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Balkan Gems with Prague and Transylvania Prague → Bucharest (2027)

15 days
From Prague to Bucharest
4.1
26 reviews

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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 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Almanac X Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception with fellow travellers and Tour Director
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Almanac X Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague Castle
    • Leisurely stroll across Charles Bridge
    • Visit to Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Prague Castle
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
  3. Day 3

    Chateau Jemniště

    Meals
    Lunch (Special lunch at Chateau Jemniště)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Almanac X Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Chateau Jemniště estate
    • Special lunch at Chateau Jemniště
    • Falconry display with birds of prey
    Landmarks
    Chateau Jemniště
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Budapest

    Meals
    Lunch (Light lunch at traditional Czech restaurant in Velké Bílovice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Light lunch at traditional Czech restaurant in Velké Bílovice
    • Embarkation on APT Ostara river ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner - multi-course meal with expertly crafted menu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - City Tour (Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica)
    • Freedom of Choice - Culinary Tour (Great Market Hall)
    • Freedom of Choice - Funicular Ride to Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion
    • Gala Welcome Dinner
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  6. Day 6

    Pécs / Villány / Danube

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Pécs Sightseeing Tour (guided walking discovery of Early Christian Mausoleum and Szent István Square)
    • Freedom of Choice - Villány Wine Tasting (visit to local winery with tour and tasting)
    • Freedom of Choice - Guided Bike Ride along the Danube to ancient mill
    Landmarks
    Pécs Early Christian Mausoleum
    Szent István Square
  7. Day 7

    Vukovar

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Enlightening city tour of Vukovar
    • Visit to Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided Exploration of Belgrade (Belgrade Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava)
    • Freedom of Choice - Kayak Tour (confluence of Danube and Sava rivers, Great War Island, Lido Beach)
    • Freedom of Choice - Belgrade Culinary Tour (food market tour, Serbian cuisine exploration, rakija and medenjaci tasting)
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    Great War Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Golubac

    Meals
    Lunch (Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern featuring cheeses, cured meats and local specialties)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Golubac Walking Tour (Golubac Fortress exploration, Danube riverbank walk)
    • Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern
    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Iron Gates
  10. Day 10

    Onboard Relaxation

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Onboard amenities and relaxation
    • Access to onboard spa (spa treatments available)

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatments
    • Cocktails on Daystar Deck
  11. Day 11

    Salina Slănic Prahova to Brașov

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel Brasov or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Salina Slănic Prahova salt mine (descent 208 metres, exploration of chambers and museum)
    • Dinner
    Landmarks
    Salina Slănic Prahova
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Bran Castle

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel Brasov or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bran Castle
    • Lunch in Brașov
    • Walking tour of Brașov's historic areas
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Sinaia to Bucharest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bucharest)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Peleș Castle
    Landmarks
    Peleș Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Bucharest)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bucharest)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bucharest's Old City
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit to Palace of the Parliament
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
  15. Day 15

    Departure

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