Treasures of the Balkans Tour with 65 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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5 - 99 yrs

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English

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Easy

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Bucharest, Romania

Belgrade, Serbia

Highlights

Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.

Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.

Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleș Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.

Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.

Itinerary

Explore the former Communist headquarters of Romania in Bucharest, see Bulgaria’s Roman ruins in Sofia and marvel at Bosnia’s Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo. After exploring the medieval city of Brașov, take the mountain roads to the Transylvanian border and join a private visit of Bran Castle after hours - better known as Dracula’s haunted abode in Bram Stoker’s infamous novel, followed by private dinner. Delve into the myths and legends before adventuring onwards to Mostar, where a Local Expert guides you through the city’s iconic sights ahead of a Sarajevo Dine at Home experience. Sit down with a Sarajevan family for a feast of local delicacies, traditional Bosnian coffee and tales of local life before your adventure ends in Belgrade.

Day 1Welcome to Bucharest

Day 2Bucharest and Castles of Transylvania

Day 3BRAOV and Sinaia

Day 4Veliko Tarnovo

Day 5To Sofia Relaxed Start

Day 6Sofia at Your Pace Relaxed Start

Day 7Skopje

Day 8Lake Ohrid and Tirana

Day 9Journey to Montenegros Budva

Day 10Kotor and Dubrovnik

Day 11Dubrovnik Sightseeing Relaxed Start

Day 12Mostar and Sarajevo

Day 13Sarajevo, City of Culture

Day 14The Serbian Capital of Belgrade Relaxed Start

Day 15The Best of Belgrade Relaxed Start

Day 16Farewell Belgrade

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Accommodation

Radisson Blu Bucharest HotelRadisson Blu Aurum, Brașov HotelYantra, Veliko Tarnovo HotelGrand Millennium Sofia HotelSkopje Marriott HotelHilton Garden Inn Tirana HotelTQ Plaza, Budva HotelKompas Dubrovnik HotelSwissotel Sarajevo HotelRadisson Collection, Old Mill Belgrade HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Meals

Dinner (x8)Breakfast (x15)Dinner with WineBucharest: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for your dinner.Belgrade: Toast the culmination of your travels with dinner.Bran: Learn about the story of the infamous Count Dracula during a private after-hours visit to Bran Castle, following a traditional dinner.Sarajevo: You are invited into a Sarajevan family home for a dinner and drinks. Savour the warm hospitality and authentic cuisine as you hear inspirational stories about their culture. This experience advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

Sarajevo: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protected park just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.Sarajevo: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protected park just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activitiesSarajevo: Meet an expert on the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevo's Tunnel of Hope and learn about the 44-month siege of the city.Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Dubrovnik: You will be offered a varied selection of charming restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.Sarajevo: Experience authentic Bosnian coffee and learn about the traditional ritual of coffee preparation.Sarajevo: Meet an expert on the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevo's Tunnel of Hope and learn about the 44-month siege of the city.Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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