Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest on your own during free evening time
- Day 2
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to GiurgiuIncluded Activities
- Guided drive through Bucharest with a visit to the Spring Palace
- Visit to the private residence of Nicolae Ceausescu
Landmarks Palace of Parliament Spring Palace (Nicolae Ceausescu Residence) - Day 3
Rousse
RousseIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse including Court House, City Hall, Opera Building, Alexandrovska shopping street, and St. Trinity Church
- Coffee and cake at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Ivanovo Church in River Lom Nature Park - World Heritage Rock-Hewn Churches from 13th-14th centuries with Byzantine frescoes
- Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 8.5 hours duration
Landmarks Court House, Rousse City Hall, Rousse Opera Building, Rousse St. Trinity Church, Rousse Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Tarnovo Arbanasi - Day 4
Vidin
VidinIncluded Activities
- Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting of regional wines including gamza
- Visit to Baba Vida medieval fortress
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress - ancient mountaintop fortress with Roman, 14th-century and Ottoman-era construction
- Traditional Bulgarian pastry making (extra expense) - Easy activity level, 3 hours 15 minutes duration - Learn to make banitsa pastry with local host, followed by tasting with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus yoghurt
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Fortress 
- Day 5
Donji Milanovac - Golubac
Donji Milanovac - GolubacIncluded Activities
- Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum - Palaeolithic site, Europe's oldest urban settlement spanning over eight millennia
Optional Activities
- Golubac Castle walking tour (extra expense) - Medieval fortress at Iron Gates entrance, Moderate activity level, 2 hours duration
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Rock carving of Decebalus Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site Golubac Fortress - Day 6
Belgrade
BelgradeIncluded Activities
- Guided coach tour of Belgrade highlights including Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, Republic Square, City Hall, Church of Saint Sava, and Tito's Mausoleum
- Traditional Serbian folklore evening show on board with local musicians and dancers in authentic costumes
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Belgrade - Cycle through landmarks and natural beauty along the Danube, including Belgrade Waterfront, Staro Sajmiste (former concentration camp), and Ada Island
- Routes of Nikola Tesla museum visit (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours duration - See working models of Tesla's machines, personal items, and visions of the future
Landmarks Chain Bridge Parliament Building, Belgrade Republic Square City Hall, Belgrade Church of Saint Sava Tito's Mausoleum Belgrade Waterfront Staro Sajmiste Ada Island Nikola Tesla Museum - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Lunch (Home-hosted traditional lunch with a Serbian family)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Novi Sad including market, Orthodox Cathedral, City Hall, Catholic Cathedral, and Synagogue
- Home-hosted lunch with a Serbian family - Traditional lunch with opportunity to discuss Serbian traditions and daily life
Optional Activities
- Guided e-bike tour in Novi Sad - Ride along Danube promenade, pass iconic landmarks, learn about city's history, culture and local life
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Orthodox Cathedral, Novi Sad City Hall, Novi Sad Catholic Cathedral, Novi Sad Synagogue, Novi Sad - Day 8
Ordas to Budapest
Ordas to Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board with folk dancing and music performance
- Traditional Hungarian dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Puszta Equestrian Heritage experience - Travel to Great Hungarian Plain for traditional performance showcasing Magyar cowboy equestrian skills, horse parade and exercise drills
Landmarks Puszta (Great Hungarian Plain) 
- Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest including Chain Bridge, Parliament Building, and historic landmarks connecting Buda and Pest districts
Landmarks Chain Bridge Parliament Building, Budapest Danube River - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Hungary food tour (extra expense) - Easy activity level, 1.5 hours duration - Sample iconic Hungarian dishes including goulash, langos with sour cream and cheese, chimney cake, and palinka fruit brandy at bustling markets and hidden eateries with local expert guide
Landmarks Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest to Airport
Budapest to Airport- Meals
- Breakfast
