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Lower Danube and Transylvania Extension (Vienna - Bucharest)

14 days
From Vienna to Bucharest
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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Cocktail
    • Welcome Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from Vienna Airport to port (€102)
    • Train station transfer from Vienna to port (€91)
    • City Centre transfer from Vienna to port (€91)
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  2. Day 2

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Bratislava castle hill for Danube and Old Town views
    • Stroll through cobblestone streets and baroque palaces in Bratislava Old Town
    • Wine tasting in Račá wine region at traditional village winery

    Optional Activities

    • Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube (guided tour - Package A, B, C)
    • AMADEUS Taste: Between Vines and History - Discovering the Račá Wine Region (Package C)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Bratislava Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Esztergom - Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hungary's largest basilica in Esztergom
    • Explore Szentendre artists' village
    • Visit Grand Market Hall in Budapest
    • Visit Heroes' Square in Budapest
    • Visit Castle District with Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest
    • Evening scenic cruise on Danube
    • Folklore performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Esztergom, Visegrád castle and Szentendre (guided tour - Package B, C)
    • Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders (Package A, B, C)
    Landmarks
    Esztergom Basilica
    Szentendre
    Grand Market Hall
    Heroes' Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vukovar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided boat tour of Kopački Rit Nature Park
    • Local tasting in Kopačevo: fruit brandies, wines, smoked sausages, homemade cakes
    • Walking tour of Osijek: baroque fortress, galleries, largest baroque statue

    Optional Activities

    • Vukovar, Osijek and Kopacki Rit (guided tour - Package A, B, C)
    Landmarks
    Kopački Rit Nature Park
    Osijek
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kalemegdan Fortress visit with panoramic views
    • City tour: Terazije Square, Princess Ljubica Residence, National Museum, St. Sava Cathedral
    • Traditional rakija tasting at Belgrade Distillery
    • Evening folklore show
    • Dinner in Skadarlija quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Belgrade - Serbia's Vibrant Capital (guided tour - Package A, B, C)
    • Bohemian quarter Skadarlija & Serbian folklore (Package B, C)
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Terazije Square
    Princess Ljubica Residence
    National Museum
    St. Sava Cathedral
    Skadarlija
  6. Day 6

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Golubac Fortress
    • Hiking through Iron Gates section of Djerdap National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Lepenski Vir prehistoric archaeological site (Package C)
    • Local crafts and tasting at Captain Miša's Hill
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir
    Djerdap National Park
    Iron Gates
    Face of Dacian King Decebalus
  7. Day 7

    Svishtov - Rousse

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Veliko Tarnovo medieval town
    • Visit Zarewez Fortress
    • Explore Samovodska Street in Veliko Tarnovo

    Optional Activities

    • Veliko Tarnovo and the Tsarevets Fortress (guided tour - Package A, B, C)
    • Rusenski Lom Nature Park exploration with cliffs, riverside valleys, and panoramas
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Zarewez Fortress
    Samovodska Street
    Rusenski Lom Nature Park
  8. Day 8

    Harsova

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Danube Delta Museum in Tulcea
    • Boat tour through Danube Delta waterways

    Optional Activities

    • Danube Delta Discovery: Full-Day Safari with Traditional Lunch (Package A, C)
    • Constanta & Murfatlar: A Black Sea Journey with Wine Tasting (Package B)
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
    Tulcea
    Constanța
    Murfatlar wine region
  9. Day 9

    Fetești - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch), Dinner (Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bucharest
    • Local lunch in Bucharest
    • Farewell Dinner
    Landmarks
    Bucharest
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  10. Day 10

    Bucharest - Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Valea cu Peștii with regional flavors and panoramic views), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive along Transfăgărășan Highway
    • Lunch at Valea cu Peștii
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu Old Town
    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative route via Olt Valley with lunch and visit to Cozia Monastery (in case of bad weather)
    Landmarks
    Transfăgărășan Highway
    Valea cu Peștii
    Sibiu Old Town
    Cozia Monastery
  11. Day 11

    Brașov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant (Dracula's supposed birthplace)), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk through Sighișoara citadel
    • Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant
    • Visit to Viscri village and fortified church
    • Guided walking tour of medieval Brașov
    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Sighișoara including Clock Tower, history museum, old apothecary, and torture chamber
    Landmarks
    Sighișoara
    Sighișoara Clock Tower
    Vlad Dracul Restaurant
    Viscri
    Viscri Fortified Church
    Brașov
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  12. Day 12

    Brașov

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to fortified church of Hărman
    • City walking tour of Brașov
    • Visit to the Black Church in Brașov
    • Private evening visit to Bran Castle after public hours
    • Dinner at Tea House Restaurant on castle grounds
    • Breakfast at hotel
    Landmarks
    Hărman Fortified Church
    Black Church
    Bran Castle
  13. Day 13

    Brașov - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Charming lunch at Rhein Cellars), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cellar tour at Rhein Cellars
    • Sparkling wine tasting at Rhein Cellars
    • Lunch at Rhein Cellars
    • Guided tour of Peleș Castle in Sinaia
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Azuga
    Landmarks
    Azuga
    Rhein Cellars
    Sinaia
    Peleș Castle
  14. Day 14

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Departure transfer to Bucharest Airport
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