Day 1-2 St Petersburg
Arrive in St Petersburg, Russia, and be dazzled by a multitude of palaces, museums and galleries.

Days 3-4 Novgorod
Travel to Novgorod on the banks of the Volkhov River. Explore the graceful Kremlin with a local guide before joining a local family for a Russian tea party.

Days 5-6 Moscow
Arrive in the enigmatic city of Moscow and grab some pirozhki - Russian pastries - to fuel explorations of the Kremlin, Red Square and Lenin's mausoleum.

Days 7-9 Kyiv
Roam the cobbled streets of Kyiv, the 'Mother of Slavic Cities' and gain valuable insight into Ukraine's tragic history with a visit to the Chernobyl Museum.

Days 10-11 Carpathian Mountains
Travel deep into the stunning Carpathian Mountains and join in a cooking class, learning to make traditional Ukrainian delicacies. Appreciate the Carpathian's eclectic mix of Eastern European culture, discover lovingly decorated Hutsul houses, complete with private chapels and ornate wells, and soak up the immense natural beauty of this region while hiking.

Days 12-13 Lviv
Be captivated by the crumbling facades of Lviv's old town.

Days 14-15 Budapest
Head out on a cycling tour to uncover what Budapest, the 'Pearl of the Danube', has to offer.

Day 16 Eger
Sip on 'Bull's Blood', a red wine native to Hungary's Eger region, while exploring wine cellars in the evocatively named, 'Valley of the Beautiful Women'.

Days 17-18 Maramures
Discover one of the last peasant cultures in Europe on a visit to rural Maramures, the heart and soul of Romania.

Day 19 Sighisoara
Travel through pastoral fields to Sighisoara before crossing into Transylvania, a magical place that conjures images of haunted castles, gothic churches and vampires – it doesn't disappoint!

Day 20 Viscri
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family in Viscri.

Days 21-22 Brasov
Why not change things up with a night out in the lively medieval town of Brasov.

Day 23 Bucharest
Travel on to Bucharest, where a guided tour visits the expansive Piata Unirii Square and prodigious 12-storey Palace of Parliament, supposedly the largest civilian administrative building in the world.

Days 24-25 Veliko Tarnovo
Cross the Friendship Bridge into Bulgaria and travel to scenic Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the Tsarevets Fortress that looms impressively over the town, tread the cobblestone streets of the Old Quarter or relax in the cafes or vinarnas and people watch.

Day 26 Sofia
Make tracks to Sofia. Marvel at the gold-domed Aleksander Nevski Church.

Day 27 Gorno Draglishte
Be a guest of a local family during a stay in the Rila Mountains.

Days 28-29 Bansko
Stretch legs on an invigorating hike through alpine scenery and try the local cuisine at night.

Days 30-31 Plovdiv
Wander among impressive Byzantine ruins in Plovdiv and take an optional trip to a nearby hot springs before an overnight train to Istanbul.

Day 32 Istanbul
Finish up among a myriad of mosques and a bevy of bazaars in Istanbul, Turkey's eclectic and very beautiful capital.

Transportation - Metro, Taxi, Overnight sleeper train, Bus, Train, Minibus, Tram, Bicycle, Boat

Budget - Allow USD $300 for meals not included.

Duration - 32 days

Accomodations - Hotel (15 nts), Guesthouse (7 nts), Overnight sleeper train (5 nts), Pension (3 nts), Homestay (1 nt)

Culture Shock Rating - 3

Physical Rating - 3

Prices are updated frequently and are subject to change. Please call 1866 940 0214 for most up to date pricing.

Tour Departure Dates	Pricing
Sun Jul 22 2012 to Wed Aug 22 2012	$5635** per Adult
Sun Aug 05 2012 to Wed Sep 05 2012	$5635** per Adult
Sun Aug 19 2012 to Wed Sep 19 2012	$5635** per Adult
Sun Sep 02 2012 to Wed Oct 03 2012	$5070** per Adult
Sun Apr 28 2013 to Wed May 29 2013	$5635** per Adult
Sun May 19 2013 to Wed Jun 19 2013	$5635** per Adult
Sun Jun 09 2013 to Wed Jul 10 2013	$5635** per Adult

** Taxes and fees included. Airfare not included.