Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
- Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Day 3
Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
Included Activities
- Explore the walled city of Sighisoara with local guide showing highlights of the World Heritage-listed Saxon fortress built between 12th and 17th centuries
Optional Activities
- Hike the covered stairway to the 14th century Church on the Hill for Gothic Transylvanian architecture and city views
Landmarks Sighisoara Walled City Church on the Hill, Sighisoara 
- Day 4
Brasov
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at one of Brasov's finest restaurants)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov with local guide showing city sights
- Visit Bran Castle, the 14th century white stone fortress with narrow passageways, hidden rooms and courtyards
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 5
Brasov to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peles Castle, the Neo-Classical masterpiece built in 1870s as royal summer residence
- Visit Sinaia Monastery, the oldest monastery in the region with churches from 17th and 19th centuries
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 6
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Included Activities
- Orientation coach tour of Bucharest covering south of the city to Primaverii Palace and major squares
Optional Activities
- Visit Ceausescu's Spring Palace, 1960s residence with 80 rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings, mosaics, marble and Murano glass chandeliers
- Explore Village Open Air Museum with ethnographic exhibits depicting Romanian heritage, authentic houses, barns and churches
Landmarks Primaverii Palace Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 7
Silistra
Optional Activities
- Active guided walking tour of 19th century Silistra Fort, the best preserved of six Turkish fortification points
- Visit Alfatar village with ethnographic museum featuring typical country house, customary attire, school visit with local children choir performance
- Discover Sveshtari Thracian Tomb, a World Heritage site from 3rd century BC, followed by brandy tasting at local producers
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 8
Rousse - Svishtov
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse with local guide covering traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, local wine sampling and piano recital
- Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with panoramic views of old town and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
Landmarks Rousse Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Village - Day 9
Danube Cruise
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) with views of four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs and rock carving of Decebalus
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Rock Carving of Decebalus - Day 10
Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade covering iconic sites including cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free exploration time
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with local guide covering major sites, Ottoman heritage of Old Town and Tito's Memorial
- Guided cycling tour along Danube (16km) learning about Yugoslav history, seeing Belgrade Waterfront, former concentration camp Staro Sajmiste and Ada Island
- Central Belgrade stroll starting from Kalemegdan Fortress, walking Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake from beloved bakeries
- Exploration of Skardalija Street, historic district with traditional restaurants, local stores and galleries
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Tito's Memorial Belgrade Waterfront Staro Sajmiste Ada Island Knez Mihailova Street Skardalija Street St. Sava Temple - Day 11
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 from fresh vegetables
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of nearby Osijek exploring turbulent history, grand Baroque Old Town buildings bearing scars of war, traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region tour exploring picturesque vineyards straddling Croatia and Hungary with wine tasting blending bold notes and local culture
- Vukovar chronicles tour discovering city's medieval roots, resilience through rebuilding after war, museums and monuments preserving legacy of sacrifice and hope
Landmarks Osijek Old Town Baranja Wine Region - Day 12
Mohács
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Villány wine region tour with local wine cellar sampling
- Busóudvar Museum visit to learn about World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival
- Tasting of authentic halászlé (Danube River fish stew with Hungarian paprika)
Landmarks Battle of Mohács site Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány wine region Busóudvar Museum - Day 13
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Visit Beethoven's favourite getaway - Brunsvik Castle, 18th century neo-Gothic architecture surrounded by English style park with Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour (the 'vineyard of Budapest') learning about winemaking and sampling local crisp, aromatic white wines and sparkling wines
Landmarks Danube River, Budapest Brunsvik Castle Etyek Wine Region 
- Day 14
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hungarian culinary market walk and tasting tour with local guide visiting Grand Central Market and other locations tasting local delicacies
Optional Activities
- Visit one of Budapest's many thermal baths
Landmarks Grand Central Market, Budapest - Day 15
Budapest to Airport
- Meals
- Breakfast
