Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Day 2
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava - learn about the communist regime and its impact on Slovak daily life
- Walking tour of Bratislava - see Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with local guide
- Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family - visit a local home for an authentic cultural experience
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall 
- Day 3
Bratislava to Budapest
Optional Activities
- Classical Music Concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive concert inside the 18th-century Baroque palace, the world's second largest
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 4
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through the Buda district viewing Varkert Bazár and gardens with Danube views
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist history, the 1956 Hungarian revolution, and significant Jewish cultural events
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - visit Brunszvik Castle with its Neo-Gothic architecture and gardens, plus Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards - tour the 'vineyard of Budapest' known for crisp white wines and sparkling wines
- Jewish Heritage Tour - learn about significant Jewish history and visit the Jewish Museum and Synagogue
Landmarks Varkert Bazár Brunszvik Castle Jewish Museum Budapest Great Synagogue of Budapest - Day 5
Ordas to Mohacs
Optional Activities
- Hungarian Traditions - learn about traditional handicrafts including needlework and embroidery with their historical origins
- Hungarian Horse Show - travel to Kalocsa on the Great Hungarian Plain to watch traditional equestrian demonstrations and taste local delicacies
Landmarks Kalocsa 
- Day 6
Mohacs to Osijek
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - see Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings, and decorative arts and crafts like porcelain
- Villány wine stories - visit the historic wine region known for exceptional red wines, explore wine cellars, and tour an old mill
- Mohács traditions and flavours - explore Busóudvar Museum learning about the World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival, visit historic sites, and taste halászlé traditional fish stew made with Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika
Landmarks Pécs Villány Wine Region Busóudvar Museum - Day 7
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch at local Croatian family home - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - coach transfer to the charming city to explore the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
- Baranja wine region - tour family-owned wineries to sample locally produced white wines in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces with vineyard views
- Vukovar chronicles: A river town's tale of resilience - discover the 'Hero Town' of Vukovar and its courageous defence during the Croatian War of Independence in the early 1990s, with museums and monuments preserving its legacy
Landmarks Osijek Baranja Wine Region 
- Day 8
Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - discover the 18th-century Petrovaradin Fortress and charming Dunavska Street lined with colourful buildings
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress - climb to the 'Gibraltar on the Danube' and enjoy magnificent views over the city and Danube River
- Vojvodina farmhouse flavours - cooking demonstration at a traditional farmstead (Salaš) featuring authentic regional cuisine with freshly brewed coffee and homemade buns
- Fruška Gora National Park - explore Serbia's oldest national park with oak and beech forests, over 60 family vineyards, and 16 monasteries, visiting the oldest monastery and a winery for tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street Fruška Gora National Park 
- Day 9
Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour - by coach and foot explore major sites including the Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time to explore
- Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial - tour the Ottoman Old Town, Kalemegdan Fortress, and Republic Square, then visit the memorial to Tito
- Cycling tour along the Danube - trace the banks of the Danube and learn about Belgrade's history from a local guide
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - leisurely walk from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with expertly brewed coffee and signature cake from a beloved bakery
- Choir Performance in St. Sava - experience a once-in-a-lifetime classical choir performance in the frescos-lined crypt of the largest Orthodox temple in the Balkans
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter St. Sava Knez Mihailova Street Republic Square Tito's Memorial 
- Day 10
Golubac to Donji Milanovac
Optional Activities
- Golubac Fortress - guided tour of the 14th-century fortress with nine towers connected by ramparts on a steep Danube embankment in Djerdap National Park
- Lepenski Vir archaeological site - tour the significant site first inhabited 12,000 years ago with 136 building ruins, central square, fireplaces, and stone idols
- Hike through Djerdap National Park - join a local park ranger to hike through the park with views of Golubac Fortress and the Danube River
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir Djerdap National Park Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 11
Vidin
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Belogradchik castle ruins - active hiking tour to admire unique rock formations and ancient Roman fortress ruins
- Visit to a local winery - travel to Negovanovtsi village and Dos Alamos Winery to tour and taste Bulgarian Rubin grapes, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon wines
- Ancestry of the Kitchen – Banitsa cooking demonstration - meet a local to learn family recipes and prepare traditional cheese-filled banitsa pie with filo pastry
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour - explore Vidin's history and religious tolerance visiting the 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 Vidin Synagogue - Day 12
Rousse
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse - explore Belle Epoque architecture and manicured squares
- Traditional Bulgarian handicrafts presentation
- Local wine tasting
- Piano recital
Landmarks Rousse - Day 13
Silistra to Constanta
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of the well-preserved 19th-century fortress that played an important role in the Russo-Turkish wars
- Visit Alfatar village - exclusive experience exploring village traditions in the ethnographic museum, restored Holy Trinity temple, and meeting local schoolchildren
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Holy Trinity Temple Alfatar - Day 14
Constanta
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta - explore Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, promenade, and Genovese Lighthouse
Landmarks Ovid Square Orthodox Cathedral Constanta Genovese Lighthouse Constanta Promenade - Day 15
Constanta to Bucharest
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch en route to Bucharest), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Bucharest - explore from south Bucharest to Primaverii Palace passing Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, and Charles de Gaulle Square
- Lunch en route to Bucharest
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Primaverii Palace Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Palace of Parliament - Day 16
Bucharest to Istanbul
- Day 17
Istanbul
Included Activities
- Guided tour visiting Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque visit
- Topkapi Palace visit
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Park Topkapi Palace - Day 18
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Included Activities
- Ferry journey along the Dardanelles Strait
Landmarks Dardanelles Strait 
- Day 19
Çanakkale
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at a picturesque spot)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gallipoli battlefield with visits to major World War I sites
- Visit to ANZAC Cove
- Visit to Lone Pine, the Nek, and Shrapnel Valley
- Visits to Gallipoli cemeteries including Chanuk Bair Memorial and Cape Helles Memorial
- Picnic lunch at a picturesque spot
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine The Nek Shrapnel Valley Chanuk Bair Memorial Cape Helles Memorial - Day 20
Çanakkale to Istanbul
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy ancient ruins
- Visit to replica Trojan Horse
Landmarks Troy Trojan Horse - Day 21
Istanbul
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner on exceptional Turkish cuisine)
Optional Activities
- The tastes of Turkey - Turkish cooking class learning to make delicious traditional dishes
- Grand Bazaar - visit the vast undercover market with thousands of shops and enjoy traditional Turkish coffee from a local vendor
Landmarks Grand Bazaar Bosphorus Strait - Day 22
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
