Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- View beautiful homes and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest including Arc de Triomphe and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included 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)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Tour and tasting at local winery with Guided Sightseeing of Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show (live entertainment on board)
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik rock formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Golubac Fortress
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube in Belgrade
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks Saint Sava Orthodox Church Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and fortifications
Landmarks Petrovaradin Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar - Day 8
Ilok to Vukovar, Croatia
Ilok to Vukovar, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, and museum to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar discovering heritage, culture, and tradition with beer tasting
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Optional Activities
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Ilok Principovac Castle and Estate Vukovar - Day 9
Baja - Mohács and Pécs, Hungary
Baja - Mohács and Pécs, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including historical memorial parks, churches, and St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs including 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage) with murals and organ concert
Landmarks Mohács St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian underground tombs - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Photography on Royal Palace grounds
- Visit famous thermal bath spas
- Dine in garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 12
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with interactive audio-visual experience and coffee with homemade cake
- Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (former imperial summer home)
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks House of Strauss Imperial Palace complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 14
Dürstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Dürstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike up castle ruins with spectacular views
- Guided Walk hearing legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart
- Bike along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey including frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and pipe organ
Optional Activities
- Relax on Sky Deck while sailing through Wachau Valley
Landmarks Dürstein Castle ruins Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 15
Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic Linz sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg (city of Mozart)
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow to Passau, Germany
Schlögen Oxbow to Passau, Germany- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along trail to valley and Ilz River with Adventure Host
- Guided City Walk into Passau
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley galleries
- Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow Oberhaus Ilz River St. Stephen's Cathedral Artists' Alley - Day 17
Vilshofen (Disembarkation)
Vilshofen (Disembarkation)- Meals
- Breakfast
