Black Sea Explorer with Transylvania from Bucharest

Upon arrival, transfer to a luxurious hotel for your overnight stay

Begin with a visit to Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. Then visit Sinaia Monastery before continuing to Brasov where your guide will show you the sights before arriving at your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner with Folklore Overnight hotel stay (B,D)

A true highlight awaits as you 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. Sighisoara is your base for your overnight stay. Overnight hotel stay. (B)

After some free time we continue to the medieval town of Sibiu. Explore its lively squares and colourful streets before arriving at your hotel. Overnight hotel stay. (B,D)

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

Visit Cozia Monastery before making your way back to Bucharest for your overnight stay. (B,D)

Freechoice - Explore Bucharest and learn about its communist past, including a visit to Ceausescu’s Spring Palace. Or, tour the Village Open Air Museum and discover ethnography exhibits depicting Romanian heritage and culture.

Later, travel to Giurgiu where you will be personally welcomed by your friendly dedicated staff on board your luxury Scenic Space-Ship. (B,L,D) 

Freechoice - Discover Silistra Fort during an active walking tour or take an excursion to Varna on the Black Sea coast. Alternatively, visit a local village and a primary school, and learn about life in Bulgaria (B,L,D)

Freechoice - Visit Rousse, where you’ll be treated to a guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, discover the Byzantine gem of Veliko Tarnovo and the World Heritagelisted village of Arbanassi. (B,L,D)

Relax and admire the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Iron Gates, a narrow gorge that the Danube has carved out between the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains. A magnificent setting for a cruise and the natural border between Serbia and Romania. (B,L,D)

Freechoice - Enjoy an in-depth tour of one of Europe’s oldest capitals, Belgrade, including a visit to Tito’s Memorial, or take an orientation tour of Belgrade and see the highlights of the city before enjoying time at leisure to wander this beautiful city. Alternatively, choose a guided bicycle ride along the Danube, or for some true insight into everyday life, take a walk through the city with a student. Or, journey to Sremski Karlovci, where you can wander the town with our experts and marvel at the beautiful Baroque elements

Enrich - Visit the largest orthodox temple in the Balkans, St. Sava and enjoy a choir performance in the Temple Crypt (B,L,D)

Freechoice - Explore Osijek on a guided city tour, or if you’re the more active type, take a guided bike ride through Osijek’s countryside, or visit Ancestry of the Kitchen.

Later, as a special Scenic guest you’ll be invited into the home of a local family for a traditional home-cooked meal and the chance to discover what everyday life is really like in Croatia. (B,L,D)

Located on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kalocsa is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Today you will have the opportunity to 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 (B,L,D)

Today cruise into the mighty city of Budapest, you will be awe-struck by the sheer beauty of this city. Disembark your ship and join your local guide on a tour of the city.

Your guided tour will finish at your hotel, where you will check in for your two night stay. (B,L,D)

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore this magnificent city (B)

(regional flights may be available on request) (B)