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Lower Danube Discovery with Transylvania 2027 - 20 Days (18 destinations)

20 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
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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

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Bucharest to Brasov
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle with local guide
    • Visit Sinaia Monastery
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Sinaia Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Brasov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Brasov
    • Visit Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov to Sighisoara to Sibiu

    Brasov to Sighisoara to Sibiu
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at one of the best restaurants in Sibiu)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the walled city of Sighisoara with local guide
    • Hike to 14th century Church on the Hill with views over Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara Walled City
    Church on the Hill, Sighisoara
  5. Day 5

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    Sibiu to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)
  6. Day 6

    Bucharest to Constanta

    Bucharest to Constanta

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest
  7. Day 7

    Constanta

    Constanta
    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Constanta
    • Visit Ovid Square
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral
    • Visit Genovese Lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Ovid Square
    Orthodox Cathedral, Constanta
    Genovese Lighthouse
  8. Day 8

    Silistra

    Silistra

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk to Silistra Fort with guided tour
    • Visit Alfatar village with ethnographic museum and Holy Trinity Temple
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Alfatar
  9. Day 9

    Rousse

    Rousse

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse
    • Learn about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts
    • Local wine tasting
    • Piano recital

    Optional Activities

    • Modern gym workout
    • Wellness centre massage
    Landmarks
    Rousse
  10. Day 10

    Vidin

    Vidin

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking to Belogradchik Castle ruins with active tour
    • Visit to Negovanovtsi village and Dos Alamos Winery with tour and tasting
    • Banitsa cooking demonstration with local resident
    • Triangle of Tolerance walking tour of Vidin
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Fortress
    Metropolis Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
    Orthodox Cathedral of St. Dimitar
    Osman Mosque
    Synagogue
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  11. Day 11

    Iron Gates to Golubac

    Iron Gates to Golubac

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Iron Gates

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Golubac Fortress
    • Tour of Lepenski Vir archaeological site
    • Hike through Djerdap National Park
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Monument
    Golubac Fortress
    Lepenski Vir
    Djerdap National Park
  12. Day 12

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city tour with coach and foot exploring Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Panoramic city tour including Tito's Memorial
    • Cycling tour along the Danube
    • Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake
    • Choir performance in St. Sava Cathedral crypt
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Bohemian Quarter
    Republic Square
    Ottoman Old Town
    St. Sava
  13. Day 13

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad with Petrovaradin Fortress and Dunavska Street
    • Hike to Petrovaradin Fortress with views over Danube and city
    • Cooking demonstration at traditional farmstead in Sala with regional cuisine
    • Fruska Gora National Park visit with oldest monastery and winery tasting
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Dunavska Street
    Fruska Gora National Park
  14. Day 14

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home with fresh garden vegetables)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at local Croatian family home

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek with Baroque Old Town and fortress
    • Vukovar chronicles walking tour exploring Croatian War of Independence resilience
    • Baranja wine region visit to family-owned wineries
    Landmarks
    Osijek Baroque Old Town
    Osijek Fortress
  15. Day 15

    Mohacs

    Mohacs

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs with Roman ruins, Turkish baths and Baroque buildings
    • Villány wine region visit with wine cellars, sampling and old mill
    • Mohacs traditions and flavours experience including Busódudvar Museum and traditional halászlé fish stew
    Landmarks
    Pécs
    Busódudvar Museum
  16. Day 16

    Ordas

    Ordas

    Optional Activities

    • Hungarian traditions experience learning about needlework and embroidery
    • Traditional horse show at Kalocsa with equestrian demonstrations and local delicacy tasting
    Landmarks
    Kalocsa
  17. Day 17

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Classical concert at Gödöllő Royal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike through Buda district with Várkert Bazár and gardens
    • Walking and coach tour of Budapest's communist past and present
    • Brunszvik Castle visit with Beethoven Memorial Museum
    • Etyek wine region tour with white wine and sparkling wine tasting
    • Jewish heritage tour with Jewish Museum and synagogue
    Landmarks
    Várkert Bazár
    Danube River
    Brunszvik Castle
    Gödöllő Royal Palace
    Jewish Museum, Budapest
  18. Day 18

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Communist tour of Bratislava learning about Soviet era impact
    • Walking tour of Bratislava with Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall
    • Coffee and cake with Slovak family experience
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Hlavné Námestie
    Old Town Hall
  19. Day 19

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Széchenyi thermal baths
    • Explore Jewish Quarter ruin bars
    Landmarks
    Széchenyi Thermal Bath
    Jewish Quarter
  20. Day 20

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final breakfast at hotel)

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    Staterooms
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