Itinerary
- Day 1
Berlin
You'll arrive in Berlin and head to your hotel for a 6pm welcome meeting in the lobby. This is when you'll meet your fellow travelers for the first time. After that, the evening is yours to wander around and get a feel for Berlin's energy at your own pace.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Park Inn or Quentin XL Postdamer or Hotel Moa Mercure or NH Alexanderplatz)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Berlin
This morning starts with a guided tour through Berlin's historic core. You'll begin at the Reichstag building and Brandenburg Gate, then follow Unter den Linden Boulevard as it takes you past the German State Opera House and Baroque Deutscher Dom. The tour also covers Kurfurstendamm, hitting the major landmarks that define the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Park Inn or Quentin XL Postdamer or Hotel Moa Mercure or NH Alexanderplatz)
Included Activities
- Berlin City Tour
Optional Activities
- Potsdam City Tour with Sanssouci Palace (2025 departures only)
Landmarks Reichstag Brandenburg Gate Checkpoint Charlie Unter den Linden Boulevard Kurfurstendamm German State Opera House Deutscher Dom (German Cathedral) - Day 3
Berlin to Dresden to Prague
After breakfast, you're heading to Dresden for a walking tour of its Baroque architecture, including Zwinger Palace, Semper Opera, and the reconstructed Frauenkirche. Later that afternoon, you'll travel on to Prague and check into your hotel there by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Holiday Inn or Hotel Belvedere or Clarion Congress or NH Collection or Orea Pyramida or Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Dresden City Tour
Landmarks Royal Palace Zwinger Palace Semper Opera Dresden Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) 
- Day 4
Prague
A guided tour takes you through Prague's medieval streets, starting at Old Town Square and then up to Prague Castle. You'll visit St. Vitus Cathedral and get views of the entire city spread out below you. Then you'll walk across the Charles Bridge and have time to explore the medieval center on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Holiday Inn or Hotel Belvedere or Clarion Congress or NH Collection or Orea Pyramida or Hotel Panorama)
Included Activities
- Prague City Tour
Optional Activities
- Medieval Dinner Show in Cave - €55
Landmarks Old Town Square Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Charles Bridge - Day 5
Prague to Regensburg to Munich
You're traveling from Prague to Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage medieval city along the Danube. Spend time walking around and taking in the churches and that famous medieval stone bridge. Later you'll head to Munich for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Westpark or Holiday Inn Unterhaching or Hotel Plaza Premium)
Included Activities
- Regensburg City Tour
Landmarks Regensburg Medieval Stone Bridge Danube River 
- Day 6
Munich
Starting with a guided introduction to Munich, you'll see Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, and Viktualienmarkt. These landmarks form the heart of the city's historic center. By midday, the rest of the day opens up and you can explore at your own pace, checking out whatever catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Westpark or Holiday Inn Unterhaching or Hotel Plaza Premium)
Included Activities
- Munich City Tour
Optional Activities
- Nymphenburg Palace - €30
- Hofbrauhaus - Bavarian Night Dinner - €45 (Advance group reservation fee included)
Landmarks Marienplatz Frauenkirche Viktualienmarkt Nymphenburg Palace - Day 7
Munich to Salzburg to Vienna
You're off to Salzburg for a guided tour that covers Mirabell Palace and Gardens, the Hohensalzburg Fortress sitting up on the hill with Alpine views, the Cathedral, and Mozart's residence. Later in the afternoon, you'll continue to Vienna for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Austria Trend Savoyen or Hotel Maxx by Steigenberger or Hotel Rainers)
Included Activities
- Salzburg City Tour
Landmarks Mirabell Palace and Gardens Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral Mozart Residence 
- Day 8
Vienna
Vienna's Ringstrasse is the focus, and you'll walk past the Empress Maria Theresia Monument, Votive Church, City Hall, and Parliament building. From there you move through the courtyards of Hofburg toward the State Opera House. The afternoon leaves you free to explore the Castle of Belvedere's gardens at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Austria Trend Savoyen or Hotel Maxx by Steigenberger or Hotel Rainers)
Optional Activities
- Schonbrunn Palace tour
- Danube Tower - €30
Landmarks Ringstrasse Empress Maria Theresia Monument Votive Church City Hall Parliament Hofburg State Opera House Castle of Belvedere Schonbrunn Palace Danube Tower - Day 9
Vienna to Bratislava to Budapest
Today involves traveling through three cities. You'll start with Bratislava's quieter streets, then head to Budapest, which sits on both sides of the Danube. Once there, you've got free time to wander the city, try Hungarian food, and check out the nightlife if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH City Budapest or Hotel Danibius Arena or Ibis Tribe Stadium)
Included Activities
- Bratislava City Tour
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 10
Budapest
Your guided tour of Budapest covers Parliament, the Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and St Stephen's Basilica. You'll stop at the Great Market Hall, then head up Castle Hill to see the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church. Fisherman's Bastion gives you those panoramic views everyone comes for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH City Budapest or Hotel Danibius Arena or Ibis Tribe Stadium)
Included Activities
- Budapest City Tour
Optional Activities
- Danube River Cruise at Night - €30
Landmarks Parliament Royal Palace Heroes' Square St Stephen's Basilica Great Market Hall Castle Hill Matthias Coronation Church Fisherman's Bastion Budapest Opera House Great Dohany Synagogue - Day 11
Budapest to Bucharest
After flying from Budapest to Bucharest, you'll have free time to explore on your own once you arrive. There's a welcome meeting at your hotel, and if you're interested, you can join an optional group dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mercure Unirii)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 12
Bucharest
A guided tour shows you Bucharest's key sites including Revolution Square, Arc of Triumph, Romania Athenaum, the Opera House, National Military Club, Dimitrie Gusti National Village, and the Palace of Parliament. The afternoon gives you personal time to wander the city on your own terms.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mercure Unirii)
Included Activities
- Bucharest City Tour
Landmarks Revolution Square Arc of Triumph Romania Athenaeum Opera House National Military Club Dimitrie Gusti National Village Palace of Parliament - Day 13
Brasov)
You're driving through misty Transylvanian forests toward the mountains. There's an external viewing of Peles Castle in Sinaia, then you'll see Bran Castle, the legendary Dracula fortress. After that, you head to Brasov to explore the medieval Saxon town with its gothic and baroque buildings before checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ambient)
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
- Visit to Count Dracula Castle
- Brasov Sightseeing
Landmarks Peles Castle Bran Castle (Count Dracula Castle) Piata Sfatului (Council Square) Black Church Muresenilor House Museum - Day 14
Brasov to Sighisoara to Cluj-Napoca
This day follows Dracula themes, starting with the Clock Tower and then exploring Sighisoara Citadel, Dominican Monastery, Church on the Hill, and Dracula's House. Later you'll travel to Cluj-Napoca to see Union Square, St. Mihail Church, and the Matthias Corvinus Monument.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel River Park)
Included Activities
- Sighisoara Sightseeing
- Cluj-Napoca Sightseeing
Landmarks Clock Tower Sighisoara Citadel Dominican Monastery Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal) Dracula's House Union Square St. Mihail Church Matthias Corvinus Monument - Day 15
Cluj-Napoca to Turda to Hunedeoara to Sibiu
You're visiting the Turda salt mines, an active site that's been producing salt since the 11th century. Then you'll see Hunedeoara Castle to learn about Transylvanian history. The day ends in Sibiu, a fairytale-like town worth exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower)
Included Activities
- Visit to Salina Turda (Salt Mine)
- Hunedeoara Sightseeing
Landmarks Salina Turda (Turda Salt Mine) Hunedeoara Castle (Corvin Castle) - Day 16
Sibiu to Bucharest
A walking tour through Sibiu shows off its Germanic architecture and Saxon heritage from 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. Then you head back to Bucharest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mercure Unirii)
Included Activities
- Sibiu Sightseeing
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Landmarks Brukenthal Palace Piata Mare (city square) Lutheran Cathedral Holy Trinity Cathedral Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul - Day 17
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnavo to Plovdiv
You're traveling to Veliko Tarnavo, Bulgaria's historic City of the Tsars and former capital. The medieval Bulgarian architecture here is unique, and you'll explore Tsarevets Fortress and the Holy Forty Martyrs Church. Later you continue on to Plovdiv.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills)
Included Activities
- Veliko Tarnavo Sightseeing
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress Holy Forty Martyrs Church - Day 18
Plovdiv to Sofia
Plovdiv's tour starts at Old Plovdiv on Nebet Hill, where you'll see the Balabanov and Georgi Mavridi House, St. Konstantin Church, Elena Church, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Stadium. After this, you travel to Sofia for a panoramic tour of Bulgaria's capital city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Plovdiv City Tour
- Sofia Panoramic Tour
Landmarks Old Plovdiv Nebet Hill Balabanov House Georgi Mavridi House St. Konstantin Church Elena Church Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis Roman Stadium Citadel Door Castle Streets St. Nedelya Church 
- Day 19
Sofia to Belgrade
You're heading to Belgrade, Serbia's capital, where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. A walking tour takes you down Knez Mihailova shopping street and through the medieval Belgrade Fortress, exploring the landmarks and histories throughout the city's heart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Abba Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Belgrade City Tour
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Danube River Sava River Knez Mihailova - Day 20
Belgrade to Sarajevo
Next stop is Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital where East and West have always mixed together. This historic city has been through tremendous change and conflict. A walking tour of the old town shows you its oriental character and the reminders of the Yugoslav War alongside its unique cultural identity.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ibis Styles)
Included Activities
- Sarajevo City Tour
- Day 21
Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje
You're heading toward the Adriatic coast with a stop in Mostar. You'll walk through the Old Town and see the iconic Stari Most, then explore the old čarščija market. Lunch happens at a local spot with great views, and you'll have time to try Turkish coffee before continuing to Trebinje.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mostar City Tour
Optional Activities
- Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30
Landmarks Stari Most (Old Bridge) Old Town of Mostar Čaršija (market) 
- Day 22
Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje
A full day at Dubrovnik, the Pearl of the Adriatic, gives you time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its preserved walls, terra-cotta roofs, and medieval streets. A guided walk takes you through narrow streets and across the top of those mighty walls. After lunch you can try local seafood or jump in the crystal-blue water. You'll return to Trebinje for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dubrovnik City Tour
Optional Activities
- Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old Town Dubrovnik City Walls 
- Day 23
Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder
You're driving into Montenegro and arriving in Kotor after a scenic route. This quiet alternative to Dubrovnik has its own character and an impressive medieval citadel. A local guide takes you on a walking tour and leaves time for you to explore on your own. Later you continue to Shkoder, Albania.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Europa)
Included Activities
- Kotor City Tour
- Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
Landmarks Kotor Old Town Kotor Medieval Citadel - Day 24
Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid
A panoramic tour of Tirana shows off the city's preserved Albanian architecture and Skenderbeg Square. After lunch, you head toward Ohrid in Macedonia and check into your hotel. You can rest or join an optional Balkan night dinner experience if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina)
Included Activities
- Tirana City Tour
Optional Activities
- Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35
Landmarks Skenderbeg Square 
- Day 25
Ohrid to Skopje
A guided tour of Old Ohrid focuses on the hundreds of chapels and churches scattered throughout the town. In the afternoon, you travel to Skopje, Macedonia's capital, for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Panoramika)
Included Activities
- Ohrid City Tour
Optional Activities
- St. Naum Tour - EUR 25
Landmarks Old Ohrid St. Naum - Day 26
Skopje to Sofia
Skopje's guided tour highlights the city's grand architecture, impressive monuments, and unique history. You'll pose with the Alexander the Great statue and walk through the Macedonian Arc de Triomphe. Later you head to Sofia to explore its shopping streets and nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Sofia)
Included Activities
- Skopje City Tour
Landmarks Alexander the Great Statue Macedonian Arc de Triomphe - Day 27
Sofia
An early morning walking tour of Sofia's town center includes the National Library, Sofia University, Parliament, St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral, National Theatre, and St. Sofia Church. You'll learn about Bulgaria's diverse history including the communist era while exploring the shopping streets and stopping at cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sofia City Tour
Landmarks National Library Sofia University Parliament St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral National Theatre St. Sofia Church Council of Ministers Presidential Palace Former Communist Party Headquarters
