Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania

Begin your journey in the enchanting city of Budapest. After checking into your hotel, spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure using the CosmosGO app. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.

Spend the day discovering Budapest's architectural gems and historical sites on a guided city tour. Marvel at the city's diverse architectural styles, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and unwind in one of the many spa establishments built on natural hot springs.

Travel to Serbia, stopping in Novi Sad, a city renowned for its Petrovaradin Citadel. Continue to Belgrade, Serbia's capital, and explore its highlights on a guided city tour.

Cross into Bulgaria and arrive in Sofia, the capital city. Join a local guide for a city tour that includes the Parliament building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, the National Theater, and St. Sofia Church.

Discover the vibrant frescoes and checkered history of Rila Monastery, a beacon of Bulgarian culture during the long Turkish rule over the country. The monastery is nestled inside a nature park, offering a serene and picturesque setting.

Travel east to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, where you'll visit the charming Old Town and the Roman amphitheatre. Continue north through the scenic Stara Planina Mountains to Veliko Tarnovo.

Explore Veliko Tarnovo and the nearby village of Arbanassi, known for its unique house design and the Church of Nativity. Continue north to Rousse and cross the Danube to reach Bucharest, Romania's capital.

Discover Bucharest's beauty on a sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the open-air Village Museum. Your local guide will show you other places of interest, including the Government Victoria Palace, the Royal Palace, and the Savings Palace.

Travel to Sinaia, a charming ski resort, and visit the Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle. Continue to Brasov, a medieval town known for its town square filled with Baroque architecture and outdoor cafes.

Depart for Bran to visit the legendary Dracula Castle, once inhabited by Vlad the Impaler. In the afternoon, return to Brasov for a walking tour of the Old Town, including a visit to the Black Church.

Stop in Sighisoara, a picturesque medieval town known as the birthplace of Vlad (Dracula). Continue to Cluj-Napoca, the film capital of Romania, where you'll spend the night.

Cross the border at Oradea into Hungary and return to Budapest, where you'll spend the last night of the tour.

Your Eastern European adventure concludes with breakfast. It's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and head home with unforgettable memories.