Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Landmarks Palace of Parliament 
- Day 2
Bucharest to Constanta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest
- Welcome reception onboard
- Day 3
Constanta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta
- Visit Ovid Square
- Visit Orthodox Cathedral
- Visit scenic promenade
- Visit Genovese Lighthouse
Landmarks Ovid Square Genovese Lighthouse - Day 4
Silistra
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort with guided tour of 19th-century fort and Russo-Turkish wars history
- Visit Alfatar Village including ethnographic museum, Holy Trinity temple, and meeting with local schoolchildren
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Holy Trinity Temple - Day 5
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Rousse with local guide
- Learn about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts
- Piano recital
Optional Activities
- Gym workout
- Wellness centre massage
Landmarks Rousse 
- Day 6
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Belogradchik Castle Ruins - active hiking tour to admire unique rock formations and ancient fortress ruins from the Roman Empire
- Visit to a local winery - tour and tasting at Dos Alamos Winery in Negovanovtsi village, which grows Bulgarian Rubin grapes and sauvignon blanc
- Ancestry of the Kitchen – Banitsa cooking demonstration - meet with a local to learn about life in the region and a family recipe for traditional cheese-filled pastry
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour - learn about Vidin's history and legacy of tolerance, visiting the Metropolis Orthodox church of St. Nicholas, Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar, Osman Mosque, and Synagogue
Landmarks Belogradchik Fortress Dos Alamos Winery Metropolis Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar Osman Mosque Synagogue - Day 7
Iron Gates to Golubac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Iron Gates
Optional Activities
- Golubac Fortress - guided tour of the 14th-century fortress with nine towers connected by ramparts overlooking the Danube in Djerdap National Park
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site - tour the most significant archaeological site in the region, first inhabited 12,000 years ago, including 136 building ruins, central square, and stone idols
- Hike through Djerdap National Park - join a local park ranger and guide for spectacular views including Golubac Fortress and the Danube River
Landmarks Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site Djerdap National Park - Day 8
Belgrade
Included Activities
- Visit St. Sava orthodox temple with church choir performance in the cathedral crypt (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Orientation tour of Belgrade by coach and foot including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with panoramic views
- Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial, Ottoman old town, Kalemegdan Fortress, and Republic Square
- Cycling tour along the Danube learning about Belgrade's history
- Visit the Bread of Life project working with Roma community and children
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress St. Sava Bohemian Quarter Republic Square Tito's Memorial - Day 9
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - discover the 18th-century Petrovaradin Fortress and charming Dunavska Street with colorful buildings popular for walking, gathering and dining
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress - referred to as 'Gibraltar on the Danube', hike to learn about its medieval history and enjoy magnificent views over the Danube River and city
- Excursion to Sremski Karlovci - guided tour of this charming Baroque town, once a hub of Serb cultural and political life, followed by visit to a local winery and honey museum with free time to explore
- Fruska Gora National Park - explore Serbia's oldest national park with oak and beech forests, over 60 family vineyards, and 16 monasteries; visit the oldest monastery dating to the 16th century and enjoy winery tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street Sremski Karlovci Fruska Gora National Park - Day 10
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family home with meal prepared using fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek including well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
- Tour of Baranja wine region family-owned wineries with wine tasting in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Osijek Old Town Baranja wine region - Day 11
Mohacs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pecs - explore a melange of cultures with Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings, and decorative arts like porcelain
- Villány wine village - visit this charming town in the Villány wine region known for exceptional red wines, see historic wine cellars, sample local wines, and visit an old mill
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - view a splendid historic collection of hand-painted decorative porcelains at the museum housed in the former factory in Pecs
Landmarks Pecs Villány Wine Region Zsolnay Ceramics Museum - Day 12
Kalocsa region
Optional Activities
- Hungarian Traditions activity learning about Kalocsa's needlework and embroidery design origins and other local crafts
- Hungarian Horse Show with equestrian demonstrations and tasting of local delicacies
Landmarks Kalocsa - Day 13
Budapest
Included Activities
- Exclusive classical concert inside Gödöllő Royal Palace (Scenic Enrich)
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda district with views of Várkert Bazár, gardens, Danube River, and city architecture
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour covering 1956 Hungarian revolution, Jewish events, and communist history
- Beethoven's favourite getaway visit to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, gardens, and Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour with tasting of crisp, aromatic white wines and sparkling wines
- Jewish Heritage Tour including Jewish Museum and Synagogue with focus on significant Jewish historical events
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Gödöllő Royal Palace Brunszvik Castle Jewish Museum Budapest Great Synagogue Danube River - Day 14
Budapest to Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava - learn about Bratislava during the communist regime and how it impacted daily lives of Slovaks
- Walking tour of Bratislava - see highlights including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall with guide sharing city history
- Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family - immersive experience visiting a local family home to gain insight into everyday lives of Slovaks
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 15
Bratislava to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Szechenyi Baths - relax in the largest thermal baths with 15 indoor baths and three vast outdoor pools
- Explore Jewish Quarter ruin bars - visit famous bars housed in old and abandoned buildings left in decay after WWII
Landmarks Szechenyi Baths Jewish Quarter - Day 16
Budapest to Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ringstrasse - Day 17
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning coach tour of Vienna
- Visit historic Ringstrasse
- Walking tour of city centre
- Visit Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Visit Belvedere Palace
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Vienna's rich history, art, and architecture
- Relax in traditional Viennese café
Landmarks Ringstrasse Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace - Day 18
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast
