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Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania (from Sofia to Bucharest)

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From Sofia to Bucharest

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Gold Operator: Cosmos
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Sofia using CosmosGO app
Day 2
Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour including Parliament building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Theater, St. Sofia Church, and Boyana Church
Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Church
Boyana Church
National Theater
Parliament building
Day 3
Sofia to Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress
Day 4
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city sightseeing tour including Novi Beograd, Ada Bridge, Topcider Park, Tito's Memorial, Parliament House, Terazije, and Kalemegdan Fortress
Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress
Ada Bridge
Topcider Park
Parliament House
Terazije
Day 5
Belgrade to Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional Danube River cruise with refreshments and views of Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, and Castle Hill
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Citadel
Fishermen's Bastion
Castle Hill
Parliament
Day 6
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour including Opera House, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Parliament, Royal Palace, and Matthias Church with photo stop at Heroes Square and Castle District
Landmarks
Opera House
Saint Stephen's Basilica
Parliament
Royal Palace
Matthias Church
Heroes Square
Day 7
Budapest to Cluj-Napoca
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Cluj-Napoca highlights
Day 8
Cluj-Napoca to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sighisoara medieval town
Landmarks
Sighisoara
Day 9
Brașov - Bran Castle Excursion
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bran Castle
- Walking orientation tour of Old Town Brașov
- Visit to the Black Church
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Black Church
Day 10
Brasov to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery
- Visit to Peles Castle
Landmarks
Sinaia Monastery
Peles Castle
Day 11
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to open-air Village Museum with traditional farmhouses, cottages, windmills, watermills, and artisans' workshops
- Guided tour including Government Victoria Palace, Royal Palace, and Savings Palace
Optional Activities
- Optional afternoon visit to Romanian Parliament building (The People's Palace)
Landmarks
Village Museum
Romanian Parliament
Royal Palace
Day 12
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Church
Boyana Church
National Theater
Parliament building

Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress

Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress
Ada Bridge
Topcider Park
Parliament House
Terazije

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Citadel
Fishermen's Bastion
Castle Hill
Parliament

Landmarks
Opera House
Saint Stephen's Basilica
Parliament
Royal Palace
Matthias Church
Heroes Square

Landmarks
Sighisoara

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Black Church

Landmarks
Sinaia Monastery
Peles Castle

Landmarks
Village Museum
Romanian Parliament
Royal Palace

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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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Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania (from Sofia to Bucharest)

Itinerary

Sofia

Optional Activities

Sofia

Included Activities

Sofia to Belgrade

Belgrade

Included Activities

Belgrade to Budapest

Optional Activities

Budapest

Included Activities

Budapest to Cluj-Napoca

Included Activities

Cluj-Napoca to Brasov

Included Activities

Brașov - Bran Castle Excursion

Included Activities

Brasov to Bucharest

Included Activities

Bucharest

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bucharest

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