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Gems of Central Europe & the Balkans; Semi - Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Start point
    Vienna, Austria (Hotel, 09:00 - 20:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk near Stephansplatz
    • Visit Rathaus (Vienna City Hall)
    • Pass by Vienna State Opera
    • Drinks with scenic city views
    Landmarks
    Stephansplatz
    Rathaus (Vienna City Hall)
    Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)
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  3. Day 2

    Vienna - Rust - Bratislava

    Vienna - Rust - Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Burgenland vineyards with Lake Neusiedl views
    • Walking tour of Rust's picturesque old town

    Optional Activities

    • Visit small shops for creative souvenirs made of natural materials
    • Visit vineyards overlooking the lake and enjoy meals with wine sampling
    Landmarks
    Lake Neusiedl
    Rust Old Town
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  4. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to medieval Old Town Hall
    • Walking tour of Old Town
    • Visit Michael's Gate
    • Walk to Bratislava Castle
    • Explore Petržalka neighborhood

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee in traditional coffee houses
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town Hall
    Michael's Gate
    Bratislava Castle
    Petržalka
  5. Day 4

    Bratislava - Győr - Budapest

    Bratislava - Győr - Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Wander historic streets of Győr
    • Visit Győr's Town Hall
    • Visit Cathedral of The Virgin Mary
    • Visit Győr Synagogue
    • Walk along Baross Gabor pedestrian street

    Optional Activities

    • Taste delicious Hungarian food
    • Try famous blueberry beer
    • Explore Budapest's vintage record stores
    • Visit Budapest's thermal baths (Széchenyi or Gellért)
    Landmarks
    Győr Town Hall
    Cathedral of The Virgin Mary, Győr
    Győr Synagogue
    Baross Gabor Street
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  6. Day 5

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk past Saint Stephen's Basilica
    • Stroll boulevards past Opera and Parliament building
    • Visit Heroes' Square
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit Buda Castle
    • Danube river cruise with illuminated monuments

    Optional Activities

    • Explore city on foot after cruise
    • Soak in vibrant nighttime atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Saint Stephen's Basilica
    Budapest Opera House
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Buda Castle
  7. Day 6

    Budapest - Subotica - Novi Sad

    Budapest - Subotica - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Subotica's city center
    • Visit Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila
    • Visit Synagogue

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Subotica's streets and squares
    • Taste local cuisine
    • Enjoy coffee in the city
    Landmarks
    Subotica City Hall
    Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila, Subotica
    Subotica Synagogue
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  8. Day 7

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Visit Sremski Karlovci
    • Vineyard tour and wine tasting with one glass of wine
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Sremski Karlovci
    Four Lions fountain, Sremski Karlovci
  9. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Belgrade Fortress
    • Explore Kalemegdan Park
    • Visit Pobednik Monument
    • Walk along Knez Mihailova Street
    • Visit Republic Square
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Kalemegdan Park
    Pobednik Monument
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Republic Square
    National Museum, Belgrade
    National Theatre, Belgrade
  10. Day 9

    Belgrade - Niš

    Belgrade - Niš
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Niš Fortress
    • Visit Bubanj Memorial Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the city on your own
    Landmarks
    Niš Fortress
    Bubanj Memorial Park
  11. Day 10

    Niš - Rila Monastery - Sofia

    Niš - Rila Monastery - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    • Explore monastery complex including main church and museum
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Rila Mountains
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  12. Day 11

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Sophia Church
    • Visit Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)
    • Visit National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Pass by President's Office
    • Visit Triangle of Tolerance

    Optional Activities

    • Enjoy traditional Bulgarian cuisine at nearby restaurant
    • Explore Sofia's vibrant nightlife with bars and clubs
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Church
    Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    President's Office, Sofia
    Triangle of Tolerance
  13. Day 12

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    Sofia City, Bulgaria (Airport, 12:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Sofia

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