Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Start by taking a city tour of Bucharest with a stop at the Palace of the Parliament, which is one of the world's largest buildings from the communist era. After that, walk through Bucharest's Old Town to see the architectural details and soak in the lively atmosphere before checking into your hotel.
- Start point
- Bucharest, Romania (Hotel pick up in Bucharest, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Bucharest
- Visit Palace of the Parliament with guided tour
- Explore Bucharest's Old Town
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Bucharest Old Town 
- Day 2
Sighisoara
Travel to Brasov and check out Piata Sfatului with its colorful Baroque buildings, then visit the Black Church. After grabbing lunch, head to Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you'll climb up to the Clock Tower and its History Museum. Spend time browsing local artisan shops before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Brasov
- Visit Piata Sfatului (Council Square)
- Visit Black Church
- Travel to Sighisoara
- Visit Sighisoara Citadel and Clock Tower
- Explore local artisan shops and galleries
Landmarks Piata Sfatului Black Church Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower 
- Day 3
Alba Iulia - Sibiu
Following breakfast, travel to Cluj Napoca to see Saint Andrew's Cathedral and Unirii Square with St. Michael's Church. Then drive to Alba Iulia and walk through the Alba Carolina Citadel, an impressive Vauban-style fortress. Later in the day, continue traveling to Sibiu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Cluj Napoca
- Explore Unirii Square
- Visit St. Michael's Church
- Visit Alba Carolina Citadel
- Travel to Sibiu
Landmarks Saint Andrew's Cathedral Unirii Square St. Michael's Church Matthias Corvinus Statue Alba Carolina Citadel 
- Day 4
Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
Take a walking tour through Sibiu starting at Piata Mare, where you'll see Baroque buildings and the City Hall. Cross the famous Bridge of Lies, then travel to Corvins' Castle to explore this impressive Gothic medieval fortress. Continue on to Timisoara for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City walking tour of Sibiu
- Visit Piata Mare (Large Square)
- Cross Bridge of Lies
- Visit Corvins' Castle
- Travel to Timisoara
Landmarks Piata Mare Bridge of Lies City Hall Council Tower Corvins' Castle 
- Day 5
Novi Sad
Join a city tour of Timisoara covering Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian history. Visit Union Square, the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, the Baroque Palace, and Huniade Castle throughout the day. Then travel to Novi Sad in Serbia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Timisoara
- Walk towards Union Square (Piata Unirii)
- View Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
- View Baroque Palace
- Visit Huniade Castle
- Travel to Novi Sad
Landmarks Union Square Romanian Orthodox Cathedral Baroque Palace Huniade Castle 
- Day 6
Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
See Novi Sad's Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman influences, including the Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube. Walk the pedestrian streets and drive to Sremski Karlovci, a charming Baroque town with wine cellars. You'll have free time to taste local wines before heading to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Novi Sad
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Explore pedestrian streets (Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska)
- Visit Sremski Karlovci
- Learn about local wine production
- Travel to Belgrade
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in Sremski Karlovci
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress Zmaj Jovina Street Dunavska Street Sremski Karlovci Four Lions Fountain - Day 7
Belgrade
Visit Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. Check out the Pobednik monument and take in the panoramic views of the city. Later, walk along Knez Mihailova, Belgrade's oldest street, and finish at Republic Square with its National Theatre and National Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
- View Pobednik monument
- Walk along Knez Mihailova Street
- Visit Republic Square
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Kalemegdan Park Pobednik Monument Knez Mihailova Street Republic Square National Theatre National Museum Prince Michael Statue - Day 8
Nis
Travel to Nis in southern Serbia and explore one of the region's oldest cities. Walk through Nis Fortress and learn about its historical connections to the Roman city Naissus. Visit Bubanj Memorial Park, a World War II memorial complex, before the day ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Nis
- Visit Nis Fortress
- Visit Bubanj Memorial Park
Optional Activities
- Explore the city on your own
Landmarks Nis Fortress Bubanj Memorial Park - Day 9
Sofia
Cross into Bulgaria and head to Rila Monastery in the Rila Mountains, about 75 miles south of Sofia. This 10th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site has a main church, museum, and monastic buildings to explore. Take in the countryside views during the drive to Sofia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross border into Bulgaria
- Visit Rila Monastery
- Explore Rila Monastery complex and museum
- Travel to Sofia
Landmarks Rila Monastery Rila Mountains 
- Day 10
Sofia
Explore Bulgaria's capital by visiting the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sophia Church. See the Royal Palace, now the National Art Gallery, then check out the National Theatre Ivan Vazov and President's Office. End by viewing the Triangle of Tolerance, which represents religious harmony.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sophia Church
- Visit Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)
- View National Theatre Ivan Vazov
- View President's Office
- Visit Triangle of Tolerance
Optional Activities
- Enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine at a nearby restaurant
- Explore Sofia's nightlife with bars and clubs
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sophia Church Royal Palace National Art Gallery National Theatre Ivan Vazov President's Office Triangle of Tolerance - Day 11
Plovdiv
Travel to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city and one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Walk through the Old Town with its colorful 19th-century merchants' houses built on Roman foundations. Visit the Bishop's Basilica with preserved mosaics and see the remains of the ancient Roman theater and stadium.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Plovdiv
- Visit Bishop's Basilica
- Walking tour of Old Town
- View ancient Roman theater remains
- View ancient Roman stadium remains
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk along the riverbanks
Landmarks Plovdiv Old Town Bishop's Basilica Roman Theater Roman Stadium 
- Day 12
Veliko Tarnovo
Leave Plovdiv and visit the Shipka Memorial Church honoring the Russo-Turkish War. Drive through Shipka Pass for views of the countryside. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria, and see the Royal citadel of Tsarevets. In the afternoon, walk Samovodene arts and crafts street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church
- Drive through Shipka Pass
- Travel to Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Royal citadel of Tsarevets
- Stroll along Samovodene arts and crafts street
- Visit local artisan ateliers
Landmarks Shipka Memorial Church Shipka Pass Royal citadel of Tsarevets Samovodene Arts and Crafts Street 
- Day 13
Ruse - Bucharest
Spend the morning walking through Veliko Tarnovo's charming streets before heading to Ruse. Check out the neo-Baroque architecture on Alexandrovskaya Street, visit the Statue of Liberty, and take a walk along the Danube promenade. Cross back into Romania and head to Bucharest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final stroll through Veliko Tarnovo
- Travel to Ruse
- City overview of Ruse's history
- Walk along Alexandrovskaya Street
- Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
- Walk along Danube promenade
- Cross Danube into Romania
- Travel to Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant
Landmarks Ruse Alexandrovskaya Street Opera House City Hall Statue of Liberty Danube Promenade - Day 14
Bucharest
Take a full-day city tour of Bucharest, starting with the Palace of the Parliament, one of the world's largest buildings from Ceausescu's communist era. Walk through the vibrant Old Town (Lipscani) with its shops and cafes. Finish your tour at the Bucharest Village Museum with 380 monuments showing traditional Romanian life.
- End point
- Bucharest, Romania ( Bucharest – End of the tour, 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
- Explore Bucharest's Old Town (Lipscani)
- Visit Bucharest Village Museum
Optional Activities
- Lunch in the Old Town with traditional Romanian dishes
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Bucharest Old Town Bucharest Village Museum
