Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
Budapest- Accommodation
- Hotel (APT Ostara)
Included Activities
- Welcome performance with Hungarian folk music
- Tasting of local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
Landmarks Budapest - Day 2
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner with multi-course meal with expertly crafted menu)
Included Activities
- Gala Welcome Dinner with multi-course meal
Optional Activities
- City tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
- Culinary tour of the Great Market Hall featuring sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Funicular ride to Castle Hill and walk to Fisherman's Bastion
Landmarks Heroes' Square St. Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Fisherman's Bastion - Day 3
Mohács
MohácsOptional Activities
- Guided walking discovery of Pécs including the Early Christian Mausoleum and Szent István Square
- Visit to a local winery in Villány wine region with tour and tasting of red and rosé wines
- Guided bike ride along the Danube to an ancient mill
Landmarks Pécs Early Christian Mausoleum Szent István Square Villány - Day 4
Vukovar
VukovarIncluded Activities
- City tour of Vukovar with discussion of wartime history
- Visit to Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
Landmarks Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar - Day 5
Belgrade
BelgradeOptional Activities
- Guided exploration of Belgrade including Belgrade Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
- Kayak tour beginning at confluence of Danube and Sava rivers, paddling to Great War Island and Lido Beach
- Belgrade culinary tour of food market with tasting of Serbian rakija brandy and traditional medenjaci gingerbread biscuits
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava Danube River Sava River Great War Island Lido Beach - Day 6
Golubac, Iron Gates
Golubac, Iron Gates- Meals
- Lunch (Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern featuring cheeses, cured meats and local specialties)
Included Activities
- Golubac walking tour including Golubac Fortress, riverbank walk and Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern
- Cruise through the Iron Gates
Landmarks Golubac Fortress Iron Gates - Day 7
Danube River
Danube RiverOptional Activities
- Onboard spa treatments
- Cocktails on the Daystar Deck
- Day 8
Giurgiu to Bucharest
Giurgiu to BucharestIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Bucharest including Old Town, Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church and Lipscani district
Optional Activities
- Palace of the Parliament tour
- Village Museum visit in Herăstrău Park showcasing traditional Romanian village life
Landmarks Stavropoleos Church Lipscani Palace of the Parliament Village Museum Herăstrău Park - Day 9
Ruse to Veliko Târnovo
Ruse to Veliko Târnovo- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Veliko Târnovo
- Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
- Lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress Veliko Târnovo - Day 10
Vidin to Belogradchik
Vidin to BelogradchikIncluded Activities
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin
- Visit to Belogradchik Fortress
- Viewing of Belogradchik rock formations
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations - Day 11
Danube River
Danube River - Day 12
Novi Sad
Novi SadOptional Activities
- Guided city discovery of Novi Sad including main walkway of Zmaj Jovina
- Visit to local farmstead featuring traditional breakfast, music and freshly-made doughnuts
Landmarks Zmaj Jovina - Day 13
Kalocsa to Puszta
Kalocsa to Puszta- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic Hungarian lunch at farm in Puszta)
Included Activities
- Visit to Folk Art House with local handicrafts
- Visit to paprika producer
- Horse show at Puszta farm
- Authentic Hungarian lunch at Puszta farm
Landmarks Puszta - Day 14
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum tour
- Guided hike up Gellért Hill with panoramic views of Danube River and St Gellért Monument
Landmarks Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum Gellért Hill St Gellért Monument - Day 15
Budapest Departure
Budapest Departure
