Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest and check into your luxury hotel for the night. The city blends Art Nouveau buildings with Brutalist structures, tree-lined streets, street art, and a lively nightlife scene. It's known as the former 'Paris of the East', so there's plenty of character to discover just by walking around the neighborhoods.
- Day 2
Bucharest
Start the day with a Scenic Freechoice activity - either visit Ceausescu's Spring Palace or the Village Open Air Museum. After that, join a coach tour covering the city's main squares like Union Square and University Square. Later in the afternoon, you'll transfer to Giurgiu and board your luxury cruise ship, settling in for the river journey ahead.
Included Activities
- Panoramic coach tour of Bucharest including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
- Scenic Freechoice: Ceausescu's Spring Palace visit OR Village Open Air Museum exploration
Landmarks Union Square University Square Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 3
Silistra
You'll arrive early in Silistra, Bulgaria, a historic town with roots in late Roman times. Pick one of three Scenic Freechoice activities: a guided walk to Silistra Fort, a visit to Alfatar Village with its ethnographic museum and local school, or explore the Sveshtari Thracian Tomb. The rest of the day is spent relaxing onboard your cruise ship.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Active walk to Silistra Fort with guided tour OR Visit Alfatar Village with ethnographic museum and local school performance OR Sveshtari Thracian Secrets guided tour
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 4
Rousse
The ship arrives in Rousse, nicknamed 'Little Vienna'. Choose your Scenic Freechoice activity - either a full-day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, or a walking tour of Rousse with its Belle Epoque architecture and an exclusive piano recital. You'll stay onboard the ship overnight.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi village OR Walking tour of Rousse with piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi - Day 5
Djerdap Gorge
Today you'll cruise through the Djerdap Gorge system, also called the Iron Gates, which forms the natural border between Serbia and Romania. The route passes through four narrow gorges with soaring cliffs and a large rock carving of Decebalus. Spend your time relaxing in your suite, on the Sun Deck, or in the Panorama Lounge and Bar.
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Iron Gates (Djerdap Gorge system)
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Belgrade
The ship pulls into Belgrade, the 'Door to Central Europe' where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. You can choose from three Scenic Freechoice activities: a guided tour of the Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress, a panoramic tour that includes Tito's Memorial, or a cycling tour along the Danube. In the afternoon, head to the bohemian Skardalija Street. This evening features an exclusive experience at St. Sava Temple with the church choir performing.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Belgrade with Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress OR Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial OR Cycling tour along the Danube
- St. Sava Temple visit with exclusive Scenic Enrich - church choir performance in the cathedral crypt
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Skardalija Street Tito's Memorial St. Sava Temple 
- Day 7
Osijek
You'll arrive in Osijek, a Croatian town with grand Baroque buildings and a complex history. Select a Scenic Freechoice activity: either a guided walk through the well-preserved Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional music, or explore the Baranja wine region with tastings. After touring, visit a local Croatian family's home and share lunch with them, trying authentic Croatian food and learning about their culture.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal with a local Croatian family at their home with authentic dishes prepared using fresh vegetables from their garden)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Osijek Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music OR Baranja wine region exploration with tasting experience
- Lunch with local Croatian family at their home
Landmarks Osijek Old Town Baranja wine region 
- Day 8
Mohács
The ship arrives in Mohacs, a small Hungarian town on the Danube and the site of the 16th-century Battle of Mohacs. Choose from three Scenic Freechoice activities: a guided tour of Pécs visiting historic sites like the first telephone exchange and Turkish Bath, explore Villány wine village with historic wine cellars and tastings, or visit the Zsolnay Ceramics Museum to see hand-painted porcelain.
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Guided tour of Pécs including first telephone exchange and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi OR Villány wine village with wine cellar tastings OR Zsolnay Ceramics Museum visit
Landmarks Pécs Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi Villány wine village Zsolnay Ceramics Museum 
- Day 9
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and check into your luxury hotel for two nights. Buda and Pest sit on opposite sides of the Danube here. The afternoon is yours to spend freely - consider visiting one of the city's famous 19th-century coffee houses like the New York Café or Ruszwurm Cukraszda to experience the strong coffee culture, elegant interiors, and live music.
Optional Activities
- Visit New York Café
- Visit Ruszwurm Cukrászda coffee house
Landmarks New York Café Ruszwurm Cukrászda - Day 10
Budapest
After breakfast, pick a Scenic Freechoice activity to explore the area. Visit the 18th-century Brunszvik Castle with its Beethoven Memorial Museum, or head to the Etyek region's boutique wineries with scenic vineyards known for white and sparkling wines. In the afternoon, hike Buda Hill for views over the Danube and the city below. You'll return for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Scenic Freechoice: Brunszvik Castle visit with Beethoven Memorial Museum OR Etyek Region Wineries exploration with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Hike Buda Hill for panoramic views of the Danube and city
Landmarks Brunszvik Castle Beethoven Memorial Museum Etyek Region Wineries Buda Hill - Day 11
Budapest to Airport
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Budapest airport for your onward travel. This wraps up your Danube River cruise and Eastern European adventure, bringing you home with memories from multiple countries and cities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
