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Capitals of Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria – 12 Days

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From Budapest to Sofia
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Start point
    Budapest, 2-Es Terminál Indulás, 1185, Hungary (Our driver will wait for you at the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name on it)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Budapest classic package hotels: Bristol , D50, Benczur, or similar)
  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Hungarian cuisine at local restaurant, Gulyas stew recommended)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Budapest classic package hotels: Bristol , D50, Benczur, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour guided city tour of Budapest
    • Visit Gellert Hill
    • Tour of Buda medieval castle
    • Trinity Square
    • Fisherman's Bastion
    • Matyas Church
    • Cross Chain Bridge
    • View Hungarian Parliament Building
    • Browse Vaci Street
    • St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Stroll Andrassy Avenue
    • View Hungarian State Opera House
    • Heroes Square

    Optional Activities

    • Soak in famous thermal baths
    • Danube cruise under Budapest's bridges with champagne and music (not included)
    Landmarks
    Gellert Hill
    Buda Castle
    Trinity Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matyas Church
    Chain Bridge
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Vaci Street
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Andrassy Avenue
    Hungarian State Opera House
    Heroes Square
  4. Day 3

    Budapest to Timisoara

    Budapest to Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Timisoara classic package hotels: NH Timisoara, Boa Vista, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Szeged city center
    • Visit Széchenyi Square
    Landmarks
    Széchenyi Square
  5. Day 4

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sibiu classic package hotels: BW Silva, Continental Forum, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Timisoara historical center
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral
    • Visit Victory Square
    • Visit Liberty Square and City Hall
    • Visit Union Square and Roman Catholic Cathedral
    • Visit Serbian Orthodox Cathedral with Bishop's Palace
    • Visit Corvin Castle (Hunyadi Castle)
    • Walking tour of Sibiu
    • Visit Large Square and Brukenthal National Museum
    • Visit Small Square
    • Visit Council Tower
    • Visit Bridge of Lies
    • Visit Stairs Passage
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
    Landmarks
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Victory Square
    Liberty Square
    Union Square
    Roman Catholic Cathedral
    Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
    Corvin Castle
    Large Square
    Brukenthal National Museum
    Small Square
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Stairs Passage
    Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
  6. Day 5

    Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov

    Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Brasov classic package hotels; Belvedere Hotel, Golden Time, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sighisoara UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Visit Church of the Dominican Monastery
    • Visit Clock Tower
    • Visit Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
    • Visit Tailors' Tower
    • Visit Covered Stairway
    • Walking tour of Brasov
    • See the narrowest street in the world
    • Visit The Black Church
    • Visit Catherine's Gate
    • Visit Beth Israel Synagogue
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara
    Church of the Dominican Monastery
    Clock Tower
    Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
    Tailors' Tower
    Covered Stairway
    The Black Church
    Catherine's Gate
    Beth Israel Synagogue
  7. Day 6

    Brasov - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest

    Brasov - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bucharest classic package hotels: Capital Plaza, Ambasador Hotel, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Walk through Bran Castle towers and passages
    • Visit Peles Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
  8. Day 7

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bucharest classic package hotels: Capital Plaza, Ambasador Hotel, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bucharest
    • Visit Piata Unirii and Parliament Building
    • Visit Roman Square
    • Visit Arch of Triumph
    • Visit Romanian Athenaeum
    • Explore Lipscani Street
    • Explore Calea Victoriei Avenue
    • Visit Revolution Square
    Landmarks
    Piata Unirii
    Parliament Building
    Roman Square
    Arch of Triumph
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Lipscani Street
    Calea Victoriei Avenue
    Revolution Square
  9. Day 8

    Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

    Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Veliko Tarnovo classic package hotels: Hotel Premier, Hotel Panorama, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches complex of Ivanovo
    • Photo stop in Arbanasi village
    • Visit Tsarevets Fortress
    • View palace ruins
    • View patriarchal church
    Landmarks
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Arbanasi
    Tsarevets Fortress
  10. Day 9

    Veliko Tarnovo - Etar - Kazanlak - Plovdiv

    Veliko Tarnovo - Etar - Kazanlak - Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Plovdiv classic package hotels: Grand Hotel, Este Park, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Open-Air Ethnographic Museum Etar
    • Tour through rose fields in Kazanlak
    • Visit Ethnographic Complex Damascena
    • Visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak UNESCO World Heritage site
    Landmarks
    Etar Open-Air Ethnographic Museum
    Kazanlak Rose Fields
    Ethnographic Complex Damascena
    Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
  11. Day 10

    Plovdiv - Koprivshtitsa - Sofia

    Plovdiv - Koprivshtitsa - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sofia classic package hotels: hotel Central, Best Western Premier,or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Plovdiv
    • Visit Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
    • Visit Roman Stadium
    • Visit Church of Saint Constantine and Helena
    • Explore Kapana art district
    • Walking tour of Koprivshtitsa
    • Visit homes of eminent Bulgarians
    Landmarks
    Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
    Roman Stadium
    Church of Saint Constantine and Helena
    Kapana
    Koprivshtitsa
  12. Day 11

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sofia classic package hotels: hotel Central, Best Western Premier,or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sofia
    • Visit Serdica Roman fortress walls
    • Visit St George Rotunda
    • Visit St Sofia Basilica
    • Visit St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit National Theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Optional trip to Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage sight (Price: 40 EUR per person)
    Landmarks
    Serdica
    St George Rotunda
    St Sofia Basilica
    St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    National Theatre
    Rila Monastery
  13. Day 12

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (On the last day, we will pick you up from your hotel on agreed time and drop you off at Departure hall)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Could you please clarify for the travellers the hotels included in the classic package and provide a quote?

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    • Victor Tours DMCOperator•Written July 2026

      The quote for this date is 3.052 EUR per person - 12% early bird discount = 2.685 EUR per person

      Classic package hotels:

      Budapest: Bristol 4*, D50 4*, Benczur 4*, or similar
      Timisoara: NH Timisoara 4*, Boavista 4*, or similar
      Sibiu: BW Silva 4*, Continental Forum 4*, or similar
      Brasov: Belvedere 4*, Golden Time 4*, or similar
      Bucharest: Capital Plaza 4*, Ambasador 4*, or similar
      Veliko Tarnovo: Premier 4*, Panorama 4*, or similar
      Plovdiv: Grand Hotel 4*, Este Park 4*, or similar
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