Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
- Day 2
Bucharest to Oltenita
Bucharest to Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest with tree-lined boulevards and Arc de Triomphe
- Royal Palace Square visit with historical context
Landmarks Arc de Triomphe, Bucharest Royal Palace Square - Day 3
Rousse, Bulgaria
Rousse, Bulgaria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse with Holy Trinity Church visit
- UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo tour
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo with ancient stone houses and Yantra River views
- Arbanassi 15th-century town exploration with Bulgarian Revival architecture
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church, Rousse Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin, Bulgaria
Vidin, Bulgaria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bulgarian folklore show with live entertainment
Optional Activities
- Hiking tour to Baba Vida Fortress with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Local winery tour and tasting with two centuries of Bulgarian winemaking history
- Guided sightseeing tour of Vidin
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik rock formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site with Mesolithic artifacts and views
- Golubac Fortress visit
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress - Day 6
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube and through Belgrade's neighborhoods
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade with Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street pedestrian thoroughfare
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad, Serbia
Novi Sad, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin with Adventure Host
- Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar visit and tasting in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided tour of Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian old town with baroque buildings and ancient fortifications
Landmarks Petrovaradin Museum of Beekeeping Živanović Wine Cellar - Day 8
Ilok and Vukovar, Croatia
Ilok and Vukovar, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along Ilok's city walls, central church, museum, and to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided tour of Ilok with medieval fortress heritage and wine tasting at local cellar
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar with heritage, culture, and tradition discovery plus beer tasting
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks Principovac Castle and Estate Vukovar - Day 9
Baja and Pécs - Mohács, Hungary
Baja and Pécs - Mohács, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács with historical memorial parks, statues, churches, and St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided tour to Pécs with 4th-century Christian underground tombs (UNESCO World Heritage), murals, and organ concert
Landmarks Mohács St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs - Day 10
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast
