valley views
- Guided walk with King Richard the Lionheart legend
- Sailing through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and villages
- Adventure Host guided bike ride along the river
- Pastry-baking workshop and tasting
- Austrian bee farm visit and tasting
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey - frescoed ceilings, library, pipe organ
Landmarks Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey 
- Day 15
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Linz - Danube shore, Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square), Trinity Column
- Adventure Host guided bike ride around Linz area
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg - Mozart's city
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov - picturesque Bohemian town
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing through Schlögen Oxbow
- Adventure Host guided hike from Oberhaus down to valley and Ilz River
- Guided city walk into Passau - City of Three Rivers
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets independently
- Visit Artists' Alley
- Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral (if available)
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 17
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Breakfast
