Day 1 Budapest - Timisoara (316 km)
Day 2 Timisoara - Sibiu - Brasov (413 km)
Day 3 Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest (170 km)
Day 4 Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo (182 km)
Day 5 Veliko Tarnovo - Plovdiv - Sofia (500 km)
Day 6 Sofia - Nis - Belgrade (585 km)
Day 7 Belgrade - Budapest (378 km)
Day 1:
Budapest - Timisoara (316 km)
Depart from Budapest and travel to Timisoara, Romania. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral and Victory Square. Free time in the city. Overnight in Timisoara or nearby.
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Timisoara, ROMANIA
Timisoara is the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania.
Orthodox Cathedral
The Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral is a gem of the "Colorful City", renowned for its unique Moldavian architectural style and breathtaking interior.
Victory Square
Timisoara's Victory Square is the city heart, surrounded by elegant historic buildings and the Orthodox Cathedral, brimming with culture and history.
Liberty Square
Timisoara's Liberty Square features historic Baroque buildings and the Holy Trinity Column, radiating timeless cultural charm.
Day 2:
Timisoara - Sibiu - Brasov (413 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Sibiu, known as the 'Eye of Transylvania'. Visit the Sibiu Tower, Grand Square, Orthodox Cathedral, and the Liars' Bridge. Continue to Brasov for overnight stay.
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Timisoara, ROMANIA
Timisoara is the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania.
Orthodox Cathedral
The Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral is a gem of the "Colorful City", renowned for its unique Moldavian architectural style and breathtaking interior.
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Sibiu, ROMANIA
Sibiu Council Tower
The Sibiu Council Tower, an iconic landmark, once served as defense and clock tower, offering panoramic views of the square and red-roofed cityscape from its top.
Grand Square
As its name suggests, the largest square of the city, and has been the center of the city since the 15th century.
Liars' Bridge
A historic cast-iron pedestrian bridge in the heart of Sibiu's old town, spanning a small square and known for its local legend.
Day 3:
Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest (170 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Sightseeing in Brasov: see the Black Church (exterior) and the Old Town Hall Square. Visit Dracula's Castle (exterior). Travel to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. Continue to Bucharest for overnight.
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Brasov, ROMANIA
With its central location, Brasov is a suitable location from which to explore Romania, and the distances to several tourist destinations (including the Black Sea resorts, the monasteries in northern Moldavia, and the wooden churches of Maramures) are similar. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area.
Biserica Neagra
Biserica Neagra or Black Church was built by the German community of the city and stands as the main Gothic style monument in the country, as well as being the largest and one of the most important Lutheran places of worship in the region.
Admission (Optional): Adult $5 / $20; Child (Age < 7 years) Free
Brasov Council Square
Located in the historic centre of Braşov, Romania. It obtained its right to hold markets in 1520, but it has been the place for annual markets since 1364, being visited by merchants from the country and abroad. The houses surrounding the square are historic.
Dracula Castle
Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle", the fortress is a national monument and landmark in Romania.
Admission (Optional): Adult $14 / $60; Child (Age 7-18 years) $4 / $15; Senior (Age 65+ years) $11 / $45
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Sinaia, ROMANIA
Peles Castle
A Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
Admission (Optional): Adult $12 / $50; Child (Ground floor tour) $3 / $12.50; Ground floor tour. Closed Mondays in summer, Mondays & Tuesdays in winter.
Day 4:
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo (182 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Sightseeing in Bucharest: see the Royal Palace (exterior), Memorial of Rebirth, and the former Communist Party Headquarters. Visit the Palace of the Parliament (exterior). Travel to Veliko Tarnovo to visit Tsarevets Fortress (exterior). Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
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Bucharest, ROMANIA
Bucharest is the capital of Romania, as well as its cultural and economical center. Visitors to this country in the Balkans can see landmarks such as the Palace of the Parliament and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
Royal Palace
A grand historic building in central Bucharest, once the residence of the Romanian royal family and now part of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
Palace of the Parliament
The seat of the Parliament of Romania. A colossal parliament building known for its ornate interior composed of 23 sections, it houses the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, three museums and an international conference center.
Admission (Optional): Adult $14 / $60; Child (Age 7-18 years) $5 / $20
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Veliko Tarnovo, BULGARIA
Known as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. During the Middle Ages, the city was among the main European centres of culture and gave its name to the architecture of the Tarnovo Artistic School, painting of the Tarnovo Artistic School, and to literature.
Tsarevets
It served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark from 1185 to 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and is a popular tourist attraction.
Admission (Optional): Adult $3 / $10
Day 5:
Veliko Tarnovo - Plovdiv - Sofia (500 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Travel to Plovdiv. Visit the Ancient Roman Theatre and explore the Old Town. Continue to Sofia for overnight stay.
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Plovdiv, BULGARIA
The second-largest city in Bulgaria. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established.
Plovdiv Roman theatre
One of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres constructed in the 90s of the 1st century AD. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.
Admission (Optional): Adult $4 / $5
Plovdiv Old Town
The Plovdiv Old Town, nestled on the ancient hills, preserves colorful National Revival architecture and a Roman theatre, celebrated as a "living museum of history."
Day 6:
Sofia - Nis - Belgrade (585 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Sightseeing in Sofia: visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, the Parliament building, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Travel to Nis, Serbia, to visit Nis Fortress. Continue to Belgrade for overnight.
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Sofia, BULGARIA
The capital and largest city of Bulgaria. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC.
The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Neo-Byzantine style, one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
The Church of St. Sophia
The Church of St. Sophia in Sofia is a city symbol, where magnificent Byzantine architecture and a golden dome showcase timeless religious artistry.
The National Assembly of Bulgaria
The National Assembly of Bulgaria, a grand Neoclassical building, serves as the nation's legislative heart, guarded by stone lions and steeped in history.
Solemn Monument
This solemn monument at Sofia's Vitosha foothills honors Bulgaria's unknown fallen heroes, with an eternal flame symbolizing the nation's enduring spirit.
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Nis, Serbia
The third largest city in Serbia and the administrative center of the Nišava District.
Nis Fortress
Nis Fortress, a well-preserved Ottoman-era stronghold on the Nisava River, showcases massive stone walls and gates that witness centuries of Balkan history.
Day 7:
Belgrade - Budapest (378 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Sightseeing in Belgrade: visit St. Sava Cathedral and Kalemegdan Fortress. See Tito's Mausoleum (exterior). Return to Budapest to end the tour.
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Belgrade, Serbia
The capital and largest city of Serbia.
Saint Sava Temple
The Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade is one of the world's largest Orthodox churches, renowned for its brilliant white marble, bronze domes, and awe-inspiring golden mosaics.
Kalemegdan Fortress
Kalemegdan Fortress is the core fortified area of a town or city.
Admission (Optional): Adult $2 / $120; Closed on Mondays.
The Tomb of Marshal Tito
The Tomb of Marshal Tito, located in Belgrade's "House of Flowers," is the final resting place of the former Yugoslav leader, surrounded by gardens and displaying symbolic "batons of youth."
Admission (Optional): Adult $7 / $600; Child (Age ≤ 9 years) Free
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