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Danube To The Carpathians: A Grand Balkan Journey - 10 days

10 days
From Sofia to Belgrade
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Start point
    Sofia City, Bulgaria (Arrival transfer from airport to accommodation)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sofia including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Russian Church, Mosque, city squares and avenues
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    Russian Church
    Mosque
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  3. Day 2

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 3

    Sofia - Bachkovo Monastery - Plovdiv

    Sofia - Bachkovo Monastery - Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bachkovo Monastery with its three churches
    • Guided city tour of Plovdiv including Roman Amphitheatre, Old Pharmacy, and Armenian House
    Landmarks
    Bachkovo Monastery
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Armenian House
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  5. Day 4

    Plovdiv - Kazanlak - Shipka - Etar - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo

    Plovdiv - Kazanlak - Shipka - Etar - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Thracian Tomb replica in Kazanlak
    • Visit to Shipka Memorial Church
    • Exploration of Etar open-air ethnographic museum
    • Visit to Nativity Church in Arbanasi with admission included
    Landmarks
    Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
    Shipka Memorial Church
    Etar
    Nativity Church
  6. Day 5

    Veliko Tarnovo - Basarbovo Monastery - Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo - Basarbovo Monastery - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Veliko Tarnovo's medieval streets and fortress ruins
    • Visit to Basarbovo Monastery
    • Guided panoramic city tour of Bucharest including Palace of Parliament
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo Fortress Ruins
    Basarbovo Monastery
    Palace of Parliament
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  7. Day 6

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Sighisoara

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant in the House of Vlad the Impaler)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Peles Castle and Pelisor Castle in Sinaia
    • Visit to Bran Fortress (admission included)
    • Exploration of Sighisoara's medieval town, fortified walls, and House of Vlad the Impaler
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Pelisor Castle
    Bran Fortress
    House of Vlad the Impaler
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  8. Day 7

    Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - Hunedoara - Timisoara

    Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - Hunedoara - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Biertan's fortified church
    • Exploration of Sibiu's historic streets and squares
    • Visit to Hunedoara Castle (admission included)
    Landmarks
    Biertan Fortified Church
    Hunedoara Castle
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  9. Day 8

    Timisoara - Belgrade

    Timisoara - Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Belgrade including city center, parliament building, and Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Visit to Museum of Yugoslavia (Tito's Mausoleum included)
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Museum of Yugoslavia
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  10. Day 9

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 10

    Belgrade - Departure

    Belgrade - Departure
    End point
    Belgrade, Serbia (Drop off Point)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, F, E.

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    Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania
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    Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania
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    Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before December 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Aborigen Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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