Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll spend the day exploring Bucharest on your own pace. The city has plenty to see if you want to check it out, from trendy shops and cafes to museums and churches. Walking along Victory Avenue is nice, and you can browse through the different neighborhoods at whatever speed suits you.
Optional Activities
- Explore trendy shops and cafés
- Visit museums
- Explore beautiful homes and churches
- Stroll along Victory Avenue
Landmarks/POIs Victory Avenue - Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
This morning you'll head into the Carpathians toward Sinaia. First stop is Cantacuzino Castle, then you'll tour Peles Castle. After grabbing a local lunch, the group continues on to Brasov for the night, so you'll have time to settle in before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Visit Peles Castle
- Local lunch
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Cantacuzino Castle - Day 3
Brasov
A guided tour of Brasov gets the day started, showing you the main sights and layout of the town. You'll have the afternoon free to walk around on your own and explore whatever catches your interest. Later on, you're headed to Bran Castle for the evening tour before heading back for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Brasov
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bran Castle - Day 4
Brasov to Rousse
You'll start with a guided tour through Bucharest, visiting Royal Palace Square where significant events happened in 1989. After that, you head to Oltenita to board your cruise ship. The evening sets off with a sail toward Rousse, so you'll get settled into your suite and meet the other passengers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Excursion in Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace Square
- Evening Cruise to Rousse
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace Square - Day 5
Rousse to Svistov
Rousse gives you several options to choose from. You could join a bike tour with the Adventure Host, take a guided sightseeing tour of Holy Trinity Church and the rock-hewn churches near Ivanovo, or go on a full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo. Later, the ship continues its cruise to either Svistov or Vidin, depending on the itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour in Rousse with Adventure Host (optional activity choice)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse
- Visit Holy Trinity Church
- Explore rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo
- Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo
- Tour of Arbanassi
- Evening Cruise to Svistov
Landmarks/POIs Holy Trinity Church Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo Veliko Târnovo Arbanassi - Day 6
Vidin
You've got choices today depending on what appeals to you. Either join the Adventure Host for a bike ride around town or head on a guided tour to Belogradchik to see the massive rock formations in the Balkan Mountains and visit Baba Vida Fortress. This evening there's a Bulgarian folklore show on board to enjoy after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wander and discover Vidin
- Bike ride with Adventure Host (optional activity choice)
- Guided Tour of Belogradchik
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Bulgarian folklore show on board
Landmarks/POIs Belogradchik Rock Formations Baba Vida Fortress - Day 7
Iron Gates to Belgrade
The ship sails through the Iron Gates Gorge, which forms a natural border between Serbia and Romania. You'll take a guided tour to Lepenski Vir, an important archaeological site with discoveries from the Mesolithic period. Then you head to Golubac Fortress, one of Europe's better-preserved medieval fortresses. Evening brings the cruise to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
- Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir
- Visit Golubac Fortress
- Evening Cruise to Belgrade
Landmarks/POIs Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Golubac Fortress - Day 8
Belgrade
In Belgrade you'll have multiple options to structure your day. Walk with the Adventure Host through the central areas, or join a guided tour to see Saint Sava Orthodox church and other sights. If you're interested, there's an optional bike tour, or you can spend free time on Knez Mihailova Street with its cafes and shops. An onboard lecture about Balkan history happens before the evening cruise to Novi Sad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Belgrade's central walkway with Adventure Host (optional activity choice)
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade
- View Saint Sava
- Onboard Lecture about Balkan history and culture
- Evening Cruise to Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Optional Guided Biking tour
- Explore Knez Mihailova Street
Landmarks/POIs Saint Sava Knez Mihailova Street - Day 9
Novi Sad to Ilok
Novi Sad offers a guided tour showcasing the Austro-Hungarian old town with its baroque architecture and fortifications. You can either walk up through narrow streets to Petrovaradin Fortress or experience Serbian beekeeping and wine tasting at a local museum and wine cellar in nearby Sremski Karlovci. The ship continues to Ilok after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Novi Sad
- Walking tour to Petrovaradin Fortress (optional activity choice)
- Visit Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar (optional activity choice)
- Wine tasting at local cellar
- Evening Cruise to Ilok
Landmarks/POIs Petrovaradin Fortress Museum of Beekeeping and Živanović Wine Cellar - Day 10
Ilok to Vukovar to Mohács
You'll take a walking tour of Ilok with wine tasting at a local cellar to learn about Croatian traditions. Later you sail to Vukovar during lunch, then walk through this historic Danube river port town and explore its sites. There's live entertainment on board this evening before sailing toward Mohacs overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ilok
- Wine tasting in local Ilok cellar
- Walking tour of Vukovar
- Live entertainment on board
- Evening Cruise to Mohács
Landmarks/POIs Vukovar - Day 11
Mohács to Budapest
Mohacs gives you morning options. Take a guided tour of the town to see historical memorials and distinctive churches, or visit St. Nicholas Watermill. Another choice is traveling to Pecs to explore 4th-century Christian underground tombs with UNESCO World Heritage status and hear an organ concert. By afternoon you're sailing toward Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács (optional activity choice)
- Visit St. Nicholas Watermill (optional activity choice)
- Guided Tour to Pécs (optional activity choice)
- Tour 4th-century Christian underground tombs
- Organ concert
- Afternoon Cruise to Budapest
Landmarks/POIs St. Nicholas Watermill Pécs Christian Underground Tombs - Day 12
Budapest
Your cruise ends this morning after breakfast. You'll depart Budapest at your own pace, giving you flexibility to explore a bit more or head directly to the airport or your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
