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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Budapest & Turkey 2027

17 days
From Budapest to Istanbul
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Brunszvik Castle, an 18th century neo-Gothic castle with Beethoven Memorial Museum
    • Tour and tasting at Etyek region wineries and vineyards
    Landmarks
    Brunszvik Castle
    Etyek Wine Region
  3. Day 3

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hungarian Culinary Market Walk & Tasting Tour with local guide
    • Visit Grand Central Market and local tasting locations
    • Embarkation on Scenic Space-Ship with Sun Deck welcome gathering
    Landmarks
    Grand Central Market
  4. Day 4

    Mohács

    Mohács

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs including the 1885 first telephone exchange and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    • Villány wine stories - learn about Hungarian life and sample local red wines at a historic cellar
    • Mohács traditions and flavours - visit Busóudvar Museum and taste authentic halászlé (Danube fish stew with Hungarian paprika)
    Landmarks
    Mohács
    Pécs
    Busóudvar Museum
    Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    Villány wine region
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic meal at a local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at a local Croatian family home with fresh vegetables from the host's garden

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek with traditional and classical music performances
    • Baranja wine region exploration with tasting experience
    • Vukovar chronicles walking tour—a river town's tale of resilience with museums and monuments
    Landmarks
    Osijek
    Baranja Wine Region
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade including Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time
    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial visit
    • 16-kilometre guided cycling tour along the Danube including Belgrade waterfront and Ada Island
    • Central Belgrade stroll starting from Kalemegdan Fortress along Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and cake
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skardalija Street
    St. Sava Church
    Staro Sajmište
    Ada Island
  7. Day 7

    Cruising the Iron Gates

    Cruising the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
    Rock Carving of Decebalus
  8. Day 8

    Svishtov to Rousse

    Svishtov to Rousse

    Optional Activities

    • Full day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi including panoramic views and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
    • Walking tour of Rousse with traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, local wine sampling, and piano recital
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
    Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
    Rousse
  9. Day 9

    Silistra

    Silistra

    Optional Activities

    • Active guided walking tour of the 19th century Silistra Fort
    • Exclusive excursion to Alfatar village including ethnographic museum, customary attire display, local school visit with choir performance
    • Sveshtari Thracian Tomb tour (UNESCO World Heritage site) with brandy and artisanal cheese tasting from local producers
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Alfatar Village
    Sveshtari Thracian Tomb
  10. Day 10

    Giurgiu to Bucharest

    Giurgiu to Bucharest
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Bucharest by coach including major squares and Primaverii Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Ceaușescu's Spring Palace tour—1960s residence with 80 decorated rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, famous Romanian paintings, marble, and Murano glass chandeliers
    • Village Open Air Museum—ethnography exhibits with authentic houses, barns, and churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
    Landmarks
    Union Square
    University Square
    Roman Square
    Victory Square
    Charles de Gaulle Square
    Primaverii Palace
    Ceaușescu's Spring Palace
    Village Open Air Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Bucharest to Istanbul

    Bucharest to Istanbul
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Istanbul

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Blue Mosque
    Sultanahmet Park
    Topkapi Palace
  13. Day 13

    Istanbul to Çanakkale

    Istanbul to Çanakkale
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Çanakkale

    Çanakkale
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch at a picturesque spot on Gallipoli Peninsula)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Gallipoli Peninsula including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, the Nek, Shrapnel Valley, and 31 cemeteries
    • Picnic lunch at a picturesque spot on Gallipoli Peninsula
    Landmarks
    Gallipoli Peninsula
    ANZAC Cove
    Lone Pine Cemetery
    The Nek
    Shrapnel Valley
    Chanuk Bair Memorial
    Cape Helles Memorial
  15. Day 15

    Çanakkale to Istanbul

    Çanakkale to Istanbul

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Troy including 4,000-year-old ruins and Trojan Horse replica
    Landmarks
    Troy
  16. Day 16

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring exceptional Turkish cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on the Bosphorus with views of historic monuments and minarets
    • Farewell dinner featuring exceptional Turkish cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish cooking class teaching traditional dish preparation
    • Grand Bazaar visit with thousands of shops and traditional Turkish coffee from a local vendor
    Landmarks
    Bosphorus Strait
    Grand Bazaar
  17. Day 17

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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