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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Mar 15, 2025
Day 1
Vienna, Austria
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Mar 16, 2025
Day 2
Vienna, Austria
The "City of Waltzes" offers a treasure trove of gems just waiting to be discovered on your city tour. See the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs before concluding in Vienna's historic city center. (B)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Mar 17, 2025
Day 3
Vienna, Austria
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Monday - Mar 17, 2025
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Budapest, Hungary
Transfer from Vienna by motorcoach to Budapest where you'll be taken on a city tour. Visit the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Chain Bridge. (B,D)
Budapest, Hungary
Board the ship for your Gems of Southeast Europe cruise. (D)
Tuesday - Mar 18, 2025
Day 4
Mohacs, Hungary
Bus Travel
Pecs, Hungary
Bus Travel
Mohacs, Hungary
Enjoy a scenic morning cruise to Mohacs. You'll then visit Pecs, founded more than 2,000 years ago by the Romans. Visit the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis; St. Peter's Basilica, the city's main Catholic cathedral along with its catacombs; and Szechenyi Square, the heart of Old Town Pecs. You will also see the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, one of the symbols of the city. Or for wine connoisseurs, you'll want to go to the Szekszard wine region, one of the oldest red-wine-growing areas in Hungary, established more than 2,000 years ago. You may also take an exhilarating guided bike tour around Mohacs. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Mar 19, 2025
Day 5
Vukovar, Croatia
Enjoy your morning in Vukovar on a guided city tour where you may visit sites such as Eltz Manor House and Vukovar's famous water tower. Alternatively, you may see Osijek on a guided tour. For those looking for a more active experience, you may explore Vukovar on an active bike tour. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting and tour in the Old Cellars, famous for their Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. You can also choose to explore the Vucedol Museum, home to fascinating exhibits on prehistoric culture and one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Mar 20, 2025
Day 6
Belgrade, Serbia
Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, on a city tour, which includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, encompassing the world-renowned inventor's life and inventions, as well as the Kalemegdan Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava, the largest such church in the world. Alternatively, you can hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, enjoy a taste of the region by sampling a few types of Serbian brandy paired with delicious local appetizers, including slivovitz, which was added in 2022 to UNESCO's list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage". For those wishing a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. Or explore Novi Sad, a city rich in tradition and culture, on an afternoon walking tour. Begin your tour at the Dunavski (Danube) Park; stroll through Stari Grad, the old town center; and explore Liberty Square, which is dominated by the Old Town Hall. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Friday - Mar 21, 2025
Day 7
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Iron Gates
Visit Golubac Fortress - a medieval fortified town on the south side of the Danube River - before cruising through the Iron Gates. The Iron Gates is one of Europe's most awe-inspiring natural wonders. The Danube narrows as it winds through a series of magnificent gorges between the Carpathian and Balkan mountains, forming a natural border between Serbia and Romania. The ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, is proudly carved into the mountainside and always captivates travelers. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Mar 22, 2025
Day 8
Vidin, Bulgaria
Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria's oldest cities, and surrounding areas with a choice of excursions. Discover Baba Vida Fortress, the largest preserved medieval castle in Bulgaria. Alternatively, visit a local home for a demonstration of traditional Bulgarian yogurt and banitsa, a pastry you will also get to make. You also have the choice to bike through Vidin and to the castle. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Sunday - Mar 23, 2025
Day 9
Rousse, Bulgaria
Bus Travel
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Bus Travel
Rousse, Bulgaria
Giurgiu, Romania
Bus Travel
Bucharest, Romania
Bus Travel
Giurgiu, Romania
Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple Orthodox temples. You can opt instead to go to Rousse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then afterwards visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo with frescos revealing exceptional artistry of 14th-century paintings. Later in the day, travel through the Romanian countryside to the capital of Bucharest, known as the "Little Paris of the East". Enjoy a panoramic tour of the historic city center and its elegant architecture. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Mar 24, 2025
Day 10
Giurgiu, Romania
Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
Giurgiu, Romania
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 10 - Monday - Mar 24, 2025
Day 10
Bus Travel
Bucharest, Romania
Air Travel
Istanbul, Turkey
Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and board a motorcoach to journey through the Romanian countryside to Bucharest. Later, board your flight to Istanbul, where you'll check into your hotel. (B)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Mar 25, 2025
Day 11
Istanbul, Turkey
Depart your hotel for an enriching guided walking tour, during which you will explore the Hagia Sophia, formerly a church before becoming a mosque and finally a museum. A beautiful example of old-world architecture, this museum showcases lovely Christian murals and Islamic symbols throughout. After the Hagia Sophia, visit Istanbul's similarly beautiful Blue Mosque, named for the blue Iznik tiles that cover its interior. For those who are interested, be guided to the lively Grand Bazaar and venture through the market before returning to your hotel. (B) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - Mar 26, 2025
Day 12
Istanbul, Turkey
Admire the grandeur of the spectacular Ottoman Sultans' Grand Palace of Topkapi, home to every Sultan from the 15th to the 19th century. During your tour, marvel at the private chambers of the Sultans, the Harem (women's quarters) and the Imperial Treasury's vast collection, including the jewel-encrusted Topkapi Dagger and the stunning 86-carat Spoonmaker's Diamond. (B) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Mar 27, 2025
Day 13
Istanbul, Turkey
Bid farewell to Istanbul as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
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