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Lower Danube Discovery with Transylvania 2026 - 20 Days (from Bucharest to Budapest)

20 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.4
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Peles Castle
    • Visit to Sinaia Monastery
    • Dinner at a fine restaurant in Brasov
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Sinaia Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Brasov
    • Visit to Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov to Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious dinner in one of the best restaurants in Sibiu)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a fine restaurant in Sibiu

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the walled city of Sighisoara with a local guide
    • Hike the covered stairway to the 14th-century Church on the Hill in Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara Walled City
    Church on the Hill
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  5. Day 5

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sibiu highlights
  6. Day 6

    Bucharest to Constanta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest
    • Welcome reception on board
  7. Day 7

    Constanta to Silistra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Constanta
    • Visit to Ovid Square
    • Visit to Orthodox Cathedral
    • Visit to Genovese Lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Ovid Square
    Genovese Lighthouse
  8. Day 8

    Silistra

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk to Silistra Fort: Guided walking tour of the 19th-century fort and learn about its role in the Russo-Turkish wars
    • Visit Alfatar Village: Travel to small village outside Silistra, explore ethnographic museum, visit Holy Trinity temple, and meet local children at the school
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Holy Trinity Temple
  9. Day 9

    Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Rousse with local guide
    • Piano recital

    Optional Activities

    • Gym workout
    • Wellness centre massage
    Landmarks
    Rousse
  10. Day 10

    Vidin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking tour to Belogradchik Fortress with views of unique rock formations
    • Tour and tasting at Dos Alamos Winery in Negovanovtsi village
    • Banitsa cooking demonstration with local host sharing family recipes
    • Triangle of Tolerance walking tour of Vidin's religious sites
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Fortress
  11. Day 11

    Iron Gates to Golubac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Golubac Fortress
    • Tour of Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site
    • Hike through Djerdap National Park
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site
    Djerdap National Park
  12. Day 12

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Visit St. Sava, the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, and experience a choir performance in the cathedral's crypt

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Belgrade: By coach and foot, tour major sites including cobbled streets of the Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with panoramic views, followed by free time
    • Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial: Tour city highlights including Ottoman old town, Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, and visit the memorial dedicated to Tito
    • Cycling tour along the Danube: Trace the banks of the Danube and learn about Belgrade's history from a local guide
    • Education with the Roma community: Visit the Bread of Life project and meet children to hear about their challenges and the community benefits
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Republic Square
    St. Sava
    Gödöllő Royal Palace
  13. Day 13

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad
    • Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Excursion to Sremski Karlovci with winery and honey museum
    • Fruska Gora National Park exploration with monastery visit and winery tasting
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Fruska Gora National Park
  14. Day 14

    Vukovar

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local Croatian family home for lunch: Authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek: Travel by coach from Vukovar to Osijek for guided walking tour of the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
    • Baranja wine region: Tour family-owned wineries to taste locally produced wine in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces with vineyard views
    Landmarks
    Osijek Old Town
    Osijek Fortress
  15. Day 15

    Mohacs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pecs
    • Villány wine region visit with wine tasting and mill
    • Zsolnay Ceramics Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Pecs
  16. Day 16

    Kalocsa region

    Optional Activities

    • Hungarian Traditions: Learn about traditional handicrafts such as needlework and embroidery, and the origins of these beautiful designs
    • Hungarian Horse Show: Watch a traditional horse show, meet horsemen demonstrating equestrian skills, and enjoy a tasting of local delicacies
  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Enrich: Exclusive classical concert inside Gödöllő Royal Palace, one of the favourite residences of Queen Elisabeth of Hungary

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike of Buda: Beautiful hike through Buda district seeing Varkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens with views over the Danube River and city
    • Budapest's past and present: Walking and coach tour exploring communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and significant Jewish events shaping modern culture
    • Beethoven's favourite getaway: Travel to Brunszvik Castle, a favourite retreat of the composer, to admire Neo Gothic architecture, grand gardens, and dedicated Memorial Museum
    • Etyek region wineries and vineyards: Tour the 'vineyard of Budapest' renowned for crisp aromatic white wines and sparkling wines, learn winemaking tradition and taste local vintages
    • Jewish Heritage Tour: Learn about significant Jewish events from history, visit the Jewish Museum and impressive Synagogue
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Varkert Bazaar
    Brunszvik Castle
    Jewish Museum Budapest
    Budapest Synagogue
    Gödöllő Royal Palace
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  18. Day 18

    Budapest to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Communist tour of Bratislava
    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
  19. Day 19

    Bratislava to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Széchenyi Thermal Baths
    • Explore ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter
    Landmarks
    Széchenyi Thermal Bath
  20. Day 20

    Budapest to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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