Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently - discover trendy shops, cafés, museums, beautiful homes, and churches along Victory Avenue
Landmarks Victory Avenue - Day 2
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov
Bucharest - Sinaia - Brașov- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Local lunch included
Landmarks Peles Castle Cantacuzino Castle - Day 3
Brașov
Brașov- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brașov
- Tour of Bran Castle
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Brașov independently
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 4
Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita
Brașov - Bucharest - Oltenita- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest - Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Royal Palace Square - Day 5
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi
Rousse - Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanassi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo UNESCO World Heritage visit (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (Activity Classic - option 3)
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi - Day 6
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Baba Vida Fortress (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour to Belogradchik rock formations (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Local winery tour and tasting (Activity Discovery - option 3)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin (Activity Discovery - option 3)
- Bulgarian folklore show - live entertainment on board
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik rock formations - Day 7
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubac, Serbia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site
- Visit to Fortress of Golubac
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Fortress of Golubac - Day 8
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour along the Danube (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Onboard Lecture on Balkan history, destinations, and culture (Activity Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street - cafés, shops, and cultural spots
Landmarks Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 9
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Petrovaradin (Activity Active - option 1)
- Visit to Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar with tasting (Activity Discovery - option 2)
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad (Activity Classic - option 3)
Landmarks Petrovaradin Sremski Karlovci - Day 10
Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia
Ilok - Vukovar, Croatia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Bike Tour in Ilok along city walls to Principovac Castle and Estate (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided Tour of Ilok with medieval fortress and wine tasting in local cellar (Activity Discovery - option 2)
- Guided Walking Tour of Vukovar with heritage, culture, tradition, and beer tasting (Activity Discovery - option 1)
- Walking tour of Vukovar (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Principovac Castle and Estate - Day 11
Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary
Baja - Pécs & Mohács, Hungary- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (Activity Classic - option 1)
- Tour of medieval St. Nicholas Watermill (Activity Classic - option 1)
- Guided Tour to Pécs and 4th-century Christian underground tombs (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Organ concert in Pécs (Activity Classic - option 2)
Landmarks St. Nicholas Watermill Christian underground tombs of Pécs - Day 12
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided City Sightseeing tour including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore Chain Bridge and other famous sights
- Visit cafés and pubs
- Hike through hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 13
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to magnificent viewpoint with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 1)
Optional Activities
- Free day to explore Budapest independently
- Photography on Royal Palace grounds
- Visit Budapest's thermal bath spas
- Dine in garden or rooftop eateries
Landmarks Royal Palace - Day 14
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Bratislava Castle with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided City Walk through Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Bratislava independently
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 15
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Vienna's Danube Island by bike with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided Visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience, coffee and homemade cake (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Guided City Tour of Vienna's imperial landmarks (Activity Classic - option 3)
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time shopping on Kärntnerstrasse
- Bike ride to local café for Sachertorte or Apfelstrudel
- Optional Excursion to Royal Waltz Concert in elegant hall
Landmarks House of Strauss Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Palace Schönbrunn Palace Kärntnerstrasse - Day 16
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs - Melk- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Hike to Dürnstein castle ruins (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided Walk in Dürnstein with King Richard the Lionheart legend (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Bike along the river with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 3)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Artstetten Castle (Activity Classic - option 1)
- Guided Tour of Melk's Benedictine Abbey (Activity Classic - option 2)
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey - Day 17
Linz, Austria
Linz, Austria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walk through historic Linz sites including Hauptplatz and Trinity Column (Activity Classic - option 1)
- Danube cycle path bike ride with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 2)
Optional Activities
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day Guided Optional Excursion to Český Krumlov
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 18
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau, Germany- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Oberhaus along valley and Ilz River trail with Adventure Host (Activity Active - option 1)
- Guided City Walk into Passau (Activity Classic - option 2)
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral for concert rehearsal
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 19
Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague, Czech Republic
Vilshofen - Regensburg - Prague, Czech Republic- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk in Regensburg - Altes Rathaus and Porta Pretoria
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy lunch and local beer in Regensburg
- Explore Regensburg's historic lanes and squares independently
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Porta Pretoria - Day 20
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided City Walk to Hradčany Castle Grounds, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Old Town's Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Sample plum dumplings or Pilsner lager
- Explore Wenceslas Square - street performers and local interactions
Landmarks Hradčany Castle Grounds St. Vitus Cathedral Old Town's Astronomical Clock Wenceslas Square - Day 21
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic- Meals
- Breakfast
