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Transylvania Pre Program and Lower Danube (Bucharest - Vienna) (27 destinations)

15 days
From Bucharest to Vienna
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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
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional fare at Valea cu Peștii in a stunning mountain setting)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Transfăgărășan Highway
    • Lunch at Valea cu Peștii
    • Guided stroll through Sibiu Old Town
    • Hotel breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative route via Olt Valley with lunch and visit to Cozia Monastery (in case of bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Transfăgărășan Highway
    Sibiu Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Sibiu to Brașov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal at Vlad Dracul Restaurant in Sighișoara, legendary birthplace of Count Dracula)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Sighișoara
    • Self-paced exploration of Sighișoara citadel (Clock Tower, history museum, old apothecary, medieval weapons collection, torture chamber)
    • Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant
    • Visit to Viscri village
    • Visit to fortified church in Viscri
    • Guided walk through medieval Brașov
    • Hotel breakfast
    Landmarks
    Sighișoara Citadel
    Clock Tower
    Viscri Village
    Viscri Fortified Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Brașov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner at Tea House Restaurant on Bran Castle grounds)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to fortified church of Harman
    • Walking tour of Brașov historic center
    • Visit to Black Church
    • Exclusive after-hours visit to Bran Castle
    • Gourmet dinner at Tea House Restaurant on castle grounds
    • Hotel breakfast
    Landmarks
    Harman Fortified Church
    Black Church
    Bran Castle
  5. Day 5

    Brașov to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Rhein Cellars restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Tour and sparkling wine tasting at Rhein Cellars
    • Lunch at Rhein Cellars restaurant
    • Visit to Peleș Castle
    • Hotel breakfast
    Landmarks
    Rhein Cellars
    Peleș Castle
  6. Day 6

    Bucharest to Fetești

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine lunch in Bucharest), Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • City exploration of Bucharest
    • Visit to State University, Triumphal Arch, Romanian Athenaeum, Royal Palace
    • Visit to Stavropoleos Church
    • Photo stop at Parliament Palace
    • Welcome Cocktail Reception
    • Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    State University
    Triumphal Arch
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Royal Palace
    Stavropoleos Church
    Parliament Palace
  7. Day 7

    Hârsova

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Delta safari excursion from Hârsova to Tulcea
    • Voyage of discovery through Danube Delta
    • Folklore program on board
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
  8. Day 8

    Fetești to Chiciu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Constanța
    • Visit to Great Mahmudiye Mosque
    • Visit to Genoese Lighthouse
    • Visit to Archaeology Museum
    • Time at Black Sea beaches

    Optional Activities

    • Constanța & Murfatlar: A Black Sea Journey with Wine Tasting (Optional Excursion Package B and C)
    Landmarks
    Constanța
    Great Mahmudiye Mosque
    Genoese Lighthouse
    Archaeology Museum
    Black Sea Beaches
  9. Day 9

    Svishtov to Nikopol

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrival in Svishtov

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo (Optional Excursion Packages A, B, and C)
    • Visit to Tsarevets medieval remains
    • Visit to Arbanassi village
    • Visit to Church of the Nativity
    • Bulgarian lunch
    Landmarks
    Svishtov
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Tsarevets
    Arbanassi
    Church of the Nativity
  10. Day 10

    Iron Gates

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Iron Gates
    • Scenic viewing from Sun Deck
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Sculpture
  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing tour
    • Visit to Kalemegdan Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Dynamic Belgrade & Kalemegdan Fortress (Optional Excursion Packages A, B, and C)
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    National Museum
    Parliament
    St. Sava Cathedral
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  12. Day 12

    Mohács to Kalocsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Puszta UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Visit to Kalocsa paprika capital
    • Local horse show

    Optional Activities

    • Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta (Optional Excursion Package C)
    Landmarks
    Puszta
    Kalocsa
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • State Opera House
    • Parliament building
    • Heroes Square
    • Fisherman's Bastion towers
    • Evening folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (Optional Excursion Packages A, B, and C)
    • AMADEUS Taste: An Authentic Taste of Budapest - market hall and geothermal baths (Optional Excursion Package C)
    Landmarks
    State Opera House
    Parliament
    Heroes Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Castle Hill visit
    • Historic center walking tour
    • Gala Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (Optional Excursion Packages A, B, and C)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle Hill
    Bratislava Historic Center
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
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