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Balkan Heritage & Imperial Citiesin 20 Days; Semi - Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Start point
    Belgrade, Serbia (Hotel, 09:00 - 22:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk through Knez Mihailova Street
    • Explore the bohemian Skadarlija district
    • Dinner at local restaurants offering traditional Serbian dishes
  2. Day 2

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Belgrade Fortress and Kalemegdan Park
    • View Pobednik monument
    • Walk through Knez Mihailova Street
    • Visit Republic Square with National Theatre and National Museum
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress (Kalemegdan)
    Pobednik Monument
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Republic Square
    National Theatre of Serbia
    National Museum of Serbia
  3. Day 3

    Belgrade to Niš

    Belgrade to Niš
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Niš Fortress
    • Visit Bubanj Memorial Park

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore the city of Niš on your own
    Landmarks
    Niš Fortress
    Bubanj Memorial Park
  4. Day 4

    Niš to Rila Monastery to Sofia

    Niš to Rila Monastery to Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    • Explore monastery complex including main church and museum
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
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  5. Day 5

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a nearby restaurant with traditional Bulgarian cuisine
    • Explore Sofia's vibrant nightlife with bars and clubs
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Church
    National Art Gallery (Royal Palace)
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    Triangle of Tolerance
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  6. Day 6

    Sofia to Plovdiv

    Sofia to Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bishop's Basilica
    • Walking tour of Old Town
    • View remains of Roman theater
    • View remains of Roman stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for leisurely walk along riverbanks at sunset
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Basilica
    Plovdiv Old Town
    Roman Theater of Philippopolis
  7. Day 7

    Plovdiv to Shipka Memorial Church to Veliko Tarnovo

    Plovdiv to Shipka Memorial Church to Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shipka Memorial Church
    • Visit Royal citadel of Tsarevets
    • Stroll through Samovodene arts and crafts street

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ateliers of local artisans on Samovodene street
    Landmarks
    Shipka Memorial Church
    Shipka Pass
    Tsarevets Fortress
  8. Day 8

    Veliko Tarnovo to Ruse to Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo to Ruse to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Alexandrovskaya Street
    • Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
    • Walk along Danube promenade

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant in Ruse
    Landmarks
    Alexandrovskaya Street
    Ruse Opera House
    Statue of Liberty (Ruse)
    Danube River Promenade
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  9. Day 9

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Palace of the Parliament
    • Explore Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    • Visit Bucharest Village Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in the Old Town with traditional Romanian dishes
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    Bucharest Village Museum
  10. Day 10

    Bucharest to Bran to Brașov

    Bucharest to Bran to Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Bran Castle
    • Walk through village of Bran
    • Visit local market in Bran

    Optional Activities

    • Pick up souvenirs or local crafts
    • Explore market stalls on your own
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
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  11. Day 11

    Brașov to Sighișoara

    Brașov to Sighișoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Piața Sfatului (Council Square) in Brașov
    • Visit Black Church
    • Visit Clock Tower in Sighișoara
    • Explore Sighișoara Citadel

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch in Brașov
    • Explore local artisan shops and galleries in Sighișoara
    Landmarks
    Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    Black Church
    Sighișoara Citadel
    Clock Tower (Sighișoara History Museum)
  12. Day 12

    Sighișoara to Cluj Napoca to Alba Iulia to Sibiu

    Sighișoara to Cluj Napoca to Alba Iulia to Sibiu
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Cluj Napoca
    • Visit Unirii Square
    • Visit St. Michael's Church
    • Visit Alba Carolina Citadel
    Landmarks
    Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    Unirii Square
    St. Michael's Church
    Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Alba Carolina Citadel
  13. Day 13

    Sibiu to Corvins' Castle to Timișoara

    Sibiu to Corvins' Castle to Timișoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Sibiu
    Landmarks
    Piața Mare (Large Square)
    City Hall (Sibiu)
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)
  14. Day 14

    Timișoara to Novi Sad

    Timișoara to Novi Sad
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Timișoara
    • View Ottoman-era sites
    • Visit Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    • View Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    • View Baroque Palace
    • View Huniade Castle
    Landmarks
    Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    Baroque Palace
    Huniade Castle
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  15. Day 15

    Novi Sad to Subotica to Budapest

    Novi Sad to Subotica to Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Subotica City Hall
    • Visit Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila
    • Visit Synagogue in Subotica

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Subotica town center on your own
    • Taste local cuisine
    • Explore Budapest's vintage record stores
    • Visit one of Budapest's thermal baths (Széchenyi or Gellért)
    Landmarks
    Subotica City Hall
    Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila
    Subotica Synagogue
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  16. Day 16

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pass by Saint Stephen's Basilica
    • View Parliament building
    • View Heroes' Square
    • Visit Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit Buda Castle
    • Danube cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Budapest on your own
    • Explore city's vibrant nighttime atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Saint Stephen's Basilica
    Hungarian Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Buda Castle
  17. Day 17

    Budapest to Győr to Bratislava

    Budapest to Győr to Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Győr
    • Visit Győr Town Hall
    • Visit Cathedral of The Virgin Mary
    • Visit Győr Synagogue

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Baross Gabor street
    • Taste Hungarian food and famous blueberry beer
    Landmarks
    Győr Town Hall
    Cathedral of The Virgin Mary
    Győr Synagogue
    Baross Gabor Street
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  18. Day 18

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to relax at traditional coffee houses
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town Hall
    Michael's Gate
    Bratislava Castle
    Petržalka
  19. Day 19

    Bratislava to Vienna

    Bratislava to Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Vienna State Opera House
    • Visit Austrian National Library
    • Walk past Heldenplatz
    • Walk past Michaelerplatz
    • Walk past Sisi Museum
    • Visit Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral)
    • Explore Belvedere Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch
    • Explore Vienna city center on your own
    • Visit Maria-Theresien-Platz
    • Visit Vienna Rathaus
    • Visit Museum Quartier
    • Taste famous Sacher Cake
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Austrian National Library
    Heldenplatz
    Hofburg Palace
    Michaelerplatz
    Sisi Museum
    Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral)
    Belvedere Palace
    Belvedere Gardens
    Maria-Theresien-Platz
    Vienna Rathaus
    Museum Quartier
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  20. Day 20

    Vienna

    Vienna
    End point
    Vienna, Austria (Airport, 11:00 - 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Last-minute sightseeing in Vienna
    • Shopping
    • Relax at Vienna's famous cafés

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