Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
Munich to Passau- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 2
Passau
Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bavarian Countryside Experience - Visit to working farm with tasting of fresh produce including cheese, cold meats, bread and beer
Optional Activities
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus - Guided hike visiting Mariahilf pilgrimage site and St. Severin church, ending at 13th-century Veste Oberhaus fortress with views
- Bavaria Live - Local guide experience learning about 800-year history of Passau beer and Bavarian Tavern traditions with oompah band, beer and pretzel (extra expense, 2 hours)
Landmarks St Stephen's Cathedral Veste Oberhaus Mariahilf St. Severin - Day 3
Linz to Český Krumlov
Linz to Český Krumlov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Český Krumlov - Full-day excursion to World Heritage town with 300+ protected medieval buildings, castle complex, 15th-century St. Vitus' Church and Gothic facades
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp - Guided tour of Nazi Germany's largest concentration camp with visit to barracks and stone quarry (extra expense, 3.5 hours)
Landmarks Český Krumlov Castle St. Vitus' Church 
- Day 4
Melk to Weissenkirchen
Melk to Weissenkirchen- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey - Guided exploration of opulent rooms with Italian Baroque architecture, ornate gold leaf walls, and ancient monastic library with medieval manuscripts
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour along the Danube - Ride from Melk to Weissenkirchen (30 kilometres/19 miles) passing vineyards and quaint towns with picnic and refreshment break
- Guided hike in Weissenkirchen - Active hike exploring the town and surroundings in the Wachau wine region
- Wachau Valley Experience - Hike through vineyards learning about wine-growing heritage, climate and soil, with tasting of local wine, jam, chutney, chocolate and Mohnzelten Austrian sweet delicacy (extra expense, 3 hours)
Landmarks Melk Abbey - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna - Coach and walking tour of Ringstrasse and city centre sights including Opera House, Burgtheater and Parliament, plus leisure time to explore
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna to Danube Island - Guided tour sharing why Vienna is the world's most liveable city with personal stories and authentic experiences
- Klosterneuburg Abbey Wine Tour - Visit 12th-century monastery, historic Press House with light installation, Baroque wine cellar tour and tasting of four wines or cloudy apple juices (extra expense, 3.5 hours)
- Exclusive Viennese evening concert - Concert at Vienna's beautiful concert hall featuring works like 'Blue Danube Waltz' and 'Radetzky March' with complimentary sparkling wine (extra expense, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Austrian Parliament Klosterneuburg Abbey 
- Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava
Vienna to Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - Sightseeing tour of Old City or hike to Bratislava Castle, passing botanical gardens of Episcopal Summer Palace, Old Town Hall with Renaissance courtyard, Slovak National Theatre, plus free time to explore
- Local Slovakian entertainment on board - Performance by five-woman saloon orchestra Afrodite playing classical arrangements of pop music, evergreens, and movie melodies in traditional Slovakian dress
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle - Active excursion from port past Slovak National Theatre, along riverside promenade, viewing Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, climbing to castle for panoramic views, passing St Michael's Gate and main square
- Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava - Insightful car tour learning about Communist era through personal stories with local authentic refreshments (extra expense, 2 hours)
- Carpathian Wine route - Explore viticultural towns including Vinosady vineyards and family-run winery in Senkvice, learning about winemaking heritage with local wine tasting in historic wine cellar (extra expense, 4 hours 40 minutes)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral Slovak National Theatre Old Town Hall St Michael's Gate - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Budapest tour with Grand Market visit - Coach tour of World Heritage-listed medieval quarter through city centre with guide discussing culinary scene, finishing at neo-Gothic Grand Market for self-exploration
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board - Hungarian folk dancing and music performance
- Farewell dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour of Vienna - Alternative to coach tour for exploring city
- Hike to Gellert Hill - Walk to World Heritage-listed site with stunning views of Danube River and city architecture, passing Várkert Bazaar and landscaped gardens
- Excursion to Szentendre - Visit picturesque village with Mediterranean atmosphere, walking tour of pedestrian city centre for Baroque architecture, colourful houses and narrow cobbled streets, art galleries, museums and shops (extra expense, 4 hours)
Landmarks Chain Bridge Grand Market Hall Gellert Hill Várkert Bazaar 
- Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board - Traditional Hungarian dinner and folk dancing and music performance
- Day 9
Budapest to Ordas
Budapest to Ordas- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Puszta Equestrian Heritage - Travel to the Puszta or Great Hungarian Plain for traditional performance showcasing exceptional equestrian skills of Magyar cowboys, including spectacular horse parade and exercise drills
- Day 10
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-hosted traditional lunch with a Serbian family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad - Easy walking tour with local guide seeing market, Orthodox Cathedral, City Hall, Catholic Cathedral, and Synagogue
- Home-hosted lunch with a Serbian family - Visit local family home for traditional lunch with opportunity to ask questions and discuss Serbian traditions and daily life
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Novi Sad - Discover city on two wheels riding along Danube promenade, passing iconic landmarks, learning about city's history, culture and local life from guide
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress - Day 11
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlights of Belgrade - Coach tour through city centre seeing Church of Saint Sava, Parliament Building, Republic Square, City Hall, wealthy neighbourhoods and Tito's Mausoleum
- Serbian folklore evening show on board - Local musicians and dancers performing traditional Serbian dances in authentic colourful costumes
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Belgrade - Cycle through city with local guide experiencing landmarks and natural beauty along Danube, learning about diversity and history including former Yugoslavia, with highlights of Belgrade Waterfront, Staro Sajmiste and Ada Island
- Routes of Nikola Tesla - Museum visit learning story of Serbian-American inventor with working models of Tesla's machines, personal items and visions of the future (extra expense, 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Church of Saint Sava Parliament Building Republic Square Tito's Mausoleum - Day 12
Golubac to Donji Milanovac
Golubac to Donji Milanovac- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum - Explore Palaeolithic site of Europe's oldest urban settlement, learning about its importance and eight-millennia history
Optional Activities
- Golubac Castle visit - Walking tour of medieval Golubac Fortress built at Iron Gates entrance, featuring strategic position at Danube's widest point with natural protection from steep cliffs (extra expense, 2 hours)
Landmarks Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Carving 
- Day 13
Vidin
VidinIncluded Activities
- Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress
- Traditional Bulgarian pastry making (extra expense)
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Fortress Belogradchik Rock Fortress Park - Day 14
Rousse
Rousse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse - Immersion in Bulgaria's 'Little Vienna' viewing Court House, City Hall, Opera Building, Alexandrovska shopping street and St. Trinity Church, with coffee and cake at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Ivanovo Church - Transfer to River Lom Nature Park for active hike to World Heritage-listed Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo dating from 13th-14th centuries with exquisite biblical frescoes
- Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - Visit former capital of Second Bulgarian Empire built atop three hills with fortifications and cobbled streets, then nearby Arbanassi on high plateau with traditional houses and old churches (extra expense, 8.5 hours)
Landmarks St. Trinity Church Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Tarnovo - Day 15
Giurgiu to Bucharest
Giurgiu to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided drive through Bucharest with a visit to the Spring Palace - Guided coach tour learning about Bucharest's vibrant history, passing Palace of Parliament, visiting Spring Palace and private residence of Nicolae Ceausescu, with free time to explore city
Landmarks Palace of Parliament Spring Palace 
- Day 16
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
