Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
- Day 2
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to Giurgiu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest with stops at Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
- Transfer to Giurgiu and embark on Scenic Space-Ship
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace - 1960s residence with 80 distinctive rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by famous Romanian painters, mosaics, marble, and Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors
- Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits depicting authentic Romanian houses, barns, and churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 3
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided tour of the best preserved Turkish fortification point
- Visit Alfatar Village - excursion to ethnographic museum with typical country house, visit to local primary school to meet children for choir performance and learn about daily life for young Bulgarians
Landmarks Silistra Fort Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari Alfatar Village - Day 4
Rouse
Rouse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - panoramic views of old town and Asenevtski Brothers Monument, then visit nearby leafy village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse - sightseeing tour of Belle Epoque architecture and leafy manicured squares with local guide and exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtski Brothers Monument Arbanassi - Day 5
Danube River Cruise - Iron Gates
Danube River Cruise - Iron Gates- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge system (Iron Gates) with views of four gorges, soaring cliffs, and rock carving of Decebalus
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. Sava Temple - largest Orthodox temple in the Balkans with exclusive experience in cathedral's crypt where church choir performs beautiful hymns, featuring white marble ceilings and remarkable acoustics
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade - explore iconic sites including cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with guide, then free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - guided tour of major city sites including Ottoman heritage of Old Town and memorial dedicated to Tito, former ruler of Yugoslavia
- Cycling tour along the Danube - guided cycling tour tracing the banks of the Danube
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress St. Sava Temple Skardalija Street Tito's Memorial 
- Day 7
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal with local Croatian family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch with a local Croatian family in their home - authentic cultural and culinary experience with meal prepared using fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress with opportunity to hear traditional and classical music popular in the region
- Baranja wine region - explore picturesque wine-making tradition and scenic vineyards straddling Croatia and Hungary, enjoy wine tasting blending rich flavours, local culture and breathtaking landscapes
Landmarks Osijek Old Town Osijek Fortress Baranja Wine Region 
- Day 8
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - visit city's first telephone exchange (opened 1885), Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi (demolished late 19th century, unearthed in 1970s), and more
- Villány wine village - learn about everyday life in Hungary, then proceed to historic wine cellar to sample local red wines
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - collection of hand-painted ceramics created by Zsolnay Porcelain (founded 1853) housed in company's former factory
Landmarks Pécs Old Town Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Zsolnay Ceramics Museum Villány Wine Region - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Brunszvik Castle - 18th-century neo-Gothic architecture surrounded by English-style park with Beethoven Memorial Museum
Optional Activities
- Etyek region wineries & vineyards - often called the 'vineyard of Budapest', tour a vineyard, learn about winemaking process and sample local crisp white wines and sparkling wines
Landmarks Brunszvik Castle Beethoven Memorial Museum Etyek Wine Region 
- Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour)
Included Activities
- Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour - food tasting tour of Budapest visiting Grand Central Market to sample local specialties and hear fascinating stories
Optional Activities
- Visit New York Café - historic coffee house with opulent interiors, regional delicacies, and live music
- Visit Ruszwurm Cukrászda - historic coffee house with opulent interiors, regional delicacies, and live music
Landmarks Grand Central Market New York Café Ruszwurm Cukrászda - Day 11
Budapest to Airport
Budapest to Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
