Gems of Southeast Europe 2026

Your Southeast Europe adventure begins as you board the cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable cabin and prepare for the journey ahead. Dinner will be served on board.

Start your day with a scenic cruise to Mohács. From there, you'll head to Pécs, a city founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago. Explore the UNESCO-designated Christian Necropolis, St. Peter's Basilica with its catacombs, and the heart of Old Town Pécs, Széchenyi Square. Visit the Mosque of Pasha Qasim the Victorious, a city symbol. Wine lovers can opt for a trip to the Szekszárd wine region, one of Hungary's oldest red-wine-growing areas. Alternatively, you can take a guided bike tour around Mohács. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Spend your morning in Vukovar, where you can visit the Eltz Manor House and the city's famous water tower. Alternatively, you can explore Osijek on a guided tour. For the more active, there's an option to explore Vukovar by bike. In the afternoon, enjoy a Croatian wine tasting in the Old Cellars, known for their Grasevina, Traminac, and Frankovka wines. You can also choose to visit the Vucedol Museum, a treasure trove of prehistoric culture. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Explore Serbia's capital, Belgrade, with a city tour that includes the Nikola Tesla Museum, the Kalemegdan Fortress, and the Serbian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sava. For a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour or hike to Belgrade Fortress. In the afternoon, sample Serbian brandy paired with local appetizers. Alternatively, 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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Visit the medieval Golubac Fortress before cruising through the Iron Gates, 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. Marvel at the ancient King Decebalus, the last king of Dacia, carved into the mountainside. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Explore Vidin, one of Bulgaria's oldest cities. Discover the 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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Visit Bulgaria's ancient capital, Veliko Tarnovo, with its medieval fortress and multiple orthodox temples. Alternatively, you can go to Rousse, known for its Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, and then visit the UNESCO-designated Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo. 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. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Bid farewell to Giurgiu as you prepare for your flight home. Breakfast is included.