Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore trendy shops, cafés, and museums in Bucharest
- Walk along Victory Avenue to see beautiful homes and churches
Landmarks Victory Avenue - Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Ship embarkation and exploration
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse including Holy Trinity Church
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo UNESCO World Heritage site
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo former Bulgarian capital
- Explore medieval town of Arbanassi with 15th-century Bulgarian revival architecture
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi Yantra River - Day 4
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Tour and tasting at local Bulgarian winery
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vidin port town
- Bulgarian folklore show entertainment on board
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik rock formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site
- Visit Fortress of Golubac medieval fortress
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube exploring Belgrade
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox church
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street with cafés and shops
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin fortress with Adventure Host
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci with tasting
- Guided tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town and baroque buildings
Landmarks Petrovaradin fortress Sremski Karlovci - Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Ilok along city walls
- Guided tour of Ilok visiting central church, museum, and Principovac Castle Estate
- Wine tasting in local cellar in Ilok
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar with heritage and culture
- Beer tasting in Vukovar
- Walking tour of Vukovar, largest river port in Croatia
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Ilok Principovac Castle and Estate Vukovar - Day 9
Mohács - Pécs
Mohács - Pécs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács with historical memorial parks and statues
- Visit distinctive churches in Mohács
- Tour medieval St. Nicholas Watermill with stone-ground grain processing
- Guided tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Discover Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to viewpoint in Budapest with Adventure Host
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square
- Visit unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg (city of Mozart)
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov picturesque Bohemian town
- Explore Chain Bridge and Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
- Onboard lecture and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 12
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk through Old Town
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Explore Bratislava independently
- Cheese and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier on board
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Visit House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Imperial Palace complex
- Visit Vienna Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Shop on Kärntnerstrasse pedestrian avenue
- Bike ride through Vienna with stop at local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Palace complex Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 14
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to castle ruins with spectacular views
- Visit local wine cellar with wine production history and tasting
- Guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart history
- Bike ride along river with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Onboard wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 15
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through historic Linz sites
- Visit Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square)
- See Trinity Column
- Bike ride along Danube cycle path
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg (Mozart's city)
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov Bohemian town
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow to Passau
Schlögen Oxbow to Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
- Hike from Oberhaus to valley and Ilz River
- Guided city walk of Passau
- Explore cobblestone streets and Artist's Alley
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 17
Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague
Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city walk in Regensburg
Optional Activities
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- See Porta Pretoria fortress entrance
- Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
- Enjoy local beer and hearty lunch
Landmarks Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) Porta Pretoria - Day 18
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- Visit Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings
- Taste Pilsner lager
- Meet locals and see street performers in Wenceslas Square
Landmarks Hradčany Castle Grounds St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town's Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square - Day 19
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
