Diversity of Cultures

Day 01 Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrival at Sofia international airport Meet and assist at the exit door by our representative Transfer to the hotel for check in and installation

Overnight at the hotel

Day 02 Sofia, Bulgaria

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by bus for a morning tour to explore the highlights of Sofia, the 3rd century St. George Church, St. Sofia Church, and the golden domed Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

Afternoon very at leisure and overnight at the hotel

Day 03 Sofia, Rila Monastery and Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Breakfast at the hotel Departure by bus for a visit to Rila Monastery to visit the Church with its amazing frescoes and monastery museum, then proceed to Plovdiv Arrival Plovdiv, check in and installation at the hotel

Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel

Day 04 Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Breakfast at the hotel Departure by bus for a morning tour of Plovdiv through its winding cobblestone streets to visit the Roman Amphitheater. Drive via the Valley of the Roses to Kazanlak to visit the Thracian Tombs and Hellenistic frescoes.
On the way, pass through the Balkan Mountains to Veliko Tarnovo, once the capital of the Bulgarian Kingdom. Arrival Veliko Tarnovo
Check in and installation at the hotel

Overnight at the hotel

Day 05 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Breakfast at hotel
Departure by bus for a full day visit of Veliko Tarnovo with houses seemingly perched atop each other on the sheer hillsides. Visit the fortress on Tsarevets Hill, the Patriarchal Church and the old town market street; and in the afternoon, you will visit Arbanasi.
Arbanasi is a picturesque village of red-tile roofed and stone houses where we visit the Church of the Nativity, the most richly decorated church in Bulgaria.

Back to Veliko Tarnovo hotel for overnight

Day 06 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria - Bucharest, Romania

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by bus heading Bucharest across the Danube, which is the border between Bulgaria and Romania… “Bucharest was and still Paris of the East”
Arrival Bucharest and installation at your hotel

Overnight at the hotel

Day 07 Bucharest, Romania

Breakfast at hotel
Departure by bus for a morning tour to visit the Palace of Parliament (the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon), the Metropolitan Church, Romanian Athenaeum and Arch of Triumph. Visit Harastrau Park and enjoy a guided stroll through the open-air Folk Village Museum. The remaining of the day free at leisure

Overnight at the hotel

Day 08 Bucharest, Brasov, Romania

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by bus heading to Brasov
On the way, visit Sinaia, one of the most beautiful mountain resorts of Romania, and its Peles Castle, built by Carol I of Romania as his summer Residence.
After visiting this amazing castle, we proceed to Bran, the legendary castle of Count Dracula.
After a short drive, we reach Brasov where the sightseeing tour of Brasov features the Town Hall and the Black Church.
Check in and installation at the hotel in Brasov

Overnight at the hotel

Day 09 Brasov, Romania - Cluj, Romania, via Sighishoara

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by bus to visit Sighishoara, designated UNESCO World Heritage Site for its 850 year old testimony to the history and culture of the Transylvanian Saxon; the city is also known as the birthplace of Vlad III. The character of Count Dracula was created by Bram Stoker on basis of his life story and legend.
In the afternoon, proceed to Cluj
Upon arrival, check in and installation at the hotel

Overnight at the hotel

Day 10 Cluj, Romania - Budapest, Hungary

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by bus, leaving the Romanian Transylvania “ The area beyond the forest” and its capital Cluj Drive through the rolling hills to reach the steppes of Hungary and its capital Budapest.
Arrival, check in and installation at your hotel in Budapest
The remaining of the day at leisure

Overnight at the hotel

Day 11 Budapest, Hungary

Breakfast at the hotel
Departure by bus to explore Budapest, the graceful capital along the banks of the majestic Danube with soaring architecture, culinary delights, and a vibrant cultural scene. Comprehensive touring of the city’s charms. Walk along the Fishermen’s Bastion for stupendous views of the Parliament building, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the largest Church in Budapest. Then see Heroes Square, the Danube Embankment and the impressive chain bridge. Afternoon free at leisure to explore on your own the magnificent city of Buda and Pest

Overnight at the hotel

Day 12 Budapest, Hungary

Breakfast at the hotel
A whole day on your own in this exciting city.
The choices and attractions are numerous

Day 13 Budapest, Hungary

Breakfast at the hotel
Check out and transfer to Budapest international airport for departure flight to final destination.