Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- Discover beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Visit Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe, Bucharest Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church in Rousse
- Guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
- Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church, Rousse Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belogradchik's rock formations
- Winery tour and tasting at local winery
- Guided sightseeing of port town Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Winery tour and tasting
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Fortress of Golubač
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubač - Day 6
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
- Visit to Saint Sava Orthodox church
- Optional onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube with Adventure Host
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history and culture
Landmarks Saint Sava Orthodox Church Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
- Visit to Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting
Landmarks Petrovaradin Museum of Beekeeping - Day 8
Ilok to Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ilok with medieval fortress and winemaking traditions
- Wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar
- Beer tasting in Vukovar
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along Ilok's city walls to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Walking tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
Landmarks Ilok Medieval Fortress Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 9
Mohács
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács
- Visit to St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided tour to Pécs with underground tombs
- Organ concert in Pécs
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács
- Guided tour to Pécs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill, Mohács Pécs Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Budapest
- Visit to Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit Budapest's cafés and pubs
- Hike through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge 
- Day 11
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
- Explore Royal Palace grounds and photograph historical architecture
- Visit Budapest's thermal bath spas
- Dine at garden or rooftop restaurants
Landmarks Royal Palace, Budapest - Day 12
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Old Town
- Visit to Town Hall
- Visit to St. Martin's Cathedral
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Free time exploring Bratislava
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna's landmarks including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Bike tour on Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
- Free time on Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride to local café
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Schönbrunn Palace - Day 14
Dürnstein - Ybbs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart legend
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, library, and organ
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey - Day 15
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Linz's historic sites
Optional Activities
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
- Full-day optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz, Linz Trinity Column, Linz - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River with Adventure Host
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral, Passau 
- Day 17
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Breakfast
