Take our grand tour to discover the highlights of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Explore bustling capital cities, steeped in history, as well as rolling Transylvanian countryside, the Rose Valley and the Black Sea coast. Along the way, delve into the region's history from ancient Roman times up until their more recent communist regimes.Legendary Castles - Uncover the myths at Castle Bran and marvel at the stained glass and décor in Peles Castle.Belgrade - Discover the Ottoman, Roman and Communist history in the old capital of Yugoslavia.Rila Monastery - Visit this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site with its brightly coloured frescoes.
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General information
Tour ID124834
Tour length16days
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
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Starting point
Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania
Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception
18:00
End point
Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania
Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Bucharest, Romania
Day 2: Walking tour of Bucharest free afternoon to explore the city further
Day 3: Drive to the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania visit to remarkable Peles Castle and Bran Castle
Day 4: Explore medieval Brasov and the walled city of Sibiu
Day 5: See King Decebalus' statue and take a dip in riverside hot springs
Day 6: Explore ancient Roman Viminacium and arrive in Belgrade, Serbia
Day 7: Visit to the laidback city of Novi Sad explore Belgrade on foot
Day 8: See the rock formations at Devil's Town and Skull Tower in Nis
Day 9: Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria and visit the Soviet Army Monument by metro
Day 10: Explore Rila Monastery chance to visit the Museum of Socialist Art
Day 11: See Plovdiv Roman Theatre and a Thracian tomb in the Rose Valley
Day 12: Visit Shipka Memorial Church, Etar Museum and Tsarevets Fort
Day 13: Discover Varna and Balchik on the Black Sea coast
Day 14: Visit Kaliakra Fortress and take a walk along the cliff tops