Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Regensburg
Munich to RegensburgOptional Activities
- Explore Regensburg city after dark
Landmarks Regensburg 
- Day 2
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with local guide - see old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria
- Bavarian beer tasting at a traditional brewery
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Old Stone Bridge - Day 3
Passau - Schlögen
Passau - Schlögen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour including Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and lunch at a local restaurant with free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - explore UNESCO World Heritage site with local guide, admire Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch at local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Hohensalzburg Fortress Mozart's Birthplace Ceský Krumlov 
- Day 4
Melk to Dürnstein
Melk to Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Information talk on production of regional delicacies with local variety tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - see marble hall, library with 80,000 books, Abbey Church with frescoes and statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided cycle from Melk to Dürnstein through vineyards and villages
- Artstetten Castle - meet current owners, see family crypt and museum, hear tales from royal family descendants
Landmarks Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore ornately designed rooms and impressive gardens, learn about Habsburg family history
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational playground for bathing, boating and relaxing
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum - local guide overview of exhibits, art collection and ancient artifacts with leisure time
- Central Vienna - expert local guide tour with stories and free time to explore
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Danube Island Palais Liechtenstein - Day 6
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - local guide through Old Town, Hlavné Námestie, Old Town Hall, Cold War history and local delicacies
- Carpathian wine route - guided wine-tasting in Small Carpathians villages, meet family winemakers, local culture and heritage
- Communist walk - explore Bratislava's communist regime history and its impact on everyday Slovak life
Landmarks Hlavn\u00e9 Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda, see Varkert Bazár, cross Margaret Bridge to Pest side, Széchenyi Square, Elizabeth Square, piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda - walk through Buda district with views over Danube River and city architecture
- Excursion to Szentendre - guided city tour of riverside town known for museums, galleries and artists
- National Opera House - guided tour of neo-Renaissance masterpiece, splendid interior, stories of royal guests and world-famous performers
Landmarks Varkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hungarian National Opera House Szentendre - Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - city's first telephone exchange (opened 1885), Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi, historic sites
- Villány wine stories - learn about everyday life in Hungary, historic wine cellar visit with local wine sampling
- Mohács traditions and flavours - experience Busódudvar Museum learning about World Heritage Busójárás festival, taste authentic halászlé fish stew made with fresh Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika
Landmarks Busódudvar Museum Pécs Villány Wine Region - Day 10
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local Croatian family home), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family's home with fresh garden vegetables
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of Old Town Baroque buildings bearing marks of war, traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region - wine-tasting experience with local culture, bold wine notes and breathtaking landscapes
- Vukovar chronicles - A river town's tale of resilience - discover medieval heritage, wartime history, museums and monuments preserving city's legacy
Landmarks Osijek Baranja Wine Region - Day 11
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade - explore iconic sites with local guide including cobbled Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress, free exploration time
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - guided tour of major city sites including Ottoman Old Town heritage and Tito memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube - 16 kilometre guided cycling tour learning about Yugoslavia and Belgrade history, Belgrade waterfront, Staro Sajmište and Ada Island
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - walk from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street, pause for coffee and signature cake at beloved bakery
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Skardalija Street Knez Mihailova Street Tito Memorial Staro Sajmište Ada Island St. Sava Church - Day 12
Djerdap Gorge Cruise
Djerdap Gorge Cruise- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 13
Svishtov to Rousse
Svishtov to Rousse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - full day tour from Svishtov to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns, panoramic views, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, nearby village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse - sightseeing tour learning about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, local wine sampling, short piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi - Day 14
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of 19th century fort learning about its history and role in Turkish fortification system
- Visit Alfatar village - exclusive excursion to village near Silistra, ethnographic museum with typical country house and customary attire, visit Alfatar school to meet local children with choir performance and learn about daily life for young Bulgarians
- Sveshtari Thracian secrets and local delights - guided tour exploring ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari (UNESCO World Heritage site), visit local producers for brandy and artisanal cheese tasting
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari - Day 15
Giurgiu to Bucharest
Giurgiu to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation coach tour of Bucharest - see squares including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, Charles de Gaulle Square, and Primaverii Palace
Optional Activities
- Ceaușescu's Spring Palace - tour 1960s residence in wealthy district with 80 distinctive rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings by famous Romanian painters, mosaics, marble, chandeliers and Murano glass mirrors
- Village Open Air Museum - explore ethnography exhibits of Romanian heritage and culture with authentic houses, barns, churches rebuilt by craftsmen using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Primaverii Palace Ceaușescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 16
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
