21 days Complete tour of the Balkans Tour from Bucharest

We start our day in Lovech, visiting the iconic Covered Bridge over the Osam River. We then head to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Our walking tour of the city includes visits to the gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint (Sveta) Sofia Church, Banya Bashi Mosque, the Sofia Synagogue, and the bustling shopping street of Vitosha. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Sofia.

We start our day with a walking tour of Skopje, visiting the Old Bazaar, the Memorial house of Mother Teresa, the ancient Kale Fortress, and Macedonia Square. We then continue our tour to Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the banks of the lake of the same name. Our walking tour of the old city includes the Ancient Theater, the famous old churches, monasteries, and basilicas, and Tsar Samuil's Fortress. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Ohrid.

After breakfast, we head to Mostar where we visit the old town and the iconic Old Bridge. We then take a scenic road passing by the Jablanica lake and via the Neretva river canyon to Sarajevo. Our walking tour of Sarajevo covers the stories of origins of Sarajevo and the medieval Bosnian Kingdom. We visit the Latin Bridge and learn the story about how WWI was triggered right here, in the heart of Sarajevo. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Sarajevo.

We depart Sarajevo and head to Belgrad, the capital of Serbia. We visit the Republic Square, the National theater and the National museum. We explore the Bohemian Quarter (Skadarlija), the oldest part of Belgrade with Ottoman heritage, and visit the Kalemegdan park and the Belgrade fortress. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Belgrad.

After breakfast, we depart Belgrad and head to Novi Sad, the European Capital of Culture 2021. We visit Zmaj Jovina Street, the promenade of Novi Sad, and the Petrovaradin Fortress. In the evening, we arrive in Budapest, 'The Queen of Danube', the capital of Hungary. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Budapest.

Today is a free day in Budapest. You can discover this magical city on your own and see the iconic statues of Heroes' Square, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Andrássy Avenue, St. Stephen's Basilica, Dohány Street Synagogue, and the beautiful Castle District in Buda. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Budapest.

In the morning, we visit the most fascinating gothic castle in Eastern Europe, the famous Corvin Castle. We then go to Alba Iulia, an important city from a historical point of view, because the Great United Romania was made here on December 1st, 1918. In the evening, we arrive in Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture in 2007. We explore the city's main attractions, including the Council Tower and the Brukenthal museum. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Sibiu.

We start our day with a visit to Sighisoara, a UNESCO heritage site, where we admire the imposing Clock Tower. We then head to Targu Mures, a city dominated by the beautiful Palace of Culture. We continue our journey to Bistrita, where we visit the Lutheran church, built in the fourteenth century in Gothic style. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Bistrita.

After breakfast, we head towards Bucovina, stopping at Borgo Pass, the mysterious place where the vampire legend Dracula comes to life. We then visit the Voronet Monastery, Moldovita Monastery, and Sucevita Monastery, all of which are UNESCO monuments. We also visit the local artisans of Marginea, known for their excellent work with the famous black ceramic. We spend the night in a 4-star hotel in Gura Humorului or Suceava.

After breakfast, we head towards the Bicaz Gorges and then admire a breathtaking landscape. We stop in Piatra Neamt, a famous ski resort, and visit the Red Lake, a natural barrier lake. We then continue through a scenic road that offers a spectacular view of the Carpathian chain to get to Miercurea Ciuc. We spend the night in a 3-star hotel in Miercurea Ciuc.

In the morning, we visit the fabulous Peles Castle, the summer residence of the first king of Romania. We then head to Bucharest and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with its Triumph Arch, Atheneum, Revolution Square, and Parliament Palace. This is followed by a tour of the historical Center of Bucharest. No overnight offered for this day.