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Tour of the Balkans Romania and Serbia.   2012 10 Days / 9nights Sofia - Beograd - Timisoara - Sibiu - Brasov - Bucharest

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES ON:
 May 11, May 25, June 22, Jul 13, Aug 03, Aug 31, Sep 14, Oct 05, 2012

Explore the Balkans in an itinerary that will take you from the beautiful capital of Bulgaria, to Belgrade, the city on the shores of the Sava River, and will end in the Romanian capital, once nicknamed ‘little Paris’.

The perfect mix of both traditional and modern heritage, the fabulous scenery and the amazing weave of history, religion and culture make the Balkans a unique place and a memorable experience for all those who set off on a journey to discover its beauties.

Join us in an itinerary that contrasts the snow-capped peaks in Rila, Pirin and the Balkan Mountains to the mild and sunny banks of the Danube and the landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains. Enjoy a visit of three historical capitals, the UNESCO World Heritage listed monastery of Studenica and the legendary province of Transylvania with its fortresses and medieval towns.

Discover the Balkans!
 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia

Arrive in Sofia. You will be met at the Airport and transferred to the hotel. Plenty of time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and tour director at the welcome dinner.

Day 2:  Sofia

Half day Sofia city tour. The highlights of the tour will be the visits to the National History Museum where the gold and silver Thracian treasures are displayed, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Alexander Nevski Crypt. Evening at leisure to relax.

Day 3: Sofia-Nis-Belgrade

After breakfast departure towards Nis the third-largest city in Serbia. Here you will enjoy an orientation tour and complimentary lunch. Proceed to Belgrade with arrival in the late afternoon. Tonight enjoy dinner with local live music in a typical national restaurant in the old bohemian quarter of Skadarlija. 

Day 4: Belgrade         

Your morning sightseeing tour includes the city’s main attractions: the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers; the Republic Square and Knez Mihajlova street; Saint Sava Temple, the largest Orthodox Church in the city, and Tito’s Memorial.

Day 5 : Belgrade-Novi Sad-Timisoara

After breakfast depart to Novi Sad. capital of the Northern Serbian province of Vojvodina and Serbia's second largest city after Belgrade. upon arrival enjoy walking tour of all the major attractions of Novi Sad including the Petrovaradin Fortress, Liberty Square, the Cathedral, City Council, Zmaj Jovina and Dunavaska Street. Continue to Timisoara, the city where Romanian revolution started in 1989. Arrive to Timisoara and view ruins of the Timiroara Fortress, Huniady Castle, Pasha's Wheel and Fabric residential areas, Corso shopping area and accommodation with dinner.

Day  6: Timisoara-Sibiu

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu. On the way to Sibiu we will visit the fortress of Hunedoara that become the castle of the most pre-eminent king of the medial- Matia Corvin. The monument has special glamour due to its different constructions styles the presence of military and civil innovations as well as for the impetuous court life that animated it for more than 400 years. Arrival in Sibiu and accommodation with dinner.

Day 7: Sibiu- Sighisoara- Brasov

Following breakfast, sightseeing tour of Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania. During the tour you will see the Huet Square, the Large Square, the Evangelical Cathedral, the Liars' Bridge and others. Continue towards Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval city in South-Eastern Europe, for sightseeing tour including entrance to the famous Clock Tower Museum. Continue to Brasov, walking  tour of Brasov including the visit of the First Romanian School with an impressive collection of rare books. Accommodation and dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 8: Brasov- Bucharest

Following breakfast departure towards Bran. Visit o the Bran Castle made famous by Bram Stoker's novel as the residence of the vampire count, Dracula. Continue to Bucharest and stop in Peles castle built as the summer residence of King Carol I. Afterwards continue to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery and to Bucharest. After arrival accommodation at your hotel and dinner.

Day 9: Bucharest

Get acquainted with the Romanian capital, once nicknamed the "Little Paris", During the tour you will visit the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the National Treasure. Listen how the Romanian people rally succeeded to topple the last communist dictator in Eastern Europe in the Revolution Square. Your tour will bring you also to the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club, the Military Academy, Triumphal Arch and the Village Museum. Farewell dinner with folklore show.

Day 10: Depart Bucharest

*US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate

Prices include:

• 9 nights hotel accommodation

• 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners (without drinks)

• All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in above itinerary  

• Luxury transportation during the whole program.  (A/C car or minibus)

• English speaking guide