Voyage Through the Balkans

• Day 1 Budapest

  Welcome to Budapest. Fly from the UK and we’ll meet you on arrival and transfer you to your luxurious floating home for the next 15 days. Unpack, relax and get acquainted with your ship.

• Day 2 Budapest

  Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Heroes’ Square and St Stephen’s Cathedral before a visit to the Great Market Hall for some tastings of local produce.

  Freedom of Choice – City Tour

  Enjoy a morning city tour of Budapest taking in its historic monuments, including Heroes’ Square and St Stephen’s Cathedral before a visit to the Great Market Hall for some tastings of local produce.

  Freedom of Choice – Funicular Ride

  Board a funicular to Castle Hill for superb views, then walk to Fisherman’s Bastion. 

  Gala Welcome Dinner

  Enjoy a multi-course meal with an enhanced menu.  

• Day 3 Mohács

  You have the choice as to how you spend your day.

  Freedom of Choice – Pécs Sightseeing Tour

  Embark on a guided walking discovery of this ancient city, which is renowned for its architectural wonders including the Early Christian Mausoleum and Szent Istvan Square.

  Freedom of Choice - Villány Wine Tasting

  Travel to Hungary’s renowned wine region in Villány, known for its red and rose varieties. Here, you will pay a visit to a local winery, where you will enjoy a tour and tasting.

  Freedom of Choice – Guided Bike Ride

  Perhaps get active on a guided bike ride along the Danube to an ancient mill. 

• Day 4 Vukovar

  Bearing battle scars from the Croatian War of Independence, Vukovar has risen strong and offers a rich history to discover. Enjoy a Signature Experience here.

  Signature Experience - Eltz Manor Visit

  Today, visit Eltz Manor, a castle that houses the Vukovar City Museum. Wander through the complex then be treated to a glass of sparkling wine, accompanied by classical music.

• Day 5 Belgrade

  In Serbia’s capital, choose your activity.

  Freedom of Choice - Guided Exploration of Belgrade

  Uncover the rich history of Belgrade on this guided discovery. You will see iconic wonders, including the Belgrade Fortress and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of St Sava.

  Freedom of Choice - Kayak Tour

  Discover Belgrade from a different perspective on this sightseeing adventure. Begin at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, where you will paddle to Great Island and Lido Beach.

  Freedom of Choice - Serbian Cooking Class

  Prepare to put your culinary skills to the test and feel like a local during this intriguing cooking class, showcasing the very best that Serbian cuisine has to offer. 

• Day 6 Iron Gates

  Cruise through the Iron Gates and experience one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders you will encounter on this cruise.

• Day 8 Giurgiu

  With an entire day in Bucharest, take in the wide tree-lined boulevards and Belle Epoque buildings, then walk through the Old City centre to the Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church and the Lipscani district. After lunch, choose your activity.

  Freedom of Choice - Palace of the Parliament

  The Palace of the Parliament is the seat of the Parliament of Romania, and is the second largest administrative building in the world. Enjoy a tour through this grand monument.

  Freedom of Choice - Village Museum

  Embark on a visit to the Village Museum, an insightful open-air historic museum located in Herăstrău Park which showcases traditional Romanian village life. 

• Day 9 Ruse

  In Veliko Tarnovo, a local expert will guide you through this medieval city. Uncover its rich history as you wander through the city’s cobbled lanes and fortified walls. Its centrepiece is the spectacular restored Tsarevets Fortress, citadel of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

• Day 10 Vidin

  Explore Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin. Raised upon the remains of the ancient town of Bononia, the medieval castle dates back to the 10th century. Afterwards, venture to Belogradchik to uncover its ancient fortress on the northern slope of the Balkan Mountains. You’ll also see the town’s unique rock formations.

• Day 12 Novi Sad

  Choose how you’d like to spend the day in Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city.

  Freedom of Choice – Guided City Discovery

  Enjoy a guided tour of Novi Sad, situated on the banks of the Danube River. Discover the city's iconic sights found along the main walkway of Zmaj Jovina.

  Freedom of Choice – Local Farmstead

  Visit a local farmstead for a real dose of Vojvodinian culture, featuring a traditional breakfast, music and freshly-made doughnuts.

• Day 13 Kalocsa

  Enjoy a Signature Experience today.

  Signature Experience – Folk Art House & Horse Show

  Visit the Folk Art House where local handicrafts are on show, then visit a producer of one of Hungary’s spiciest exports, paprika. Afterwards, a farm in Puszta is the perfect setting for a stellar horse show and authentic Hungarian lunch. 

• Day 14 Budapest

  Today unfolds as you please. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s farewell dinner.

  Freedom of Choice – Hospital in the Rock

  Set out on an insightful tour of the Hospital in the Rock, a museum dedicated to a former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker.

  Freedom of Choice – Thermal Baths Visit

  You may wish to relax in the thermal water pools at the historic Gellért Thermal Baths, which first opened its gates over 100 years ago.  

• Day 15 Budapest

  Say your farewells, disembark your ship and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Voyage Through the Balkans Itinerary