BEST OF BULGARIA, SERBIA AND ROMANIA

  • Tour Code: AKSR0289
  • Tour Type: Group Tour
  • 3Countries
  • 10Cities
  • 10Days
  • 17Activities

Package Highlights

SOFIA

  • Sofia City Tour
  • Rila Monastery (Optional Tour)
  • Folklore Show with Dinner

NIS :

  • Orientation Tour of Nis

BELGRADE :

  • Kalemegdan Fortress
  • Belgrade City Tour
  • Danube Cruise with Dinner (Optional)

NOVI SAD

  • Walking Tour of Novi sad.

TIMISOARA

  • View of Timisoara Fortress
  • explore the non-stop nightlife of Timisoara (Also Know as “Little Vienna”)

HUNEDOARA

  • Visit to Hunedoara Castle

SIBIU

  • Walking tour of Sibiu

SIGHISOARA

  • Clock Tower Museum
  • Walking Tour of Brasov

BRASOV

  • Bran Castle,
  • Peles Castle
  • Sinaia Monastery

BUCHAREST

  • Guided City tour of Bucharest
  • Meals

Sightseeing

Visa & Taxes

  • Applicable Visa Charges
  • Travel Insurance (Upto 59 Years)
  • GST 5%

Accomodation

  • 2 Nights Accomodation in Sofia
  • 2 Nights Accomodation in Belgrade
  • 1 Night Accomodation in Timisoara
  • 1 Night Accomodation in Sibiu
  • 1 Night Accomodation in Brasov
  • 2 Nights Accomodation in Bucharest

 

Meals

  • All Meals as per Tour Itinerary

ARRIVE IN SOFIA

Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria's lively capital and cultural centre. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and briefing by your Tour Manager on the fascinating journey through Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania that lies ahead

  • Dinner

SOFIA CITY TOUR

Today after Breakfast, Start your Journey with the history of Sofia on your visit to the National Museum of History. Enjoy exhibits of the Bulgarian lands dating back 8000 years, including glimpses of the unique gold and silver treasures from Thracian times. View the St. Sofia Church across the square from the impressive Neo-Byzantine golden domed Alexander Nevsky Church, one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. Next, tour the oldest architectural monument in Sofia, the 4th-century Roman Rotunda, a red-brick building transformed into the present day St. George Church. Stroll the lanes of the city on your own, or, join the optional tour to the remarkable Rila Monastery declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tonight, enjoy typical Bulgarian hospitality at the optional Folklore Show that includes dinner and wine.

  • Breakfast

SOFIA-NIS-BELGRADE

A long and rewarding day as you cross the border into the Republic of Serbia. Arrive in Nis, an important crossroad between Central Europe and the Middle East. After an orientation tour of the city with its many historically important sites, enjoy lunch at a popular café. This emerging city was settled in pre-Roman times and flourished during the time of Emperor Constantine. See the remains of the Turkish fort from the 18th century, now a bustling central recreation area filled with shops, cafes and restaurants. Your journey continues to Belgrade, one of the oldest cities in Europe with a long and tumultuous history. This evening's dinner is at a typical restaurant in the Old Bohemian Quarter of Skadarlija, accented by music and songs. Toast your fellow travelers this evening with Rakia, a delicious fruit brandy popular in the Balkans.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

BELGRADE CITY TOUR

Today's sightseeing of historic Belgrade includes a visit to the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress, dramatically set at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. Built in stages between the 1st and 18th centuries, this fortress witnessed major defensive battles. View the Republic Square, bustling Knez Mihajlova Street, the imposing Saint Sava Temple, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world and Marshal Tito’s Memorial. Time this afternoon on your own. Perhaps revisit the Old Bohemian Quarter of Skadarlija, frequently compared to Montmartre in Paris, both in appearance as well as its artistic atmosphere. This evening, join the optional Danube Cruise with Dinner. Take a scenic river cruise and marvel at the magnificent views of Belgrade. Afterwards, enjoy dinner of local delicacies at Gabbiano Yachting Club Restaurant.

  • Breakfast

TOUR NOVI SAD & TIMISOARA

Drive through the ever changing landscape to Novi Sad, an interesting mix of Serbian culture and Austro-Hungarian architecture, nestled on the Danube. A walking tour introduces you to the city's major highlights including the Petrovaradin Citadel, also known as the "Gibraltar of the Danube," towering over the river. Then travel to Timisoara in Romania a vibrant city on the Bega River, built around lavish parks and gardens where the Romanian revolution began in 1989. View the ruins of the Timisoara Fortress, 14th century Hunaidy Castle, and the elegant residential section. Dinner together at a local restaurant. Afterwards, opt to explore the non-stop nightlife of Timisoara, named "Little Vienna," home to year-round cultural performances.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

DEPART FOR SIBIU, VISIT HUNEDOARA EN ROUTE

The drive this morning takes you to the region of Transylvania. Visit the mythical 14th century Hunedoara Castle built on old Roman fortifications with huge pointed towers, a massive drawbridge and soaring battlements. This fortress, transformed many times over the years, became the castle of Matthias Corvinus, known as the "Raven King." Then, drive to the charming town of Sibiu, with its maze of cobbled streets and baroque squares. This cultural center of Europe attracted many musicians in the 19th century and today is the center of Romania's major music festivals.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

TOUR SIBIU & SIGHISOARA

Travel to Brasov A guided walking tour begins the day in the Bohemian Old Town that still retains the grandeur of its earlier days with a medieval wall guarding the historic area where narrow streets pass by steep-roofed 17th century buildings. Linger at church dominated Great Square, Little Square and the Evangelical Cathedral. At the Bridge of Lies, the first forged iron bridge in the country, view decorations of rosettes and geometric motifs. Then depart to Sighisoara, the best-preserved medieval city in Southeastern Europe with fortified walls, cobblestone lanes and 16th century gingerbread houses. Tour the town's famous Clock Tower Museum; view the workings of the magnificent clock with its moving wooden figurines. Then head south to Brasov, nestled at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. Upon arrival, a walking tour of this lovely city famous for its Town Hall Square filled with ornately trimmed baroque structures.and the first Romanian school, with its collection of rare books. Tonight, enjoy dinner together.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

TOUR BRAN CASTLE, PELES CASTLE & SINAIA MONASTERY EN ROUTE TO BUCHAREST

Travel south to fabled Bran Castle, surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend, commonly known as "Dracula's Castle." Perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to the commanding towers and turrets as well as to the myth created around Bram Stocker's character, Count Dracula. Tour the castle, that now serves as a museum displaying art and furniture collected by Queen Marie. Continue with a visit to the romantic Peles Castle, the summer home of King Carol I. Afterward, proceed to the 17th-century Sinaia Monastery in the Prahova Valley, named after the great St. Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai. Take a tour of the monastery and its grounds. The museum of Sinaia Monastery is the first religious museum in the country and houses invaluable worship objects. Arrive in the Romanian capital of Bucharest with its lovely parks, gardens, wide boulevards and avenues shaded by centuries-old trees. Dinner and overnight in Bucharest.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

BUCHAREST CITY TOUR

Morning tour in Bucharest, named the "Paris of the East," takes you to the replica of the French Arc de Triomphe, built in 1935 to commemorate the bravery of Romanian soldiers who fought in WWI. Visit the gigantic Parliament Palace, second-largest building in the world after the Pentagon in the U.S. See the Romanian Athenaeum, the Opera House, the National Military Club and the Military Academy. Visit the unique open-air Village Museum, a collection of traditional farmhouses, cottages, watermills and artisans' workshops from all over the country. In your free time this afternoon, stroll down Victory Avenue, a historic street lined with shops, museums, cafes and elegant homes. Bid farewell to your newfound friends and share wonderful memories at tonight's Farewell Dinner and festive Folklore Show.

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

DEPART FROM BUCHAREST

After breakfast, it is time to say your goodbyes to your fellow travellers. We hope you have enjoyed your tour with Akshar Travels!

  • Breakfast

SOFIA

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BELGRADE

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TIMISOARA

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SIBIU

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BRASOV

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BUCHAREST

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Rila Monastery

Sofia
The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in a valley of the Rila massif, some 70 miles (110 km) south of Sofia. Rila is a symbol of Bulgarian national identity. In 1983 UNESCO designated the monastery a World Heritage site.

Sofia City Tour

Sofia
Guest will visit to the National Museum of History. Enjoy exhibits of the Bulgarian lands dating back 8000 years, including glimpses of the unique gold and silver treasures from Thracian times. View the St. Sofia Church across the square from the impressive Neo-Byzantine golden domed Alexander Nevsky Church, one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world. Next, tour the oldest architectural monument in Sofia, the 4th-century Roman Rotunda, a red-brick building transformed into the present day St. George Church.

kalemegdan fortress

Belgrade
Belgrade Fortress, consists of the old citadel and Kalemegdan Park on the confluence of the River Sava and Danube, in an urban area of modern Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. It is located in Belgrade's municipality of Stari Grad. This impressive Belgrade Fortress (aka Kalemegdan); the citadel was destroyed more than 40 times throughout the centuries.

Hunedoara Castle

Hunedoara
Corvin Castle, also known as Hunyadi Castle or Hunedoara Castle, is a Gothic-Renaissance castle in Hunedoara, Romania. It is one of the largest castles in Europe and figures in a list of the Seven Wonders of Romania. The castle served as a fortress until the mid-14th century when it became the residence of Transylvania's voivode, Iancu de Hunedoara (Ioannes Corvinus in Latin, Hunyadi in Hungarian).

Clock Tower Museum

Sighisoara
The multicoloured-tiled roof of Sighi?oara’s Clock Tower glitters like the scales of a dragon. The tower was built in the 14th century and expanded 200 years later. It remains the prettiest sight in town, offering a magnificent panorama from the top. The views are as good a reason to visit as the museum inside, a patchy collection of Roman vessels, scythes and tombstones, and a scale model of the fortified town..

Bran Castle

Brasov
Bran Castle is a castle in Bran, 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Bra?ov. It is a national monument and landmark in Romania.

Sinaia Monastery

Sinaia
On the way to the beautiful Peles Castle, you’ll find one of the oldest monasteries in the country, Sinaia Monastery. With a history that goes back 300 years, marked by a special relationship with the royal family, this venerable monastery is a must-see attraction thanks to its two churches built 150 years apart.

Inclusions

    • Nine nights of accommodation in Sofia, Belgrade, Timisoara, Sibiu, Brasov and Bucharest.
    • Daily breakfasts and other meals (one lunch and seven dinners)
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Services of local guides in all major cities
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
    • Applicable Visa Charges
    • Travel Insurance (Upto 59 Years)
    • All tipping and gratuities

  • Exclusions

    • Any Domestic & International Airfare
    • Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
    • Any Increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangements which may come in to effect prior to departure
    • Cost of pre or post tour hotel accommodation
    • Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeuere circumstances during the tour
    • Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
    • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
    • Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
    • Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
  • Starting Price Per Adult

    190000/-

    Starting Price Per Adult

    190000/-
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