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Castles & Capitals of the Balkans (Serbia, Hungary, Romania & Bulgaria) – 14 Days

14 days
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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 1 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Start point
    Aerodrom Nikola Tesla Beograd, Surčin 11271, Belgrade, Serbia (Our driver will wait for you at the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name on it)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Belgrade upgraded package hotels: Metropol Palace , Saint Ten , or similar)
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  2. Day 2

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Belgrade upgraded package hotels: Metropol Palace , Saint Ten , or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Belgrade Fortress visit including Victor Monument, Monument of Gratitude to France, Zindan Gate, Chapel of Saint Petka, Clock Gate, and Clock Tower
    • Panoramic drive through New Belgrade viewing modern architecture
    • Visit to Zemun area with Danube riverbank exploration
    • Saint Sava Temple visit

    Optional Activities

    • Nikola Tesla's Museum visit
    • National Museum visit
    • Bohemian night in Skadarlija - three-course meal, one drink, and transportation (35€ per person)
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Victor Monument
    Chapel of Saint Petka
    Saint Sava Temple
    Genex Tower
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  3. Day 3

    Belgrade - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Budapest

    Belgrade - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Budapest upgraded package hotels: Movenpick hotel Budapest Centre, Up Hotel, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sremski Karlovci walking tour including first Serbian High School, Old Patriarch's Court, and theological complex
    • Wine cellar visit with Bermet wine tasting
    • Petrovaradin fortress visit
    • Novi Sad walking tour including Zmaj Jovina pedestrian zone, monument to Svetozar Miletic, Novi Sad Cathedral, and Episcopal Church
    Landmarks
    Sremski Karlovci
    First Serbian High School
    Old Patriarch's Court
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Novi Sad Cathedral
    Episcopal Church
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  4. Day 4

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Hungarian cuisine including Gulyas stew)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Budapest upgraded package hotels: Movenpick hotel Budapest Centre, Up Hotel, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour Budapest city tour including Gellert Hill
    • Buda Castle and medieval sites visit including Trinity Square, Fisherman's Bastion, and Matyas Church
    • Chain Bridge crossing
    • Hungarian Parliament Building viewing
    • Vaci Street exploration
    • St. Stephen's Basilica interior visit
    • Andrassy Avenue stroll past Hungarian State Opera House
    • Heroes Square visit

    Optional Activities

    • Thermal baths visit
    • Danube River cruise with champagne and Franz Liszt 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
  5. Day 5

    Budapest - Szeged - Timisoara

    Budapest - Szeged - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Timisoara upgraded package hotels: Hotel Opera, Hotel Mercure Timisoara, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Szeged city center walking tour including Széchenyi Square
    Landmarks
    Széchenyi Square
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  6. Day 6

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Sibiu upgraded package hotels: Hilton Sibiu, Ana Tower, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Timisoara historical center guided tour including Orthodox Cathedral, Victory Square, Liberty Square, Union Square, and Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
    • Corvin Castle visit
    • Sibiu walking tour including Large Square with Brukenthal National Museum, Small Square, Council Tower, Bridge of Lies, Stairs Passage, and Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
    Landmarks
    Orthodox Cathedral
    Victory Square
    Liberty Square
    Union Square
    Corvin Castle
    Large Square
    Brukenthal National Museum
    Small Square
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
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  7. Day 7

    Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov

    Sibiu - Sighisoara - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Brasov upgraded package hotels: Aro Palace, Kronwell, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sighisoara walking tour including Church of the Dominican Monastery, Clock Tower, Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Tailors' Tower, and Covered Stairway
    • Brasov walking tour including the narrowest street in the world, The Black Church, Catherine's Gate, and 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
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  8. Day 8

    Brasov - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest

    Brasov - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bucharest upgraded package hotels: Hilton Garden Inn, Continental, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bran Castle visit including interior exploration of towers, staircases, and passages
    • Peles Castle visit including interior exploration of 160+ rooms
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  9. Day 9

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Bucharest upgraded package hotels: Hilton Garden Inn, Continental, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Bucharest city tour including Piata Unirii with Parliament building, Roman Square, Arch of Triumph, Romanian Athenaeum, Lipscani Street, Calea Victoriei Avenue, and Revolution Square
    Landmarks
    Piata Unirii
    Parliament Building
    Roman Square
    Arch of Triumph
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Lipscani Street
    Calea Victoriei Avenue
    Revolution Square
  10. Day 10

    Bucharest - Ivanovo - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo

    Bucharest - Ivanovo - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Veliko Tarnovo upgraded package hotels: Yantra, Tsarevets Boutique Hotel & SPA, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo UNESCO World Heritage complex visit
    • Arbanasi village tour including 80 traditional houses
    • Veliko Tarnovo fortress exploration including Tsarevets Palace ruins and patriarchal church
    Landmarks
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Arbanasi
    Tsarevets Fortress
  11. Day 11

    Veliko Tarnovo - Etar - Kazanlak - Plovdiv

    Veliko Tarnovo - Etar - Kazanlak - Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Plovdiv upgraded package hotels: Doubletree by Hilton, Trimontium, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Etar Open-Air Ethnographic Museum visit
    • Kazanlak rose fields walking tour
    • Damascena Ethnographic Complex visit
    • Thracian tomb of Kazanlak visit
    Landmarks
    Etar Open-Air Ethnographic Museum
    Kazanlak
    Damascena Ethnographic Complex
    Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
  12. Day 12

    Plovdiv - Koprivshtitsa - Sofia

    Plovdiv - Koprivshtitsa - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofia upgraded package hotels: Grand Hotel Sofia, Hilton, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Plovdiv walking tour including Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis, Roman Stadium, and Church of Saint Constantine and Helena
    • Kapana artistic district visit
    • Koprivshtitsa walking tour including Revival Period houses and ethnographic collections
    Landmarks
    Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
    Roman Stadium
    Church of Saint Constantine and Helena
    Kapana
    Koprivshtitsa
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  13. Day 13

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Sofia upgraded package hotels: Grand Hotel Sofia, Hilton, or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sofia walking tour including Serdica-Roman fortress walls, St George Rotunda, St Sofia Basilica, St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Theatre, and historical sites

    Optional Activities

    • Rila Monastery trip (40 EUR per person)
    Landmarks
    Serdica-Roman Fortress Walls
    St George Rotunda
    St Sofia Basilica
    St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    National Theatre
    Rila Monastery
  14. Day 14

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    Мария Атанасова 5, София 1540, 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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  • Luis5.0August 2025
    I just finished a two week tour of these four beautiful countries and I feel very fortunate to have had an awesome...
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    Dear Luis, thank you so much for your detailed and kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you've enjoyed the tour. We truly appreciate your words and would love to welcome you again on another adventure. Best regards, Victor Tours Team
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  • Annika5.0March 2025
    We took this tour as a family with our two teenage kids. The mix of historical sites, cultural experiences, and...
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  • Sophie4.0March 2025
    I was a bit hesitant about joining a group tour as a solo traveler, but everything worked out well. The itinerary...
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    Dear Sophie, Thank you for sharing your experience! We completely understand that joining a group tour as a solo traveler can feel like a big step, so we’re delighted to hear that everything worked out well for you. It’s always wonderful when a diverse group creates a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere! Your kind words mean a lot, and we appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Wishing you many more incredible journeys, Victor Tours Team
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  • James4.7March 2025
    This tour was an absolute dream! From the majestic castles of Transylvania to the beautifuč Budapest and the...
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    Dear Samantha, Thank you for your excellent review! We’re so happy to hear that your tour felt like a dream and that you enjoyed the perfect mix of history, culture, and free time. Eastern Europe is a treasure trove of incredible experiences, and we’re glad Bran Castle and Peles Castle were highlights for you! Uroš will be delighted to hear your kind words about his knowledge and guidance. It was our pleasure to host you, and we’d love to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Wishing you many more amazing travels, The Victor Tours Team
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    Nina

    Asked on August 16th, 2025

    is this a womens only tour ? and what is the solo extra ?

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    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten August 2025

      No, this is not a womens only tour, our tours are open for booking for everyone. The price for a single traveler is 3539 EUR.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    How do I ask for a ride back to Belgrade after the tour is over? Would i have to extend my flight departure date by one day, to August 24th, and book another night in Belgrade?

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    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten May 2025

      Our vehicle is returning back from Sofia on 22/08. You can have the transportation back to Belgrade free of charge on 22/08. We will book the hotel in Belgrade for you on 22/08, replacing your last night in Sofia.

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      Rhonda

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Do you know how far the airport is from the hotel and if there are taxis or Uber in the early morning?

    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten May 2025

      Transfer from the hotel in Belgrade to Belgrade airport is already included in your tour.

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      Rhonda

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Will I need to notify you guys of those special arrangements during the trip?

    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten May 2025

      No, we will take care of it, don't worry.

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    Kathryn

    Asked on April 14th, 2025

    What is the longest distance that they will be travelling? How long is the driving time each day?

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    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten April 2025

      The Balkans is quite huge region, and of course there will be a lot of driving, but with so many stops so it is both doable and enjoyable. The stops are long enough to have a break, lunch, and walking tour in most of the cases. The entire journey will be carried out in an air-conditioned vehicle that is less than five years old.

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    Ahmed

    Asked on February 16th, 2025

    What is the cancellation policy for this trip if we change plans? Is this wheelchair accessible? My husband uses collapsible wheelchair, can ascend / descend bus, can walk but limited distance, can navigate only few steps.

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    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour is generally not very wheelchair friendly. There are a lot of castles in the itinerary, a lot of going up and down the stairs, there are a couple of walking tours around the places that we're visiting. From our side, we will do our best to help your husband out (our driver would help with loading and unloading the wheelchair, and everything else that's in his power), but it would be unfair to say that we can guarantee him a smooth experience on this tour.

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      Ahmed

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      We prefer the 'The Best of Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania' for June 2025. He stays in the bus if we think it will not be possible to navigate. At times, he would wait in front of attractions and stays there till the group returns.

    • Victor Tours DMCOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, that tour is pretty similar, the only difference is that the tour 'Castles and Capitals' includes Hungary, while 'The Best of Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria' does not include Hungary. We understand the situation with your husband, and we believe, with good will from both sides, we would find a way for him to enjoy as well. The good thing is that our tours are small-group tours (15 maximum), so we have more space for some more detailed attention.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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