Wonders of Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia
European Tour Package
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15 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
- Day 12
- Day 13
- Day 14
- Day 15
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
In the morning, we’ll tour the capital of BULGARIA and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (admission included), the Russian Church, the mosque, as well as the city’s squares and avenues with Stalinist architecture. We’ll also visit the National Museum of History (admission and guided tour included), which offers a fascinating overview of Bulgaria, showcasing Thracian gold treasures, Orthodox icons, and medieval artifacts. It is one of the largest and most prestigious history museums in the Balkans. Afternoon at leisure.
We will depart from Bulgaria’s capital and travel to the capital of the Thrace region, an area of great historical importance. Our first visit will be to the Bachkovo Monastery (admission included), founded in the 11th century and the second largest monastery in Bulgaria. Surrounded by mountains, it preserves unique frescoes and a spiritual atmosphere that blends Byzantine history with Bulgarian tradition.We then continue to PLOVDIV, Bulgaria’s second-largest city. Upon arrival, lunch is included, followed by a panoramic city tour of one of Europe’s oldest cities. Admission is included to the Roman Amphitheatre, the Ancient Pharmacy, and the Armenian House. Afterwards, free time to stroll through its charming historic streets and explore its small local shops.
Today we travel towards the Black Sea, enjoying pleasant scenery along the way. Sozopol, on the Black Sea coast, is one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities and one of the best at preserving its historic charm. Its cobblestone streets and traditional wooden houses blend beautifully with beaches and a bohemian seaside atmosphere. The old town features a wide selection of small restaurants. Free time for lunch, strolling through the center, or relaxing on the beach.In the afternoon, we continue to Burgas, Bulgaria’s fourth-largest city and its main seaport. The city combines modern avenues with an extensive seaside park. Free time to stroll and enjoy dinner before heading to the hotel.
After breakfast, we will depart for NESSEBAR, one of the oldest cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the Thracians, it later became a Greek, Roman, and Byzantine city. Its historic center is located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea, connected to the mainland by an isthmus, and preserves around 40 churches built between the 5th and 18th centuries. Time to explore the city and enjoy lunch.We then continue along the Black Sea coast to the Aladzha Monastery (admission included), a site rich in spirituality and legend, surrounded by forests that enhance its mysterious atmosphere. The monastery impresses visitors with its chapels and cells carved directly into the rock.Our journey continues to the Balchik Palace and Gardens (admission included), the former summer residence of Queen Maria of Romania.Arrival in VARNA in the late afternoon. Bulgaria’s third-largest city, Varna features a pleasant and lively city center and a large seaside park.
After breakfast, we head inland through BULGARIA. Our first stop is the Madara Rider (admission included), an 8th-century rock relief unique in Eastern Europe and a national symbol of Bulgaria, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.We then continue to SHUMEN, a city shaped by both Ottoman and Bulgarian history, where we will see its 18th-century mosque; the largest in the Balkans outside of Turkey. Lunch included.Next, we travel to Arbanassi, a former merchant town with fortress-like houses, where we will visit the Church of the Nativity (admission included).Our journey ends in VELIKO TARNOVO, the former capital of Bulgaria, where you’ll have free time to stroll through its very picturesque medieval center set along a dramatic gorge.
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.
After breakfast, we’ll depart for Fruska Gora, a stunning natural park renowned for its landscapes and beautiful Orthodox monasteries, some of which date back to the 12th century. We’ll visit the Monasteries of Krusedol and Novo Hopovo, founded by the influential Brankovic family. We’ll continue to Sremski Karlovci, one of the oldest cities in the country, dating back to 1308 when it was known as Karom. Its beautifully preserved historic center features neoclassical architecture. We’ll visit the Museum of Beekeeping and Winery Živanović, where lunch and a wine tasting will be included. We’ll then proceed to Novi Sad, the second-largest city in Serbia, located along the banks of the Danube, known for its diverse architecture that reflects its rich history. A highlight is the Petrovaradin Fortress, considered one of the largest in Europe and a masterpiece of 18th-century European military architecture, often referred to as "The Gibraltar of the Danube."
We’ll journey south through Serbia, stopping first at the archaeological site of the Roman city of Viminacium (admission included). At its peak, the city was home to 40,000 inhabitants. Here, we’ll admire the Roman roads, as well as the remnants of ancient temples, streets, plazas, amphitheaters, palaces, hippodromes, and thermal baths. Our next stop will be the Manasija Monastery, one of the most important monuments of medieval Serbian culture. Surrounded by towering walls, the monastery’s church still preserves its 15th-century frescoes. We’ll continue to Nis, the third-largest city in Serbia, with a rich Roman heritage. This is where Constantine the Great was born. Overnight accommodation will be here.
We’ll visit the Zica Orthodox Monastery, dating back to the early 13th century, also known as the Coronation Church, as seven Serbian kings were crowned here. We’ll then continue to the Studenica Monastery, the largest in Serbia, nestled in the mountains. Founded in 1190, it boasts a stunning ensemble of wood and plaster buildings, with its interior walls adorned with Byzantine frescoes. Lunch will be included. Afterward, we’ll head to Kraljevo, a charming town in central Serbia, surrounded by mountains and rich in history and culture. The town is known for its beautiful main square, dominated by a monument to Serbian warriors and its medieval fortress.
We’ll depart for Ravanica, home to a monastery and an impressive five-domed church. Afterward, we’ll continue to the village of Topola to discover its fascinating history. On Oplenac Hill, we’ll see St. George´s Church, founded by King Peter I of Yugoslavia. This church serves as the mausoleum of the Serbian and Yugoslav royal house and later Yugoslavia until 1945. We’ll then return to Belgrade.
Breakfast and free time in Belgrade before your transfer to the airport.
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
AQUA
56833535
Lazur residential quarter, democratsia blvd.,8000
BURGAS,Bulgaria
PANORAMA
52687300
Centerodesos, bul. "primorski" 31,9000
VARNA,Bulgaria
GOLDEN TULIP VARNA
52683000
info@goldentulipvarna.com
3a, bul. "hristo botev" blvd, 9000 varna, bulgaria,9000
VARNA,Bulgaria
BOLYARSKI MERIDIAN
62613200
info@bolyarski.com
Veliko tarnovo 5000, 53 stefan stambolov str,5000
Veliko Tarnovo,Bulgaria
GURKO
962627838
hotel_gurko@abv.bg
Veliko tarnovo 33, gurko str.,5000
Veliko Tarnovo,Bulgaria
YANTRA GRAND HOTEL
62600607
office@yantrabg.com
Velchova zavera square ul. opalchenska 2,5000
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
CENTAR
214776333
Uspenska 1,,21000
Novi Sad,Serbia
NEW CITY
18504800
Vozda karadorda 12, ,18000
Nis,Serbia
CRYSTAL
36329140
Ibarska 44,36000
Kraljevo,Serbia
NOBEL PALACE
114144670
info@hiexbelgrade.com
Ruzveltova 23 cp 11000 belgrado,11000
Belgrade,Serbia
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