Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
After you arrive and check into your hotel, the day is yours to explore Sofia on your own using the CosmosGO app. There's plenty to see at your own pace before meeting up with your Tour Director and travel companions in the early evening.
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Sofia using CosmosGO app
- Day 2
Sofia
A Local Guide takes you through Sofia's main attractions, starting with the Parliament building and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. You'll also see the National Theater, St. Sofia Church, and finish with Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox structure and UNESCO World Heritage Site that's really worth the trip.
- 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
You'll cross the border from Bulgaria into Serbia today, heading toward Belgrade. The capital sits on a white ridge (which is actually where its name comes from), and the drive itself gives you a sense of the landscape and region you're entering.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress 
- Day 4
Belgrade
A guided tour covers Belgrade's main monuments including Novi Beograd, Ada Bridge, Topcider Park, and Tito's Memorial. You'll also see Parliament House, Terazije, and Kalemegdan Fortress. After the tour, there's free time to wander around further on your own.
- 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
First stop is Novi Sad on the Danube River banks, where you'll see the Petrovaradin Citadel and walk through the town center. Then you head to Budapest, with an optional Danube cruise available if you want to see Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, and Castle Hill from the water, plus refreshments included.
- 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
A guided tour shows you the Opera House, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Parliament, Royal Palace, and Matthias Church. You'll stop for photos at Heroes Square and the Castle District. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can head back out to explore more of the city on your own.
- 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
You drive through the Hungarian countryside and cross into Romania, heading to Cluj-Napoca, which is known as the film capital of Romania. A panoramic city tour happens along the way to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Cluj-Napoca highlights
- Day 8
Cluj-Napoca to Brasov
Sighisoara is your first stop, a medieval town with 11 towers inside city walls and winding cobblestone streets. Local legend connects it to Vlad the Impaler, the real person behind the Dracula story. From there you continue to Brasov, another medieval town with a square known for its Baroque architecture and outdoor cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Sighisoara medieval town
Landmarks Sighisoara - Day 9
Brasov
You drive to Bran to tour the legendary Dracula castle, built in 1377 and connected to Vlad the Impaler. Back in Brasov that afternoon, there's a walking orientation of the Old Town, including the Black Church, followed by free time to do your own thing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Bran Castle (Dracula castle)
- Walking orientation of Brasov Old Town including visit to Black Church
Landmarks Bran Castle Black Church 
- Day 10
Brasov to Bucharest
The route takes you to Sinaia in the Prahova Valley, a ski resort sitting about 3,300 feet above sea level. You'll visit Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle, often described as one of the more romantic castles in the region. Then you continue on to Bucharest with its tree-lined boulevards and flower-filled parks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery
- Visit to Peles Castle
Landmarks Sinaia Monastery Peles Castle - Day 11
Bucharest
The main part of the tour centers on the Village Museum, an outdoor collection with traditional farmhouses, cottages, windmills, and workshops from different parts of Romania. Your Local Guide also shows you Government Victoria Palace, Royal Palace, and Savings Palace. There's an optional visit to the Romanian Parliament building if you're interested.
- 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
Your tour finishes after breakfast this morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
