Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Belgrade
Belgrade- Start point
- Stanica Terminal 1, Surčin, Grad Beograd, Serbia (Belgrade Airport Nikola Tesla)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Excelsior ), Hotel 4* (Central Point)
Included Activities
- Visit to Skadarlija (bohemian quarter with traditional kafanas)
Landmarks Skadarlija New Belgrade - Day 2
Belgrade
Belgrade- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Central Point), Hotel 4* (Mercure Excelsior )
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Belgrade including New Belgrade, Branko's Bridge, Dedinje district, Museum of Yugoslavia, Stefan Nemanja monument, Temple of Saint Sava
- Walking tour through Republic Square and Knez Mihailova Street
- Visit to Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
- Coffee and rakija tasting at Belgrade's oldest tavern (Serbian Daily Routine)
Optional Activities
- Belgrade Sundown Cruise on the Sava and Danube Rivers
Landmarks Temple of Saint Sava Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan) Republic Square Knez Mihailova Street Palace of Serbia (SIV) Belgrade Arena Ada Bridge Museum of Yugoslavia Branko's Bridge Dedinje district - Day 3
Belgrade - Fruška Gora NP - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Belgrade
Belgrade - Fruška Gora NP - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Belgrade- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Central Point), Hotel 4* (Mercure Excelsior )
Included Activities
- Visit to Krušedol Monastery in Fruška Gora National Park
- Exploration of Sremski Karlovci (Patriarchal Court, Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, historic gymnasium)
- Visit to Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad
- Walking tour of Novi Sad including City Hall, historic synagogue, and pedestrian zone
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at a local winery in the Fruška Gora wine region (Wines of Fruška Gora)
Landmarks Fruška Gora National Park Krušedol Monastery Sremski Karlovci Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas Petrovaradin Fortress Novi Sad - Day 4
Belgrade - Timișoara - Sibiu
Belgrade - Timișoara - Sibiu- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Ana Tower), Hotel 4* (Art )
Included Activities
- Exploration of Timișoara including Unirii Square, Liberty Square, Victory Square, and Catholic Cathedral of Saint George
- Visit to Sibiu old town including medieval walls, Large Square, Small Square, Council Tower, Bridge of Lies, Stairs Passage, and Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Landmarks Timișoara Catholic Cathedral of Saint George River Bega Carpathian Mountains Sibiu Large Square (Piața Mare) Brukenthal Museum Council Tower Bridge of Lies Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - Day 5
Sibiu - Astra National Museum Complex - Transfăgărășan Road - Sinaia
Sibiu - Astra National Museum Complex - Transfăgărășan Road - Sinaia- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Anda ), Hotel 4* (Vila Economat )
Included Activities
- Visit to Astra National Museum Complex (open-air museum with traditional houses and churches)
- Drive along Transfăgărășan scenic road through the Carpathian Mountains
- Cable car ride to Bălea Lake
Landmarks Astra National Museum Complex Transfăgărășan Road Bălea Lake Făgărașș Mountains Sinaia - Day 6
Sinaia - Peleș Castle - Brașov - Bran Castle - Sinaia
Sinaia - Peleș Castle - Brașov - Bran Castle - Sinaia- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Anda ), Hotel 4* (Vila Economat )
Included Activities
- Visit to Peleș Castle
- Walking tour of Brașov including Piața Sfatului square and Biserica Neagră (Black Church)
- Visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks Peleș Castle Brașov Piața Sfatului Biserica Neagră (Black Church) Bran Castle - Day 7
Sinaia - Dealu Mare Wine Region - Bucharest
Sinaia - Dealu Mare Wine Region - Bucharest- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Leonardo ), Hotel 4* (Mercure Bucharest City Center)
Included Activities
- Wine tasting experience at a winery in the Dealu Mare wine region
Landmarks Dealu Mare Wine Region Bucharest - Day 8
Bucharest
Bucharest- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Bucharest City Center), Hotel 4* (Leonardo )
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Bucharest including Arcul de Triumf, House of Ceaușescu, Bulevardul Unirii, People's Salvation Cathedral, and Palace of the Parliament
- Walking tour of Old Town including Romanian Athenaeum, Royal Palace (National Museum of Art), and Stavropoleos Monastery
Optional Activities
- Art Nouveau Dinner at a carefully selected restaurant capturing the essence of 19th century Bucharest
Landmarks Arcul de Triumf House of Ceaușescu Bulevardul Unirii People's Salvation Cathedral Palace of the Parliament Romanian Athenaeum Royal Palace Stavropoleos Monastery - Day 9
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Arbanaski Han ), Hotel 4* (Yantra Grand)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo including Tsarevets Fortress
- Exploration of Arbanasi village (architectural and museum reserve with 80 traditional houses and churches)
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Tsarevets Fortress Arbanasi - Day 10
Arbanasi - Etar Ethno Village - Valley of Roses - Plovdiv
Arbanasi - Etar Ethno Village - Valley of Roses - Plovdiv- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Grand Plovdiv), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn )
Included Activities
- Visit to Etar Open Air Ethnographic Museum
- Handmade soap or calendula ointment crafting workshop at Etar Ethno Village (Etar Traditional Crafts)
- Tour of Damascena Complex in the Valley of Roses including rose oil distillery
- Visit to Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town
- Exploration of Kapana creative district
Landmarks Etar Open Air Ethnographic Museum Valley of Roses Damascena Complex Plovdiv Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Plovdiv Old Town Kapana Maritsa River - Day 11
Plovdiv - Sofia
Plovdiv - Sofia- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Central Sofia), Hotel 4* (Coop )
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sofia including Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Church of Saint George, Banya Bashi Mosque, Sofia Synagogue, National Palace of Culture, and Largo
Landmarks Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Church of Saint Nicholas the Miracle-Maker Ivan Vazov National Theatre Church of Saint George Banya Bashi Mosque Sofia Synagogue National Palace of Culture Largo - Day 12
Sofia
Sofia- End point
- Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer (must be arranged separately for additional cost)
