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Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest - Budapest (2028)

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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.2 (27 reviews)
  • Grand neoclassical University Library building in Bucharest with equestrian statue in front under a bright blue sky.
  • Panoramic aerial view of Brasov with the Black Church rising amid orange-roofed medieval houses backed by a forested mountain and blue skies.
  • Dramatic sunset sky over the medieval Bran Castle perched on a rocky hill amid bare trees.
  • Wide viewpoint over the terracotta rooftops and green hillsides of Veliko Tarnovo with distant city skyline under scattered clouds.
  • Tilt-shift style panoramic of Novi Sad showing church spires and urban rooftops in soft golden hour light.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bucharest)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bucharest)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bucharest's Old Town
    • Visit to the Palace of the Parliament
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
  4. Day 3

    Bucharest - Brașov

    Bucharest - Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Salina Slănic Prahova salt mine with descent to explore chambers and museum
    Landmarks
    Salina Slănic Prahova
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Brașov - Bran

    Brașov - Bran
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bran Castle
    • Walking tour of Brașov's history
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Brașov - Sinaia - Giurgiu

    Brașov - Sinaia - Giurgiu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Peleș Castle in Sinaia
    Landmarks
    Peleș Castle
  7. Day 6

    Ruse - Veliko Târnovo

    Ruse - Veliko Târnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Veliko Târnovo
    • Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Vidin - Belogradchik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin
    • Visit to Belogradchik Fortress and unique rock formations
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
  9. Day 8

    Scenic Cruising

    Scenic Cruising
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)
  10. Day 9

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city discovery tour of Novi Sad with discovery of iconic sights along Zmaj Jovina main walkway
    • Visit to a local farmstead for Vojvodinian culture experience with traditional breakfast, music and freshly-made doughnuts
  11. Day 10

    Kalocsa - Puszta

    Kalocsa - Puszta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Hungarian lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Folk Art House with local handicrafts display
    • Visit to paprika producer
    • Horse show and authentic Hungarian lunch at Puszta farm
  12. Day 11

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Optional Activities

    • Insightful tour of Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker
    • Guided hike up Gellért Hill with panoramic views over the Danube River and St Gellért Monument
    Landmarks
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Gellért Hill
    St Gellért Monument
  13. Day 12

    Budapest

    Budapest

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Bucharest

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • APT Ostara

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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