18-Day Grand Eastern European Heritage & Hidden Gems Expedition

Wander the cobbled lanes of one of Europe's best-preserved Hanseatic medieval towns, surrounded by historic merchant houses and soaring church spires.

Explore Toompea Castle perched atop Toompea Hill, home to the Estonian Parliament and offering commanding panoramas over the lower old town.

Visit this Russian Orthodox cathedral featuring striking onion domes and opulent gilded interiors overlooking Tallinn's upper town.

Poland's premier mountain resort city, famous for traditional wooden highland architecture, alpine mountain views, and local Podhale culture.

Stroll down Zakopane's vibrant pedestrian boulevard lined with traditional taverns serving regional Oscypek smoked sheep cheese and regional crafts.

Discover this UNESCO World Heritage jewel nestled along a winding loop of the Vltava River in Southern Bohemia.

Explore the dramatic cliffside castle complex, tower view, baroque theater, and manicured gardens overlooking the orange-roofed town below.

A glacial lake framed by the Julian Alps, world-famous for its central island church and dramatic clifftop castle.

Hire a traditional hand-rowed wooden pletna boat across the emerald waters to ring the wishing bell at the island church.

Perched on a 130-meter cliff above the lake, this medieval castle offers panoramic dining views and historic museum exhibits.

Explore 16 terraced lakes interconnected by cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear turquoise waters along wooden boardwalk trails.

Walk to Veliki Slap at the lower lakes section, Croatia's tallest waterfall dropping 78 meters into limestone canyons.

A fjord-like Adriatic bay lined with towering limestone cliffs, historic coastal villages, and secluded bayfront views.

Wander through medieval stone plazas, Venetian city walls, and labyrinthine alleys inside Kotor's fortified old town.

Marvel at the iconic 16th-century Ottoman bridge arching over the turquoise Neretva River, symbol of Mostar's fusion of East and West.

Browse traditional copper crafts, Turkish tea sets, and hand-woven carpets along the narrow cobbled streets of Mostar's Old Bazaar.

Tucked into the Carpathian Mountains, this late 19th-century royal palace built for King Carol I stands as a masterpiece of German Neo-Renaissance architecture.

A short walk from Peleș Castle, this active Orthodox monastery built in 1695 features beautiful Byzantine frescoes and peaceful courtyards.

Founded in the 10th century in the rugged Rila Mountains, this UNESCO World Heritage complex stands as the spiritual heart of Bulgarian culture.

Step back to medieval Bulgaria at Tsarevets Hill, the formidable stronghold from which emperors of the Second Bulgarian Empire once ruled.

Explore Veliko Tarnovo's historic craft street, filled with traditional pottery workshops, woodcarvers, and authentic Bulgarian bakeries.