Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paris
ParisOptional Activities
- Visit the Louvre and see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo
- Climb or take the lift up the Eiffel Tower
- Picnic in the Tuileries, Plantes, or Jardin du Luxembourg
- Group dinner at a local restaurant
- Explore surrounding neighborhoods
- Uncommon Paris Urban Adventure (must be prebooked in advance)
Landmarks Louvre Eiffel Tower Tuileries Garden Jardin du Luxembourg 
- Day 2
Paris to Strasbourg
Paris to Strasbourg- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey to Strasbourg
- Orientation walk with leader
- Tarte Flambee snack
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Notre Dame (finished in 1439)
- Explore three museums at Palais de Rohan
- Dinner at local restaurants (leader recommendations)
Landmarks Cathedral of Notre Dame, Strasbourg Palais de Rohan - Day 3
Strasbourg to Munich
Strasbourg to MunichIncluded Activities
- Free morning exploration in Strasbourg
- Train journey to Munich
- Walking tour of Munich with leader
Optional Activities
- Explore La Petite France (16th-century buildings)
- Purchase lunch for train journey
- Evening exploration or local beer hall visit
Landmarks La Petite France - Day 4
Munich
MunichOptional Activities
- Visit Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
- Visit Neues Rathaus (neo-Gothic building with Glockenspiel clock)
- Watch the Glockenspiel clock reenactments
- Visit the Transport Museum
- Lunch and dinner at leader-recommended spots
Landmarks Altes Rathaus Neues Rathaus German Transport Museum - Day 5
Munich to Salzburg to Vienna
Munich to Salzburg to Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Salzburg
- Leader-led walk in Salzburg
- Hohensalzburg Fortress visit
- Funicular ride up to fortress
- Local train to Vienna
- Early morning train from Munich
Optional Activities
- Breakfast of apple strudel or kaiserschmarrn
- Lunch in Salzburg
- Evening exploration in Vienna
Landmarks Fortress Hohensalzburg 
- Day 6
Vienna
Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with leader
- Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) at Vollpension café
Optional Activities
- Visit St Stephens Cathedral (Gothic)
- Explore Graben (neo-classical area)
- Visit Albertina museum
- Explore Museum Quarter
- Visit Schoenbrunn Palace with guided audio tour
- Ride on Prater Ferris Wheel
Landmarks St Stephens Cathedral Graben Albertina Museum Quarter Schoenbrunn Palace Prater Ferris Wheel - Day 7
Vienna to Budapest
Vienna to Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Budapest
- Orientation walk with leader
Optional Activities
- Danube River cruise
- View Parliament Building
- View Castle District
- View bridges linking Buda to Pest
- Explore Jewish Quarter
- Dinner in Jewish Quarter
- Nightcap venues
Landmarks Parliament Building Castle District Jewish Quarter - Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Buda Castle and palace complex visit
- Funicular ride up Buda Castle hill
Optional Activities
- Explore 13th-century winding streets
- Hire a bicycle to move between sights
- Meander through streets and enjoy local delicacies
- Afternoon exploration with leader suggestions
Landmarks Buda Castle - Day 9
Budapest to Novi Sad to Belgrade
Budapest to Novi Sad to Belgrade- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Serbian lunch at a Salas property)
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Novi Sad
- Traditional Serbian lunch at a Salas property
- Orientation walk in Novi Sad with leader
- Local train to Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Evening exploration in Belgrade
- Relaxation at accommodation
- Day 10
Belgrade
Belgrade- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Kalemegdan Park visit
- Kalemegdan Fortress visit
Optional Activities
- Visit Hram Svetog Save (St Sava Church)
- Visit Nikola Tesla Museum
- Explore nightlife at floating bars, restaurants and nightclubs along the Danube and Sava rivers
Landmarks Kalemegdan Park Kalemegdan Fortress Hram Svetog Save Nikola Tesla Museum - Day 11
Belgrade to Nis
Belgrade to Nis- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Long train ride to Nis
- Leader-led walk around Nis
Optional Activities
- Stock up on snacks for train journey
- Visit Mediana (remnants of Constantine the Great's palace)
Landmarks Mediana - Day 12
Nis to Sofia to Plovdiv
Nis to Sofia to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Sofia
- Leader-led orientation using metro and trams
- Local train to Plovdiv
Optional Activities
- Visit National History Museum
- Visit National Archaeological Museum
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Dinner with local grilled meats and vegetable skewers
Landmarks National History Museum National Archaeological Museum National Art Gallery - Day 13
Plovdiv to Istanbul (Overnight Train)
Plovdiv to Istanbul (Overnight Train)Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Ancient Roman theatre visit
- Nebet Tepe fortress visit
Optional Activities
- Freshen up before journey
- Purchase snacks and wine for overnight train
Landmarks Ancient Roman Theatre Nebet Tepe - Day 14
Istanbul
IstanbulIncluded Activities
- Leader-led exploration of Old City
- Blue Mosque visit
- Hippodrome visit
- Million (stone road marker) visit
Optional Activities
- Optional breakfast with group
- Afternoon exploration of various cultural sites and traditions
- Dinner recommendations from leader
Landmarks Blue Mosque Hippodrome Million - Day 15
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Istanbul with additional accommodation
