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The Ultimate Balkan Escape in 17 Days; Semi - Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Start point
    Bucharest, Romania (Hotel, 09:00 - 19:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palace of the Parliament (People's House)
    • Explore Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    • Visit Bucharest Village Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Old Town with Romanian cuisine (sarmale or mămăligă)
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    Bucharest Village Museum
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bran Castle and learn about Vlad the Impaler history
    • Explore Bran village and local market

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase handmade crafts and souvenirs at village market
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
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  3. Day 3

    Brasov - Sighisoara

    Brasov - Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Piața Sfatului (Council Square) in Brasov
    • Visit Black Church (main Gothic monument in Romania)
    • Explore Sighisoara Citadel
    • Visit Clock Tower and Sighisoara History Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local artisan shops and galleries in Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Black Church
    Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    Sighisoara Citadel
    Clock Tower
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  4. Day 4

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Cluj Napoca
    • Explore Unirii Square with St. Michael's Church
    • Visit Alba Carolina Citadel
    Landmarks
    Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    Unirii Square
    St. Michael's Church
    Alba Carolina Citadel
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  5. Day 5

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sibiu
    • Visit Piata Mare (Large Square)
    • Cross Bridge of Lies
    • Visit Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Sibiu before heading to Corvins' Castle
    Landmarks
    Piata Mare (Large Square)
    Bridge of Lies
    Corvins' Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Timisoara - Novi Sad

    Timisoara - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Timisoara
    • Visit Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    • View Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    • View Huniade Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Pass by sites of Ottoman hammam, bazaar, Central Mosque, and cemetery
    Landmarks
    Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    Huniade Castle
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Wine (One glass of wine in Sremski Karlovci)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress (Gibraltar on the Danube)
    • Explore old town streets (Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska)
    • Visit Sremski Karlovci
    • Learn about Serbian wine production tradition

    Optional Activities

    • Taste regional wine specialties in Sremski Karlovci
    • Free time to explore Sremski Karlovci
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Zmaj Jovina Street
    Dunavska Street
    Four Lions Fountain
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  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
    • Visit Pobednik monument
    • Walk Knez Mihailova street
    • Visit Republic Square
    • View National Theatre and National Museum buildings
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Kalemegdan Park
    Pobednik Monument
    Knez Mihailova
    Republic Square
    National Theatre
    National Museum
  9. Day 9

    Belgrade - Zvornik - Sarajevo

    Belgrade - Zvornik - Sarajevo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Zvornik with local dishes
    • Evening stroll through Sarajevo streets
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Sarajevo
    Landmarks
    Drina River
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  10. Day 10

    Sarajevo - Mostar

    Sarajevo - Mostar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Coffee/Tea (One Ottoman style coffee or tea in Sarajevo)

    Included Activities

    • Sarajevo city tour covering Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian areas
    • Visit Latin Bridge
    • Visit Mostar's Old Bridge (Stari Most)
    • Explore Mostar Old Bazaar
    • Visit Bišćevića Kuća (Ottoman residential house)
    Landmarks
    Latin Bridge
    Caffe Divan
    Stari Most (Old Bridge)
    Mostar Old Bazaar
    Bišćevića Kuća
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  11. Day 11

    Mostar - Blagaj - Kotor - Montenegrin Riviera

    Mostar - Blagaj - Kotor - Montenegrin Riviera
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blagaj
    • Explore Kotor old town
    • Visit Saint Luke's Church

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon free time to explore Kotor UNESCO world heritage site
    Landmarks
    River Buna
    Kotor Old Town
    Saint Luke's Church
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  12. Day 12

    Montenegrin Riviera - Budva - Sveti Stefan - Shkoder

    Montenegrin Riviera - Budva - Sveti Stefan - Shkoder
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Budva old town
    • Visit St. Ivan church
    • Stop at Sveti Stefan
    • Visit Rozafa Castle
    • Visit Venetian Mask Factory in Shkoder

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budva new town with modern buildings and shops
    Landmarks
    Budva Old Town
    St. Ivan Church
    Sveti Stefan
    Rozafa Castle
    Venetian Mask Factory
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  13. Day 13

    Shkoder - Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism - Prizren

    Shkoder - Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism - Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism farm
    • Learn about farm operations and local products

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional lunch at Mrizi i Zanave farm
    • Purchase fresh produce from farm
    • Explore Prizren medieval houses and streets
    • Visit filigree shops in Prizren
    • Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
    • Free afternoon in Prizren
    • Climb fortress above Prizren for panorama views
    Landmarks
    Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    Prizren Fortress
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  14. Day 14

    Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Vineyards near Rahovec - Prizren

    Prizren - Gjakove - Decan - Vineyards near Rahovec - Prizren
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gjakova bazaar
    • Explore artisan workshops
    • Visit Monastery of Decan
    • Visit Rahovec Valley vineyards

    Optional Activities

    • Watch traditional crafts being made in artisan workshops
    Landmarks
    Gjakova Bazaar
    Monastery of Decan
    Rahovec Valley
  15. Day 15

    Prizren - Kruje - Tirana

    Prizren - Kruje - Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kruja Medieval Old Bazaar
    • Visit Kruja Castle
    • Learn about hidden paths used during Ottoman sieges

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for traditional lunch in Kruja
    • Souvenir shopping (carpets, jewelry, etc.)
    Landmarks
    Kruja Old Bazaar
    Kruja Castle
    Sarisalltik Mountain
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  16. Day 16

    Tirana

    Tirana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Meal (Local food tour in Tirana including byrek, market sampling, and traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar), Alcohol (Albanian Grape Raki tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Local food tour with culinary companion
    • Visit hidden local byrek restaurant
    • Visit Çam bazaar
    • Sample street market produce
    • Visit second-hand goods market
    • Enjoy traditional Albanian meal at New Bazaar
    • Taste Albanian Grape Raki
    Landmarks
    Çam Bazaar
    New Bazaar
  17. Day 17

    Tirana - Airport Drop off

    Tirana - Airport Drop off
    End point
    Tiranë, Tirana, Albania (airport , 11:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tirana city at own pace
    • Last-minute souvenir shopping
    • Relax at local cafés

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