Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently - discover trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
Landmarks Victory Avenue 
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest including tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe honoring WWI Romanian soldiers, and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse, Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi
Rousse, Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse - Bulgaria's largest inland port - and Holy Trinity Church (option 2)
- Visit to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo, UNESCO World Heritage Site (option 2)
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo - former Bulgarian capital with ancient stone houses clinging to cliffs above Yantra River (option 3)
- Guided tour of 15th-century town of Arbanassi featuring Bulgarian revival architecture (option 3)
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Tarnovo Yantra River Arbanassi 
- Day 4
Vidin, Bulgaria - Belogradchik & Baba Vida Fortress
Vidin, Bulgaria - Belogradchik & Baba Vida Fortress- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Belogradchik - remarkable rock formations on slopes of Balkan Mountains (option 2)
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin (option 2)
- Bulgarian folklore show on board (evening)
Optional Activities
- Wander and discover Vidin independently (option 1)
- Bike ride with Adventure Host (option 1)
Landmarks Belogradchik Rock Formations Baba Vida Fortress Balkan Mountains - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia - Lepenski Vir
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia - Lepenski Vir- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir - Mesolithic archaeological site with prehistoric cultures, settlements, and ancient artifacts
- Visit to Fortress of Golubac - one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac Danube Gorge - Day 6
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade including sites where Danube and Sava Rivers converge (option 2)
- Visit to Saint Sava - one of the world's largest Orthodox churches (option 2)
- Onboard lecture about the history, destinations, and culture of Balkan states (option 3)
Optional Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Spend free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street - Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street Danube River Sava River - Day 7
Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - second largest town in Serbia with Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications (option 1)
- Walking tour in Novi Sad along narrow streets to Petrovaradin Fortress at hilltop (option 2)
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci (option 3)
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Museum of Beekeeping Živanović Wine Cellar Sremski Karlovci 
- Day 8
Ilok & Vukovar, Croatia
Ilok & Vukovar, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting in a local cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar - Croatia's largest river port
Landmarks Ilok Vukovar - Day 9
Mohács, Hungary - Pécs Excursion
Mohács, Hungary - Pécs Excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács - quiet Danube harbor town with historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches (option 1)
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill - one of only a few remaining watermills performing stone-ground grain processing (option 1)
- Guided tour to Pécs - 4th-century Christian underground tombs, UNESCO World Heritage Site, with fascinating murals (option 2)
- Organ concert on Pécs tour (option 2)
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore Chain Bridge
- Explore Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
- Free day to explore Budapest independently
- Take photographs on Royal Palace grounds
- Visit Budapest's famous thermal bath spas
- Dine in a garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Bratislava's Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Free time to explore Bratislava independently
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to House of Strauss with immersive audio-visual experience and coffee with homemade cake (option 2)
- Guided city tour of Vienna's Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral (option 3)
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace - former imperial summer home
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse - most famous shopping avenue in central Vienna
- Bike ride to a local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall (evening)
Landmarks Danube Island House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse 
- Day 14
Durnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Durnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike up to Durnstein castle ruins with spectacular views of village, Danube, and Wachau Valley (option 1)
- Guided walk in Durnstein with tale of King Richard the Lionheart (option 2)
- Visit to pastry-baking workshop and Austrian bee farm with tastings of local products (option 3)
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle (option 4)
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and ornate pipe organ (option 5)
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
Landmarks Durnstein Castle Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey 
- Day 15
Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Linz's historic sites along the Danube shore including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (option 1)
Optional Activities
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host (option 2)
- Full-day optional excursion to Salzburg - city of Mozart
- Full-day optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov - picturesque Bohemian town
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schloegen Oxbow to Passau, Germany
Schloegen Oxbow to Passau, Germany- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city walk into Passau - City of Three Rivers (option 2)
Optional Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host (option 1)
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley galleries
- Stop at St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch a concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schloegen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral Artists' Alley 
- Day 17
Vilshofen - Disembarkation
Vilshofen - Disembarkation- Meals
- Breakfast
