Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest and check into your luxury hotel right in the capital's center. This evening brings a welcome dinner at the hotel where you'll meet the other travelers on your trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
- Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
After breakfast, you're heading to Transylvania on a scenic drive along the Transfăgărășan Highway. The route cuts through dramatic Carpathian peaks with a lunch break at Valea cu Peștii. You'll reach Sibiu by afternoon and check in, then wander through the Old Town to see its baroque squares and colorful buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional fare at Valea cu Pești in a stunning mountain setting)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Transfăgărășan Highway
- Lunch at Valea cu Pești
- Guided stroll through Sibiu Old Town
Optional Activities
- Alternative route via Olt Valley with lunch and visit to Cozia Monastery (in case of bad weather)
Landmarks Transfăgărășan Highway Valea cu Pești Sibiu Old Town - Day 3
Sibiu to Brașov
The day takes you to Sighișoara, one of Europe's few inhabited medieval citadels. You'll walk through its winding streets and see the Clock Tower, history museum, old apothecary, medieval weapons, and torture chamber. Lunch is at Vlad Dracul Restaurant before heading to Viscri's fortified church. By evening you're in Brașov for check-in and a guided walk through the medieval center.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant - the legendary birthplace of Count Dracula)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk in Sighișoara
- Self-paced exploration of Sighișoara citadel
- Visit to Clock Tower
- Visit to history museum
- Visit to old apothecary
- Visit to medieval weapons collection
- Visit to torture chamber
- Lunch at Vlad Dracul Restaurant
- Visit to village of Viscri
- Visit to fortified church in Viscri
- Guided walk through Brașov medieval city center
Landmarks Sighișoara Citadel Clock Tower Vlad Dracul Restaurant Viscri Viscri Fortified Church Brașov Medieval City Center 
- Day 4
Brașov
Start by visiting Harman's fortified church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Saxon architecture. You'll return to Brașov for a walking tour past baroque mansions and Gothic churches, including the Black Church. The afternoon is free for your own exploration. After sunset, there's an exclusive after-hours tour of Bran Castle followed by dinner at the Tea House Restaurant on the castle grounds.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet dinner at Tea House Restaurant on Bran Castle grounds)
Included Activities
- Visit to fortified church of Harman
- Walking tour of Brașov historic center
- Visit to Black Church
- Exclusive after-hours visit to Bran Castle
- Gourmet dinner at Tea House Restaurant on castle grounds
Landmarks Harman Fortified Church Black Church Bran Castle Tea House Restaurant - Day 5
Brașov to Azuga - Sinaia to Bucharest
You're traveling to Azuga to tour the Rhein Cellars, which supplies Romania's royal family, with sparkling wine tasting and lunch included. Then it's on to Sinaia to see Peleș Castle, the royal summer retreat, surrounded by mountain views and filled with intricate interiors. You'll return to Bucharest by evening and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious lunch in Rhein Cellars restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cellar tour at Rhein Cellars with sparkling wine tasting
- Lunch at Rhein Cellars restaurant
- Visit to Peleș Castle
- Transfer to Azuga
- Transfer to Sinaia
- Return transfer to Bucharest
Landmarks Rhein Cellars Azuga Sinaia Peleș Castle - Day 6
Bucharest to Fetești
This morning covers Bucharest's main sites: State University, the Triumphal Arch, Romanian Athenaeum, Royal Palace, and Stavropoleos Church. You'll have lunch featuring local dishes and a photo stop at the Parliament Palace. Later you'll head to the Danube port in Fetești to board your river cruise. The evening starts with a welcome cocktail and dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Local cuisine), Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- City exploration of Bucharest
- Visit to State University
- Visit to Triumphal Arch
- Visit to Romanian Athenaeum
- Visit to Royal Palace
- Visit to Stavropoleos Church
- Lunch featuring local cuisine
- Photo stop at Parliament Palace
- Welcome Cocktail
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks State University Triumphal Arch Romanian Athenaeum Royal Palace Stavropoleos Church Parliament Palace - Day 7
Hârșova
You're exploring the Danube Delta, a massive wetland and UNESCO World Heritage Site. An excursion boat takes you from Hârșova to Tulcea for a delta safari through this nature reserve with its mix of plants and wildlife. That evening there's a folklore program on board the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Delta safari excursion
- Folklore program on board
Landmarks Danube Delta Tulcea - Day 8
Fetești to Chiciu
A guided tour shows you Constanța, Romania's oldest continually inhabited city and largest sea port with 2,500 years of history. You'll see the Great Mahmudiye Mosque, the famous Genoese Lighthouse, and the Archaeology Museum, with stops at the Black Sea beaches. Dinner happens as the ship heads toward Bulgaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Constanța
- Visit to Great Mahmudiye Mosque
- Visit to Genoese Lighthouse
- Visit to Archaeology Museum
- Time on Black Sea beaches
Optional Activities
- Constanța & Murfatlar: A Black Sea Journey with Wine Tasting
Landmarks Constanța Great Mahmudiye Mosque Genoese Lighthouse Archaeology Museum Black Sea Coast - Day 9
Svishtov to Nikopol
After morning coffee, the ship arrives in Svishtov, the southernmost Danube town. There's an optional excursion to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's oldest city with the medieval Tsarevets fortress sitting on a peak. You can see authentic murals at the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi and try local rose oil. Bulgarian lunch is included before the ship reaches Nikopol.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning coffee service
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with lunch
Landmarks Svishtov Veliko Tarnovo Tsarevets Fortress Arbanassi Church of the Nativity - Day 10
Iron Gates
Today is relaxed onboard with great scenery. The ship passes through the Iron Gates, the narrowest stretch of the Danube with massive stone cliffs on both sides. Over 110 kilometers you'll see nature at its best, including Europe's largest rock sculpture of Dacian King Decebalus carved into a cliff.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passage through Iron Gates
Landmarks Iron Gates Decebalus Rock Sculpture - Day 11
Belgrade
You arrive in Belgrade, Serbia's vibrant capital. A morning tour takes you to Kalemegdan Fortress at the meeting point of the Sava and Danube rivers with great views and history. You'll also visit the National Museum, Parliament, and St. Sava Cathedral, the world's largest Orthodox church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing tour
- Visit to Kalemegdan Fortress
- Visit to National Museum
- Visit to Parliament
- Visit to St. Sava Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Dynamic Belgrade & Kalemegdan Fortress
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress National Museum Parliament St. Sava Cathedral 
- Day 12
Mohács to Kalocsa
The morning is relaxed on board before reaching Mohács at lunch. You're then heading to the UNESCO World Heritage Puszta in eastern Hungary, a rare grassland that's stayed mostly unchanged for over 2,000 years. Stop in Kalocsa, the paprika capital, and watch a local horse show featuring Hungarian riders and their skills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage Puszta
- Visit to Kalocsa
- Local horse show
Optional Activities
- Traditions of the Hungarian Puszta
Landmarks Puszta Kalocsa - Day 13
Budapest
You arrive in Budapest, the Queen of the Danube, known for its grace and architecture. The tour covers the State Opera House, Parliament, and Heroes Square before heading to Fisherman's Bastion for river views. An afternoon option called 'An Authentic Taste of Budapest' takes you through the market hall and to the famous geothermal baths. As sunset comes, there's a lighted city tour followed by entertainment with folklore and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of State Opera House
- Tour of Parliament
- Visit to Heroes Square
- Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
- Lighted city tour
- Folklore show on board
Optional Activities
- An Authentic Taste of Budapest - market hall and geothermal baths
- Budapest - Castle Hill & Historic Wonders
Landmarks State Opera House Parliament Heroes Square Fisherman's Bastion - Day 14
Bratislava
You pull into Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, where the Morava and Danube rivers meet. The tour shows off the city's Gothic and Baroque buildings with a stop at Castle Hill for views across the landscape. You'll walk through the historic center to experience the city's past. Back on the ship, there's a Gala Dinner to celebrate with your new friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- City tour
- Visit to Castle Hill
- Walk through historic center
- Gala Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Beauty on the Danube
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Hill Bratislava Historic Center - Day 15
Vienna
After breakfast, your river cruise ends. The AMADEUS crew says goodbye and wishes you safe travels home, hoping you'll cruise together again someday.
- Meals
- Breakfast
