Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
Landmarks Old Town New Town Vltava River - Day 2
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town, Astronomical Clock, and Charles Bridge
Landmarks Old Town Astronomical Clock Charles Bridge - Day 3
Prague
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Communist walk of Prague - guided walking tour with local guide sharing personal experiences of everyday life under communism
- Prague Castle tour - exploring the castle complex, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane - Day 4
Prague to Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Passau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Highlights of Passau - guided walking tour of brightly coloured buildings and St. Stephens Cathedral
- Cross border cycling - guided e-bike ride along the River Inn from Germany to Austria with scenic views
Landmarks St. Stephens Cathedral - Day 6
Linz
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Linz - walking tour discovering the city's history and sights including Castle of Linz, St. Martin's Church, and the Holy Trinity column on the main square
- Full day excursion to Salzburg - guided tour of the storybook city including Mozart's birthplace and Hohensalzburg Fortress, with lunch at a local restaurant and free time
- Full day excursion to Ceský Krumlov - guided tour of the World Heritage site exploring Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, with lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks Castle of Linz St. Martin's Church Holy Trinity column Mozart's birthplace Hohensalzburg Fortress - Day 7
Melk to Dürnstein
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Wachau Valley
- Regional delicacies and local wine tasting onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Melk Abbey - exploring the grand 18th century abbey including the Marble Hall and library with 80,000 books
- Artstetten Castle - meeting current owners, viewing the family crypt and museum, with stories from descendants of the royal family
- Wachau Valley wine tasting - visiting a local winemaker and sampling wines produced on site
- UNESCO Wachau Valley e-bike experience - guided cycling tour along the Danube through charming villages and vineyards with scenic stops
Landmarks Melk Abbey Artstetten Castle Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 8
Vienna
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace - exploring the former summer residence of the Habsburg family with ornate rooms, royal family tales, and impressive gardens
- Central Vienna - guided tour with expert local guide followed by free time to explore
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - exploring magnificent halls, the Verdun altar, imperial rooms, and treasury, followed by wine tasting at Austria's oldest winery
- Classical Concert at Arsenal Military Museum - enjoying Austrian Sekt while listening to a private Viennese evening concert featuring music of Strauss and Mozart
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Klosterneuburg Abbey Arsenal Military Museum St. Sava Temple - Day 9
Bratislava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava - guided tour of city highlights including Hlavné Námestie and Old Town Hall with history and traditional Slovakian delicacy tasting
- Communist walk - exploring Bratislava's history during the communist regime and its impact on daily life
- Carpathian wine route - Slovakian wine-tasting in the Small Carpathians villages meeting family winemakers and learning about local culture
Landmarks Hlavné Námestie Old Town Hall - Day 10
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest in depth - coach tour starting in Buda seeing Várkert Bazár, then crossing to Pest for Széchenyi Square and Elizabeth Square, ending with a piano recital at the Institute for the Blind
- Etyek region wineries and vineyards - learning about winemaking traditions and tasting local white and sparkling wines from the Etyek region
- National Opera House - guided tour of the stunning architecture and rich history of the Hungarian State Opera with emphasis on Hungarian cultural significance
Landmarks Várkert Bazár Széchenyi Square Elizabeth Square Hungarian State Opera - Day 11
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Mohács
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - visiting the first telephone exchange opened in 1885, the Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi, and other historical sites
- Villány wine stories - learning about Hungarian life and sampling local red wines at a historic wine cellar
- Mohács traditions and flavours - experiencing the multicultural heritage of Hungarians, Croats, and Serbs, visiting the Busójárás Museum, and tasting authentic halászlé stew made with fresh Danube River fish and Hungarian paprika
Landmarks Busójárás Museum - Day 13
Vukovar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal at a local Croatian family home prepared with fresh vegetables from their garden), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family's home with fresh vegetables from their garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of the city with Baroque buildings bearing scars of war and traditional and classical music performances
- Baranja wine region - wine-tasting experience in the picturesque region straddling Croatia and Hungary exploring local wine-making traditions
- Vukovar chronicles - A river town's tale of resilience - guided tour discovering Vukovar's medieval heritage, post-war rebuilding, museums and monuments preserving its legacy
- Day 14
Belgrade
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade - guided exploration of iconic sites including cobbled streets of the Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress with free time
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - guided tour of major sites including Ottoman heritage of the Old Town and memorial to Tito
- Cycling tour along the Danube - 16 kilometre guided cycling tour along the Danube learning about history of Yugoslavia and Belgrade, including Belgrade waterfront and Ada Island
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - starting from Kalemegdan Fortress, wandering Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake from a beloved bakery
- Concert in the Crypt of St. Sava Church - visiting the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans to hear the church choir perform hymns in the remarkable acoustics of the white marble crypt
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Knez Mihailova Street Skardalija Street St. Sava Church 
- Day 15
Danube Cruising - Iron Gates
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Iron Gates gorge system
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge system (Iron Gates) Decebalus rock carving - Day 16
Svishtov to Rousse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - full day tour to one of Bulgaria's oldest towns with panoramic views of the old town, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, and the nearby village of Arbanassi
- Walking tour of Rousse - sightseeing tour of this opulent town learning about traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, local wine sampling, and a short piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi - Day 17
Silistra
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active walk to Silistra Fort - guided walking tour of the 19th century fort learning about its history as the best preserved of the Turkish fortification system
- Visit Alfatar village - exclusive tour to the village featuring an ethnographic museum with typical country house and customary attire, meeting local children and a charming choir performance
- Sveshtari Thracian secrets and local delights - guided tour exploring the ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari World Heritage site, then visiting local producers for brandy and artisanal cheese tasting
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar village Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari - Day 18
Giurgiu to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation coach tour of Bucharest including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, Charles de Gaulle Square, and Primaverii Palace
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace - visiting the 1960s residence in one of Bucharest's wealthiest districts featuring 80 rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, famous Romanian paintings, mosaics, marble, and Murano glass chandeliers
- Village Open Air Museum - exploring ethnography exhibits depicting authentic Romanian heritage with traditional houses, barns, churches rebuilt using traditional techniques
Landmarks Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square Primaverii Palace - Day 19
Bucharest to Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle with its exquisitely decorated rooms featuring paintings, carved wood, and stained glass
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery
- Dinner at a fine restaurant in Brasov
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 20
Brasov
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov sights
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 21
Brasov to Sighisoara to Sibiu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dinner at a fine restaurant in Sibiu
Optional Activities
- Explore the walled city - guided tour of the World Heritage-listed walled city built by the Saxons between the 12th-17th centuries
- Hike the hill - active hike up the covered stairway to the 14th century Church on the Hill with spectacular Gothic architecture and city views
Landmarks Sighisoara Church on the Hill - Day 22
Sibiu to Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in Bucharest
- Day 23
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
