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19 daysDuration
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40 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 75 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Itinerary

Discover the treasures of the Balkans and Transylvania on this immersive 19 day adventure packed with the perfect mix of charm, culture, history, architecture and scenery. Go back in time to a world of Saxon villages and hilltop citadels in Transylvania as you delve into the myths and legends of Dracula. Bathe in the turquoise waters of the sun-drenched Adriatic coast. Witness the incredible ancient ruins of Athens. Experience the quirky and historical capital cities of Sofia, Skopje, Tirana and Belgrade. Uncover the hidden gems and wonders of Transylvania and the Balkans on this ultimate adventure!

day 1Bucharest

Welcome to Bucharest! At the airport, keep an eye out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. At the hotel around 7pm, have an informal welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. After you get all the critical information about the tour, head out for our optional group dinner around 8:15pm and walk the streets of Bucharest.

Meals
Group Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel Mercure Unirii or Union Plaza Bucharest or Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel - 4 Star
Others
Welcome Meeting

day 2Bucharest City Tour

day 3Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brasov

day 4Brasov, Sighisoara, Cluj-Napoca

day 5Cluj-Napoca, Salina Turda, Hunedeoara, Sibiu

day 6Sibiu, Bucharest

day 7Bucharest, Veliko Tarnavo, Plovdiv

day 8Plovdiv, Sofia

day 9Sofia, Belgrade

day 10Belgrade, Sarajevo

day 11Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje

day 12Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje

day 13Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder

day 14Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid

day 15Ohrid, Skopje

day 16Skopje, Thessaloniki

day 17Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi

day 18Delphi, Athens

day 19Athens

What's Included

Accommodation
4 star hotelsArrival airport transfer from Bucharest Airport to the hotel on day 1Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)
Meals
18 breakfasts
Transport
Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus
Others
Services of experienced local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

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