Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to Giurgiu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, and Charles de Gaulle Square
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace - 1960s residence with 80 rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by renowned Romanian painters, mosaics, marble, Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors
- Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits depicting authentic Romanian houses, barns, churches and heritage sites rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Primaverii Palace - Day 3
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of the best-preserved of six Turkish fortification points with historical narratives
- Visit Alfatar Village - excursion to ethnographic museum in a typical country house, view customary attire, and meet local children for a choir performance
- Sveshtari Thracian Secrets - guided tour of the ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari with exploration of Bulgarian heritage and flavours
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 4
Rousse
Rousse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - full day excursion to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns with panoramic views and visit to nearby leafy village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse - local guide sightseeing tour of Belle Epoque architecture and manicured squares, including exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi Village - Day 5
Danube River - Djerdap Gorge
Danube River - Djerdap Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge system (Iron Gates) with views of four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs, and rock carving of Decebalus
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Visit the St. Sava Temple, the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, with frescos-lined walls and choir performance in the white marble crypt
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade - guided tour of iconic sites including cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - local guide tour of major city sites including Ottoman heritage of Old Town and Tito's memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube - guided two-wheeled tour tracing the banks of the Danube
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress St. Sava Temple Bohemian Quarter Skardalija Street - Day 7
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Croatian meal with local family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch with local Croatian family - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided walking tour of charming city's well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region - excursion exploring wine-making tradition and scenic vineyards straddling Croatia and Hungary with tasting experience
Landmarks Osijek Baroque Old Town Baranja Wine Region - Day 8
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - tour of city's first telephone exchange (opened 1885), Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi, and other historic sites
- Villány wine village - learn about Hungarian life and sample bold red wines at a historic wine cellar
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - view collection of hand-painted ceramics and porcelain founded in 1853 housed in the company's former factory
Landmarks Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány Wine Village Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour of Buda including Várkert Bazaar, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest for Széchenyi square and Elizabeth square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering 1956 Hungarian revolution, communist heritage, and Jewish history
- Hospital in the Rock - underground tour of WWII secret hospital and nuclear bunker complex beneath the city's Castle district
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district with Varket Bazar, landscaped gardens, and views over Danube River and city architecture
- Hungarian culinary market tour - foodie tour visiting Grand Central Market and other locations for tasting local delicacies
Landmarks Várkert Bazaar Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind Hospital in the Rock Castle District Grand Central Market Danube River - Day 11
Danube River to Vienna
Danube River to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich: Classical concert at Palais Liechtenstein - exclusive private concert with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, featuring timeless music of Strauss and Mozart performed by renowned orchestra with ballet dancers and vocalists
Landmarks Palais Liechtenstein - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornately designed rooms, royal family tales, and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational playground with bathing, boating, cycling, beaches and open spaces
- Excursion to Bratislava - tour to Slovakia's capital including Bratislava Castle, Hlavné Námestie main square, and Old Town with glorious and brutalist architecture
- Hidden Gems of Vienna tour - guided tour of historic city including Schwedenplatz, iconic Prater and Augarten park, peaceful Greek Quarter with hidden courtyards, coffee houses and restaurants
Landmarks Ringstrasse Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Schwedenplatz Prater Park Augarten Park Greek Quarter - Day 13
Krems - Dürnstein
Krems - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Göttweig Abbey - guided tour of 6th-century abbey rebuilt after 18th-century fire, featuring magnificent frescoes and Austria's largest Baroque staircase
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visit to local winemaker learning age-old wine-making traditions with wine sampling on site
- E-biking from Krems to Dürnstein return - guided bicycle tour along the Danube passing charming villages and scenic vineyard landscapes with stops for views
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein - Day 14
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, including Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress, lunch at local restaurant, and free time
- Full day excursion to Česky Krumlov - journey to World Heritage Czech town with guided tour of well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring colorful buildings lining waterways, visiting St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in year 450, destroyed by 1662 fire and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Česky Krumlov St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 15
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - local guide tour on confluence of three rivers in Bavaria, covering old stone bridge, Church of St. James, and Porta Praetoria
- Weltenburg Abbey - ferry through Danube Gorge to oldest Bavarian monastery founded approximately 600 AD, exploration of Abbey and Cloister Church, tasting of award-winning beer produced on site since 1050
- Thurn und Taxis Active Walking Tour - guided walking tour to Thurn und Taxis Castle with tour followed by free time, exploring German noble family tracing history back to 12th century
- Cycle to Walhalla Memorial - cycle through Donau Valley scenery along river and countryside to Walhalla Memorial commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria honoring notable Germans
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge Church of St. James Porta Praetoria Weltenburg Abbey Danube Gorge Thurn und Taxis Castle Walhalla Memorial Donau Valley - Day 16
Nuremberg
Nuremberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Nuremberg Old Town - drive through city center passing ancient city walls, walking tour with local guide to see Imperial Castle, St. Egidien's Church, and market square
- World War II tour - local guide highlighting main events during Nazi regime with visits to important sites
- Nuremberg's Castle and City Walls - active walking tour following cobblestone streets surrounding Imperial castle and admiring impressive medieval city walls
Landmarks Imperial Castle St. Egidien's Church Nuremberg Market Square City Walls - Day 17
Bamberg
Bamberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bamberg Old Town - guided city tour of World Heritage-listed Old Town covering medieval and Baroque buildings and fascinating history
- Excursion to Coburg - coach journey to Coburg to visit impressive castle overlooking city with museum housing carriages, weapons, armory and paintings by renowned artists
Landmarks Bamberg Old Town Bamberg Town Hall Bamberg Cathedral Bamberg Old Residence Bamberg New Residence Coburg Castle - Day 18
Würzburg
Würzburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Walking tour and Würzburg Residence - guided tour of Baroque palace surrounded by manicured gardens viewing valuable paintings, tapestries and period furniture, followed by stroll into city for free time
- Romantic Road to Rothenburg - coach drive to Rothenburg along famed Romantic Road historic trading route, guided tour of well-preserved medieval old town with free exploration time
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Romantic Road Rothenburg Old Main Bridge - Day 19
Wertheim - Miltenberg
Wertheim - Miltenberg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim tour and winery - tour of historic town filled with half-timbered houses with free time, visit local winery to meet winemaker learning production process
- Gamburg Castle tour - guided tour of Gamburg Castle with private reception from Baron and Baroness over glass of sparkling wine learning about modern aristocratic life
- Miltenberg tour and local farm visit - visit family-owned farmstead meeting owners, discovering daily farm life rhythms, getting close with animals, enjoying tastings of local delicacies, followed by Miltenberg orientation tour and free time
- Schnapps tasting - visit local schnapps distiller learning production of this flavored liqueur with tasting of multiple flavors, followed by Miltenberg orientation tour and free time
Landmarks Wertheim Spitze Turm Gamburg Castle Miltenberg - Day 20
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn
Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Bonn- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner at La Redoute Recital Hall)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Rhine Gorge with views of 40 hilltop castles and fortresses spanning 1,000 years
- Scenic Enrich: Gala Dinner and classical concert at La Redoute Recital Hall in Bonn - lavish dinner accompanied by classical music at 1792 recital hall built by last Elector of Cologne
Optional Activities
- Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum - visit museum with local guide introduction to mechanical musical instruments, then explore on your own or take cable car to Niederwald Monument
- Hike & Cable Car - guided hike through rolling vineyards of Rudesheim with spectacular views of countryside and Rhine River below, board cable car to return to town
Landmarks Rüdesheim Rhine Gorge Lorelei Statue Niederwald Monument Siegfried's Musikkabinett Museum La Redoute Recital Hall - Day 21
Cologne
Cologne- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town - explore historic buildings, beautiful squares, and World Heritage-listed Cologne Cathedral
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town - Day 22
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choice of included Scenic Freechoice activities
Optional Activities
- Canal cruise - one-hour cruise along historic waterways admiring Golden Age mansions, grand warehouses and narrow bridges
- Walking tour of Amsterdam - exploration on foot through canal maze and bridges in city centre with history, modern lifestyle and Dutch culture coverage, herring tasting included
- Dutch countryside e-bike tour - small ferry to town outskirts for biking tour with local guide information about everyday Dutch life
- Excursion to Schermerhorn & Alkmaar - visit village of Schermerhorn with authentic 16th-century windmills, travel to charming Alkmaar known for historic buildings and picturesque canals
Landmarks Amsterdam Canals Schermerhorn Alkmaar - Day 23
Amsterdam
Amsterdam- Meals
- Breakfast
