Lower Danube Discovery with Vienna 2027/2028 - 18 Days

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Vienna

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   Optional Activities

   • Explore Vienna independently

   

2. Day 2

   Vienna

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   Included Activities

   • Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide and leisure time to wander the museum
   • Klosterneuburg Abbey Guided Tour and Wine Tasting - Austria's oldest wine estate with exploration of Imperial Apartments and tasting in historic winery

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Vienna's history, art, and architecture independently
   • Visit traditional Viennese café

   Landmarks
   Kunsthistorisches Museum
   Klosterneuburg Abbey

3. Day 3

   Vienna to Budapest

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   Meals

   Breakfast

4. Day 4

   Bratislava

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   Included Activities

   • Communist tour of Bratislava with local guide
   • Walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall with local guide
   • Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family at local home

   Landmarks
   Bratislava Castle
   Hlavné Námestie (Main Square)
   Old Town Hall

5. Day 5

   Bratislava to Budapest

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   Included Activities

   • Classical Music Concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive concert inside 18th-century Baroque palace with world-class acoustics

   Optional Activities

   • Massage services available at additional cost
   • Gym facilities
   • Salt Therapy Lounge

   Landmarks
   Gödöllő Royal Palace

6. Day 6

   Budapest

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   Included Activities

   • Guided hike of Buda through Varkert Bazár and landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
   • Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist past, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish heritage
   • Beethoven's favourite getaway - visit to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, grand gardens, and Beethoven Memorial Museum
   • Etyek region wineries and vineyards - learn about winemaking tradition and taste local crisp white wines and sparkling wines
   • Jewish Heritage Tour including Jewish Museum and Synagogue

   Optional Activities

   • Explore Budapest independently

   Landmarks
   Varkert Bazár
   Danube River
   Brunszvik Castle
   Etyek Wine Region
   Jewish Museum
   Synagogue

7. Day 7

   Ordas - Mohacs

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   Included Activities

   • Hungarian Traditions - learn about traditional handicrafts such as needlework and embroidery and their origins
   • Hungarian Horse Show - travel to Kalocsa to watch traditional horse show with horsemen demonstrations and local delicacies tasting

   Landmarks
   Great Hungarian Plain
   Kalocsa

8. Day 8

   Mohacs to Osijek

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   Included Activities

   • Guided tour of Pécs - Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings, decorative arts and crafts including porcelain
   • Villány wine stories - visit charming Villány wine region town with historic wine cellars, wine sampling, and old mill visit
   • Mohács traditions and flavours - explore Busóudvar Museum, historic sites, and taste halászlé traditional fish stew made with fresh Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika

   Optional Activities

   • Relax in Panorama Lounge & Bar with regional wine or beer

   Landmarks
   Pécs
   Villány Wine Region
   Busóudvar Museum

9. Day 9

   Vukovar

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   Meals

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

   Included Activities

   • Walking tour of Osijek - explore well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
   • Baranja wine region - tour family-owned wineries for wine tasting in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces with vineyard views
   • Vukovar chronicles: A river town's tale of resilience - discover 'Hero Town' of Vukovar with museums and monuments preserving legacy of Croatian War of Independence
   • Lunch at local Croatian family home - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden

   Landmarks
   Vukovar
   Osijek
   Baranja Wine Region

10. Day 10

    Novi Sad

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad - featuring 18th-century Petrovaradin Fortress and charming Dunavska Street with local guide
    • Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress - learn about fortress history dating to Middle Ages with magnificent views over Danube River and city
    • Vojvodina farmhouse flavours - cooking demonstration at traditional farmstead (Saláš) with freshly brewed coffee and homemade buns
    • Fruška Gora National Park - Serbia's oldest national park with oak and beech forests, 60+ family vineyards, 16 monasteries, 16th-century monastery visit, and winery tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Novi Sad independently after dark

    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Dunavska Street
    Fruška Gora National Park

11. Day 11

    Belgrade

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    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour - coach and foot tour of major sites including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free exploration time
    • Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial - tour of Ottoman Old Town, Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, and Tito memorial with free time
    • Cycling tour along the Danube - trace Danube banks on two wheels with local guide
    • Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - leisurely walk from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake tasting at beloved bakery
    • Choir Performance in St. Sava - visit St. Sava largest orthodox temple in Balkans, explore frescos-lined crypt where church choir performs hymns, exclusive one-time opportunity

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Belgrade independently

    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Republic Square
    Knez Mihailova Street
    St. Sava Temple

12. Day 12

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

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    Included Activities

    • Golubac Fortress - guided tour of 14th-century fortress built on steep Danube embankment in Djerdap National Park with nine connected towers
    • Lepenski Vir archaeological site - tour of 12,000-year-old site with 136 building ruins, central square, fireplaces, and stone idols
    • Hike through Djerdap National Park - with local park ranger and guide featuring Golubac Fortress views and spectacular Danube River views

    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir
    Djerdap National Park
    Iron Gates Gorge
    Rock Carving of Decebalus

13. Day 13

    Vidin

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    Included Activities

    • Hiking to Belogradchik castle ruins - active hiking tour with unique rock formations and ancient Roman stronghold ruins
    • Visit to a local winery - travel to Negovanovtsi village and Dos Alamos Winery (established 2013) for tour and tasting of Bulgarian Rubin, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon
    • Ancestry of the Kitchen – Banitsa cooking demonstration - learn family recipe for traditional cheese-filled filo pastry pie with local insight into regional life
    • Triangle of Tolerance walking tour - Vidin walking tour learning history and tolerance legacy, visiting 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

14. Day 14

    Rousse

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    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse - local guide tour of opulent Belle Epoque architecture and leafy manicured squares
    • Traditional Bulgarian handicrafts presentation
    • Local wine tasting
    • Piano recital

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rousse independently

    Landmarks
    Rousse

15. Day 15

    Silistra - Constanta

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    Included Activities

    • Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of 19th century fort with history of Russo-Turkish wars and Turkish fortification system
    • Visit Alfatar village - exclusive experience learning village traditions, ethnographic museum, restored Holy Trinity temple, and school visit meeting local children

    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Alfatar Village
    Holy Trinity Temple

16. Day 16

    Constanta

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    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Constanta - local guide tour of city heritage dating to 600 BC, Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, promenade, and Genovese Lighthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Constanta independently

    Landmarks
    Ovid Square
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Constanta Promenade
    Genovese Lighthouse

17. Day 17

    Constanta to Bucharest

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    Meals

    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Bucharest - from south to Primaverii Palace, visiting Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, and Charles de Gaulle Square

    Landmarks
    Primaverii Palace
    Union Square
    University Square
    Roman Square
    Victory Square
    Charles de Gaulle Square
    Palace of Parliament

18. Day 18

    Bucharest

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    Meals

    Breakfast