Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
PragueOptional Activities
- Explore Prague's city center
- Visit the surrounding countryside
Landmarks Prague 
- Day 2
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk visiting Hradčany Castle Grounds
- Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
- See Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager
- Watch street performers in Wenceslas Square
- Explore Charles Bridge
Landmarks Hradčany Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town's Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square Charles Bridge 
- Day 3
Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen
Prague to Regensburg - Vilshofen- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Enjoy hearty lunch and local beer in Regensburg
- Explore historic lanes and squares of Regensburg
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria - Day 4
Passau - Schl ötgen Oxbow
Passau - Schl ötgen Oxbow- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Oberhaus along a trail down to the valley and along Ilz River OR Guided City Walk in Passau
Optional Activities
- Explore Passau's cobblestone streets
- Visit Artists' Alley galleries
- Attend concert rehearsal at St. Stephen's Cathedral
Landmarks Oberhaus Ilz River St. Stephen's Cathedral Schlögen Oxbow - Day 5
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride along the Danube OR Guided Walk through historic Linz sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Biking picnic along the banks of the Danube
- Hike through nature trails to Pöstlingberg
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column Pöstlingberg - Day 6
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Ybbs - Melk - Wachau Valley - Dürnstein- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit family-owned farms to discover traditional specialties OR Guided sightseeing tour of Artstetten Castle OR Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey
- Bike ride along Wachau's bike trails OR relax on Sky Deck while sailing through Wachau Valley
- Guided Hike to castle ruins at Dürnstein OR Guided Walk hearing the tale of King Richard the Lionheart at Dürnstein Castle
- Onboard lecture about Austrian winemaking traditions
Landmarks Artstetten Castle Melk Benedictine Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 7
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island OR Guided Visit to House of Strauss with coffee and homemade cake OR Guided City Tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace complex, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Stroll on pedestrian Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue
- Bike ride through the city and stop in local café
- Enjoy Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks Danube Island House of Strauss Imperial Palace Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 8
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle OR Guided City Walk including Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Bratislava's historic center independently
- Discover Bratislava's forests and parks
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Old Town Town Hall St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest OR Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Wide range of Optional Guided Excursions
- Explore Chain Bridge
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion
- Enjoy time in local cafés
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Hike the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge Fisherman's Bastion Central Market Hall - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Budapest's famed thermal baths
- Take scenic hike in hills above the Danube
- Explore city's cafés and restaurants
Landmarks Danube Hills - Day 11
Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad
Vukovar - Ilok - Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with beer tasting OR Guided City Tour of Vukovar
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting OR Guided Bike Tour along Ilok's city walls
Landmarks Ilok Medieval Fortress Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 12
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Tour to Petrovaradin area OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad stopping at Honey Museum with honey tasting OR Guided Tour of Novi Sad's old town and fortifications
Landmarks Petrovaradin Honey Museum - Day 13
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street independently
- Optional authentic Bohemian Dinner in the Quarter of Skadarlija
Landmarks Saint Sava Church Knez Mihailova Street Skadarlija Quarter - Day 14
Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge
Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Iron Gates Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the Fortress of Golubac
- Visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
Landmarks Fortress of Golubac Lepenski Vir Iron Gates Gorge - Day 15
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress OR Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik OR Guided tour and tasting at local winery with exploration of Vidin
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations - Day 16
Rousse - Veliko Tărnovo - Arbanassi
Rousse - Veliko Tărnovo - Arbanassi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Rousse's old town by bike OR Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tărnovo and Arbanassi OR Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church and Ivanovo rock-hewn churches
- Bulgarian folklore show onboard
Landmarks Veliko Tărnovo Arbanassi Holy Trinity Church Ivanovo Rock-hewn Churches - Day 17
Oltenita - Bucharest
Oltenita - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Bucharest including tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe, and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe Royal Palace Square 
- Day 18
Brasov
Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Brasov
- Guided Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner at Bran Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 19
Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest
Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch on the way to Bucharest)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Peles Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops in Bucharest
- Visit cafés in Bucharest
- Browse museums in Bucharest
- Explore churches along Victory Avenue
Landmarks Peles Castle Carpathian Mountains - Day 20
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
