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Transylvania Pre Program and Lower Danube (Bucharest - Vienna) (including Svishtov)

15 days
From Bucharest to Vienna
4.5
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch at Valea cu Pe\u0219ti offering traditional fare in a stunning mountain setting)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Transf\u0103g\u0103r\u0103\u0219an Highway (or alternative Olt Valley route in case of bad weather with lunch at Cozia Monastery)
    • Lunch at Valea cu Pe\u0219ti
    • Guided stroll through Sibiu Old Town
    Landmarks
    Transf\u0103g\u0103r\u0103\u0219an Highway
    Valea cu Pe\u0219ti
    Sibiu Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Sibiu to Bra\u0219ov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant - the legendary birthplace of Count Dracula)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Sighi\u0219oara citadel with self-guided exploration
    • Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant in Sighi\u0219oara
    • Visit to Viscri village and fortified church
    • Guided walk through Bra\u0219ov medieval city center including Black Church

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Clock Tower in Sighi\u0219oara
    • Visit history museum in Sighi\u0219oara
    • Visit old apothecary in Sighi\u0219oara
    • Visit medieval weapons collection in Sighi\u0219oara
    • Visit torture chamber in Sighi\u0219oara
    Landmarks
    Sighi\u0219oara Citadel
    Clock Tower
    Vlad Dracul Restaurant
    Viscri
    Viscri Fortified Church
    Black Church
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  4. Day 4

    Bra\u0219ov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner at Tea House Restaurant on Bran Castle grounds)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to fortified church of H\u0103rman
    • Guided walking tour of Bra\u0219ov historic center including Black Church
    • Private evening visit to Bran Castle
    • Gourmet dinner at Tea House Restaurant on castle grounds
    Landmarks
    H\u0103rman Fortified Church
    Black Church
    Bran Castle
    Tea House Restaurant
  5. Day 5

    Bra\u0219ov to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at Rhein Cellars restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Azuga
    • Cellar tour at Rhein Cellars with sparkling wine tasting
    • Lunch at Rhein Cellars restaurant
    • Transfer to Sinaia
    • Visit to Pele\u0219 Castle
    • Return transfer to Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Rhein Cellars
    Azuga
    Sinaia
    Pele\u0219 Castle
  6. Day 6

    Bucharest to Fete\u0219ti

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch in Bucharest's charming streets), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest including Palace of the Parliament and House of the People
    • Leisurely stroll through Bucharest
    • Lunch in Bucharest
    • Welcome cocktail reception on board
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    House of the People
  7. Day 7

    Harsova

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Danube Delta excursion (optional package)
    • Delta safari with excursion boats
    • Folklore program on board

    Optional Activities

    • Danube Delta Discovery: Full-Day Safari with Traditional Lunch (Package A, B, or C)
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
    Tulcea
  8. Day 8

    Fete\u0219ti to Chiciu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Black Sea Coast Excursion (optional package)
    • Visit to Museum of Folk Art in Constan\u021ba
    • Murfatlar wine region tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Constanta & Murfatlar: A Black Sea Journey with Wine Tasting (Package C only)
    Landmarks
    Constan\u021ba
    Museum of Folk Art
    Murfatlar wine region
  9. Day 9

    Svishtov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious Bulgarian lunch), Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi excursion with lunch (Packages A, B, or C)
    Landmarks
    Svishtov
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Tsarevets
    Church of the Nativity
    Arbanassi
    Nikopol
  10. Day 10

    Iron Gates

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Passage through Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Sculpture
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Guided tour of Belgrade including Terazije Square, Princess Ljubica's residence, and St. Sava Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Belgrade Distillery guided tasting of Rakija (Package B or C)
    • Active hike through Kalemegdan Park exploring fortress walls and historic ramparts
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Terazije Square
    Princess Ljubica's residence
    St. Sava Cathedral
    Belgrade Distillery
  12. Day 12

    Mohacs to Kalocsa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta excursion (optional package)
    • Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Puszta
    • Local horse show in Kalocsa

    Optional Activities

    • Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta (Packages A, B, or C)
    Landmarks
    Mohacs
    Puszta
    Kalocsa
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Budapest including State Opera House, Parliament, and Heroes Square
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Evening folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • AMADEUS Taste: Flavors of Budapest featuring market hall exploration and geothermal baths (Packages B or C)
    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (Packages A, B, or C)
    Landmarks
    State Opera House
    Parliament
    Heroes Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
  14. Day 14

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Bratislava old town
    • Castle hill visit for panoramic views
    • Stroll through historic streets with baroque palaces
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (Packages A, B, or C)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
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