From Sofia to Dubrovnik
European Tour Package
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11 Days Tour Plan
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
Welcome to Sofia! Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll receive information about the start of your tour. At approximately 3:00 p.m., we’ll begin a city tour of Bulgaria’s capital and get to know famous sights such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Church, the Mosque, and the city’s squares and avenues known for their Stalinist architecture. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
In the morning, we’ll head to Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria’s second most significant monastery, established in the eleventh century. With its three churches, this monastery offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere. We’ll then proceed to Plovdiv, where lunch is included before going on a tour of this city, one of the oldest in Europe. Our tour includes admission to the Roman Amphitheatre, the Old Pharmacy, and the Armenian House.
Today’s journey will take us through the stunning landscapes of the Balkan Mountains. In the Rose Valley, we’ll visit Kazanlak, where admission is included to see the replica of the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll also learn about the local production of rose-based products. Amidst the mountains, we’ll stop at the Shipka Memorial Church, a memorial to the Russo-Turkish War. We’ll then explore Etar, a charming village and ethnographic museum. After lunch (included), we’ll travel to Arbanasi, an ancient trading city known for its fortress-like houses, where we’ll visit the Nativity Church (admission included). Our day will end in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former capital, renowned for its picturesque medieval center beside its canyon. Note: Occasionally, the visit to Arbanasi may take place on Sunday morning.
We’ll travel to Romania, stopping along the way to visit the Basarbovski Monastery, a pilgrimage site carved into the rock. We’ll then cross the border and the Danube, arriving in Bucharest around 1:00 p.m. In the afternoon, we’ll take a panoramic tour of the city, exploring the historic center and the impressive Palace of Parliament. You’ll have free time afterward to explore on your own. Dinner will be included.
Today’s journey offers stunning scenery as we travel to Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and lush forests. In SINAIA, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the gardens of the Peles and Pelisor Castles. Our next stop will be the 14th-century Bran Fortress, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (tickets included). After some time for lunch, we’ll continue to SIGHISOARA, a picturesque walled medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a special dinner at Count Dracula’s restaurant, located in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born.
In TRANSYLVANIA, there are many fortified churches in areas that were historically inhabited by people of German origin. Some of these churches are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and we’ll visit one in BIERTAN (tickets included). Afterward, we’ll head to SIBIU,, an important economic and cultural center that once served as the capital of Transylvania. Here, we’ll have time to stroll through the lively narrow streets and squares and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the impressive HUNEDOARA Castle (tickets included), considered the most beautiful castle in Romania. We’ll then continue to TIMISOARA, where you’ll have time to explore the city´s elegant central squares.
We’ll depart for Serbia, crossing the border and traveling for about 3 hours before reaching Belgrade. In this lively capital, situated at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava, we’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and explore the bustling city center, see the parliament, and stroll through Kalemegdan Fortress. The tour also includes a visit to the Museum of Yugoslavia, where Tito´s Mausoleum is located. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the city at your leisure.
We begin our beautiful journey traveling toward the region of Vojvodina. We stop in SREMSKA MITROVICA, a city with a charming historic center on the banks of the Sava River, once one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire and the capital of the province of Pannonia. Entrance to the Imperial Palace of Sirmium is included, giving us insight into this period. We then continue toward Bosnia, stopping en route for lunch. Our journey takes us across the Republic of Srpska—the Serbian Republic of Bosnia—through beautiful landscapes to SARAJEVO. Arrival in the late afternoon and time to explore the historic center, where you can stroll through the enchanting bazaar, the old Ottoman market famous for its architecture, oriental atmosphere, and traditional shops. Dinner included.
In the morning, we include a guided tour of SARAJEVO, a fascinating city known as the “Jerusalem of Europe” for its coexistence of different religions. Mosques, churches, and synagogues reflect this rich diversity. We will notice the strong Ottoman influence in its old town, with its more than 500-year-old mosque and beautiful fountain.After the visit, we continue our journey through an area of stunning natural beauty to MOSTAR, with its beautiful historic center and its iconic stone bridge that links the Orthodox, Muslim, and Catholic communities. Free time for lunch and to explore the city.We then continue on to CROATIA. Border formalities (which may be lengthy). Arrival in DUBROVNIK at the end of the day. Dinner included
We’ll enjoy a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik with a local guide in the morning. We will undoubtedly be in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, perched on a cliff, surrounded by walls and kissed by the Adriatic Sea. Its intact historic center is a jewel of world architectural heritage. We’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a stunning view of the city from a scenic viewpoint along the road. The tour includes tickets to the Franciscan Monastery, home to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, and the Assumption Cathedral. We’ll also take a boat trip to Lokrum, a small island just 15 minutes away that is home to the ruins of an eleventh-century Benedictine monastery, a popular setting for the series Game of Thrones. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore at your leisure before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner will be included.Note: On some occasions, accommodation may be in Cavtat, a coastal town near Dubrovnik. From November to March, there is no boat service to Lokrum, so we will not visit the island during these months.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Planned Hotels or similar
NOVOTEL SOFIA
29043000
H8468-re@accor.com; h8468-fo4@accor.com
115 n tsarigradsko shosse blvd cp 1784,1784
Sofia,Bulgaria
RADISSON PLOVDIV
32600730
RESERVATIONS.IMPERIALPLOVDIV@RADISSONINDIVIDUALS.COM
T6, lev tolstoy str./ 1a, arch.kamen petkov sr. cp 4017 plovdiv, bulgaria,4017
Plovdiv,Bulgaria
BOLYARSKI MERIDIAN
62613200
info@bolyarski.com
Veliko tarnovo 5000, 53 stefan stambolov str,5000
Veliko Tarnovo,Bulgaria
PANORAMA
62602600
panorama.vt@abv.bg
63 stefan stambolov str,,5000
Veliko Tarnovo,Bulgaria
GURKO
962627838
hotel_gurko@abv.bg
Veliko tarnovo 33, gurko str.,5000
Veliko Tarnovo,Bulgaria
MERCURE BUCAREST CITY CENTER
372426000
Strada george enescu 15-17-17a,010302
Bucharest,Romania
BUCHAREST UNIRII SQUARE
786035913
Strada nerva traian 3a, bucure537;ti 031041, rumanía,031041
Bucharest,Romania
MERCURE BINDERBUBI SIGHISOARA
372088888
HB1A9-GM@accor.com; hb1a9-fo1@accor.com
Nicolae balcescu street no 8,545400
Sighisoara,Romania
DOUBLETREE SIGHISOARA CAVALER
365085555
rezervari@hotelcavalerul.ro
6, consiliul europei st,545400
Sighisoara,Romania
TIMISOARA
256498852
office@hoteltimisoara.ro
Str marasesti nr 1-3,300086
Timisoara,Romania
MONA PLAZA
648186124
jelena.mihajlovic@monaplaza.com
Cara uroša 62-64, beograd 11000, serbia,11000
Belgrade,Serbia
IBIS STYLES SARAJEVO
33483900
hb3g8-fo1@accor.com
Dzemala bijedica 169 a,71000
Sarajevo,Bosnia herzegovina
BOSMAL ARJAAN
33878995
Bosmal zgrada b, milana preloga 12 a,,71000
Sarajevo,Bosnia herzegovina
LERO
020341333
booking@hotel-lero.hr
Iva vojnivica 14, lapad,20000
Dubrovnik,Croatia
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