Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna independently
- Day 2
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide overview of magnificent exhibits and world class art collection and ancient artefacts, with free time to wander the museum
- Klosterneuburg Abbey Guided Tour and Wine Tasting - Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years, explore serene halls and magnificent Imperial Apartments, guided tasting inside historic winery
- Explore Vienna's rich history, art, and architecture at your own pace
- Savour the city's unique charm in a traditional Viennese café
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 3
Vienna to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava - journey behind the Iron Curtain with local guide sharing how communist regime impacted daily lives of Slovaks and shaped Bratislava's complex identity
- Walking tour of Bratislava - knowledgeable local guide showing highlights of the city including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall while learning about city history
- Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family - visit a local family home to gain insight into everyday lives of Slovaks while enjoying delicious coffee and cake
Landmarks Hlavn\u00e9 N\u00e1mestie Bratislava Castle Old Town Hall - Day 5
Bratislava to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Music Concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive concert inside one of Hungary's favourite imperial residences, the world's second largest Baroque palace from the 18th century
Optional Activities
- Massage services (available at additional cost)
- Relax in the Salt Therapy Lounge
- Use the gym facilities
- Enjoy coffee and refreshments in the Scenic Sun Lounge
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 6
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through Buda district viewing Varkert Bazaar and beautifully landscaped gardens with great views over the Danube River and city architecture
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour providing insight on Budapest's communist past and life today as part of the European Union, including 1956 Hungarian revolution and significant Jewish events that have shaped modern culture
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - travel to Brunszvik Castle, a favourite retreat of the famed composer, admire its Neo Gothic architecture and grand gardens, learn about Beethoven's life in the dedicated Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards - tour the Etyek wine region often called the 'vineyard of Budapest', renowned for crisp aromatic white wines and sparkling wines, learn about winemaking tradition and taste local vintages
- Jewish Heritage Tour - learn about significant Jewish events from history that have shaped modern culture, visit the fascinating Jewish Museum and impressive Synagogue
- Explore Budapest independently
Landmarks Danube River Varkert Bazaar Brunszvik Castle Jewish Museum Dohány Street Synagogue - Day 7
Ordas to Mohacs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hungarian Traditions - learn about the region's renowned traditional handicrafts such as needlework and embroidery, discover the origins of these beautiful designs as well as other crafts
- Hungarian Horse Show - travel to Kalocsa on the Great Hungarian Plain, watch a traditional horse show, meet the horsemen who will demonstrate impressive equestrian skills, enjoy a tasting of local delicacies
Landmarks Great Hungarian Plain Kalocsa - Day 8
Mohacs to Osijek
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - see Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings, and decorative arts and crafts like porcelain
- Villány wine stories - visit charming town in the Villány wine region known for exceptional red wines particularly bold full-bodied varieties, see historic wine cellars, sample local wines and visit an old mill
- Mohács traditions and flavours - experience rich traditions and multicultural heritage where Hungarians, Croats and Serbs live in unity, explore the Busóudvar Museum to learn about the World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival, visit important historic sites, taste halászlé, a traditional fish stew made with fresh Danube River fish and world-famous Hungarian paprika
- Relax on board with regional wine or beer in the Panorama Lounge & Bar
Landmarks Pécs Villány Busóudvar Museum - Day 9
Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local Croatian family home with fresh vegetables from the host's garden), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family home - immerse in cultural and culinary experience enjoying an authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - coach travel to the charming city for a walking tour, explore the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress, soak in the area's historic elegance
- Baranja wine region - tour family-owned wineries in the fertile Baranja region famous for exceptional white wines, savour locally produced wine in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces with sweeping views of the vines
- Vukovar chronicles: A river town's tale of resilience - discover the 'Hero Town' of Vukovar, famed for its courageous defence during the Croatian War of Independence in the early 1990s, learn about the city's spirit of resilience and stories of bravery with museums and monuments preserving its legacy of sacrifice and hope
Landmarks Osijek Baranja Region - Day 10
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - join local guide to discover all that makes this city a highlight, from the 18th-century Petrovaradin Fortress to charming Dunavska Street lined with colourful buildings and a popular place for walking, gathering and dining
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress - a symbol of the city often referred to as 'Gibraltar on the Danube', learn about its powerful history dating back to the Middle Ages, be rewarded with magnificent views over the Danube River and city below
- Vojvodina farmhouse flavours - experience a unique cooking demonstration at a traditional farmstead (locally called Salash), discover secrets of authentic regional cuisine, savour true taste of Vojvodina's rich culinary heritage in a warm and welcoming atmosphere while enjoying freshly brewed coffee and homemade buns
- Fruška Gora National Park - explore Serbia's oldest national park blanketed with oak and beech wood forests, more than 60 family vineyards, and 16 monasteries, visit the oldest monastery dating to the 16th century, stop by a winery for a tasting
- Explore Novi Sad after dark
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street Fruška Gora National Park - Day 11
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choir Performance in St. Sava - visit St. Sava, the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, explore frescos-lined walls of the cathedral's crypt where the church choir will perform some of the most beautiful hymns just for you, experience an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity due to the acoustics in the crypt
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour - by coach and foot tour the major sites with a local guide, see the cobbled streets of the Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress which has been the site of more than 100 battles and offers panoramic views of the rivers below, afterwards enjoy free time to explore on your own
- Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial - join a local guide to tour the city's highlights including the Ottoman Old Town, Kalemegdan Fortress and Republic Square, followed by some free time, visit the memorial dedicated to Tito, the former ruler of Yugoslavia
- Cycling tour along the Danube - trace the banks of the Danube on two wheels, admire the beautiful scenery and learn about the fascinating history of Belgrade from your local guide
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - discover Central Belgrade on a leisurely stroll from the historic Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street, Belgrade's bustling pedestrian boulevard, pause to enjoy a cup of expertly brewed coffee paired with a tasting of signature cake from one of the city's beloved bakeries
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter St. Sava Church Republic Square Knez Mihailova Street - Day 12
Golubac to Donji Milanovac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Golubac Fortress - take a guided tour of the 14th-century fortress built on a steep embankment of the Danube in the Djerdap National Park, featuring nine towers connected by ramparts and an imposing figure above the river for centuries
- Lepenski Vir archaeological site - one of the most significant archaeological sites in the region first inhabited some 12,000 years ago, tour the excavation site of 136 building ruins, a central square, fireplaces and stone idols, learn how it was discovered and gain a fascinating insight into Europe's early stone age
- Hike through Djerdap National Park - join a local park ranger and local guide and hike through the Djerdap National Park, enjoy spectacular sights along the way such as Golubac Fortress and incredible views over the Danube River
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site Djerdap National Park Iron Gates Gorge Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 13
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Belogradchik castle ruins - take an active hiking tour to the Belogradchik Fortress, admire the unique rock formations and the ruins of the ancient stronghold constructed when the region was part of the Roman Empire
- Visit to a local winery - travel to Negovanovtsi village and Dos Alamos Winery for a tour and tasting, established in 2013, this boutique vineyard grows Bulgarian Rubin grapes used for high-quality reds as well as Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
- Ancestry of the Kitchen – Banitsa cooking demonstration - meet with a local who will tell you about life in this region as well as divulge a family recipe of traditional banitsa, a delicious cheese-filled pie made with filo pastry
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour - join a walking tour of Vidin to learn its history and the legacy of tolerance among its residents, see the Metropolis Orthodox church of St. Nicholas, the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar, the Osman Mosque, and the Synagogue
Landmarks Vidin Fortress Belogradchik Fortress Metropolis Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar Osman Mosque Vidin Synagogue - Day 14
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Rousse with local guide - discover the opulent town resplendent in Belle Epoque architecture and leafy manicured squares, learn about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, sample delicious local wine, enjoy a short piano recital
Optional Activities
- Explore Rousse independently
Landmarks Rousse - Day 15
Silistra to Constanta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - take a guided walking tour of the 19th century fort and learn about its history, the best preserved of the six points of the Turkish fortification system which played an important role in the Russo-Turkish wars
- Visit Alfatar village - travel to this small village outside of Silistra, learn how its people have lived over the centuries and kept their traditions alive in the ethnographic museum, see the beautifully restored Holy Trinity temple, a treasured symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox religion, visit the school to meet local children and hear about daily life for young Bulgarians
Landmarks Silistra Fort Holy Trinity Temple - Day 16
Constanta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta - learn about the long and fascinating heritage of this one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe dating back to 600 BC, visit Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, the stunning promenade and Genovese Lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Explore Constanta independently
Landmarks Ovid Square Orthodox Cathedral Constanta Promenade Genovese Lighthouse - Day 17
Constanta to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Bucharest - from the south of Bucharest to Primaverii Palace (home to the infamous Ceausescus), stopping to see its grandest squares including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
Landmarks Primaverii Palace Palace of Parliament Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square 
- Day 18
Bucharest to Sibiu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow travellers)
Landmarks Sibiu - Day 19
Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore the walled city - the World Heritage-listed walled city at the centre of Sighisoara was built by the Saxons between the 12th and 17th centuries and much of it still stands today, a local guide will show you the highlights
- Hike the hill - if you're feeling more active, hike up the covered stairway to the 14th century Church on the Hill, a spectacular example of Gothic Transylvanian architecture that has been restored many times throughout history, the climb rewards you with superb views over the city
Landmarks Sibiu Sighisoara Walled City Church on the Hill Brasov 
- Day 20
Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Delicious dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov - your guide will show you the sights of this charming town that brings together Gothic spires, medieval watchtowers, sprawling squares and Soviet-era concrete
- Visit to Bran Castle - perched dramatically on a clifftop, this white stone fortress was built in the 14th century and is a maze of narrow passageways, hidden rooms and sunny courtyards
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 21
Brasov to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle - a Neo-Classical masterpiece built in the 1870s by the first king of Romania as a summer residence, inside the rooms are exquisitely decorated with paintings, carved wood and stained glass
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery - the oldest monastery in the region home to two churches, one from the 17th century and one built by the royal family in the 19th century
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 22
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
