12 Day Bulgaria, Serbia & Romania
12 days
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2 Sofia, 2 Belgrade, 1 Timisoara, 1 Sibiu, 2 Brasov, 2 Bucharest
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit Sofia's National Museum of History with its exhibits dating back 8000 years Tour historic Nis, an important crossroad between Central Europe and the Middle East In Belgrade, spend an evening in the fun-filled Old Bohemian Quarter of Skadarlija Tour of historic Belgrade includes the Kalemegdan Fortress and Saint Sava Temple Visit Novi Sad, an eclectic mix of Serbian culture and Austro-Hungarian architecture Travel to Timisoara, a vibrant city on the Bega River, built around lavish gardens Walking tour in Sibiu highlights the Old Town's charming 17th century buildings Tour Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city in Southeastern Europe Travel to "Dracula's Castle" surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend Explore romantic Peles Castle, former summer residence of Romania's first royal family Visit the gigantic Parliament Palace, second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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2 Sofia, 2 Belgrade, 1 Timisoara, 1 Sibiu, 2 Brasov, 2 Bucharest
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Flights New York-Sofia, Bucharest-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Sofia 2 nights Belgrade 1 night Timisoara 1 night Sibiu 2 nights Brasov 2 nights Bucharest Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 18 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Bulgaria
Depart for Bulgaria
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Sofia
Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Sofia
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Wednesday - Sofia City Tour
Become acquainted with the history of Sofia on your visit to the National Museum of History. View exhibits of the Bulgarian lands dating back 8000 years, including glimpses of the unique gold and silver treasures from Thracian times. View the St. Sofia Church across the ...
DAY 4, Thursday - Nis en Route to Belgrade
A long and rewarding day as you cross the border into the Republic of Serbia. Arrive in Nis, an important crossroad between Central Europe and the Middle East. After an orientation tour of the city with its many historically important sites, enjoy lunch at a popular café...
DAY 5, Friday - Belgrade City Tour
Today's sightseeing of historic Belgrade includes a visit to Kalemegdan Fortress, set at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Built in stages between the 1st and 18th centuries, this fortress witnessed major defensive battles. View the Republic Square, Knez Miha...
DAY 6, Saturday - Tour Novi Sad, & Travel to Timisoara
Drive through the ever changing landscape to Novi Sad, an interesting mix of Serbian culture and Austro-Hungarian architecture, nestled on the Danube. A walking tour introduces you to the city's major highlights including the Petrovaradin Citadel, also known as the "Gibr...
DAY 7, Sunday - Tour Timisoara, Depart for Sibiu, Visit Hunedoara en Route
Begin the day with a walking tour of Timisoara. Admire the city's baroque and art nouveau architecture and view the 14th century Hunaidy Castle. Then, drive to the region of Transylvania. Visit the mythical 14th century Hunedoara Castle built on old Roman fortifications....
DAY 8, Monday - Tour Sibiu & Sighisoara, Travel to Brasov
A guided walking tour begins at the bohemian Old Town. View Great Square, Little Square and the Evangelical Cathedral. At the Bridge of Lies, the first forged iron bridge in the country, view decorations of rosettes and geometric motifs. Then depart to Sighisoara a medie...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Tour Bran Castle, Brasov City Tour
Travel south to fabled Bran Castle, surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend, commonly known as "Dracula's Castle." Perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to the commanding towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocke...
DAY 10, Wednesday - Peles Castle & Sinaia Monastery en Route to Bucharest
This morning, head to Sinaia. Here, visit Peles Castle, former summer residence of Romania's first royal family. The castle is a masterpiece of German Neo-Renaissance architecture. Afterward, proceed to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery in the Prahova Valley, named after...
DAY 11, Thursday - Bucharest City Tour
Morning tour in Bucharest, takes you to the replica of the French Arc de Triomphe, built to commemorate the bravery of Romanian soldiers who fought in WWI. Visit the Parliament Palace. After, view the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club and th...
DAY 12, Friday - Depart Romania
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 7/13/2023
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