2022 Vienna > Bucharest

This handcrafted itinerary is truly the stuff legends are made of, as you’ll discover when visiting Bran Castle, home to the legend of Count Dracula, and Sighisoara, where Vlad Tepes - Vlad the Impaler - was born.

Tour Code:: VBTR
Duration:: 20 days
Departure City:: Vienna
Return City:: Bucharest

Selected Itinerary

20 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Vienna

Raise your glass to the days ahead at this evening’s welcome reception.

Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Vienna

Freechoice

Tour the city of Vienna, or visit Schönbrunn Palace. Alternatively, join a guided bicycle tour to the Danube Island, or learn about Vienna’s popular wine region during a tasting.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Bratislava

Freechoice

Explore Bratislava, or visit Cerveny Kamen Castle. Alternatively, discover Bratislava’s communist-era history, or join a cycling tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Budapest

Freechoice

Join a guided city tour, or take an active walking tour of Buda. Alternatively, discover Budapest’s Jewish heritage with a local guide.

Enrich

Attend an exclusive classical music concert at the majestic Gödöllõ Royal Palace.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Kalocsa

Witness a traditional Puszta horse show. Be greeted by the horsemen of the Puszta region where this type of activity has been practised for centuries.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Mohacs

Freechoice

Discover the city of Pécs, or explore the village of Villány. Alternatively, tour Zsolnay Porcelain Museum.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Osijek

Freechoice

Explore Osijek on foot or by bike. Later, join a local family for a hearty home-cooked meal.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Belgrade

Freechoice

Join an in-depth city tour including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of the city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 - Belgrade

Freechoice

Enjoy a guided bicycle ride along the Danube, or visit a local market and Shop with a chef. Alternatively,
journey to Sremski Karlovci, or join a local for a walking tour.

Enrich

Visit the temple of St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 - Donji Milanovac > Iron Gates

Enjoy a guided tour of Golubac Fortress, then visit Lepenski Vir Archaeological site and museum. Later, admire the scenery as you cruise the Iron Gates.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 - Vidin

Freechoice

Tour Vidin on foot, or opt for a hike to the Belogradchik Fortress. Alternatively, venture to a local winery for a tasting, or learn to make traditional Banica, a delicious cheese filled pie made with filo pastry.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Vidin > Silistra

Cruise the mighty Danube and enjoy the scenery on your way to Silistra.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - Silistra

Freechoice

Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour, or journey to a nearby local village where you’ll visit a local school.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Saint George > Danube Delta

Sail to the Black Sea coast. Admire spectacular scenery during your small boat cruise to Mile 0, where the mighty Danube River meets the Black Sea.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Braila > Bucharest

This morning disembark your Scenic Space-Ship and travel to Bucharest, where you’ll overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16 - Bucharest > Brasov

Your journey into the Transylvanian region begins with a visit to Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family and considered by some to be one of the most beautiful castles in Eastern Europe. Then continue to Brasov where your local guide will show you the sights before arriving at your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner complete with Romanian folklore.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 17 - Brasov > Sighisoara

A true highlight awaits. Visit Bran Castle, home of the legend of Count Dracula. This afternoon you will arrive into the Saxon town of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad Tepes and the inspiration for the story of Count Dracula. Tonight enjoy your overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 18 - Sighisoara > Sibiu

Freechoice

Take a guided tour of this fortified city, or if you’re feeling more active, hike to the Church on the Hill for superb views over the city.

After some free time we continue our exploration of the fascinating Transylvania region visiting the medieval town of Sibiu. Explore its lively squares and colourful streets before checking into your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 19 - Sibiu > Bucharest

This afternoon return Bucharest for an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 20 - Bucharest

Depart today after breakfast.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.

Meals Included: Breakfast