Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome reception)
- Day 2
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Communist tour of Bratislava - learn about the communist regime's impact on the city
- Walking tour of Bratislava - guided tour of Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall
- Coffee and cake with a Slovakian family - visit a local home for authentic cultural insight
Landmarks Bratislava Old Town Bratislava Castle Hlavné Námestie 
- Day 3
Bratislava to Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical Music Concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace - exclusive evening concert in an 18th-century Baroque palace
Optional Activities
- Massage services - available for an additional cost
Landmarks Gödöllő Royal Palace - Day 4
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through the Buda district seeing Várkert Bazár and landscaped gardens with Danube views
- Budapest's past and present - walking and coach tour covering communist history, the 1956 Hungarian revolution, and significant Jewish events
- Beethoven's favourite getaway - visit to Brunszvik Castle with Neo Gothic architecture, grand gardens, and Beethoven Memorial Museum
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards - tour of the 'vineyard of Budapest' with tastings of crisp white wines and sparkling wines
- Jewish Heritage Tour - visit to the Jewish Museum and impressive Synagogue with focus on significant Jewish history
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Danube River Brunszvik Castle Etyek wine region Jewish Museum Budapest Great Synagogue - Day 5
Ordas to Mohacs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hungarian Traditions - learn about local needlework and embroidery designs and other traditional crafts
- Hungarian Horse Show - travel to Kalocsa to watch traditional horsemen demonstrate equestrian skills and enjoy local delicacies
Landmarks Great Hungarian Plain Kalocsa - Day 6
Mohacs to Osijek
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - see Roman ruins, Turkish baths, Baroque buildings, and decorative arts like porcelain
- Villány wine stories - visit charming wine town with historic wine cellars, local wine tastings, and an old mill
- Mohács traditions and flavours - explore the Busóudvar Museum about the World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival, visit historic sites, and taste halászlé, a traditional fish stew made with Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika
Landmarks Mohács Pécs Villány wine region Busóudvar Museum - Day 7
Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal at a local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden), Dinner
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 - coach transfer to Osijek to explore the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress
- Baranja wine region - tour family-owned wineries to taste locally produced white wines in rustic cellars or outdoor terraces
- Vukovar chronicles: A river town's tale of resilience - discover Vukovar's 'Hero Town' status and its defence during the Croatian War of Independence, visiting museums and monuments
Landmarks Vukovar Osijek Baranja wine region - Day 8
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - discover the 18th-century Petrovaradin Fortress and charming Dunavska Street with its colourful buildings
- Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress - learn about fortress history and enjoy magnificent views over the Danube River and city
- Vojvodina farmhouse flavours - cooking demonstration at a traditional farmstead (Salaš) featuring authentic regional cuisine, coffee and homemade buns
- Fruška Gora National Park - explore Serbia's oldest national park with oak and beech forests, 60+ family vineyards, 16 monasteries, and winery tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Dunavska Street Fruška Gora National Park - Day 9
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Choir Performance in St. Sava - visit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans and experience a choir performance in the crypt
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour - coach and foot tour of major sites including the Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with panoramic river views, followed by free time
- Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial - tour city highlights including Ottoman Old Town, Kalemegdan Fortress and Republic Square, with visit to Tito's memorial and free time
- Cycling tour along the Danube - trace the Danube banks learning 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
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter St. Sava Temple Knez Mihailova Street Republic Square - Day 10
Golubac to Donji Milanovac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Golubac Fortress - guided tour of the 14th-century fortress with nine towers and ramparts on a steep Danube embankment in Djerdap National Park
- Lepenski Vir archaeological site - explore 136 building ruins, central square, fireplaces and stone idols from one of the region's most significant sites first inhabited 12,000 years ago
- Hike through Djerdap National Park - guided hike with park ranger featuring Golubac Fortress and spectacular views over the Danube River
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Lepenski Vir archaeological site Djerdap National Park Iron Gates gorge Decebalus rock carving - Day 11
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hiking to Belogradchik castle ruins - active hike to the fortress with unique rock formations and ancient Roman stronghold ruins with panoramic views
- Visit to a local winery - tour and tasting at Dos Alamos Winery in Negovanovtsi village featuring Bulgarian Rubin, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes
- Ancestry of the Kitchen – Banitsa cooking demonstration - learn traditional banitsa (cheese-filled filo pastry pie) preparation and family recipes while hearing about local life
- Triangle of Tolerance walking tour - guided tour of Vidin's multicultural heritage visiting the Metropolis Orthodox church of St. Nicholas, Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar, Osman Mosque, and Synagogue
Landmarks Vidin Fortress Belogradchik Fortress Dos Alamos Winery Metropolis Orthodox church of St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar Osman Mosque Vidin Synagogue 
- Day 12
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Rousse - guided tour with local guide including Belle Epoque architecture and leafy manicured squares
- Traditional Bulgarian handicrafts - learn about local crafts
- Local wine sampling - taste delicious local Bulgarian wine
- Piano recital - short piano performance
Landmarks Rousse - Day 13
Silistra to Constanta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of the 19th-century fort and its role in Russo-Turkish wars
- Visit Alfatar village - exclusive experience exploring the small village's traditions through an ethnographic museum, beautifully restored Holy Trinity temple, and local school to meet children
Landmarks Silistra Silistra Fort Alfatar village Holy Trinity temple - Day 14
Constanta
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanta - tour of historic sites including Ovid Square, Orthodox Cathedral, promenade and Genovese Lighthouse
Landmarks Constanta Ovid Square Orthodox Cathedral Genovese Lighthouse 
- Day 15
Constanta to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during transfer), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Bucharest - tour from south Bucharest to Primaverii Palace covering Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
- Farewell dinner - evening dinner at hotel
Landmarks Palace of Parliament Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Primaverii Palace 
- Day 16
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
