Arrival in Sofia (Bulgaria)

Sofia - Welcome and assistance at Sofia Airport. Transfer and check-in at the 4-star Rosslyn Central Park Hotel or a similar establishment. Enjoy some leisure time.

Sofia City Tour – Rila Monastery – Sofia

Rila Monastery - Embark on a guided city tour featuring the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Rotunda of St. George, and Parliament Square. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Return to Sofia.

Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi

Veliko Tarnovo - Travel to Veliko Tarnovo. Explore Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Charshiya. Tour Arbanassi Village, known for its beautifully adorned Nativity Church.

Veliko Tarnovo – Bucharest (Romania)

Romania - Cross the Danube at Ruse. Arrive in Bucharest for a panoramic city tour, including the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, and Revolution Square.

Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov

Bucharest - Journey through the picturesque Carpathians to Sinaia. Visit Peles Castle, then continue to Bran Castle, associated with the Dracula legend. Arrive in Brasov to explore the Black Church and Council Square.

Brasov – Sighisoara – Sibiu

Sighisoara - Head to Sighisoara, a UNESCO-listed medieval town. Walk through the citadel and ascend the Clock Tower. Arrive in Sibiu in the afternoon and enjoy a stroll through the Large Square, Small Square, and the Bridge of Lies.

Sibiu – Timisoara

Timisoara - Travel westward to Timisoara, a cultural treasure of Romania and the 2023 European Capital of Culture. Discover Union Square, Victory Square, and the Orthodox Cathedral.

Timisoara – Vršac – Belgrade (Serbia)

Belgrade City Tour

Belgrade - Explore Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, St. Sava Temple, and the Skadarlija Bohemian Quarter. Consider an optional Danube & Sava River cruise.

Belgrade – Novi Sad – Belgrade

Belgrade - Enjoy a full-day excursion to Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city. Visit the Petrovaradin Fortress and the historic city center. Return to Belgrade.

Departure from Belgrade

Belgrade - Transfer to Belgrade Airport for your departure.

• 10 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
• Border assistance
• Airport arrival (Sofia) and departure (Belgrade) transfers
• Private guide/driver for 11 days
• Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
• Tour planning and operational coordination
• Breakfast
• All land transportation Bulgaria – Romania – Serbia

• Lunches and dinners
• Flights
• Entrance fees (churches, castles, museums, UNESCO sites)
• Optional river cruise in Belgrade
• Local specialist guides where required
• Tips and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees (if applicable)

Embark on an exclusive 11-day guided journey through Eastern Europe, exploring Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia. This is one of the most comprehensive Balkan tours offered by Viator.

Begin your adventure in Sofia, the lively capital of Bulgaria, and visit the renowned Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site set amidst mountain forests. Discover Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, and the historic fortress town of Veliko Tarnovo.

Travel into Romania to experience Bucharest’s impressive boulevards and the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest building in the world.

Venture into the heart of Transylvania to see Peleș Castle, Romania’s most photographed site, Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle, the UNESCO-listed citadel of Sighișoara, and the picturesque town of Sibiu. Proceed to Timișoara, the city of the 1989 Revolution, before heading to Serbia for two days in Belgrade and a day trip to the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.