Grand Danube with Transylvania and Munich

Be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Bucharest. Stay: Bucharest, President Hotel

This morning join a guided tour of the city and 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.

Later you will travel to Brasov. Stay Two Nights: Brasov, Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel or similar (B/D)

This morning travel to Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula's Castle'. With a local guide learn about its history and walk through its many rooms and admire the 19th-century antiques. Return to Brasov and join a guided tour through its medieval streets. (B)

After breakfast, travel to your river ship. Stop on the way in the town of Sinaia for some free time. Stay 14 Nights: aboard your Travelmarvel river ship (B/D)

Today you'll discover the fortified walls and cobblestone lanes of Veliko Tarnovo. With a local expert, be guided through this medieval city and uncover its rich history. At its centre, see the restored Tsarevets Fortress which served as the citadel of the Second Bulgarian Empire. After, head to the hilltops to visit Arbanasi, a village brimming with history. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before rejoining your ship. (B/L/D)

Explore Baba Vida Fortress, a medieval castle which dates back to the 10th century.

Later, head to Belogradchik to visit its ancient fortress on the northern side of the Balkan Mountains. While you're here, see the town's unique rock formations. (B/L/D)

The day is yours to spend on board. Take it easy and relax, taking in postcard-perfect views from the Sun Deck. (B/L/D)

Get out and explore Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city and known as its cultural capital, on a guided tour.

Afterwards, spend your free time relaxing, or perhaps visit Petrovaradin Fortress, a massive fortress complex overlooking the Danube River, and check out its catacombs. (B/L/D)

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Budapest. You may wish to join an optional tour to discover Budapest Great Market Hall, a must-visit attraction. Housed in a beautiful historical building dating back to the 19th century, the market is a paradise for food lovers and shoppers, where you can immersive yourself in Hungarian cuisine and local culture. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum, a hospital created in the caverns under Buda Castle in Budapest in the 1930s, in preparation for the Second World War. (B/L/D)

We have set aside a full day for you to explore more of this fascinating city at your leisure. (B/L/D)

Awake to views of one of the Danube's most enchanting cities this morning. Disembark and learn the vibrant history of Budapest as your local guide takes you to a host of impressive sights. (B/L/D)

Today discover Slovakia's capital Bratislava, on a walking tour through the Old Town where you will see St Martins Cathedral, Primatial Palace and Main Square. You'll also visit the only surviving example of the original four entrances to the city, Michael's Gate. (B/L/D)

Embrace the elegance of Vienna as you drive around the Ringstrasse, taking in some of the city's most famous buildings. On arrival in the centre, a walking tour will provide an insider's view of sights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben and Hofburg Palace. Afterwards, maybe visit the Naschmarkt and browse the stalls.

This evening, you could enjoy an optional concert, featuring music from Mozart to ‘The Sound of Music'. (B/L/D)

Cruise to Durnstein, a town overlooked by the hilltop ruins of the castle where legendary King Richard the Lionheart was kept as a prisoner in the 12th century. You have the morning free to explore the cobbled streets, town houses and taverns of the town. Perhaps join an optional tour to taste some of the region's wine.

Later, cruise through the picturesque Wachau Valley. Dock in Melk and tour through Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery since 1089. (B/L/D)

Today, you can choose to join an optional tour to Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic or visit Salzburg and enjoy the sights from ‘The Sound of Music'. Alternatively, enjoy a day at leisure in Linz. (B/L/D)

After breakfast, board a coach and travel to Munich. Stay Three Nights: Munich, Courtyard by Marriott City Centre (B)

Enjoy a guided discovery of the Bavarian capital Munich, regarded by many as Germany's most beautiful city. See the famous Glockenspiel on the Town Hall and explore the historic city centre, home to the iconic Frauenkirche. The afternoon is yours to relax or continue exploring.

This evening you will be treated to a special dinner. (B/D)

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Munich today. Perhaps choose to join an optional tour to Neuschwanstein Castle. Nestled in the Bavarian Alps and renowned for its stunning and romantic architecture, this fairy-tale like castle was the inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle. Surrounded by mountains, forests and lakes, its interior is equally impressive with colourful murals and grand opulence. (B)

Your adventure comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)