In two-weeks experience the highlights of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Explore their bustling cities along with the rolling Transylvanian countryside, the Rose Valley and the Black Sea coast. Also discover the extensive history from ancient Roman right up to the more recent communist regimes.
Legendary Castles – Delve beneath the myths at Castle Bran and marvel at the exquisite 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
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.
- DAY 1 – Join trip in Bucharest, Romania
- DAY 2 – Walking tour of Bucharest; visit to remarkable Peles Castle and Bran Castle
- DAY 3 – Explore medieval Brasov and the walled city of Sibiu
- DAY 4 – See King Decebalus’ statue and take a dip in riverside hot springs
- DAY 5 – Explore ancient Roman Viminacium and arrive in Belgrade, Serbia
- DAY 6 – Visit to the laidback city of Novi Sad; explore Belgrade on foot
- DAY 7 – See the rock formations at Devil’s Town and Skull Tower in Nis
- DAY 8 – Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria and visit the Soviet Army Monument by metro
- DAY 9 – Explore Rila Monastery; chance to visit the Museum of Socialist Art
- DAY 10 – See Plovdiv Roman Theatre and a Thracian tomb in the Rose Valley
- DAY 11 – Visit Shipka Memorial Church, Etar Museum and Tsarevets Fort
- DAY 12 – Discover Varna and Balchik on the Black Sea coast
- DAY 13 – Visit Kaliakra Fortress and take a walk along the cliff tops
- DAY 14 – Return to Bucharest, Romania
- DAY 15 – Trip ends in Bucharest, Romania
EXW – RSB
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