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14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Transylvania

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Duration

14 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

12 - 75 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Enjoy a guided tour of the Balkans and discover more than 10 Unesco World heritage sites in 8 contries in 14 days: Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Hungary.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Pickup

BUS STOP in Piata Universitatii in front of the statues - Time zone: Europe/Bucharest

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

What's included

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour

13 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotels

Professional tour leader and local tour guides in Skopje, Tirana, Sarajevo and Romania

Breakfast: 13

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Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest - Devetashka - Lovech (230 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA

Departure in the morning at 08.00 from BUS Stop in Piata Universitatii - in front of the statues.

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Lovech

Day 2: Lovech - Sofia (150 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA

Visit Lovech with the Covered Bridge over the Osam River is another must-see attraction in Lovech. The bridge unites the two halves of the town and it’s a distinctive piece of construction and a significant representation of Lovech.

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Sofia.

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Day 3: Sofia – Rila – Skopje (350 km) BULGARIA +MACEDONIA

Departure to Rila Monastery , Bulgaria's most famous tourist site ( Unesco World Heritage Site ) and founded in the 10th century by Saint Ivan Rilsky (St John of Rila ) , a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church . The monastery , one of the largest in the Balkans , was the center of Bulgarian culture and Orthodox belief for more than 1000 years . Our tour includes a visit to the Church, which is of particular artistic value, for it was adorned by the foremost 19-century masters of the Samokov, Bansko and Debar schools of painting and woodcarving.

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Skopje.

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Day 4: Skopje – Ohrid (190 km) MACEDONIA

After breakfast enjoy a walking tour of Skopje (internationally famous for being the birthplace of Mother Teresa ) , with its most important landmarks : quay of the Macedonian river “Vardar”, the narrow streets in the Old Bazaar (is the biggest bazaar preserved in the Balkans today ), the Memorial house of Mother Teresa , the 1500 years old fortress Kale , Macedonia Square with the statue of Alexander The Great on horse .

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Ohrid.

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Day 5: Ohrid – Tirana – Shkoder (230 km) MACEDONIA + ALBANIA

After breakfast departure to the Macedonian – Albanian border heading to Tirana, capital of Albania . The walking tour of city center of Tirana will reveal the main tourist attractions : Tirana’s massive main square – Skanderbeg , National History Museum, Et’hem Bey Mosque and Skanderbeg’s statue . In the evening you will arrive in Shkoder, one of the most authentic cities in Albania.

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Shkoder.

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Day 6: Shkoder – Kotor - Trebinje (190 km) MONTENEGRO

Departure to Kotor – Montenegro , crossing the Albanian – Montenegro border and discover the fortified old town – Stari Grad ( Unesco World Heritage Site ) . In the evening we will arrive in Trebinje (Bosnia&Herzegovina)

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Trebinje

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Day 7: Trebinje – Mostar – Sarajevo (240 km) BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA

After breakfast we will head to Bosnia – Herzegovina and after we will cross the border we will visit the beautiful city of Mostar with its Old Bridge Area and the old city, part of Unesco Heritage

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Sarajevo.

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Day 8: Sarajevo – Belgrad (400 km) CROATIA + SERBIA

After breakfast we will head to Serbia and in the afternoon we will arrive to Belgrad, capital of Serbia. Visit the Republic Square, the National theater and the National museum, Bohemian Quarter (Skadarlija), the oldest part of Belgrade with Ottoman heritage, the only mosque in the city, Kalemegdan park, Belgrade fortress, „Victor“ the most famous symbol of Belgrade and the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers.

Overnight in a 4* hotel in Belgrad.

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Day 9: Belgrad – Novi Sad – Budapest (400 km) SERBIA + HUNGARY

After breakfast , departure to Budapest with a stop in Novi Sad where we will visit Zmaj Jovina Street, the promenade of Novi Sad and obligatory sight for any tourists, not least for the ornamental Palace of the Orthodox Bishop. We will see also y – Dunavska, street with its long line of single-storied 19th century houses. The Danube embankment, the outside of Petrovaradin Fortress on the other bank.

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Budapest.

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Day 10: Day 14 – Friday – Budapest HUNGARY

Free time in Budapest in wich you can discover by yourself this magical city and see the iconic statues of Heroes’ Square, the Andrássy Avenue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover also St. Stephen’s Basilica, Dohány Street Synagogue and the beautiful Castle District in Buda.

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Budapest.

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Day 11: Day 15 - Saturday - Budapest - Timisoara (320km) HUNGARY+ROMANIA

Timisoara, a very charming city for its architectural features for many Turkish, Serbian, Austrian and German elements, which will become the European Capital of Culture in 2023

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Timisoara.

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Day 12: Timisoara – The Corvini Castle – Sibiu (310km)

In the morning we will visit the most fascinating gothic castle in Eastern Europe and one of the most beautiful and greatest of our continent, the famous Corvin Castle

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Sibiu.

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Day 13: Sibiu – Sighisoara – Brasov (210 km)

Visit Sighisoara, with its imposing Clock Tower. This citadel is the best preserved in Europe and, extraordinary, it is still inhabited. Since 1999 the historic center of Sighisoara is a UNESCO heritage site. Here we will admire the church on the hill, reachable after a wooden staircase called the schoolchildren’s ladder. We will also see the statue of the famous Hungarian national poet Petofi Sandor, testifying to the fact that in Sighisoara the Magyar community was in the past numerically important. Next to the statue is the beautiful Catholic church, reserved for the Hungarian community, and the tower of the shoemakers. You can have lunch at the house where Vlad the Impaler was born (not included)

Overnight in a 3* hotel in Brasov.

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Day 14: Brasov – Bran – Sinaia - Bucharest (180 km)

Visit the famous Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle. In the Middle Ages, Bran was exactly on the border between Wallachia and Transylvania, so it was essential for the inhabitants of Brasov to build and preserve a defensive stronghold

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

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14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Transylvania

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