Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and get settled at your hotel. There's a welcome meeting at 6pm in the lobby to help you get oriented. After that, you can either join the optional group dinner or wander around Vienna on your own to soak in the evening atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Self-guided exploration of Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Danube River - Day 2
Vienna
This morning you'll walk along Vienna's grand Ringstrasse and see its famous landmarks, then head through the historic Hofburg courtyards to reach the State Opera House. Later, you'll spend time at the beautiful gardens at Belvedere Castle with free time to explore at your own pace. Optional tours are available if you want to check out Schonbrunn Palace or the Danube Tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ringstrasse scenic drive
- Hofburg courtyards exploration
- State Opera House visit
- Belvedere Castle gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Schonbrunn Palace tour - €50
- Danube Tower - €30
Landmarks/POIs Empress Maria Theresia Monument Votive Church Vienna City Hall Austrian Parliament Building Hofburg Palace Vienna State Opera House Belvedere Palace Schönbrunn Palace - Day 3
Vienna to Salzburg to Munich
You're traveling from Vienna to Salzburg in the Austrian Alps. A guided tour takes you through Mirabell Palace and Gardens, then up to Hohensalzburg Fortress perched on a hillside with Alpine views. You'll also see the baroque Salzburg Cathedral and visit the Mozart Residence to learn about the composer's life. From there, you'll head on to Munich in Bavaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Salzburg City Tour
- Mirabell Palace and Gardens visit
- Hohensalzburg Fortress visit
- Salzburg Cathedral visit
Optional Activities
- Mozart Residence - €25
Landmarks/POIs Mirabell Palace Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart Residence - Day 4
Munich
After breakfast, a guided walk through Munich shows you Marienplatz (the iconic central square), the impressive Frauenkirche church, and the vibrant Viktualienmarkt. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like, or you can join optional activities like touring Nymphenburg Palace or catching a Bavarian dinner show at Hofbrauhaus.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Munich City Tour
- Marienplatz visit
- Frauenkirche visit
- Viktualienmarkt visit
Optional Activities
- Nymphenburg Palace - €20
- Hofbrauhaus - Bavarian Night Dinner - €45 (Advance group reservation fee included)
Landmarks/POIs Marienplatz Frauenkirche Viktualienmarkt Nymphenburg Palace - Day 5
Munich to Regensburg to Prague
You're heading from Munich to Regensburg on the Danube River, one of Germany's largest well-preserved cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll explore its architectural highlights including churches and the unique medieval stone bridge spanning the Danube. Then it's on to Prague.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Regensburg City Tour
Landmarks/POIs Stone Bridge Danube River - Day 6
Prague
Medieval Prague starts with a guided tour through Old Town's cobbled streets and Old Town Square. You'll visit the hilltop Prague Castle complex, the former royal residence of Bohemian kings, and see St. Vitus Cathedral from outside with panoramic city views. After crossing the iconic Charles Bridge and exploring Prague's medieval heart, there's an optional Medieval Dinner Show in a cave if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Prague City Tour
- Old Town exploration
- Prague Castle complex visit
- St. Vitus Cathedral exterior viewing
- Charles Bridge crossing
Optional Activities
- Medieval Dinner Show in Cave - €55
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge - Day 7
Prague to Bucharest
You're leaving the Czech Republic and flying to Bucharest, Romania's capital city. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to explore the city's famous landmarks at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Bucharest
- Day 8
Bucharest
A comprehensive guided tour takes you through Bucharest's key sites including Revolution Square, Arc of Triumph, Romania Athenaeum, the Opera House, National Military Club, Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, and the impressive Palace of Parliament. Each landmark tells a different story of Romanian culture and architecture. By afternoon, you'll have personal leisure time to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bucharest City Tour
- Revolution Square visit
- Arc of Triumph visit
- Romania Athenaeum visit
- Opera House visit
- National Military Club visit
- Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum visit
- Palace of Parliament visit
Landmarks/POIs Revolution Square Arc of Triumph Romania Athenaeum Bucharest Opera House Palace of Parliament Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum - Day 9
Brasov
You're driving through Transylvania's misty green forests toward Peles Castle in Sinaia, a beautiful neo-renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains (exterior viewing). Then you'll continue to the legendary Bran Castle, famously known as Count Dracula's Castle, where history and legend blend. By evening you'll be in Brasov, a medieval town surrounded by Saxon walls. You'll explore Council Square, the Black Church, and Muresenilor House Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
- Visit to Count Dracula Castle (Bran Castle)
- Brasov Sightseeing
- Council Square visit
- Black Church visit
- Muresenilor House Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Bran Castle Black Church - Day 10
Brasov to Sighisoara to Cluj-Napoca
Following the footsteps of Count Dracula, you'll head to Sighisoara with a stop at the Clock Tower. Your guide takes you through Sighisoara Citadel, Dominican Monastery, The Church on the Hill, and Dracula's House. Then you're heading to Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania's unofficial capital, for a sightseeing tour of Union Square, St. Mihail Church, and Matthias Corvinus Monument. You'll check into your 4-star hotel with time to relax and review your photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sighisoara Sightseeing
- Clock Tower stop
- Sighisoara Citadel visit
- Dominican Monastery visit
- Church on the Hill visit
- Dracula's House visit
- Cluj-Napoca Sightseeing
- Union Square visit
- St. Mihail Church visit
- Matthias Corvinus Monument visit
Landmarks/POIs Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower Dominican Monastery Church on the Hill Union Square St. Mihail Church - Day 11
Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu
After breakfast, you're heading to the fascinating Turda Salt Mines, an active geologic wonder that's produced salt since the 11th century. Next, you'll visit Hunedeoara Castle (also known as Corvin Castle) to learn about Transylvania's history from your guide. Then it's off to the fairytale-like town of Sibiu where you can relax at your 4-star hotel or start exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Salina Turda (Salt Mine)
- Hunedeoara Sightseeing
- Corvin Castle visit
Landmarks/POIs Salina Turda Hunedeoara Castle - Day 12
Sibiu to Bucharest
You'll start with a walking tour of charming Sibiu, seeing its Germanic architecture from Saxon settlers in the 12th century. You'll visit Brukenthal Palace, Piata Mare city square, Lutheran Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. In the afternoon, you're heading back to Bucharest for your overnight stay. There's an optional group dinner available in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sibiu Sightseeing
- Brukenthal Palace visit
- Piata Mare visit
- Lutheran Cathedral visit
- Holy Trinity Cathedral visit
- Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul visit
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Brukenthal Palace Piata Mare Lutheran Cathedral Holy Trinity Cathedral Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul - Day 13
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
You're leaving Romania and traveling to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. You'll explore the city's medieval Bulgarian architecture and history, including Tsarevets Fortress and the Holy Forty Martyrs Church. Then you'll continue on to Plovdiv.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Veliko Tarnovo Sightseeing
- Tsarevets Fortress visit
- Holy Forty Martyrs Church visit
Landmarks/POIs Tsarevets Fortress Holy Forty Martyrs Church - Day 14
Plovdiv to Sofia
After breakfast, you're exploring beautiful Plovdiv starting at Old Plovdiv on Nebet Hill. You'll visit the Balabanov and Georgi Mavridi Houses, St. Konstantin and Elena Church, and the Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis with its Stadium, some of the best-preserved Roman architecture around. You'll also check out Citadel Door, Castle Streets, and St. Nedelya Church before traveling to Sofia for a panoramic city tour covering the main sights and Bulgaria's rooted history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Plovdiv City Tour
- Old Plovdiv visit
- Balabanov House visit
- Georgi Mavridi House visit
- St. Konstantin and Elena Church visit
- Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis visit
- Stadium visit
- Citadel Door visit
- Castle Streets visit
- St. Nedelya Church visit
- Sofia Panoramic Tour
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis St. Konstantin and Elena Church St. Nedelya Church - Day 15
Sofia
Your Central and Eastern Europe tour comes to an end today. After breakfast at the hotel, you'll bid farewell to your fellow travelers and head out until your next adventure in Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
