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The Ultimate Balkans & Imperial Europe; Semi - Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

17 days
From Sofia to Vienna
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Start point
    Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (Airport, 09:00 - 20:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sofia's streets and historical architecture
    • Dinner at local restaurant with traditional Bulgarian cuisine
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Sofia
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sophia Church
    • Visit to Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)
    • Walking tour past National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Walking tour past President's Office
    • Visit to Triangle of Tolerance

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at nearby restaurant with traditional Bulgarian cuisine (banitsa or shopska salad)
    • Explore Sofia's nightlife including bars and clubs with live music and dance
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Church
    Royal Palace (National Art Gallery)
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    Triangle of Tolerance
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  3. Day 3

    Sofia - Plovdiv

    Sofia - Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Sofia to Plovdiv
    • Visit to Bishop's Basilica (5-6th AD)
    • Walking tour of Old Town Plovdiv
    • Visit to ancient Roman theatre remains
    • Visit to ancient Roman stadium remains

    Optional Activities

    • Evening leisurely walk along riverbanks
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Basilica
    Plovdiv Old Town
    Ancient Roman Theatre of Philippopolis
    Ancient Roman Stadium of Philippopolis
  4. Day 4

    Plovdiv - Shipka - Veliko Tarnovo

    Plovdiv - Shipka - Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local artisans' ateliers
    Landmarks
    Shipka Memorial Church
    Shipka Pass
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Samovodene Arts and Crafts Street
  5. Day 5

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City overview tour of Ruse
    • Stroll along Alexandrovskaya Street
    • Visit to Statue of Liberty (Ruse)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Danube promenade
    • Leisurely lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Alexandrovskaya Street
    Statue of Liberty (Ruse)
    Danube River
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  6. Day 6

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palace of the Parliament
    • Visit to Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    • Visit to Bucharest Village Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Old Town with Romanian dishes (sarmale or mămăligă)
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    Bucharest Village Museum
  7. Day 7

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bran Castle
    • Walking tour of Bran village
    • Visit to local market

    Optional Activities

    • Browse handmade crafts and souvenirs
    • Explore market stalls independently
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
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  8. Day 8

    Brasov - Sighisoara

    Brasov - Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Brasov
    • Visit to Piata Sfatului (Council Square)
    • Visit to Black Church
    • Visit to Sighisoara Citadel
    • Visit to Clock Tower (Sighisoara History Museum)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Brasov
    • Explore local artisan shops and galleries in Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Piata Sfatului (Council Square)
    Black Church
    Sighisoara Citadel
    Clock Tower
  9. Day 9

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Saint Andrew's Cathedral (Cluj Napoca)
    • Walking tour of Unirii Square (Cluj Napoca)
    • Visit to Alba Carolina Citadel

    Optional Activities

    • View Matthias Corvinus Statue (Cluj Napoca)
    Landmarks
    Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    Unirii Square
    St. Michael's Church
    Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Alba Carolina Citadel
  10. Day 10

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sibiu
    • Visit to Piata Mare (Large Square)
    • Walk across Bridge of Lies
    • Visit to Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)
    Landmarks
    Piata Mare (Large Square)
    City Hall (Sibiu)
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Corvins' Castle
  11. Day 11

    Timisoara - Novi Sad

    Timisoara - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Timisoara
    • Walking tour of Union Square (Piata Unirii)
    • View Romanian Orthodox Cathedral (Timisoara)
    • View Baroque Palace (Timisoara)
    • View Huniade Castle
    Landmarks
    Union Square (Piata Unirii)
    Romanian Orthodox Cathedral (Timisoara)
    Baroque Palace (Timisoara)
    Huniade Castle
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  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad - Subotica - Budapest

    Novi Sad - Subotica - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Subotica city center
    • Visit to Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila
    • Visit to Synagogue (Subotica)

    Optional Activities

    • Taste local Subotica cuisine
    • Explore vintage record stores in Budapest
    • Visit thermal baths (Széchenyi or Gellért)
    Landmarks
    Subotica City Hall
    Cathedral of St. Teresa of Avila
    Synagogue (Subotica)
    Széchenyi Thermal Bath
    Gellért Thermal Bath
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  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Budapest
    • Visit to Saint Stephen's Basilica
    • Walking tour past Opera building
    • Walking tour past Parliament building
    • Walking tour past Heroes' Square
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Visit to Buda Castle
    • Danube cruise (illuminated monuments)
    Landmarks
    Saint Stephen's Basilica
    Opera House
    Parliament Building
    Heroes' Square
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Buda Castle
    Danube River
  14. Day 14

    Budapest - Györ - Bratislava

    Budapest - Györ - Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City walking tour of Györ
    • Visit to Györ's Town Hall
    • Visit to Cathedral of the Virgin Mary
    • Visit to Györ Synagogue
    • Walk along Baross Gabor street

    Optional Activities

    • Taste Hungarian food and famous blueberry beer
    Landmarks
    Györ's Town Hall
    Cathedral of the Virgin Mary
    Györ Synagogue
    Baross Gabor Street
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  15. Day 15

    Bratislava

    Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in traditional coffee houses
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town
    Old Town Hall
    Michael's Gate
    Bratislava Castle
    Petržalka
  16. Day 16

    Bratislava - Vienna

    Bratislava - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vienna State Opera House
    • Visit to Austrian National Library
    • Walking tour of Heldenplatz
    • Walking tour past Sisi Museum
    • Visit to Michaelerplatz
    • Visit to Stephansdom
    • Walking tour of Belvedere Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Vienna city center
    • Visit Maria-Theresien-Platz
    • Visit Vienna's Rathaus
    • Visit Museum Quartier
    • Enjoy drinks or famous Sacher Cake
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera House
    Austrian National Library
    Heldenplatz
    Hofburg Palace
    Sisi Museum
    Michaelerplatz
    Stephansdom
    Belvedere Palace and Gardens
    Maria-Theresien-Platz
    Vienna's Rathaus
    Museum Quartier
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  17. Day 17

    Vienna

    Vienna
    End point
    Vienna, Austria (Airport, 10:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

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