Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
- Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
Bucharest to Sibiu- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Day 3
Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
Sibiu - Sighisoara - BrasovIncluded Activities
- Guided exploration of Sighisoara's walled city (World Heritage site) - see highlights of the best-preserved medieval city in the world
Optional Activities
- Hike the covered stairway to the 14th century Church on the Hill in Sighisoara for views over the city
Landmarks Sighisoara Walled City Church on the Hill 
- Day 4
Brasov
Brasov- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov's sights including Gothic spires, medieval watchtowers and squares
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle 
- Day 5
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Peles Castle
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 6
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to GiurgiuIncluded Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest including squares and Primaverii Palace area
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace visit - 1960s residence with 80 distinctive rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by famous Romanian painters, mosaics, marble and Murano glass chandeliers
- Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits depicting authentic Romanian heritage with traditional houses, barns and churches
Landmarks Union Square University Square Primaverii Palace - Day 7
Silistra
SilistraOptional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Silistra Fort - the best preserved of six Turkish fortification points
- Excursion to Alfatar Village - ethnographic museum with typical country house, customary attire, visit to local school with choir performance and cultural experience
- Sveshtari Thracian Secrets - guided tour of the ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari with exploration of Bulgaria's heritage and flavours
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 8
Rousse
RousseOptional Activities
- Full day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - panoramic views of the old town and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
- Walking tour of Rousse with local guide including exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Old Town Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Village - Day 9
Cruising - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
Cruising - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Rock Carving of Decebalus - Day 10
Belgrade
BelgradeIncluded Activities
- Visit to St. Sava Temple - largest Orthodox temple in the Balkans with church choir performance in the crypt
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade with cobbled Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress plus free exploration time
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Ottoman Old Town heritage and Tito's Memorial
- Guided cycling tour along the Danube banks
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter St. Sava Temple Skardalija Street Tito's Memorial 
- Day 11
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with a local Croatian family - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from their garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch with a local Croatian family at their home - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from their garden
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Osijek - explore well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region excursion - explore wine-making tradition, sample wines, and experience local culture in scenic vineyard setting
Landmarks Osijek Baroque Old Town - Day 12
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Villány wine village tour with local red wine sampling at historic wine cellar
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum visit featuring hand-painted ceramics from historic factory
Landmarks Battle of Mohács site Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány wine region Zsolnay Ceramics Museum 
- Day 13
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
