Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest including tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe honoring WWI Romanian soldiers, and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse including Holy Trinity Church
- Guided Tour to 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 with ancient stone houses and Yantra River views
- Visit 15th-century town of Arbanassi with Bulgarian revival architecture
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Ivanovo Rock Churches Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi 
- Day 4
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Optional Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik's rock formations on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains
- Winery tour and tasting at local Bulgarian winemaking estate
- Guided Sightseeing of port town Vidin
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir Mesolithic archaeological site with ancient artifacts and Danube Gorge views
- Visit to Fortress of Golubac, one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac - Day 6
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava (one of the world's largest Orthodox churches)
- Onboard Lecture about the rich history, destinations, and culture of the Balkan states
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube exploring Belgrade's nooks and crannies
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street central pedestrian thoroughfare with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks Saint Sava Cathedral Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
Landmarks Petrovaradin Sremski Karlovci - Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Vukovar, the largest river port in Croatia
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle
- Guided tour of Ilok with 1,000-year-old wine making traditions and wine tasting in local cellar
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar's heritage, culture, and tradition with beer tasting
Landmarks Principovac Castle - Day 9
Mohács - Pécs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including historical memorial parks, statues, and distinctive churches
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill with stone-ground grain processing
- Guided Tour to Pécs featuring 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with murals and organ concert
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs 
- Day 10
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge and famous sights on own during free afternoon
- Visit cafés and pubs during free afternoon
- Hike through hills above the Danube during free afternoon
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square and unique wine cellar system with Hungarian wine tasting
- Onboard lecture and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host
- Wide selection of Optional Guided Excursions
- Free time exploring famous sights including Chain Bridge
- Visit cafés and pubs during free time
- Hike through hills above the Danube during free time
Landmarks Heroes' Square 
- Day 12
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (royal coronation site)
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host
- Free time exploring Bratislava's history and culture
- Explore forests and parks near city center
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with immersive audio-visual experience, coffee, and homemade cake
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's gilded landmarks including Imperial Palace complex (Winter residence), Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace (former imperial summer home of Habsburg monarchy)
- Free time strolling Kärntnerstrasse (famous shopping avenue)
- Bike ride through city and stop in local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks House of Strauss Imperial Palace (Hofburg) Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace 
- Day 14
Dürnstein - Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk with the legendary tale of King Richard the Lionheart imprisoned in Dürnstein Castle during the Crusades
- Sailing through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages
- Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk's magnificent Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, statues, library, and ornate pipe organ
- Onboard wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Guided Hike to castle ruins in Dürnstein with spectacular views of village, Danube, and Wachau Valley
- Discover local wine cellar and wine production history
- Bike ride along river with Adventure Host
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 15
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier)
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic sites along Danube shore including Hauptplatz (Austria's largest medieval square) and Trinity Column
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg (city of Mozart)
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
- Guided City Walk into Passau including Artists' Alley galleries and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along trail down to valley and along Ilz River with Adventure Host
- Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and galleries
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 17
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Breakfast
