Diversity of Cultures

13-Day Tour (Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary)

This itinerary offers a comprehensive journey through the diverse cultures and historical landmarks of Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary.

Day 1: Sofia, Bulgaria - Arrival

  • Arrival at Sofia International Airport.

  • Meet and assist by representative.

  • Transfer to hotel for check-in.

  • Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2: Sofia City Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Morning tour of Sofia: St. George Church, St. Sofia Church, Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight in Sofia.

Day 3: Sofia, Rila Monastery & Plovdiv

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Visit Rila Monastery: Church frescoes, monastery museum.

  • Transfer to Plovdiv.

  • Check-in at hotel in Plovdiv.

  • Evening at leisure.

  • Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 4: Plovdiv, Kazanlak & Veliko Tarnovo

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Morning tour of Plovdiv: Roman Amphitheater.

  • Drive via Valley of the Roses to Kazanlak: Thracian Tombs, Hellenistic frescoes.

  • Drive through Balkan Mountains to Veliko Tarnovo.

  • Check-in at hotel in Veliko Tarnovo.

  • Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 5: Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Full-day tour of Veliko Tarnovo: Tsarevets Hill fortress, Patriarchal Church, old town market.

  • Afternoon visit to Arbanasi: Church of the Nativity.

  • Return to Veliko Tarnovo.

  • Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 6: Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest, Romania

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer by bus to Bucharest, Romania (crossing the Danube).

  • Check-in at hotel in Bucharest.

  • Overnight in Bucharest.

Day 7: Bucharest City Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Morning tour of Bucharest: Palace of Parliament, Metropolitan Church, Romanian Athenaeum, Arch of Triumph, Harastrau Park, Folk Village Museum.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight in Bucharest.

Day 8: Bucharest, Sinaia & Brasov

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer to Brasov.

  • Visit Sinaia: Peles Castle.

  • Continue to Bran: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle).

  • Sightseeing tour of Brasov: Town Hall, Black Church.

  • Check-in at hotel in Brasov.

  • Overnight in Brasov.

Day 9: Brasov to Cluj-Napoca via Sighisoara

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Visit Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage): Vlad III's birthplace.

  • Continue to Cluj-Napoca.

  • Check-in at hotel in Cluj-Napoca.

  • Overnight in Cluj-Napoca.

Day 10: Cluj-Napoca to Budapest, Hungary

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer by bus to Budapest, Hungary.

  • Check-in at hotel in Budapest.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight in Budapest.

Day 11: Budapest City Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Budapest city tour: Fisherman’s Bastion, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, Danube Embankment, Chain Bridge.

  • Afternoon at leisure.

  • Overnight in Budapest.

Day 12: Budapest - Free Day

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Full day at leisure in Budapest.

  • Overnight in Budapest.

Day 13: Budapest Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Check-out.

  • Transfer to Budapest International Airport for departure.

Package Includes:

  • Hotel accommodations.

  • Daily breakfasts.

  • Transportation by bus.

  • Guided tours as described.

  • Airport transfers.

Package Excludes:

  • International flights.

  • Meals not mentioned.

  • Optional tours.

  • Personal expenses.

  • Travel insurance.