Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Day 2
Mohács
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including the first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Visit to Villány wine village with wine cellar tours and local wine sampling
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - view collection of hand-painted ceramics in former factory
Landmarks Battle of Mohács Site - Day 3
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic meal with a local Croatian family prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch with a local Croatian family (including meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden)
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region tour - wine tasting experience in the picturesque wine-making region straddling Croatia and Hungary
Landmarks Vukovar Osijek Old Town Osijek Fortress Baranja wine region 
- Day 4
Belgrade
Included Activities
- St. Sava Temple visit with church choir performance in the crypt (Scenic Enrich experience)
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade - guided exploration of city highlights including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - guided tour of major city sites including Ottoman heritage Old Town and Tito memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube - guided two-wheel tour tracing the banks of the Danube
- Self-guided exploration of Skardalija Street - bohemian district with traditional restaurants, local stores and galleries
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Old Town Skardalija Street St. Sava Temple Danube River - Day 5
Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Rock Carving of King Decebalus - Day 6
Svishtov or Rousse
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo with panoramic views of old town, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, and visit to village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse with local guide and exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Village Rousse - Day 7
Silistra
Optional Activities
- Active guided walking tour of Silistra Fort learning about its history as best preserved of six Turkish fortification points
- Excursion to Alfatar Village with ethnographic museum, traditional attire viewing, local school visit with choir performance
- Sveshtari Thracian Secrets guided tour exploring ancient Thracian Tomb and Bulgarian heritage
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 8
Bucharest
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests)
Included Activities
- Coach orientation tour of Bucharest from south of city through squares including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, and Charles de Gaulle Square to Primaverii Palace
- Dinner with fellow guests
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace in wealthy district featuring 80 rooms with silk wallpaper, wood panels, famous Romanian paintings, mosaics, marble, and Murano glass chandeliers
- Village Open Air Museum with ethnographic exhibits, authentic houses, barns, and churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Charles de Gaulle Square Primaverii Palace Village Open Air Museum 
- Day 9
Budapest to Brasov
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Peles Castle with interior viewing of decorated rooms
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery with two churches (17th and 19th century)
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 10
Brasov
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov highlighting Gothic spires, medieval watchtowers, and town squares
- Visit to Bran Castle with exploration of narrow passageways, hidden rooms, and courtyards
Landmarks Bran Castle 
- Day 11
Sibiu
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner in one of the best restaurants in Sibiu)
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration of Sighisoara walled city built by Saxons between 12th-17th centuries
- Hike up covered stairway to 14th century Church on the Hill with Gothic Transylvanian architecture and panoramic city views
Landmarks Sighisoara Walled City Church on the Hill - Day 12
Sibiu to Bucharest
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sibiu highlights
- Day 13
Bucharest Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
