Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
- Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Day 3
Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Sighisoara's World Heritage-listed walled city with local guide highlighting the Saxon construction from the 12th-17th centuries
- Hike up covered stairway to 14th century Church on the Hill with superb views over Sighisoara and spectacular example of Gothic Transylvanian architecture
Landmarks Sighisoara walled city Church on the Hill, Sighisoara - Day 4
Brasov
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov with local guide
- Visit to Bran Castle, 14th century fortress perched on clifftop with narrow passageways, hidden rooms and sunny courtyards
Landmarks Bran Castle 
- Day 5
Brasov to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Peles Castle, Neo-Classical masterpiece built in 1870s as summer residence of Romania's first king
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery, oldest monastery in region with 17th and 19th century churches
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 6
Bucharest to Constanta
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest
- Day 7
Constanta
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta including Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, promenade and Genovese Lighthouse
Landmarks Ovid Square, Constanta Orthodox Cathedral, Constanta Genovese Lighthouse, Constanta - Day 8
Silistra
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of 19th century Silistra Fort, best preserved of six Turkish fortification system points with significant Russo-Turkish war history
- Visit to Alfatar village outside Silistra to explore ethnographic museum, see restored Holy Trinity Temple, visit school and meet local children to learn about daily life for young Bulgarians
Landmarks Silistra Fort Holy Trinity Temple, Alfatar - Day 9
Rousse
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse
- Learn about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts
- Sample local wine tasting
- Short piano recital
Optional Activities
- Visit modern gym for invigorating workout
- Wellness centre for relaxing massage
Landmarks Rousse - Day 10
Vidin
Optional Activities
- Active hiking tour to Belogradchik Fortress with unique rock formations and ancient Roman Empire stronghold ruins
- Visit to Negovanovtsi village and Dos Alamos Winery for tour and tasting of Bulgarian Rubin grapes and Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon whites
- Ancestry of the Kitchen - Banitsa cooking demonstration with local chef sharing family recipe and regional stories
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour of Vidin including Metropolis Orthodox church of St. Nicholas, Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar, Osman Mosque and Synagogue
Landmarks Belogradchik Fortress Metropolis Orthodox church of St. Nicholas, Vidin Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar, Vidin Osman Mosque, Vidin Synagogue, Vidin - Day 11
Iron Gates - Golubac
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of 14th century Golubac Fortress built on steep Danube embankment with nine towers connected by ramparts in Djerdap National Park
- Tour of Lepenski Vir archaeological site with 136 building ruins, central square, fireplaces and stone idols from 12,000 years ago
- Hike through Djerdap National Park with local ranger and guide seeing Golubac Fortress and spectacular Danube River views
Landmarks Iron Gates Decebalus rock carving Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir archaeological site Djerdap National Park - Day 12
Belgrade
Included Activities
- Choir performance in St. Sava crypt, largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, with acoustically enhanced hymn performance
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour by coach and foot covering cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with over 100 battle history and panoramic river views
- Panoramic city tour including Ottoman old town, Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square and Tito's Memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube banks with local guide learning Belgrade history and scenery
- Central Belgrade stroll starting from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake from beloved bakery
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress St. Sava Bohemian Quarter, Belgrade Republic Square, Belgrade Knez Mihailova Street, Belgrade - Day 13
Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad including 18th century Petrovaradin Fortress and charming Dunavska Street with colourful buildings
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress known as 'Gibraltar on the Danube' with history dating to Middle Ages and magnificent Danube River views
- Vojvodina farmhouse flavours at traditional farmstead (Salaš) with cooking demonstration of authentic regional cuisine and family Banitsa recipe, coffee and homemade buns
- Fruška Gora National Park exploration, Serbia's oldest national park, with oak and beech forests, over 60 family vineyards, 16 monasteries, oldest dating to 16th century and winery tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street, Novi Sad Fruška Gora National Park - Day 14
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at local Croatian family home with authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch at local Croatian family home with authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek traveling by coach from Vukovar to charming Croatian city with guided exploration of well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
- Vukovar chronicles - A river town's tale of resilience tour exploring the 'Hero Town' of Vukovar with its courageous defence during Croatian War of Independence in early 1990s, museums and monuments preserving legacy of sacrifice and hope
- Baranja wine region visit to family-owned wineries for locally produced white wine tasting in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces with sweeping vineyard views
Landmarks Osijek Baroque Old Town Osijek Fortress - Day 15
Mohács
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs covering Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings and decorative arts and crafts like porcelain
- Villány wine stories visiting charming Villány wine region town with historic wine cellars, local wine sampling and old mill visit
- Mohács traditions and flavours exploring multicultural heritage with Busóudvar Museum learning about World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival, visiting historic sites and tasting halászlé traditional fish stew made with Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika
Landmarks Pécs Roman ruins Busóudvar Museum, Mohács - Day 16
Ordas
Optional Activities
- Hungarian traditions learning about culture and traditional handicrafts such as needlework and embroidery and design origins
- Hungarian horse show in Kalocsa on Great Hungarian Plain with 2,000+ year agricultural history, traditional horse show, horsemen demonstrating impressive equestrian skills and local delicacy tasting
Landmarks Kalocsa - Day 17
Budapest
Included Activities
- Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace, world's second largest Baroque Palace, 18th century favourite residence of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda district with views of Várkert Bazár, landscaped gardens and Danube River and city architecture
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, Jewish heritage and modern European Union life
- Beethoven's favourite getaway at Brunszvik Castle with Neo-Gothic architecture, grand gardens and Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour of 'Vineyard of Budapest' renowned for crisp, aromatic white wines and sparkling wines with local vintages tasting
- Jewish heritage tour with significant Jewish history from past shaping modern culture, Jewish Museum and impressive synagogue visit
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Brunszvik Castle Jewish Museum, Budapest Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 18
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava learning about communist regime impact on daily lives of Slovaks and Bratislava's complex identity
- Walking tour of Bratislava highlights including Hlavné Námestie main square and Old Town Hall with local guide
- Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family for immersive experience of everyday lives of Slovaks
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie, Bratislava Old Town Hall, Bratislava - Day 19
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Széchenyi Baths largest thermal bath with 15 indoor baths and three vast outdoor pools for relaxing soak in therapeutic waters
- Jewish Quarter ruin bars exploration in old abandoned post-WWII buildings
Landmarks Széchenyi Thermal Bath Jewish Quarter, Budapest - Day 20
Budapest to Vienna
- Day 21
Vienna
Included Activities
- Morning walking tour of Vienna with local expert guide
- Visit to Ringstrasse, iconic boulevard circling old city with grand buildings
- Visit to Opera House, world-class performances venue since 1869
- Visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit to Belvedere Palace
Optional Activities
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide overview of magnificent exhibits, world-class art collection and ancient artefacts with leisure museum time
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting at Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years with exploration of Imperial Apartments and historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse, Vienna Vienna State Opera St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna Belvedere Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 22
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast
