Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés in Bucharest
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- Walk along Victory Avenue
Landmarks Victory Avenue - Day 2
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks Peles Castle Cantacuzino Castle - Day 3
Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
- Visit Bran Castle
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Brasov during free time
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 4
Brasov - Bucharest - Oltenita
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest to Royal Palace Square
- Ship embarkation in Oltenita
Landmarks Royal Palace Square - Day 5
Rousse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanassi - Svistov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with 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 Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi Yantra River - Day 6
Vidin
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Local winery tour and tasting
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show (live entertainment onboard)
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik - Day 7
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 8
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- Visit Saint Sava Church
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street during free time
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 9
Novi Sad
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar
- Wine tasting
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
Landmarks Petrovaradin Sremski Karlovci - Day 10
Ilok - Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour in Ilok with Principovac Castle visit
- Guided Tour of Ilok with wine tasting
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Walking tour of Vukovar
- Live entertainment onboard
Landmarks Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 11
Mohács - Pécs - Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács
- Visit St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided Tour to Pécs
- Visit 4th-century Christian underground tombs in Pécs
- Organ concert in Pécs
Landmarks Pécs Christian underground tombs St. Nicholas Watermill - Day 12
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit local cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 13
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
- Visit unique wine cellar with Hungarian wine tasting
- Onboard lecture and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursions
- Explore Chain Bridge during free time
- Visit local cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 14
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided City Walk of Old Town
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit St. Martin's Cathedral
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment onboard
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava during free time
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 15
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island
- Visit House of Strauss with immersive audio-visual experience
- Coffee and homemade cake at House of Strauss
- Guided City Tour of Vienna
- Visit Imperial Palace complex
- Visit Vienna Opera House
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Explore Kärtnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike through the city
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel in local café
- Royal Waltz Concert (Optional Excursion)
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Palace House of Strauss Schönbrunn Palace - Day 16
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to castle ruins
- Wine cellar visit and wine tasting
- Guided Walk about King Richard the Lionheart
- Sail through Wachau Valley
- Bike ride along the river
- Visit Artstetten Castle
- Guided Tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Onboard wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey - Day 17
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through Linz
- Visit Hauptplatz
- Visit Trinity Column
- Bike ride around Linz area
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
- Live entertainment onboard
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
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
- Hike from Oberhaus along Ilz River
- Guided City Walk of Passau
- Explore Artists' Alley
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral to catch concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 19
Vilshofen
- Meals
- Breakfast
