Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Explore Vienna at your own pace
- Day 2
Vienna
ViennaOptional Activities
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide
- Klosterneuburg Abbey Guided Tour and Wine Tasting
- Explore Vienna's rich history, art, and architecture at your own pace
- Visit a traditional Viennese café
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 3
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Budapest
- Day 4
Bratislava
BratislavaIncluded Activities
- Arrive in Bratislava on cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava with local guide
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall
- Coffee and cake with a Slovak family
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Bratislava Castle Bratislava Old Town Hall - Day 5
Mohács to Osijek
Mohács to OsijekIncluded Activities
- Cruise towards Croatian border
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including Roman ruins, Turkish baths and Baroque buildings
- Villány wine region tour with historic wine cellars, local wine sampling and old mill visit
- Mohács traditions and flavours including Busóudvar Museum and halászlé fish stew tasting
Landmarks Pécs Villány wine region Busóudvar Museum - Day 6
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda including Várkert Bazár and Danube views
- Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour
- Beethoven's favourite getaway to Brunszvik Castle and Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour
- Jewish Heritage Tour including Jewish Museum and Synagogue
- Explore Budapest at your own pace in the afternoon
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Danube River Brunszvik Castle Jewish Museum Budapest - Day 7
Ordas - Mohacs
Ordas - MohacsIncluded Activities
- Arrive in Hungary's Great Plain region
- Cruise to Mohács
Optional Activities
- Hungarian Traditions tour learning about needlework and embroidery
- Hungarian Horse Show in Kalocsa with equestrian demonstrations and local delicacies
Landmarks Kalocsa - Day 8
Mohács to Osijek
Mohács to Osijek- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Pécs including Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings, and decorative arts
- Scenic Freechoice: Villány wine region visit with wine tasting and historic wine cellars
- Scenic Freechoice: Mohács traditions experience including Busóudvar Museum and traditional halászlé fish stew tasting
- Afternoon Danube river cruise toward Croatian border
Landmarks Pécs Villány Wine Region Busóudvar Museum Danube River - Day 9
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic meal at a local Croatian family home with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family home with fresh garden vegetables
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek including Baroque Old Town and fortress
- Baranja wine region tour with family-owned wineries
- Vukovar chronicles tour exploring the city's resilience and history
Landmarks Osijek Baranja wine region - Day 10
Novi Sad
Novi SadOptional Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad including Petrovaradin Fortress and Dunavska Street
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress with Danube River views
- Vojvodina farmhouse cooking demonstration at a traditional Salash with coffee and homemade buns
- Fruška Gora National Park tour including monastery visit and winery tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street Fruška Gora National Park 
- Day 11
Belgrade
BelgradeOptional Activities
- Guided city tour by coach and foot including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress
- Panoramic city tour including Ottoman Old Town, Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square and Tito's Memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube with local guide
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake tasting from local bakeries (Scenic Freechoice)
- Choir Performance in St. Sava crypt (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter St. Sava Republic Square Knez Mihailova Street 
- Day 12
Golubac - Donji Milanovac
Golubac - Donji MilanovacIncluded Activities
- Cruise through Iron Gates gorge
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Golubac Fortress
- Lepenski Vir archaeological site tour
- Hike through Djerdap National Park
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir Djerdap National Park Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 13
Vidin
VidinOptional Activities
- Hiking tour to Belogradchik Fortress with rock formations
- Dos Alamos Winery visit and tasting in Negovanovtsi village
- Ancestry of the Kitchen banitsa cooking demonstration with local family
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour including Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, Cathedral of St. Dimitar, Osman Mosque and Synagogue
Landmarks Belogradchik Fortress Metropolis Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar Osman Mosque Vidin Synagogue - Day 14
Rousse
RousseIncluded Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse
- Traditional Bulgarian handicrafts learning
- Local wine sampling
- Piano recital
Optional Activities
- Explore Rousse at your own pace
Landmarks Rousse - Day 15
Silistra - Constanta
Silistra - ConstantaIncluded Activities
- Cruise to Constanta, Romania
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort with guide
- Visit Alfatar village including ethnographic museum and Holy Trinity temple with school visit
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Holy Trinity temple - Day 16
Constanta
ConstantaIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta including Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, promenade and Genovese Lighthouse
Optional Activities
- Explore Constanta at your own pace
Landmarks Ovid Square Orthodox Cathedral Genovese Lighthouse - Day 17
Constanta to Bucharest
Constanta to Bucharest- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bucharest with lunch stop
- Guided coach tour of Bucharest including Primaverii Palace, 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 - Day 18
Bucharest to Istanbul
Bucharest to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Included flight from Bucharest to Istanbul
- Day 19
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Park
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Park Topkapi Palace - Day 20
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Istanbul to Çanakkale- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry journey along the Dardanelles Strait
Optional Activities
- Explore Çanakkale waterfront promenade
Landmarks Dardanelles Strait - Day 21
Çanakkale
Çanakkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at a picturesque location)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli WWI battlefield including ANZAC Cove
- Visit to Lone Pine, the Nek and Shrapnel Valley
- Walk through cemeteries including Chanuk Bair Memorial
- View Cape Helles Memorial
- Picnic lunch at a picturesque location
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Gallipoli National Park Chanuk Bair Memorial Cape Helles Memorial 
- Day 22
Çanakkale to Istanbul
Çanakkale to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy ancient city ruins
- View giant replica of the Trojan Horse
Landmarks Troy - Day 23
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring exceptional Turkish cuisine on the Bosphorus)
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
- Farewell dinner with Turkish cuisine
Optional Activities
- Turkish cooking class learning traditional dishes
- Grand Bazaar visit with traditional Turkish coffee
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait Grand Bazaar - Day 24
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Enjoy traditional Turkish coffee at a cafe
