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Budapest to Budapest Grand Balkan Cycle Small group tour

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest to Timisoara

    Your guide picks you up after breakfast and you'll head into Romania, crossing the border at Arad. You'll walk through this culturally rich Transylvanian town and see the City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, and Red Church. Grab lunch at a local restaurant if timing works out, then it's on to Timisoara for the night.

    Start point
    Budapest, Hungary (Budapest)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Continental or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arad including City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, neo-Gothic Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, and State Theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad
    Landmarks
    City Hall Palace
    Palace of Culture
    Red Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    State Theatre
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  2. Day 2

    Timisoara to Belgrade

    Start the morning walking around Old Town Timisoara, a vibrant city with Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architecture from when it was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Later you'll head to Vrsac to check out the recently reconstructed fortress and get views from the hills. Then cross into Serbia and continue toward Belgrade for your overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Queen Astoria or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Timisoara
    • Visit to reconstructed fortress in Vršac with views of the Banat hills
    Landmarks
    Vršac Fortress
  3. Day 3

    Belgrade to Sarajevo

    After breakfast your guide picks you up for a city tour of Belgrade. You'll see views over the Danube and Sava rivers and visit the medieval Belgrade Fortress. Walk through the vibrant Knez Mihailova shopping street and explore Belgrade's landmarks. You'll have free time in the city centre, then continue to Sarajevo for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hollywood Sarajevo or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Belgrade including views over the Danube and Sava rivers, Belgrade Fortress, and Knez Mihailova street
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Knez Mihailova
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  4. Day 4

    Sarajevo to Mostar

    Following breakfast, take a walking tour of Bascarsija where East and West meet with unique oriental character and food from different traditions. Later visit Vrelo Bosna to see the natural setting and water sources. Head to Mostar and explore the Old Town and the iconic Stari Most bridge, a UNESCO site. Have lunch with a view at a local place, walk around the old town, try traditional Turkish coffee, then settle in for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Eden Mostar or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bascarsija, Sarajevo
    • Visit to Vrelo Bosna
    • Walking tour of Old Town Mostar including Stari Most (Old Bridge)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local venue in Mostar with views
    • Turkish coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Bascarsija
    Vrelo Bosna
    Stari Most
    Old Town Mostar
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Mostar to Dubrovnik

    After breakfast you'll visit Kravica Waterfall, one of the most popular attractions in the Hercegnovi district with great views. Spend some free time there, then continue to Dubrovnik, called the Pearl of the Adriatic. Check out the Old Town with its well-preserved walls and terra-cotta roof tiles that look like King's Landing. The entire town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have free time in the Old Town before your overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ivka hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kravica Waterfall
    • Walking tour of Dubrovnik Old Town
    Landmarks
    Kravica Waterfall
    Dubrovnik Old Town
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  6. Day 6

    Dubrovnik to Tirana

    You'll get picked up from your hotel in Dubrovnik and drive scenically toward Tirana. Along the way stop to explore Kotor, the famous city in Montenegro. With a local guide you'll see Triphun Cathedral, the archive museum, and the Wall of Shame. Spend free time wandering Kotor on your own, then continue to Tirana where you'll check into your hotel for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kotor city tour with local guide including Triphun Cathedral, archive museum, and Wall of Shame
    Landmarks
    Triphun Cathedral
    Wall of Shame
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  7. Day 7

    Tirana to Ohrid

    Start with breakfast, then take a panoramic tour of Tirana to see Skanderbeg Square, the Skanderbeg Statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and the historic Clock Tower. Leave Tirana and travel through areas that were part of Enver Hoxha's communist state to reach Ohrid, known as the pearl of the Balkans. After customs, visit the charming Old Town of Ohrid with its scenery and cultural heritage, including views of Ohrid Port, Quarantine Church, Hagia Sophia Church and Monastery, and Samoil's Fortress above Lake Ohrid.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Sky Corner or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Tirana including Skanderbeg Square, Skanderbeg Statue, Et'hem Bey Mosque, and Clock Tower
    • Visit to Old Town Ohrid with views of Lake Ohrid, Quarantine Church, Ancient Via Egnatia, Hagia Sophia Church, Hagia Sophia Monastery, and Samoil's Fortress
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Skanderbeg Statue
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Clock Tower
    Quarantine Church
    Ancient Via Egnatia
    Hagia Sophia Church
    Hagia Sophia Monastery
    Samoil's Fortress
  8. Day 8

    Ohrid

    Have a Macedonian breakfast in Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans, then spend a full day exploring this charming town at your own pace. If you're interested, there's an optional half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery, a quiet historical place on Lake Ohrid's shores where you'll see the source of the lake and get views of the area. This gives you a chance to discover the cultural roots and natural landscapes of the region.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Sky Corner or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery and the source of Lake Ohrid - 45 Euros
    Landmarks
    Sveti Naum Monastery
    Lake Ohrid
  9. Day 9

    Ohrid to Meteora

    Have breakfast and cross into Greece. After going through customs, head toward Kastoria, known for its Byzantine churches and Ottoman architecture with scenic lake views. Explore the city, then drive toward Meteora. You'll stay overnight in Meteora to rest and get ready for what comes next.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Kastoria including Byzantine churches and Lake Kastoria
    Landmarks
    Kastoria
    Lake Kastoria
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  10. Day 10

    Meteora to Thessaloniki

    Start with breakfast before visiting the UNESCO-listed Meteora Monasteries. You'll get views and explore these cliff-top Byzantine structures. Meet your guide at Kalabaka and continue to Thessaloniki, a city with a rich history and vibrant culture. See landmarks like the White Tower and Arch of Galerius before settling in for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Meteora Monasteries with monastery entrance ticket included
    Landmarks
    Meteora Monasteries
    White Tower
    Arch of Galerius
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Thessaloniki to Sofia

    Have breakfast at the hotel, then set out on a scenic drive to Sofia, Bulgaria's capital. Make a significant stop at Rila Monastery, an architectural and spiritual site in the Rila Mountains. This is Bulgaria's largest and most celebrated Eastern Orthodox monastery. You'll explore the intricate frescoes, architecture, and mountain setting to learn about the monastery's history and artistic treasures before continuing to Sofia.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rila Monastery with entrance ticket included
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
  12. Day 12

    Sofia to Bucharest

    After breakfast, take a comfortable transfer to Bucharest, Romania's lively capital. Along the way you'll have lunch in Veliko Tarnovo, a Balkan city that was the capital of the former Bulgarian Empire. Once you reach Bucharest, check into your hotel and then enjoy some free time to explore the city and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch stop in Veliko Tarnovo
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
  13. Day 13

    Bucharest

    Start with breakfast, then join a guided tour to see Bucharest's iconic sights including Revolution Square, the impressive Romanian Athenaeum, and the charming Villa Crosse Passage. Walk through the historic Old Town and see Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court. After sightseeing, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bucharest with licensed guide including Revolution Square, Romanian Athenaeum, Villa Crosse Passage, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, and Old Princely Court
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Villa Crosse Passage
    Old Town Bucharest
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  14. Day 14

    Bucharest to Sibiu

    Get an early start with breakfast. Your first stop is Sinaia where you'll visit Peles Castle, a 19th century castle built by the Romanian royal family and kept as it was over a century ago. Continue to Bran Castle, also called Dracula's Castle, where you'll learn the real story of Vlad Dracula inside this 14th century fortress. In the afternoon, continue on to Sibiu for your overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Golden Tulip or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Peles Castle
    • Visit to Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Bran Castle
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  15. Day 15

    Sibiu to Timisoara

    After breakfast, start with a walking tour of the Old Town. Sibiu was the first European Capital of Culture from Eastern Europe in 2007. Your guide will help you learn more about its significance. Later visit Corvin Castle, the most dramatic Gothic-style castle in Romania and one of Europe's largest, full of history and legends. You'll have free time at the castle before heading to Timisoara for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Continental or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Sibiu
    • Visit to Corvin Castle
    Landmarks
    Old Town Sibiu
    Corvin Castle
  16. Day 16

    Timisoara to Budapest

    After breakfast, walk through Old Town Timisoara, the vibrant city known for its Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architecture, which was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Continue to Arad and take a walking tour of this culturally rich Transylvanian town, seeing the City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, neo-Gothic Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, and State Theatre. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant if time allows, then head back to Budapest and finish your tour at your hotel.

    End point
    Budapest, Hungary (Budapest)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Timisoara
    • Walking tour of Arad including City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, neo-Gothic Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, and State Theatre

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad
    Landmarks
    Old Town Timisoara
    City Hall Palace
    Palace of Culture
    Red Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    State Theatre
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