Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Prague
You'll get picked up at the airport and head to your hotel in Prague's old center. Later tonight, there's a Welcome Reception where you can meet the other travelers and your Tour Director.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague)
- Day 2
Prague
Start at Strahov Monastery for views over the whole city, then walk across Charles Bridge to reach Old Market Square and check out the Astronomical Clock. You can spend your afternoon on your own or join an optional folklore dinner with a show that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Town Prague
- Visit Strahov Monastery
- Cross Charles Bridge
- Visit Prague's Old Market Square
- See the Astronomical Clock
Optional Activities
- Traditional Czech folklore dinner and show at a local restaurant
Landmarks Strahov Monastery Charles Bridge Old Town Square Astronomical Clock - Day 3
Prague
This day is yours to spend however you like. You could head to the Jewish Quarter and see where Franz Kafka was born, or sign up for a guided tour to Prague Castle to see its palaces, churches, Saint Vitus Cathedral, and Golden Lane.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Prague)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Prague Castle, Saint Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane
Landmarks Prague Castle Saint Vitus Cathedral Golden Lane Jewish Quarter - Day 4
Prague to Budapest
After breakfast, you'll travel by coach to Budapest and board your river ship. That evening, meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
- Day 5
Budapest
Following breakfast, a local guide takes you around Budapest. Later tonight, enjoy a Gala Welcome Dinner on your ship before it departs. As you cruise the Danube, you'll see the city's lights reflecting off the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Budapest
- Day 6
Mohács and Pécs
Traveling from Mohacs, you'll reach Pécs where you can see the copper domes of Pasha Qasim Mosque and the 11th-century cathedral. In the afternoon, explore at your own pace or join an optional wine tasting in the Villány region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Visit Pécs Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Tour and wine tasting at a local winery in the Villány wine region
Landmarks Mosque of Pasha Qasim Pécs Cathedral - Day 7
Osijek and Vukovar
Walk through Osijek's cobblestone streets and 18th-century buildings, visiting Holy Trinity Square and Saint Michael's Church. Then head to Vukovar for regional food before returning to your ship for an afternoon cruise toward Serbia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Osijek
- Visit Holy Trinity Square
- Visit Saint Michael's Church
- Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
Landmarks Holy Trinity Square Saint Michael's Church - Day 8
Belgrade
In Belgrade, join a guided tour of Belgrade Fortress overlooking where the Danube and Sava rivers meet, then visit the Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava. Later, visit a family farm to learn how slivovitz plum brandy is made and meet the animals there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade
- Visit Belgrade Fortress
- Visit Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
- Insider Experience - Village farm tour with slivovitz tasting
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava 
- Day 9
Iron Gates Cruise
Your ship cruises through the Iron Gates, passing through forests, cliffs, and gorges that separate Serbia and Romania. It's a scenic day of moving through these dramatic natural formations from the comfort of your vessel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Iron Gates
Landmarks Iron Gates - Day 10
Ruse
You'll dock in Ruse where a walking tour shows you Belle Époque buildings and gardens that feel like Vienna. See Liberty Square, the courthouse, the Opera House, and Alexander Battenberg Square. The afternoon is free to visit museums or the ancient fortress ruins at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ruse
- Visit Liberty Square
- Visit Ruse Opera House
- Visit Alexander Battenberg Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Regional Museum of History
- Visit National Transport Museum
- Visit Sexaginta Prista Fortress ruins
Landmarks Liberty Square Ruse Opera House Alexander Battenberg Square Regional Museum of History National Transport Museum Sexaginta Prista Fortress - Day 11
Bucharest
Spend your day in Bucharest with a guide showing you tree-lined streets and grand Belle Époque buildings. Walk through Old Town to see the Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church, and the Lipscani district. Afterward, you're free to explore on your own or join an optional visit to the Village Museum for a look at traditional Romanian life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest
- Visit Royal Court
- Visit Stavropoleos Church
- Explore Lipscani district
Optional Activities
- Visit open-air Village Museum with traditional Romanian heritage
Landmarks Royal Court Stavropoleos Church Lipscani Village Museum - Day 12
Veliko Târnovo and Arbanasi
A local guide takes you through Veliko Tarnovo's medieval streets to explore Tsarevets Fortress, the former empire's stronghold. Then head to Arbanasi village to see its well-preserved old architecture. Grab a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veliko Târnovo
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit Arbanasi village
- Traditional lunch at local restaurant
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress Arbanasi - Day 13
Baba Vida and Belogradchik
Visit the 10th-century Baba Vida Fortress and explore its thick walls and towers. Later, travel to Belogradchik in the Balkan Mountains to see its medieval fortress and the distinctive red rock formations that make the town landscape so unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Visit Belogradchik Fortress
- View natural rock formations
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Fortress 
- Day 14
Relaxation Day
Relax onboard your ship today with nothing scheduled. Spend time on the Sun Deck watching the Danube pass by and enjoying the views from your vessel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 15
Novi Sad
A guided tour takes you through Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city and cultural hub, exploring its charming streets. You'll have free time afterward to walk around, or sign up to visit Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the river and its underground passages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress and explore its catacombs
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress - Day 16
Kalocsa and Puszta
In the Hungarian town of Kalocsa, head out to Puszta for a traditional horse show with Magyar cowboys demonstrating their skills. You can also take an optional carriage ride, tour the stables, and meet the horsemen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Insider Experience - Traditional horse show with Magyar cowboys
Optional Activities
- Carriage ride
- View horse stables
- Meet horsemen
Landmarks Puszta - Day 17
Budapest
You have the whole day free in Budapest. Consider an optional tour of the Great Market Hall, a 19th-century food lover's paradise for Hungarian cuisine, or visit the Hospital in the Rock, a WWII hospital in caves under Buda Castle that later became a Cold War bunker. Tonight is the Captain's Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Culinary tour of Great Market Hall exploring Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Tour of Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Landmarks Great Market Hall Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Day 18
Departure from Budapest
Leave your river ship this morning and get transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
