Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional 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
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 Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church
- Visit rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Tarnovo 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
- Winery tour and tasting at local winery
- Guided sightseeing of Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show 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 Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube and Belgrade
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street (free time)
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Zivanov Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided tour of Novi Sad with Austro-Hungarian old town
Landmarks Petrovaradin Sremski Karlovci - Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia
Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour in Ilok along city walls and through town
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 9
Mohacs - Pecs, Hungary
Mohacs - Pecs, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohacs with memorial parks and churches
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided tour to Pecs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert in Pecs
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pecs Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge (free time)
- Visit cafés and pubs in Budapest (free time)
- Hike through hills above the Danube (free time)
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
- Guided city sightseeing including Heroes' Square
- Hungarian wine cellar tasting and wine education
- Onboard wine lecture and tasting with Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Explore Chain Bridge (free time)
- Visit cafés and pubs in Budapest (free time)
- Hike through hills above the Danube (free time)
Landmarks Heroes' Square - Day 12
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
- Cheese and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's history, forests, and parks (free time)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host
- Guided visit to House of Strauss with immersive audio-visual experience, coffee, and homemade cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Optional excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
- Stroll Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue (free time)
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel at a local café (free time)
- Bike ride through the city (free time)
Landmarks House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 14
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike to castle ruins with spectacular views
- Wine cellar visit with wine tasting
- Guided walk with legend of King Richard the Lionheart
- Bike ride along the river with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Onboard wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey - Day 15
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Linz historic sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
- Hike from Oberhaus to valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host
- Guided city walk into Passau
- Explore St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley (free time)
- Catch a concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral (free time)
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 17
Vilshofen
Vilshofen- Meals
- Breakfast
