Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest after dark
- Day 2
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to Giurgiu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation coach tour of Bucharest including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Ceausescu's Spring Palace - 1960s residence with 80 rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings, mosaics, marble, chandeliers and Murano glass mirrors
- Explore Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage with authentic houses, barns, churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum Primaverii Palace - Day 3
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active guided walking tour of 19th century Silistra Fort - one of six preserved points of the Turkish fortification system
- Visit Alfatar village - ethnographic museum with typical country house, customary attire, visit to Alfatar school with choir performance and cultural exchange
- Sveshtari Thracian secrets and local delights - guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari dating to 3rd century BC, followed by local brandy producer visits and tasting
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar village Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari - Day 4
Rousse to Svishtov
Rousse to Svishtov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse with local guide - learn about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, sample local wine, and enjoy a short piano recital
- Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - panoramic views of the old town, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, and nearby leafy village of Arbanassi
Landmarks Rousse Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi - Day 5
Cruising - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
Cruising - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) with views of four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs and Decebalus rock carving
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade - explore iconic sites with local guide including cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress, then free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - see major sites including Ottoman heritage of Old Town and memorial to former Yugoslavia ruler
- Cycling tour along the Danube - guided 16km ride learning about history of Yugoslavia and Belgrade, passing Belgrade Waterfront, former concentration camp Staro Sajmiste, and Ada Island
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - wander from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake at a beloved bakery
- Explore Skardalija Street - wander the cobblestoned district once frequented by writers and artists, now home to traditional restaurants, local stores and galleries
- Scenic Enrich: Concert in the Crypt of St. Sava Church - visit largest orthodox temple in Balkans and hear church choir perform hymns in remarkable crypt with white marble ceilings and exceptional acoustics
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Tito's Memorial Belgrade Waterfront Staro Sajmiste Ada Island Knez Mihailova Street Skardalija Street St. Sava Church - Day 7
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local Croatian family home for lunch with authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of small city with turbulent history, visiting grand Baroque buildings in Old Town bearing scars of war, hearing traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region - explore picturesque region straddling Croatia and Hungary with rich wine-making tradition, vineyards, and tasting experience
- Vukovar chronicles - A river town's tale of resilience - discover Vukovar's spirit of resilience and stories of bravery through museums and monuments preserving legacy of sacrifice and hope
Landmarks Osijek Baranja wine region - Day 8
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - visit first telephone exchange (opened 1885), Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi, and other sights
- Villány wine stories - learn about everyday life in Hungary and visit historic wine cellar for sampling local wines
- Mohács traditions and flavours - experience multicultural heritage in town where Hungarians, Croats, and Serbs live in unity, visit Busóudvar Museum featuring World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival, taste authentic halászlé stew made with fresh Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika
Landmarks Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány wine region Busóudvar Museum - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda seeing Varkert Bazár, crossing Margaret Bridge to Pest side to see Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with piano recital at Institute for the Blind
- Guided hike of Buda - walking tour through Buda district seeing Varkert Bazár, landscaped gardens with views over Danube River and city architecture
- National Opera House - guided tour of neo-Renaissance masterpiece revealing splendid interior with stories of royal guests, world-famous performers and exceptional acoustics
- Excursion to Szentendre - journey to riverside town known for museums, galleries, artists, Mediterranean atmosphere and charm
- Visit Budapest's thermal baths - relax in therapeutic waters of famous baths
- Explore Central Market Hall
Landmarks Varkert Bazár Margaret Bridge Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Institute for the Blind National Opera House Szentendre Central Market Hall Danube River - Day 11
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - guided tour with local guide seeing Hlavné Námestie (main square) and Old Town Hall, learning about city history and life behind the Iron Curtain after WWII
- Carpathian wine route - Slovakian wine-tasting in picturesque villages of Small Carpathians with family winemakers sharing craft preserved across generations
- Communist walk - explore Bratislava's complex and compelling history during communist regime and impacts on daily lives of Slovaks
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall Bratislava Castle Small Carpathians - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - explore former summer residence of Habsburg family, ornately designed rooms, royal family stories and impressive gardens
- Cycle to Danube Island - guided e-bike tour to recreational playground where locals come for bathing, boating, cycling and relaxing on beaches
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum - guided tour providing overview of magnificent exhibits, world-class art collection and ancient artefacts, with free time to wander
- Central Vienna - expert local guide sharing city stories with focus on history, elegance and diverse architecture, then free time to explore
- Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Palais Liechtenstein - evening private concert in Vienna's largest secular Baroque Hall with glass of fine Austrian Sekt, timeless music of Strauss and Mozart by renowned orchestra, accompanied by ballet dancers and vocalists, surrounded by world-famous art
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Danube Island Kunsthistorisches Museum Palais Liechtenstein - Day 13
Dürnstein to Melk
Dürnstein to Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during cruise through Wachau Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through UNESCO Wachau Valley with views of sloping vineyards and charming villages
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander Dürnstein - explore quaint town surrounded by vineyards with 12th century historical buildings and Dürnstein Castle ruins
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - explore grand 18th century abbey with decorated marble hall, library with more than 80,000 books, and Abbey Church adorned in frescoes and statues
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided e-bike ride from Dürnstein to Melk passing small villages and rolling vineyards with river view stops
- Artstetten Castle - meet current owners of 13th century castle, see family crypt and onsite museum, hear tales from descendants of royal family dynasty influential in European history
- Talk on production of regional delicacies - informative talk on board with tastings of local varieties
Landmarks Dürnstein Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle 
- Day 14
Brandstatt to Passau
Brandstatt to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour across border to storybook city surrounded by alpine peaks, home of Mozart and Sound of Music, visit Mozart's birthplace, see vast Hohensalzburg Fortress, lunch at local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Český Krumlov - journey to Czech World Heritage town with local guide, admire well-preserved Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, lunch in local restaurant
- Highlights of Passau - walking tour with local guide admiring brightly coloured buildings lining waterways, visit St. Stephens Cathedral originally built in 450, destroyed by fire in 1662 and rebuilt in Baroque style
Landmarks Salzburg Mozart's Birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress Český Krumlov St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 15
Regensburg
Regensburg- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg - guided tour on confluence of three rivers in Bavaria seeing old stone bridge, Church of St James, and Porta Praetoria in best preserved medieval city in Germany
- Bavarian beer tasting - learn about intricacies of beer making and region's rich brewing heritage spanning over 1,000 years, visit traditional brewery to taste variety of distinctive Bavarian brews
Landmarks Church of St James Porta Praetoria Stone Bridge - Day 16
Regensburg to Munich
Regensburg to Munich- Meals
- Breakfast
