Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Day 2
Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava - learn about the communist regime and its impact on daily life
- Walking tour of Bratislava - guided tour of Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with city history
- Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family - visit a local home for authentic cultural experience
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie (Main Square) Old Town Hall 
- Day 3
Bratislava to Budapest
Included Activities
- Classical Music Concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive concert inside the world's second largest Baroque palace, an 18th-century royal residence
Optional Activities
- Massage services (additional cost)
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 4
Budapest
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district including Várkert Bazár and gardens with views over the Danube
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour of communist history, 1956 Hungarian revolution, and Jewish heritage
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - visit Brunszvik Castle to see Neo Gothic architecture, grand gardens, and Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards - tour the 'vineyard of Budapest' wine region and taste local white wines and sparkling wines
- Jewish Heritage Tour - visit Jewish Museum and Synagogue, learn about significant Jewish historical events
Landmarks Danube River Várkert Bazár Brunszvik Castle Jewish Museum Budapest - Day 5
Ordas to Mohacs
Optional Activities
- Hungarian Traditions - learn about traditional handicrafts such as needlework and embroidery and their origins
- Hungarian Horse Show - travel to Kalocsa to watch a traditional horse show, meet horsemen, and enjoy local delicacies tasting
Landmarks Great Hungarian Plain 
- 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 Villány wine region known for exceptional red wines, see historic wine cellars, sample local wines, and visit an old mill
- Mohács traditions and flavours - explore the Buskóudvar Museum, visit historic sites, and taste halászlé (traditional fish stew made with Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika)
Landmarks Pécs Villány wine region - Day 7
Vukovar
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local Croatian family home with authentic meal prepared using fresh vegetables from the host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family home - authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - explore the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
- Baranja wine region - tour family-owned wineries and sample locally produced wines in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces
- Vukovar chronicles: A river town's tale of resilience - discover Vukovar's defense during the Croatian War of Independence, visit museums and monuments, and learn stories of resilience
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 with a local guide
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress - hike to this symbol of Novi Sad, the 'Gibraltar on the Danube', with magnificent views over the Danube River and city
- Vojvodina farmhouse flavours - cooking demonstration at a traditional farmstead (Salaš) featuring authentic regional cuisine and freshly brewed coffee with homemade buns
- Fruška Gora National Park - explore Serbia's oldest national park with oak and beech forests, over 60 family vineyards, 16 monasteries, and a winery tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street Fruška Gora National Park 
- Day 9
Belgrade
Included Activities
- Choir Performance in St. Sava - visit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans and hear the church choir perform hymns in the cathedral's crypt
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour - coach and walking tour of major sites including Bohemian Quarter, Kalemegdan Fortress with panoramic views, plus free time to explore
- Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial - tour of Ottoman Old Town, Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, with visit to Tito's memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube - trace the banks of the Danube on two wheels with a local guide learning about Belgrade's history
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - leisurely walk from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake tasting
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Republic Square St. Sava Knez Mihailova Street 
- Day 10
Golubac to Donji Milanovac
Optional Activities
- Golubac Fortress - guided tour of the 14th-century fortress with nine towers connected by ramparts in Djerdap National Park
- Lepenski Vir archaeological site - tour the excavation site with 136 building ruins, central square, fireplaces and stone idols from 12,000 years ago
- Hike through Djerdap National Park - guided hike with spectacular sights including Golubac Fortress and incredible Danube River views
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir Djerdap National Park Iron Gates gorge Decebalus rock carving - Day 11
Vidin
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Belogradchik castle ruins - active hiking tour with views of ancient stronghold and unique rock formations from the Roman Empire era
- Visit to a local winery - tour of Dos Alamos Winery in Negovanovtsi village with tasting of Bulgarian Rubin, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon wines
- Ancestry of the Kitchen – Banitsa cooking demonstration - meet with a local to learn family recipe for traditional banitsa cheese-filled pie with filo pastry
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour - explore Vidin's history and tolerance legacy, visit 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 - Day 12
Rousse
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse - tour Belle Epoque architecture and leafy manicured squares with local guide
- Traditional Bulgarian handicrafts presentation
- Local wine sampling
- Short piano recital
Landmarks Rousse - Day 13
Silistra to Constanta
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of 19th-century fort and its role in Russo-Turkish wars
- Visit Alfatar village - explore ethnographic museum, beautifully restored Holy Trinity temple, and meet local children at the school
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar village - Day 14
Constanta
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta - tour of Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, the promenade and Genovese Lighthouse
Landmarks Ovid Square Orthodox Cathedral Genovese Lighthouse - Day 15
Constanta to Bucharest
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest - coach tour from south Bucharest to Primaverii Palace with stops at Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, and Charles de Gaulle Square
Landmarks Palace of Parliament Primaverii Palace Union Square University Square - Day 16
Bucharest to Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 17
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Istanbul - tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Sultanahmet Park Topkapi Palace - Day 18
Istanbul to Çanakkale
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Dardanelles Strait 
- Day 19
Çanakkale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at a picturesque spot in Gallipoli)
Included Activities
- Gallipoli guided tour - tour of significant WWI campaign sites including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, the Nek, Shrapnel Valley, and 31 cemeteries
- Picnic lunch at Gallipoli
Landmarks ANZAC Cove Lone Pine Chanuk Bair Memorial Cape Helles Memorial - Day 20
Çanakkale to Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Troy - tour of 4,000-year-old ruins, the giant Trojan Horse replica, and the city's legendary history
Landmarks Troy - Day 21
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner on the Bosphorus cruise featuring exceptional Turkish cuisine)
Included Activities
- Cruise on the Bosphorus & Farewell Dinner - evening cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with farewell dinner featuring exceptional Turkish cuisine
Optional Activities
- The tastes of Turkey - cooking class learning to make traditional Turkish dishes
- Grand Bazaar - visit the vast undercover market with thousands of shops and laneways, followed by traditional Turkish coffee
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait Grand Bazaar - Day 22
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
