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Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

14 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia to Plovdiv

    Sofia to Plovdiv
    Start point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel pick up n Sofia (Bulgaria), 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bishop's Basilica (5-6th AD) with preserved mosaics
    • Walking tour of Old Town Plovdiv
    • Explore ancient Roman theater
    • Explore ancient Roman stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk along riverbanks at sunset
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Basilica
    Ancient Roman Theater
    Ancient Roman Stadium
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  2. Day 2

    Plovdiv - Shipka Pass - Veliko Tarnovo

    Plovdiv - Shipka Pass - Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shipka Memorial Church
    • Explore Royal citadel of Tsarevets
    • Stroll along Samovodene arts and crafts street

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ateliers of local artisans
    Landmarks
    Shipka Memorial Church
    Shipka Pass
    Royal citadel of Tsarevets
    Patriarchal Cathedral
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  3. Day 3

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City overview and history of Ruse
    • Walk along Alexandrovskaya Street
    • Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
    • Walk along Danube promenade

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Alexandrovskaya Street
    Ruse Opera House
    Ruse City Hall
    Statue of Liberty, Ruse
    Danube River
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  4. Day 4

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Palace of the Parliament
    • Explore Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    • Visit Bucharest Village Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Old Town with Romanian cuisine
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    Bucharest Village Museum
  5. Day 5

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Bran Castle
    • Stroll through Bran village
    • Visit local market in Bran

    Optional Activities

    • Explore market stalls independently
    • Browse handmade crafts and souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
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  6. Day 6

    Brasov - Sighisoara

    Brasov - Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    • Explore Black Church
    • Visit Sighisoara Citadel
    • Explore Clock Tower and History Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch in Brasov
    • Browse local artisan shops and galleries in Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    Black Church
    Sighisoara Citadel
    Clock Tower
  7. Day 7

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    • Explore Unirii Square
    • Tour Alba Carolina Citadel

    Optional Activities

    • View St. Michael's Church
    • View Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Landmarks
    Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    Unirii Square
    St. Michael's Church
    Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Alba Carolina Citadel
  8. Day 8

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sibiu
    • Walking tour of Sibiu's historic areas
    • Visit Piata Mare (Large Square)
    • Cross Bridge of Lies
    • Tour Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration after city tour
    Landmarks
    Piata Mare (Large Square)
    City Hall, Sibiu
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)
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  9. Day 9

    Timisoara - Novi Sad

    Timisoara - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Timisoara
    • Walk towards Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    • Visit Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    • Pass by Huniade Castle

    Optional Activities

    • View Turkish hammam (public bath) sites
    • View Central Mosque
    • Explore bazaar area
    • View cemetery
    Landmarks
    Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    Baroque Palace
    Huniade Castle
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  10. Day 10

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Walk old town pedestrian streets (Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska)
    • Tour Sremski Karlovci
    • Visit Four Lions fountain

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to taste wine specialties and enjoy vineyard views
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Zmaj Jovina Street
    Dunavska Street
    Sremski Karlovci
    Four Lions fountain
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  11. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Belgrade Fortress
    • Explore 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
    Statue of Prince Michael (Knez Mihajlo)
  12. Day 12

    Belgrade - Nis

    Belgrade - Nis
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Niš Fortress
    • Visit Bubanj Memorial Park

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore the city
    Landmarks
    Niš Fortress
    Bubanj Memorial Park
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  13. Day 13

    Nis - Rila Monastery - Sofia

    Nis - Rila Monastery - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    • Explore monastery complex including main church
    • Visit monastery museum
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Rila Mountains
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  14. Day 14

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Sofia – End of the tour, 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Sophia Church
    • Visit Royal Palace/National Art Gallery
    • View National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Visit Triangle of Tolerance

    Optional Activities

    • View President's Office
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Church
    Royal Palace
    National Art Gallery
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    President's Office
    Triangle of Tolerance

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