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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Transylvania 2027 - 13 Days (12 destinations)

13 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

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  2. Day 2

    Mohács

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pécs including first telephone exchange and Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    • Villány wine village visit with wine cellar sampling
    • Zsolnay Ceramics Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Turkish Bath of Pasha Memi
    Zsolnay Ceramics Museum
  3. Day 3

    Osijek

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with local Croatian family at their home with fresh vegetables from the host's garden)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch with local Croatian family at their home

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek including Baroque Old Town and fortress with traditional and classical music
    • Baranja wine region exploration with tasting experience
    Landmarks
    Osijek Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • St. Sava Temple visit with church choir performance in the crypt

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Belgrade with guide covering Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade with local guide including Old Town and Tito's Memorial
    • Cycling tour along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    St. Sava Temple
    Skardalija Street
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Cruising the Djerdap Gorge

    Landmarks
    Decebalus Rock Carving
  6. Day 6

    Svishtov - Rousse

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with panoramic views and Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
    • Walking tour of Rousse with local guide and exclusive piano recital
    Landmarks
    Asenevtsi Brothers Monument
  7. Day 7

    Silistra

    Optional Activities

    • Active walk to Silistra Fort with guided tour
    • Excursion to Alfatar Village with ethnographic museum, school visit and choir performance
    • Sveshtari Thracian Tomb exploration with guided tour
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Sveshtari Thracian Tomb
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Giurgiu - Bucharest

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with fellow guests)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation coach tour of Bucharest including Union Square, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square and Charles de Gaulle Square

    Optional Activities

    • Ceausescu's Spring Palace visit with 80 rooms decorated with silk wallpaper, wood panels, paintings and Murano glass mirrors
    • Village Open Air Museum visit with ethnography exhibits and traditional buildings
    Landmarks
    Ceausescu's Spring Palace
    Village Open Air Museum
    Union Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Brasov

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in one of Brasov's finest restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Peles Castle visit with local guide
    • Sinaia Monastery visit
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Sinaia Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Brasov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Brasov highlights
    • Bran Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  11. Day 11

    Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in one of the best restaurants in Sibiu)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sighisoara walled city built by Saxons between 12th-17th centuries
    • Hike up covered stairway to 14th-century Church on the Hill with views over the city
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara Walled City
    Church on the Hill
  12. Day 12

    Sibiu - Bucharest

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu highlights
  13. Day 13

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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      The cancellation policy is as follows:

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