Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and board your Scenic Space-Ship before 5:00 PM. Get yourself settled into your suite and meet the crew. This evening, you can head up on deck to see the city lights along the Danube or grab dinner in one of the ship's restaurants.
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Mohács
The ship docks in Mohács this morning. You have three choices for the day: join a guided tour of Pécs to see the historic telephone exchange and Turkish bath, head to the Villány wine region for tastings, or visit the Zsolnay Ceramics Museum. After you return, spend the evening relaxing onboard.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Pécs including first telephone exchange (opened 1885) and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
- Villány wine village with wine tasting at historic wine cellars
- Zsolnay Ceramics Museum with hand-painted ceramics collection
Landmarks Battle of Mohács Site Pasha Memi Turkish Bath Zsolnay Porcelain Factory - Day 3
Osijek
You'll dock in Osijek, a Croatian town with baroque buildings and a complicated history. Choose a walking tour through the Old Town and fortress, explore the Baranja wine region, or visit a local family for lunch with vegetables from their garden. Back on the ship by evening for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with local Croatian family at their home with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)
Included Activities
- Lunch with local Croatian family at their home with fresh vegetables from garden
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek with Baroque Old Town and fortress plus traditional and classical music
- Baranja wine region exploration and tasting experience
Landmarks Osijek Baroque Old Town Osijek Fortress - Day 4
Belgrade
Belgrade comes into view this morning. You can join a walking tour of key sites, take a panoramic tour that includes Tito's Memorial, or go on a cycling tour along the Danube. In the afternoon, wander through Skardalija Street on your own, or attend the Scenic Enrich experience at St. Sava Temple.
Included Activities
- St. Sava Temple visit with church choir performance in the crypt
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Belgrade with cobbled streets of Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial and Ottoman Old Town
- Cycling tour along the Danube
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Bohemian Quarter Skardalija Street St. Sava Temple - Day 5
Djerdap Gorge
Today the ship travels through the Djerdap Gorge, a dramatic natural border between Serbia and Romania with four narrow gorges, steep cliffs, and a rock carving of Decebalus. You'll spend the day in your suite or out on the Sun Deck, watching the scenery pass by and chatting with other passengers.
Landmarks Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates) Decebalus Rock Carving - Day 6
Svishtov to Veliko Tarnovo or Rousse
You arrive in Svishtov, Bulgaria. Pick between two options: a full-day trip to Veliko Tarnovo with panoramic views and the Asenevtsi Brothers Monument, plus the leafy village of Arbanassi, or stay on the ship for a relaxing cruise to Rousse with a walking tour and an exclusive piano recital.
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with panoramic views of old town and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
- Walking tour of Rousse with sightseeing tour and exclusive piano recital
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Asenevtsi Brothers Monument Arbanassi Village - Day 7
Silistra
The ship docks early in Silistra, a Bulgarian town layered with history from Roman times through Turkish fortifications and war. You have three choices: a guided walking tour of Silistra Fort, a visit to Alfatar Village with its ethnographic museum and children's choir performance, or an exploration of the ancient Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari.
Optional Activities
- Guided walking tour of Silistra Fort and Turkish fortification system
- Excursion to Alfatar Village with ethnographic museum, customary attire and school choir performance
- Sveshtari Thracian Tomb exploration with guided tour and local heritage and flavours
Landmarks Silistra Fort Alfatar Village Sveshtari Thracian Tomb - Day 8
Bucharest
You disembark and travel by coach to Bucharest. The orientation tour takes you through Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square. Then pick between two options: visit Ceausescu's Spring Palace or the Village Open Air Museum. Dine with other guests this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travellers at hotel)
Included Activities
- Coach orientation tour of Bucharest from south to Primaverii Palace passing Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square
- Dinner with fellow guests at hotel
Optional Activities
- Ceausescu's Spring Palace with 80 rooms featuring silk wallpaper, wood panels, Murano glass chandeliers
- Village Open Air Museum with ethnographic exhibits and traditional houses and churches
Landmarks Union Square University Square Ceausescu's Spring Palace Village Open Air Museum - Day 9
Bucharest to Sibiu
After breakfast, you'll travel from Bucharest north to Sibiu, a medieval town in Transylvania. Check in at your hotel and have dinner at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow travellers)
Landmarks Sibiu Medieval Town - Day 10
Sighisoara to Brasov
In Sighisoara, you can either explore the World Heritage-listed walled city with a local guide (built by Saxons between the 12th and 17th centuries) or hike the covered stairway up to the 14th century Church on the Hill for great city views. From there, head to Brasov and check in for a two-night stay.
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of the walled city of Sighisoara with highlights of World Heritage medieval architecture
- Hike the covered stairway to 14th century Church on the Hill with Gothic architecture and city views
Landmarks Sighisoara Walled City Church on the Hill - Day 11
Brasov
Your guide takes you through Brasov, pointing out the gothic spires, medieval watchtowers, large squares and soviet-era buildings. In the afternoon, head to Bran Castle, a 14th century white stone fortress on a clifftop with narrow passageways, hidden rooms and sunny courtyards. Dinner at one of Brasov's better restaurants with the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner at one of Brasov's finest restaurants with fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brasov sights with Gothic spires and medieval watchtowers
- Visit to Bran Castle with 14th century fortress architecture
- Dinner at one of Brasov's finest restaurants with fellow travellers
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 12
Peles Castle and Sinaia
After breakfast, your guide brings you to Peles Castle, a neo-classical building from the 1870s with beautifully decorated rooms, paintings, carved wood and stained glass. Stop by nearby Sinaia Monastery, the region's oldest with churches from the 17th and 19th centuries. In the afternoon, travel back to Bucharest for an overnight stay.
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Peles Castle, a Neo-Classical summer residence from the 1870s
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery with 17th and 19th century churches
Landmarks Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery - Day 13
Bucharest Departure
After breakfast in Bucharest, it's time to say goodbye to this part of Eastern Europe. The landscapes, medieval villages and sense of history will stay with you long after you leave.
