3-Week Eastern Europe Tour Packages
Have you imagined exploring Budapest by night with its vibrant lights, sampling Bull's Blood wine in Eger's vineyards, then visiting Bran Castle? Eastern Europe surprises everyone. Tour wooden churches in Maramures region, and stroll through medieval Sighisoara's citadel that inspired Dracula legends. Three weeks reveals Romania, Hungary, and beyond without the crowds you'd find in Western Europe.
Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Eastern Europe tour itineraries
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16 Days in Eastern Europe, incl. Bucharest and Sofia
A 16-day path through Eastern Europe leads from Bucharest's Palace of Parliament to Belgrade's Kalemegdan Park. Medieval towns like Sibiu, the Skull Tower in Nis, and Bulgaria's ancient Thracian heritage in Kazanlak highlight this fascinating route.
- Days 1-2
Bucharest, Romania
Start your journey in Romania's capital. Get to the massive Palace of Parliament by 9 AM on day 2 to beat the crowds. "The sheer scale of Bucharest's architecture is mind-boggling, especially the Parliament building," one traveler notes. Spend time in the Old Town and visit the Village Museum to see traditional Romanian rural life.
- Days 3-4
Transylvania
Take a 3-hour drive to the Carpathian Mountains. Visit Peles Castle in the morning before it gets busy, then head to Bran Castle. "The home-cooked dinner at our Transylvanian guesthouse was a highlight - try the local plum brandy called țuică," a traveler recommends. Spend your fourth day exploring the medieval centers of Brasov and Sibiu.
- Days 5-7
Serbia
Cross into Serbia and visit the ancient Roman city of Viminacium. Explore Belgrade where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. Take a 2-hour morning train to Novi Sad to see the Petrovaradin Fortress. "The boat ride on the Danube was spectacular, especially seeing the carved head of King Decebalus in the gorge," according to one review.
- Days 8-10
Sofia & Rila, Bulgaria
Drive 4 hours to Sofia. Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral early to avoid crowds. Plan a day trip to the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. A visitor shares: "Rila's brightly colored frescoes are incredible - bring a scarf to cover shoulders when entering the monastery."
- Days 11-13
Bulgarian Black Sea Coast
Travel east through the Rose Valley to Plovdiv to see its Roman theater. Continue to Varna on the Black Sea coast and visit the Archaeological Museum with the world's oldest gold treasure. Stay in Balchik at Queen Marie of Romania's former summer palace. "Swimming in the Black Sea at sunset was magical, though the palace accommodation is quite basic," notes one traveler.
- Days 14-16
Return to Bucharest
Take the scenic coastal route back to Bucharest. Stop at Kaliakra Fortress along the way. Use your last day to explore more of Bucharest's Old Town. Book an evening flight on day 16 to avoid morning traffic.
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What people love about 3-week Eastern Europe tours
- Grand Tour of Romania, Serbia & Bulgaria
Reliable and enjoyable. Fellow travelers were good fun. The driver, Dan, was very steady and experienced. The guide, Constantine, always tried his best to answer our questions and meet our needs. The restaurants he took us to were all very good too.