Balkan Explorer

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: UK - Bucharest

  Fly to Bucharest. This evening, enjoy local Romanian delicacies at a traditional restaurant

• Day 2: Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo

  Today begins with a guided tour of Bucharest, where you will witness highlights such as the Parliament Palace and Revolution Square. This afternoon, cross into Bulgaria, heading to Veliko Tarnovo

• Day 3: Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

  Take in the stunning views from Tsarevets Fortress, then drive to Sofia, the vibrant capital of Bulgaria.

• Day 4: Sofia

  You’ll visit St Alexander Nevski’s Cathedral this morning, on a guided tour of Sofia’s captivating sights. You’ll also see the striking facade of the National Theatre before dinner with a folklore show.

• Day 5: Sofia - Skopje

  Today wind through the scenic Rila Mountains to visit the Rila Monastery - a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch here, you’ll head to Skopje, where you have free time to explore the Ottoman-era buildings and neoclassical facades.

• Day 6: Skopje

  On a tour of Skopje, you’ll visit the striking Mother Teresa Memorial House and wander the cobbled lanes of the Old Bazaar.

• Day 7: Skopje - Belgrade

  You’ll cross the border to Serbia today, where you’ll visit Niš. Whilst here, visit the haunting Skull Tower, before continuing to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

• Day 8: Belgrade

  Take in the iconic sights of Belgrade on a guided tour, including the Kalemegdan Fortress and St Sava Temple.

• Day 9: Belgrade - Timisoara

  This morning head to Novi Sad, where you’ll enjoy a walking tour taking you around the colourful sights, before heading back into Romania this afternoon. You’ll arrive in Timisoara, known as the birthplace of the Romanian Revolution.

• Day 10: Timisoara - Brasov

  Visit Corvinilor Castle this morning, a grand, Gothic masterpiece steeped in legend and medieval history. Afterwards, you’ll travel to the medieval town of Sibiu before continuing on to Brasov.

• Day 11: Brasov

  Start the day with a tour of Brasov’s old town, before heading to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, where you’ll meet rescued bears who have been mistreated previously in captivity. In the afternoon, you’ll head to Bran Castle, associated with the mysterious lore of Dracula’s legend.

• Day 12: Brasov - Bucharest

  You’ll travel though the spectacular scenery of the Romanian Carpathian Mountains to Peles Castle in Sinai, a neo-Renaissance masterpiece. You’ll end the day with a farewell dinner in Bucharest.

• Day 13: Bucharest - UK

  Fly back to the UK.