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Lower Danube Discovery with Vienna & Istanbul 2027|2028 - 24 Days (from Vienna to Istanbul)

24 days
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vienna independently
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum with local guide
    • Klosterneuburg Abbey Guided Tour and Wine Tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Vienna
    • Relax in traditional Viennese café
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
  3. Day 3

    Vienna to Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Budapest for river cruise boarding
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Communist tour of Bratislava with local guide
    • Walking tour of Bratislava with local guide
    • Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city independently
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
  5. Day 5

    Mohacs to Osijek

    Mohacs to Osijek

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs with Roman ruins, Turkish baths, and Baroque buildings
    • Villány wine region tour with wine tasting and historic wine cellars
    • Mohács traditions and flavours experience including Busóudvar Museum and halászlé tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in Panorama Lounge & Bar with regional wine or beer
    Landmarks
    Pécs
    Villány wine region
    Busóudvar Museum
  6. Day 6

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike of Buda with views of Várkert Bázár and gardens
    • Budapest's past and present walking and coach tour
    • Brunszvik Castle tour with Beethoven Memorial Museum
    • Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour
    • Jewish Heritage Tour including Jewish Museum and Synagogue

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city independently
    • Relax on the ship
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bázár
    Danube River
    Brunszvik Castle
    Jewish Museum Budapest
    Dohány Street Synagogue
  7. Day 7

    Ordas - Mohacs

    Ordas - Mohacs

    Included Activities

    • Hungarian Traditions tour exploring traditional handicrafts and embroidery
    • Hungarian Horse Show in Kalocsa with equestrian demonstrations and local tasting
    Landmarks
    Great Hungarian Plain
    Kalocsa
  8. 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 and crafts
    • Scenic Freechoice: Visit to Villány wine region with wine tasting and old mill visit
    • Scenic Freechoice: Mohács traditions and flavours experience including Busóudvar Museum visit and traditional halászlé fish stew tasting
    • Afternoon cruise toward Croatian border on luxury Scenic Space-Ship
    Landmarks
    Mohács
    Pécs
    Villány Wine Region
    Busóudvar Museum
    Danube River
  9. Day 9

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local Croatian family home with fresh garden vegetables)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek with Baroque Old Town and fortress
    • Baranja wine region tour of family-owned wineries
    • Vukovar chronicles tour exploring wartime history and resilience
    • Lunch at a local Croatian family home with fresh garden vegetables
    Landmarks
    Osijek
    Baranja wine region
    Vukovar
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad with Petrovaradin Fortress and Dunavska Street
    • Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress with Danube views
    • Cooking demonstration at traditional Sala\u0161 farmstead with coffee and homemade buns
    • Fruška Gora National Park tour with monastery visit and winery tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city after dark
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Dunavska Street
    Fruška Gora National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour by coach and foot with Kalemegdan Fortress and Bohemian Quarter
    • Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial and key landmarks
    • Cycling tour along the Danube with local guide
    • Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake from local bakery
    • Choir Performance in St. Sava Cathedral with exclusive crypt performance

    Optional Activities

    • Explore freely after guided tour
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Tito's Memorial
    Republic Square
    St. Sava Cathedral
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

    Included Activities

    • Golubac Fortress guided tour
    • Lepenski Vir archaeological site tour
    • Hike through Djerdap National Park with park ranger and local guide
    • Cruise through Iron Gates gorge with views of Decebalus rock carving
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    Djerdap National Park
    Iron Gates gorge
    Decebalus rock carving
  13. Day 13

    Vidin

    Vidin

    Included Activities

    • Hiking tour to Belogradchik Fortress with rock formations
    • Local winery tour and tasting at Dos Alamos Winery
    • Banitsa cooking demonstration with local family
    • Triangle of Tolerance walking tour of religious sites
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Fortress
    Dos Alamos Winery
    Metropolis Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
    Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar
    Osman Mosque
    Vidin Synagogue
  14. Day 14

    Rousse

    Rousse

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Rousse with local guide
    • Traditional Bulgarian handicrafts presentation
    • Local wine tasting
    • Piano recital

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore independently
    Landmarks
    Rousse
  15. Day 15

    Silistra - Constanta

    Silistra - Constanta

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Silistra Fort
    • Alfatar village experience with ethnographic museum and Holy Trinity temple
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Alfatar village
    Holy Trinity Temple
  16. Day 16

    Constanta

    Constanta

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Constanta with Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, promenade, and Genovese Lighthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore independently
    Landmarks
    Ovid Square
    Constanta Orthodox Cathedral
    Genovese Lighthouse
    Constanta Promenade
  17. Day 17

    Constanta to Bucharest

    Constanta to Bucharest
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Bucharest from south to Primaverii Palace and major squares
    Landmarks
    Primaverii Palace
    Union Square
    University Square
    Roman Square
    Victory Square
    Charles de Gaulle Square
    Palace of Parliament
  18. Day 18

    Bucharest to Istanbul

    Bucharest to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  19. Day 19

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul including Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
    • Visit to Topkapi Palace
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Blue Mosque
    Sultanahmet Park
    Topkapi Palace
  20. Day 20

    Istanbul to Çanakkale

    Istanbul to Çanakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry journey along the Dardanelles Strait

    Optional Activities

    • Evening stroll along the waterfront promenade
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
    Çanakkale waterfront
  21. Day 21

    Çanakkale

    Çanakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Gallipoli)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Gallipoli peninsula with significant WWI sites
    • Visit to ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, the Nek, and Shrapnel Valley
    • Visits to 31 cemeteries including Chunuk Bair Memorial and Cape Helles Memorial
    • Picnic lunch at Gallipoli
    Landmarks
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    ANZAC Cove
    Lone Pine
    The Nek
    Shrapnel Valley
    Chunuk Bair Memorial
    Cape Helles Memorial
    Itinerary Image 1
  22. Day 22

    Çanakkale to Istanbul

    Çanakkale to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Troy ancient ruins
    • View of the Trojan Horse replica
    • Return transfer to Istanbul
    Landmarks
    Troy
  23. Day 23

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with exceptional Turkish cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Turkish cooking class with traditional dish preparation
    • Grand Bazaar visit with local guide and traditional Turkish coffee
    • Bosphorus Strait cruise
    • Farewell dinner with Turkish cuisine
    Landmarks
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus Strait
  24. Day 24

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport

    Optional Activities

    • Morning coffee at a traditional café

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