Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel to drop off your bags. Around 3:00 p.m., there's a city tour where you'll see Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Church, and the Mosque, plus walk through Sofia's main squares and check out the Stalinist architecture. After that, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Sofia), Hotel (Novotel Sofia)
Included Activities
- City tour of Sofia
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Russian Church
- Visit Mosque
- Explore city squares and avenues with Stalinist architecture
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Russian Church Mosque 
- Day 2
Sofia - Bachkovo - Plovdiv
This morning you're heading south to Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria's second most important monastery from the eleventh century with its three churches. Later you'll continue to Plovdiv, one of Europe's oldest cities, where you'll grab lunch and see the Roman Amphitheatre, the Old Pharmacy, and the Armenian House.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Plovdiv Trimontium), Hotel (Radisson Plovdiv)
Included Activities
- Visit Bachkovo Monastery
- City tour of Plovdiv
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre
- Visit the Old Pharmacy
- Visit the Armenian House
Landmarks Bachkovo Monastery Roman Amphitheatre 
- Day 3
Plovdiv - Kazanlak - Shipka - Etar - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
You're traveling through the Balkan Mountains to visit the Rose Valley and Kazanlak to see the Thracian Tomb replica and learn about rose products. From there, you'll stop at the Shipka Memorial Church from the Russo-Turkish War, then walk through Etar, a charming ethnographic village. After lunch, there's Arbanasi, an ancient trading city with fortress-like houses and the Nativity Church. You'll finish the evening in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's former capital with its medieval center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bolyarski Meridian), Hotel (Yantra Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (replica)
- Learn about local rose-based product production
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church
- Explore Etar ethnographic village
- Visit Nativity Church in Arbanasi
- Explore Veliko Tarnovo medieval center
Landmarks Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak Shipka Memorial Church Etar Nativity Church 
- Day 4
Veliko Tarnovo - Basarbovo - Bucharest
You're heading to Romania today, stopping first at Basarbovski Monastery, a pilgrimage site carved into rock. After crossing the border and the Danube, you'll arrive in Bucharest around 1:00 p.m. A panoramic city tour shows you the historic center and the Palace of Parliament. You'll have free time in the afternoon to explore on your own, then dinner later.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree By Hilton Bucharest Unirii Square), Hotel (Mercure Bucarest City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Basarbovski Monastery
- Panoramic city tour of Bucharest
- Explore historic center of Bucharest
- Visit Palace of Parliament
Landmarks Basarbovski Monastery Palace of Parliament 
- Day 5
Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Sighisoara
Today you're traveling to Transylvania, crossing through the Carpathian Mountains with nice scenery and forests. In Sinaia, you'll stroll through the gardens at Peles and Pelisor Castles. Next comes Bran Fortress, the 14th-century castle famous for its Dracula connection. After lunch, you'll continue to Sighisoara, a walled medieval city and UNESCO site. The evening finishes with dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Dinner (Special dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Doubletree Sighisoara Cavaler)
Included Activities
- Leisurely stroll through gardens of Peles and Pelisor Castles
- Visit Bran Fortress (Dracula's Castle)
- Explore Sighisoara medieval walled city
- Dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant
Landmarks Peles Castle Pelisor Castle Bran Fortress Sighisoara 
- Day 6
Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - Hunedoara - Timisoara
You'll check out Transylvania's fortified churches today, starting with one of the UNESCO sites in Biertan, built by German settlers. Then you're heading to Sibiu, an important economic and cultural center that was once Transylvania's capital, where you'll walk through the narrow streets and squares before grabbing lunch. In the afternoon, there's Hunedoara Castle, considered Romania's most beautiful. The day ends in Timisoara with time to see the city's central squares.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Timisoara)
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Biertan
- Explore Sibiu historic center
- Visit Hunedoara Castle
Landmarks Church of Biertan Sibiu Hunedoara Castle 
- Day 7
Timisoara - Belgrade
You're crossing into Serbia today, driving about 3 hours before reaching Belgrade, a lively capital where the Danube and Sava rivers meet. A panoramic city tour shows you the bustling center, parliament, and Kalemegdan Fortress. You'll visit the Museum of Yugoslavia, which has Tito's Mausoleum inside. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nobel Palace), Hotel (Mona Plaza)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Belgrade
- Explore city center of Belgrade
- Visit parliament
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
- Visit Museum of Yugoslavia
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress Museum of Yugoslavia 
- Day 8
Belgrade - Fruska Gora - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad
You're heading to Fruska Gora, a natural park with beautiful Orthodox monasteries from the 12th century. You'll visit the Krusedol and Novo Hopovo monasteries, founded by the influential Brankovic family. Then there's Sremski Karlovci, one of the country's oldest cities from 1308, with neoclassical architecture. Here you'll see a beekeeping museum and have lunch with wine tasting at a family winery. The day ends in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city on the Danube, where you can explore the Petrovaradin Fortress, one of Europe's largest 18th-century military structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch (Lunch and wine tasting at Zivanovadic Winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Centar)
Included Activities
- Visit Krusedol Monastery
- Visit Novo Hopovo Monastery
- Visit Beekeeping Museum
- Wine tasting and lunch at Zivanovadic Winery
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Explore Novi Sad
Landmarks Fruska Gora Krusedol Monastery Novo Hopovo Monastery Petrovaradin Fortress 
- Day 9
Novi Sad - Viminacium - Manasija - Nis
You're heading south through Serbia, first stopping at Viminacium, an ancient Roman city that once had 40,000 people. You'll explore the archaeological site with its Roman roads, temples, streets, plazas, amphitheaters, palaces, hippodromes, and thermal baths. Then there's Manasija Monastery, one of Serbia's most important medieval monuments with tall walls and 15th-century frescoes inside. The day ends in Nis, Serbia's third-largest city with a rich Roman heritage, where Constantine the Great was born.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (New City)
Included Activities
- Visit Viminacium archaeological site
- Explore Roman roads, temples, streets, plazas, amphitheaters, palaces, hippodromes, and thermal baths
- Visit Manasija Monastery
Landmarks Viminacium Manasija Monastery 
- Day 10
Nis - Zica - Studenica - Kraljevo
You're visiting the Zica Orthodox Monastery, dating back to the early 13th century and known as the Coronation Church since seven Serbian kings were crowned there. Next is Studenica Monastery, Serbia's largest monastery in the mountains, founded in 1190 with wood and plaster buildings and Byzantine frescoes inside. After lunch, you'll head to Kraljevo, a charming town in central Serbia surrounded by mountains, known for its main square with a monument to Serbian warriors and its medieval fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crystal)
Included Activities
- Visit Zica Orthodox Monastery
- Visit Studenica Monastery
Landmarks Zica Monastery Studenica Monastery 
- Day 11
Kraljevo - Ravanica - Oplenac - Belgrade
You're traveling to Ravanica to see its monastery and impressive five-domed church. After that, you'll continue to Topola to discover its history and visit St. George's Church on Oplenac Hill, founded by King Peter I of Yugoslavia. This church serves as the mausoleum of the Serbian and Yugoslav royal house and Yugoslavia until 1945. Later you'll return to Belgrade.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nobel Palace), Hotel (Mona Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Ravanica Monastery
- Visit St. George's Church on Oplenac Hill
- Explore village of Topola
Landmarks Ravanica Monastery St. George's Church - Day 12
Belgrade
Your tour comes to an end today after breakfast, leaving you with great memories of your journey through Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet)
