Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest after dark
- Day 2
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Bucharest to Giurgiu- Meals
- Breakfast
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
- Visit Ceausescu's Spring Palace - 1960s residence with 80 rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings, mosaics, marble, chandeliers and Murano glass mirrors
- Explore Village Open Air Museum - ethnography exhibits with authentic houses, barns, and churches depicting Romanian heritage and culture
Landmarks Primaverii Palace Union Square University Square Roman Square Victory Square Charles de Gaulle Square - Day 3
Silistra
Silistra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Active guided walking tour of Silistra Fort - 19th century fort, best preserved of six Turkish fortification system points
- Visit Alfatar village - exclusive excursion featuring ethnographic museum with typical country house, customary attire, school visit with local children and choir performance
- Sveshtari Thracian secrets and local delights - guided tour of ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari (World Heritage site, 3rd century BC) followed by brandy tasting at local producers
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 4
Rousse to Svishtov
Rousse to Svishtov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse - guided sightseeing with local guide including traditional Bulgarian handicrafts, local wine sampling, and piano recital
- Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi - explore 'City of the Kings' with panoramic views of old town, Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, and nearby village of Arbanassi
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Old Town Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi village - Day 5
Cruising Day - Djerdap Gorge
Cruising Day - Djerdap Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) featuring four narrow gorges, soaring cliffs, and rock carving of Decebalus
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Concert in the Crypt of St. Sava Church - Scenic Enrich experience featuring St. Sava Temple (largest orthodox temple in the Balkans) with church choir performance in fresco-lined crypt
Optional Activities
- Tour of Belgrade - explore iconic sites with local guide including cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress, with free time to explore
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial - guided tour of major city sites including Ottoman heritage of Old Town and Tito memorial
- Cycling tour along the Danube - guided 16km cycling tour tracing Danube banks, learning about Yugoslavia and Belgrade history, viewing Belgrade Waterfront, former concentration camp Staro Sajmiste, and Ada Island
- Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake - walk from Kalemegdan Fortress down Knez Mihailova Street with coffee and signature cake from local bakery
- Explore Skardalija Street - bohemian district with traditional restaurants, local stores and galleries
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter St. Sava Temple Knez Mihailova Street Skardalija Street Belgrade Waterfront Staro Sajmiste Ada Island - Day 7
Vukovar
Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic meal at local Croatian family home with fresh garden vegetables), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lunch at a local Croatian family home with authentic meal prepared with fresh vegetables from host's garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek - guided tour of nearby city with turbulent history, featuring Baroque buildings in Old Town with war scars, and traditional/classical music performances
- Baranja wine region - explore wine-making tradition in picturesque region straddling Croatia and Hungary with tasting experience
- Vukovar chronicles - A river town's tale of resilience - tour discovering Vukovar's medieval roots, rebuilding after war, museums and monuments preserving legacy of sacrifice and hope
Landmarks Osijek Old Town Baranja wine region - Day 8
Mohács
Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs - visit the city's first telephone exchange (opened 1885), Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi (demolished late 19th century, unearthed 1970s), and more
- Villány wine stories - learn about everyday life in Hungary, then visit historic wine cellar for local wine sampling
- Mohács traditions and flavours - experience multicultural town where Hungarians, Croats, and Serbs live in unity; visit Busóudvar Museum to learn about World Heritage-listed Busójárás festival and taste authentic halászlé (Danube River fish stew with Hungarian paprika)
Landmarks Pécs Old Town Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány wine region Busóudvar Museum - Day 9
Budapest to Vienna
Budapest to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning walking tour of Vienna with local expert covering historic Ringstrasse, Opera House, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace
Optional Activities
- Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum - guided overview of magnificent exhibits, world-class art collection and ancient artefacts, with free time to wander
- Klosterneuburg Abbey guided tour and wine tasting - visit Austria's oldest wine estate producing wine for 900 years; explore serene halls and Imperial Apartments; guided tasting in historic winery
Landmarks Ringstrasse Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Belvedere Palace Kunsthistorisches Museum Klosterneuburg Abbey - Day 11
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
