Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently - visit trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks Peles Castle Cantacuzino Castle 
- Day 3
Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Brasov independently
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 4
Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest - Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Royal Palace Square - Day 5
Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Bike tour in Rousse with Avalon Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church with short scenic drive to rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo (UNESCO World Heritage) OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Day 6
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Hike to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host OR Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations OR Wine tour and tasting at local winery with Guided Sightseeing of Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations - Day 7
Golubac - Iron Gates Gorge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit Fortress of Golubac
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac Iron Gates Gorge - Day 8
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Guided Bike Tour along the Danube OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava OR Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Belgrade independently
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street - Belgrade's central pedestrian thoroughfare with cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 9
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host OR Visit and tasting at Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad
Landmarks Petrovaradin Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar Sremski Karlovci - Day 10
Ilok - Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options for Ilok: Guided Bike Tour along city walls, central church, museum, and Principovac Castle and Estate OR Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting in local cellar
- Short sailing to Vukovar at lunchtime
- Activity options for Vukovar: Guided Walking Tour with beer tasting OR Walking tour of Vukovar
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 11
Mohács - Pécs
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including St. Nicholas Watermill OR Guided Tour to Pécs including 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and organ concert
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Christian Underground Tombs of Pécs - Day 12
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore Budapest independently
- Visit the Chain Bridge
- Explore cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 13
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host OR Free day to explore independently
Optional Activities
- Photograph Royal Palace grounds
- Visit famous thermal bath spas
- Dine at garden or rooftop eatery
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 14
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Guided Hike to Bratislava Castle with Avalon Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bratislava independently
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral 
- Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island with Adventure Host OR Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake OR 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
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert
- Free time strolling Kärntnerstrasse (famous shopping avenue)
- Bike ride to local café to enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
Landmarks Imperial Palace complex Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral House of Strauss Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse 
- Day 16
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options for Dürnstein: Guided Hike to castle ruins OR Guided Walk with King Richard the Lionheart legend
- Sail through Wachau Valley past vineyards, castles, and charming villages
- Activity options for Ybbs: Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey with frescoed ceilings, library, and ornate pipe organ
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Bike tour along the river with Adventure Host
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 17
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Activity options: Guided Walk through historic Linz sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column OR Bike ride around Linz area with Adventure Host
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 18
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Schlögen Oxbow
- Activity options: Hike from Oberhaus along Ilz River trail with Adventure Host OR Guided City Walk of Passau
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets independently
- Explore Artists' Alley galleries
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 19
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Breakfast
