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Central European Explorer: Budapest, Transylvania & Sofia (Small Group)

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Start point
    Budapest, Hungary (Pick-up from Budapest Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in the Jewish Quarter
    Landmarks
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided comprehensive city tour in private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Visit to Castle District in Buda
    • Skip-the-line, audio-guided visit to Hungarian Parliament building with Crown Jewels viewing
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Castle District
    Parliament Building
    Great Synagogue
    Hungarian National Museum
    Heroes' Square
    Opera House
    St. Stephen's Basilica
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  3. Day 3

    Budapest - Arad - Timisoara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arad's architectural highlights including City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, and State Theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad
    Landmarks
    City Hall Palace
    Palace of Culture
    Red Church
    State Theatre
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  4. Day 4

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Timisoara's Old Town
    • Visit to Corvin Castle with exploration of the Gothic fortress
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu's Old Town
    Landmarks
    Timisoara Old Town
    Corvin Castle
    Sibiu Old Town
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  5. Day 5

    Sibiu - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bran Castle with exploration of 14th-century fortress
    • Visit to Peles Castle with discovery of German Renaissance architecture
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Comprehensive guided tour of Bucharest
    • Visit to Revolution Square
    • Visit to Romanian Athenaeum
    • Visit to historic Old Town including Manuc's Inn and Old Princely Court
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Old Town
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  7. Day 7

    Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Veliko Tarnovo with access to its dramatic cliffside setting

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Veliko Tarnovo
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
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  8. Day 8

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sofia's major landmarks
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sophia Basilica
    • Visit to former Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)

    Optional Activities

    • Museum visits
    • Relaxing in a park
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
  9. Day 9

    Sofia Departure

    End point
    Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (Drop-off to Sofia Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay independently in Sofia
    Landmarks
    Sofia Airport
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      Let me first check tomorrow the availability for 24th September departure. Then we can discuss the flights. Is Bodrum mandatory, Fethiye or Marmaris departure is also possible?

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