Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest on your own - discover 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 including tree-lined boulevards, Arc de Triomphe, and Royal Palace Square
Landmarks Royal Palace Square Arc de Triomphe - Day 3
Rousse
Rousse- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rousse including Holy Trinity Church
- Sightseeing of UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
Optional Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host
- Full-day guided tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi
Landmarks Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Day 4
Vidin
Vidin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Baba Vida Fortress
- Guided sightseeing tour to Belogradchik rock formations
- Winery tour and tasting at a local Bulgarian winery with guided sightseeing of Vidin
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik rock formations - Day 5
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač
Iron Gates Gorge - Golubač- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site with ancient artifacts and Danube Gorge views
- Visit to Golubač Fortress
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubač Fortress - Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Danube exploring Belgrade
- Guided sightseeing tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava Orthodox Church
- Onboard lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture
- Free time exploring Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks Saint Sava Church Knez Mihailova Street - Day 7
Novi Sad
Novi Sad- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Petrovaradin
- Visit and tasting at the Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar in Sremski Karlovci
- Guided tour of Novi Sad including Austro-Hungarian old town, baroque buildings, and ancient fortifications
Landmarks Petrovaradin Sremski Karlovci - Day 8
Ilok - Vukovar
Ilok - Vukovar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Ilok city walls, central church, town museum to Principovac Castle and Estate
- Guided tour of Ilok with wine tasting in a local cellar
- Guided walking tour of Vukovar with beer tasting
- Walking tour of Vukovar
Landmarks Principovac Castle Vukovar - Day 9
Baja - Pécs, Mohács
Baja - Pécs, Mohács- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Mohács including memorial parks, statues, churches, and St. Nicholas Watermill
- Guided tour to Pécs 4th-century Christian underground tombs with murals and organ concert
Landmarks Mohács St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Tombs - Day 10
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing including Heroes' Square
Optional Activities
- Free time exploring Budapest including Chain Bridge
- Hiking through the hills above the Danube
Landmarks Heroes' Square Chain Bridge - Day 11
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to a magnificent viewpoint in Budapest
- Guided city sightseeing including Heroes' Square and unique wine cellar system with wine tasting
- Optional guided excursions
- Free time exploring Chain Bridge and Budapest's cafés, pubs, and hills above the Danube
- Onboard lecture and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Heroes' Square - Day 12
Bratislava
Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
- Guided city walk of Old Town, Town Hall, and St. Martin's Cathedral
- Free time exploring Bratislava's history, culture, forests and parks
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 13
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour of Vienna's Danube Island
- Guided visit to House of Strauss with audio-visual experience and coffee with cake
- Guided city tour of Vienna including Imperial Palace, Vienna Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Optional guided excursion to Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time exploring Kärntnerstrasse shopping avenue or biking
- Optional Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall
Landmarks Vienna Opera House St. Stephen's Cathedral Imperial Palace Schönbrunn Palace House of Strauss - Day 14
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley - Ybbs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to castle ruins with views
- Wine cellar visit and tasting
- Guided walk about King Richard the Lionheart
- Guided bike tour along the river
- Guided sightseeing of Artstetten Castle
- Guided tour of Melk Benedictine Abbey
- Onboard wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley Artstetten Castle Melk Abbey - Day 15
Linz
Linz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided walk through historic Linz sites
- Guided bike ride around Linz area
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Salzburg
- Full-day guided optional excursion to Cesky Krumlov
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner with Certified Sommelier
Landmarks Hauptplatz Trinity Column - Day 16
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau
Schlögen Oxbow - Passau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting with Certified Sommelier
- Guided hike from Oberhaus to valley and along Ilz River
- Guided city walk of Passau
- Free time exploring Passau's cobblestone streets and Artists' Alley galleries
Landmarks Schlögen Oxbow St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 17
Vilshofen
Vilshofen- Meals
- Breakfast
