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Budapest to Athens Eastern European Explorations - Small Group Tour

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From Budapest to Athens
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
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 3 - 14
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest to Timisoara

    Budapest to Timisoara
    Start point
    Budapest, Hungary (Tour Starts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Continental or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arad featuring City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, and State Theatre
    • City tour in Timisoara

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad (if time permits)
    Landmarks
    City Hall Palace
    Palace of Culture
    Red Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    State Theatre
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  3. Day 2

    Timisoara to Sibiu

    Timisoara to Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Sibiu (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Timisoara
    • Entrance to Corvin Castle
    • Free time at Corvin Castle
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
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  4. Day 3

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    Sibiu to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Bran Castle
    • Entrance to Peles Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  5. Day 4

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest highlighting Revolution Square, Romanian Atheneum, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, and Old Princely Court

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants (to be purchased additionally)
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  6. Day 5

    Bucharest to Sofia

    Bucharest to Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants in Veliko Tarnovo (to be purchased additionally)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
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  7. Day 6

    Sofia to Skopje

    Sofia to Skopje
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Alexandar II or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sofia including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, National Art Gallery, and Presidential Palace
    • Panoramic city tour of Skopje
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and dinner at local restaurants (to be purchased additionally)
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
    Kale Fortress
    Stone Bridge
    Macedonia Square
    Mustafa Pasha Mosque
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  8. Day 7

    Skopje to Tirana

    Skopje to Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Albanopolis Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sadrvan Square
    • Visit to Sinan Pasha Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Picturesque stop at Matka Canyon (25 euros per person)
    • Lunch and dinner at local restaurants (to be purchased additionally)
    • Shopping for local handicrafts in Prizren
    • Traditional cuisine in Prizren
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    Prizren Castle
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    White Drin River
    Sadrvan Square
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  9. Day 8

    Tirana to Ohrid

    Tirana to Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Hotel Sky Corner or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Tirana
    • Visit to Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit to Skanderbeg Statue
    • Visit to Ohrid Port
    • Visit to Quarantine Church
    • Visit to Ancient Via Egnatia
    • Visit to Hagia Sophia Church

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and dinner at local restaurants (to be purchased additionally)
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Clock Tower
    Ohrid Port
    Quarantine Church
    Ancient Via Egnatia
    Hagia Sophia Church
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  10. Day 9

    Ohrid

    Ohrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Hotel Sky Corner or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery with visit to Lake Ohrid source (45 euros)
    Landmarks
    Sveti Naum Monastery
  11. Day 10

    Ohrid to Meteora

    Ohrid to Meteora
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Alexiou, Meteora (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Kastoria
    • Visit to Lake Kastoria
    • Visit to Byzantine churches
    • Visit to Ottoman architecture and scenic sites
    Landmarks
    Lake Kastoria
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  12. Day 11

    Meteora to Athens

    Meteora to Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to UNESCO-listed Meteora
    • Tour of two Byzantine monasteries
    Landmarks
    Meteora
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  13. Day 12

    Athens

    Athens
    End point
    Athina, Attica, Greece (The Tour Ends Here)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Athens
    • Visit to Acropolis Museum
    • Coach journey past Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium
    • On-foot exploration of the Acropolis and Parthenon
    Landmarks
    Acropolis Museum
    Greek Parliament
    Panathenaic Stadium
    Acropolis
    Parthenon

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