Discover fairytale Prague and its magical church spires via a city tour or a hike to Prague Castle. Both will reveal why Prague is considered one of Europe's most attractive and vibrant cities, with a historic city center that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Meals: B)
Beer has been an important part of the Czech Republic since 993, when the first brewery was established. Beer is vital to the country's national identity, so much so that the Czechs are the biggest consumers of beer per capita in the world. Join a beer tasting and discover for yourself what makes Czech beer some of the best in the world. (Meals: B) ... Read More
Depart from Prague via motorcoach and enjoy a stop in Regensburg. After a local highlights tour, drive to Vilshofen, set at the confluence of the Danube and the Vils rivers in the heart of Bavaria. After boarding the ship, gather for an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration featuring traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. (Meals: D) ... Read More
Vilshofen, Germany
Arrive in Vilshofen, set at the confluence of the Danube and the Vils rivers in the heart of Bavaria. After boarding the ship, gather for an exclusive Oktoberfest celebration featuring traditional beer and Bavarian folk music and dancing. (Meals: D)
Tuesday - Jun 16, 2026
Day 5
Passau, Germany
A morning cruise brings you to Passau, poised where the Danube meets the Inn and Ilz. Take a walking tour of the Old Town and visit a bakery to sample pretzels and chocolate, or hike into the hills above town for a visit to the Veste Oberhaus, a massive 13th-century fortress. Alternatively, go on a bike ride along the River Inn. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Jun 17, 2026
Day 6
Linz, Germany
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Salzburg, Austria
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Linz, Germany
Dock in Linz and set out on your choice of excursion: Take a day trip to Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and the setting of The Sound of Music, where you may join a walking tour of its UNESCO World Heritage-designated Old Town. Or head to the Czech mountain town of Cesky Krumlov to discover its stunning architecture and the storybook Krumlov Castle. Alternatively, explore Linz on a guided walk or bike ride. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 18, 2026
Day 7
Durnstein, Austria
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Melk, Austria
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Durnstein, Austria
Sail through the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its wines. From Durnstein, choose a guided walk through the town followed by tour of nearby Melk Abbey, where you'll meet a librarian to view meticulously restored medieval books. Instead, hike to Durnstein fortress, or ride a bike through the vineyards along the Danube. Later, gather for a tasting of local wines. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Glide into Austria's capital and see its imperial treasures, from the majestic Opera House to the grand City Hall. Combine your city tour with a guided visit to one of Vienna's renowned art museums: opt for Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, where one of the world's largest fine art collections is housed within a grand Neoclassical building, or venture to the Baroque Belvedere Palace, built as the summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy in 1723, and admire its extensive art collection, which includes Gustav Klimt's The Kiss. Alternatively, explore the city on a guided bike ride. Enjoy free time in Vienna this afternoon. Those that wish may attend an optional concert this evening in one of Vienna's iconic music venues (additional cost). (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Take a walking tour through the charming Old Town of Bratislava, once the capital of the Habsburg Empire, and attend a folklore performance with a string quartet at Primate's Palace. Alternatively, sample local specialties on a "Tastes of Slovakia" tour or climb up to Bratislava Castle for panoramic views. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
On a morning tour of Buda's Castle District, take in views from the fairytale turrets of Fisherman's Bastion and admire the striking architecture of Matthias Church. In the afternoon, explore the magnificent monuments of Pest or visit the largest synagogue in Europe and see the poignant Shoes on the Danube memorial on a Jewish history tour. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Visit the 19th-century Godollo Palace with its royal stables and Baroque theater, followed by lunch at a Godollo restaurant. Afterward, head for Puszta, the vast flat Great Hungarian Plain, where you will tour a genuine Hungarian csarda (farm) run by the carriage-drive world champion Lazar brothers. Following the tour, witness a unique, unforgettable performance of Hungarian horsemanship, a tradition that goes back to the hordes of Magyar tribes conquering Hungary in the 9th century. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jun 23, 2026
Day 12
Mohacs, Hungary
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Pecs, Hungary
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Mohacs, Hungary
Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs and continue to historic Pecs. Venture underground to its fourth-century necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire the exquisite interior of St. Peter's Basilica. Visit a porcelain factory in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, then stroll to the mosque on the main square. Alternatively, head to the 2,000-year-old Szekszard wine region to sample its renowned reds or explore Mohacs on a guided bike tour. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Jun 24, 2026
Day 13
Vukovar, Croatia
Arrive in Croatia and visit Vukovar on a city tour or a bike ride, discovering its Baroque center that still bears scars from the war for independence in the 1990s. Cap off your tour with a private concert performed by local musicians at the Eltz Manor House. Alternatively, explore Tvrda Fortress and the ethnographic museum in nearby Osijek. This afternoon, taste Croatian wines at Vukovar's Old Cellars, or delve into the region's human history at the Vucedol Culture Museum. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 25, 2026
Day 14
Belgrade, Serbia
Immerse yourself in vibrant Belgrade during a visit to the Nikola Tesla Museum, Kalemegdan Fortress, and the sparkling Church of Saint Sava. Alternatively, go for a bike ride or hike to the fortress. Tour the National Museum of Serbia and enjoy a tasting of traditional plum brandy, or slivovitz, and local appetizers. Or journey to Novi Sad for a walking tour of its picturesque Old Town. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Jun 26, 2026
Day 15
Iron Gates
Follow the Danube as it winds into the mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. Stop to visit Serbia's Golubac Fortress, and sail through magnificent gorges known as the Iron Gates. Keep an eye out for the face of King Decebalus, carved into the mountains on the Romanian side. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Jun 27, 2026
Day 16
Vidin, Bulgaria
In Vidin, a town with Celtic roots, explore the medieval Baba Vida Fortress on a guided tour or go for a bike ride to the castle. Alternatively, visit a local home for lesson in making traditional Bulgarian yogurt and a popular pastry called banitsa. (Meals: B,L,D)
Sunday - Jun 28, 2026
Day 17
Rousse, Bulgaria
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Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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Rousse, Bulgaria
Discover Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, and enjoy a Bulgarian wine tasting. Or explore the architecture of Rousse before visiting the Rousse Art Gallery and the rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, 14th-century churches carved into the cliffs and adorned with colorful frescoes. Alternatively, journey through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest for a tour of the elegant historic center. (Meals: B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Jun 29, 2026
Day 18
Giurgiu, Romania
Disembark in Giurgiu and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Meals: B)
Giurgiu, Romania
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Day 18 - Monday - Jun 29, 2026
Day 18
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Bran Castle, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and continue to the legendary region of Transylvania, a place deeply rooted in myth and history. Arrive in the quaint mountain town of Bran where you will have lunch and visit the famous Bran Castle, otherwise known as Dracula's Castle. After your tour of Bran Castle, you will continue to Brasov. Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. (Meals: B) ... Read More
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Tuesday - Jun 30, 2026
Day 19
Brasov, Romania
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Sighisoara, Romania
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Brasov, Romania
Enjoy a walking tour around Brasov. Afterward, Dracula lovers will be in for another treat with an excursion to Sighisoara, birthplace to Transylvania's most notorious ruler, Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler or Dracula. It's hard to believe that this perfectly preserved UNESCO World Heritage-designated town filled with resplendent pastel-colored buildings, stone lanes, medieval towers, and pedestrian-friendly Old Town was Vlad's place of birth. His home is still here, marked with a placard; however, today it houses a kitschy restaurant called "Casa Dracula". Considered the heart of Romania and surrounded by the beautiful Southern Carpathians, Brasov is one of the most visited cities in Romania. After returning from your excursion to Sighisoara you will enjoy a walk through history as you take a tour of Brasov's Old Town before ending at your hotel. (Meals: B) ... Read More
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Wednesday - Jul 1, 2026
Day 20
Bucharest, Romania
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Sinaia, Romania
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Bucharest, Romania
En route to Bucharest, you'll visit the quaint mountain town of Sinaia. While in Sinaia you will visit Peles Castle. Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most stunning castles in Europe and a masterpiece of German Neo-Renaissance with 160 rooms filled with priceless European art. After your tour of Peles Castle you will depart for Romania's capital city of Bucharest. (Meals: B) ... Read More
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Thursday - Jul 2, 2026
Day 21
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania's capital, has earned its nickname, the "Little Paris of the East", with its wide boulevards and Arc de Triomphe. This morning, set out on a walking tour through the historic old town of Bucharest. You will observe the many changes this capital city has experienced through a mixture of architectural styles and cultural influences. Bucharest's eclectic architecture is a mix of historical, neo-classical, communist-era, and modern buildings. Your guided tour will take you through the old town and show you the most popular places in Bucharest while hearing stories of its history and getting local insights for shopping and dining opportunities. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city on your own. (Meals: B) ... Read More
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Friday - Jul 3, 2026
Day 22
Bucharest, Romania
Bid farewell to Bucharest as you prepare for your flight home. (Meals: B)
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