Visit Bulgaria Romania and Serbia 13 days tour

Visit Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia- 14 DAYS, 13 NIGHTS 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Take a sightseeing tour of Sofia
Visit Rila Monastery UNESCO world heritage
Visit the tourist attractions of Plovdiv old town
Enter in Thracian tombs of Kazanluk
Admire stunning views from Veliko Tarnovo fortress and old town
Be amazed by the beautiful medieval city of Sibiu in Transylvania
Find out the legends and myths of Hunyadi`s Castle,
Alba Iulia Fortress
Enjoy your moment of relaxation in Rimetea Village in Transylvania.
Descend 120 meters underground into the unique Turda Salt mine.
Take a tour of Cluj – Napoca and see the best tourist attractions.
Drive through beautiful mountain scenery passing from Transylvania Region to Bukovina Region to visit Painted Monasteries UNESCO listed.
Tour the unique medieval town of Sighisoara
Find out about the Saxon of Transylvania at Biertan Fortified Church
Viscri Village is the place where Prince Charles is coming to spend his holiday.
Brasov is a wonderful town located in Transylvania surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains.
Tour Bran Castel aka Dracula Castle
Admire the outstanding art collection and masterpieces of Peles Castle.
Take the best of Bucharest tour with a local guide

Day 1: Panoramic tour of Sofia – Visit of Rila Monastery- Sofia

During the sightseeing tour of Sofia you will visit some of the most important tourist attractions of the capital of Bulgaria. One of them is Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the biggest church in Bulgaria and according to many – the most spectacular building in Sofia.
Next attraction is The Church of Sveta Sofia, one of the oldest surviving Christian churches dating from the 6th century and probably the seat of the city`s bishop during the second Bulgarian Kingdom in the 12th century. During this walking tour of Sofia you will admire the opulent Neo-Classical style building of the National Theatre, built in 1907 by two Viennese architects.
Next to the Presidency of Bulgaria is The Party House, built in 1954 to serve as the headquarters of the Central Committee of The Bulgarian Communist Party, this is Sofia`s most imposing example of Stalinist era architecture.
Another interesting stop will be The Rotonda of Sveti Georgi which probably stands on the site of a pre-Christian temple. The church was converted into a mosque in the 16th century but the interior frescoes were kept.
Leaving Sofia after lunch, we go south towards the ancient Rila Monastery, included in UNESCO World Heritage.
Rila`s monks played a crucial role in preserving Bulgaria`s language and history during the most repressive periods of Ottoman rule. Magnificent murals adorn the church walls, illustrating religious characters and different episodes from the Bible.
After the interesting visit to Rila Monastery we will go back to Sofia.

Day 2: Sofia- Tour of Plovdiv

Leaving Sofia in the morning we will drive towards one of the oldest settlements of Europe; Plovdiv town. Plovdiv`s Old Town consists of steep cobbled streets lined with fine National Revival houses from the 19th century, many of them. During the Plovdiv Sightseeing tour we will visit the famous Roman Theatre.
The three hills on which Plovdiv`s Old town stands were settled by Thracians in the 5 the millennium BC. The history of the ancient town of Plovdiv is pretty much connected with the Byzantine and Roman Empire History, arrival of the Slavs tribes in the area, then the Ottoman conquering but also with Liberation of Bulgaria started before the 1878 War. There is a long list of tourist attractions of Plovdiv and here we will mention just couple of them: Roman Stadium, Dzhumaya Mosque, Church of Sveta Bogoroditsa and some of the most important National Revival style houses built for wealthy merchants in Plovdiv`s Old Town. Do not miss the impressive Roman marble amphitheater, set on the hillside overlooking the city and the mountains, which was discovered during a construction work in 1927.
You can end this wonderful day with a Bulgarian traditional dinner and a glass of Bulgaria’s best wine. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 4: Plovdiv – Thracians tombs of Kazanluk –  Veliko Tarnovo 

After the Plovdiv tour we will depart towards Kazanluk Region, famous for its rose fields and Thracian Tombs. The Thracian Tomb of Kazanluk is one of the most significant monuments of Thracian culture in Bulgaria and has been listed in UNESCO since 1979. The Valley of Thracian Kings is dotted with Thracian tombs that date from the 5th to the 3rd centuries BC. We will visit Kazanluk Tomb here.
Next important stop of the day will be Veliko Tranovo old Town and Tsarevets fortress. Tour the impressive Tsarevets Fortress, the ancient capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom. Located in the Valley of Roses, Kazanluk is renowned for its stunning landscapes and aromatic rose fields.
If time allows we can stop at Arbanasi Village, one of the best preserved traditional Bulgarian villages. Visit here the Church of Nativity and find out the symbols behind this amazing preserved frescoes. In the evening we will reach the border with Romania to cross the Danube River on Friendship Bridge and continue for one hour towards Bucharest. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 5 – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanasi Village – Bucharest

After visiting the main attractions of Veliko Tarnovo we will drive for 10 min to Arbanasi Village to visit an old village famous for its rich cultural heritage. We can visit the Nativity Church and a traditional merchant house. On the way to Bucharest we can stop in Ruse town. In the afternoon we will cross the Friendship Bridge that runs across the Danube River. Overnight in Bucharest.

Day 6: Bucharest Panoramic tour

We take a panoramic tour of the most important attractions of Bucharest and areas of the city such as: The Triumphant Arch, Victory Square, The Royal Palace(nowadays the seat of The National Art Museum – optional visit), Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, Victory Avenue, Union Square. We have the chance to admire the Parliament Palace, a “giant” built during the Golden Age of the communist totalitarian regime and the idea of a leader for whom the notion of “reasonable size” did not exist- Nicolae Ceausescu. The Guinness Book of World Records lists this building as the second largest administrative building in the world, due to its 330,000 sq. m. surface, after the Pentagon, and third place as regards to its 2,550,000 c.m. volume.

Close to the Parliament Palace is the Patriarchy Hill where we can visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the Orthodox Romanian Church. Returning to the Old District, we take a walking tour of Lipscani Street, Stavropoleos Church, Manuc`s Inn, and more. Overnight in Bucharest

Day 7: Bucharest  Peles Castle –Brasov

Today we journey south through Prahova Valley. Along this narrow corridor linking Transylvania with Wallachia, are some of the best mountain resorts of Romania. One of them is Sinaia Mountain Resort. Reaching out here you will discover a Sinaia Monastery named after St. Catherine Monastery on Mount Sinai and Peles Castle Complex built at the end of 19th century by the Royal family. Taking a tour of Peles Castle, you will discover some of the best preserved Castle from Eastern Europe. Admire the beautiful gardens and mountain surroundings, as well as the reception hall, the amour collection, the music hall, Italian room, Moorish and Turkish Salon, the Cinema Hall. Overnight in Brasov

Day 8: Brasov Bran Castle -Viscri Village – Sighisoara

Start your tour in Brasov with the Town Hall Square, where you can admire the colorful painted and ornate baroque structures. Visit the Black Church, the largest gothic church in Romania. Continue your visit and see Catherine`s Gate erected in 1559, the only original gate that still survives since medieval times. Visit The Weavers Bastion, the largest medieval bastion in Brasov and the best-preserved among the seven original watchtowers constructed around the city walls.

Once arrived in Bran, visit Dracula’s Castle, the place where Dracula was imprisoned before he was taken to Budapest. Bran Castle is home to a rich collection of Romanian and foreign furniture and art items from the 14th-19th centuries. It sits atop a 200 ft. tall rock, overlooking the picturesque village of Bran.

On your way to Sighisoara you will visit Viscri fortified church. The VILLAGE OF VISCRI is a unique reason to visit Transylvania and might as well be one of the main reasons why Prince Charles of Great Britain fell in love with Romania. Explore the OLD TOWN OF SIGHISOARA with cobbled streets, burgher houses and ornate churches. Start your tour along the medieval street and visit the Clock Tower known as the Council Tower, built in the second half of the 14th century and expanded in the 16th century. Continue our tour with the Venetian House, built in the 16th century. Visit Dracula`s house where Vlad Tepes was born in 1431 and lived with his father until 1435 and enjoy a walk on the covered stairs to the Church on the Hill.
Accommodation in the Upper Town of Sighisoara

Day 9 Sighisoara tour -Biertan fortified church -Sibiu

Transfer from Sighisoara to Sibiu, with a stop in Biertan, UNESCO site and one of the first German settlements in Transylvania. This fortified church, surrounded by three rows of fortifications, was built by the German peasants in Transylvania and was used for nearly 300 years as the residence of the Transylvanian Archbishop. A room in the citadel was used for a long time as a reconciliation place for couples about to divorce (hear the full story on the spot). The name “Biertan” was first attested in 1283. It had a township status.

Before noon, we arrive in Sibiu: the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. Take a leisurely walking tour of Sibiu, visit the old surrounding defense walls and the remaining towers each belonging to a certain guild. One of the landmarks of Sibiu is the Brukenthal Museum assembled by baron Brukenthal, governor of Transylvania at the end of the 18th century. The Evangelical Cathedral was completed in its actual shape in 1520, but inside there is an exquisite fresco of the Crucifixion on the north wall of the choir dating from 1445. View the Passage of Stairs linking the Upper town to the Lower town, the 1859 Liar`s Bridge and the Byzantine style Orthodox Cathedral, a replica of St. Sophia in Constantinople. Overnight in Sibiu

Day 10: Sibiu- Corvin Castle-  Timisoara

Today we’ll depart from Sibiu, with our first major destination being the renowned Hunyadi Castle or Corvin Castle. This castle was once the residence of the courageous Transylvanian Governor, Iancu de Hunedoara, also known as John Hunyadi. Constructed in the 15th century, it stands as Romania’s largest gothic castle and is reputed to be among the world’s most haunted sites. From Corvin Castle we will drive to Timisoara, a vibrant city with a rich history and a cultural heritage. We can visit the main attractions of Timisoara such as Union Square, Victory Square. In Timisoara you can visit a stunning Art Nouveau building with a pharmacy and beautiful interiors, St George Cathedral, a beautiful Baroque Style with altars and stunning statues, or Umbrella Street a colorful pedestrian street. Overnight in Timisoara.

Day 11: Timisoara – 2:45 150 km – Belgrade

Once we reach Belgrade, we will explore its vibrant atmosphere, visiting landmarks like Kalemegdan Fortress, St. Sava Temple, or strolling along the Sava River. Overnight in Belgrade 

Day 12 day trip from Belgrade- North Serbia- Voivodina Region – Sremski Karlovci -Novi Sad- Belgrade

This day trip offers a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, showcasing the best of Serbia’s medieval heritage and modern charm. Leaving Belgrade in the morning, you set out on an adventure toward the fertile lands of Vojvodina. Your journey begins with a short drive northward, leaving the bustling city behind and heading toward the historic town of Sremski Karlovci.

Arriving in Sremski Karlovci, a jewel of Serbian culture and history, you step into a scene straight out of a fairy tale. The narrow cobblestone streets are lined with baroque architecture, their pastel facades whispering stories of centuries past. Your first stop is the iconic Four Lions Fountain, a symbol of the town’s resilience, before wandering into the beautiful Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas, whose frescoed walls tell tales of faith and perseverance.

Driving a little further, you reach Novi Sad, often called the cultural capital of Vojvodina. The city’s skyline is dominated by the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress, perched proudly on the Danube’s bank. Here, you walk along the fortress walls, imagining the lively battles and celebrations of old, all while enjoying panoramic views of the river and city beneath. We will visit the Cathedral of Saint George, soaking in the artistic and spiritual heritage that makes Novi Sad such a cultural hub. The returning drive to Belgrade offers a peaceful contrast to the lively morning, allowing you to reflect on the treasures of Vojvodina—its history, art, and warm hospitality. Overnight in Belgrade

Day 13 Belgrade tour

Our tour begins in the Old Town (Stari Grad), where cobbled streets whisper tales of centuries past. We stroll down Knez Mihailova Street, the city’s elegant pedestrian boulevard, lined with grand 19th-century buildings, boutiques, and bookshops.

From there, we head toward Kalemegdan Fortress, perched dramatically above the confluence of the Sava and Danube Rivers. This ancient stronghold has stood watch over the city for millennia — Roman, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires have all left their mark here.

Within Kalemegdan Park, we discover hidden cannons, mysterious towers, and the iconic Victor Monument, proudly overlooking the city. It feels like time travel — every stone, every pathway holds a secret.

By midday, we make our way to Skadarlija, Belgrade’s bohemian quarter. This charming, cobbled street is alive with art, music, and the aroma of traditional Serbian dishes.

In the afternoon, we cross into the modern part of the city, where the imposing Church of Saint Sava rises like a marble crown above the rooftops. One of the largest Orthodox churches in the world, its white stone façade and massive green dome are breathtaking. Next, we head to Republic Square, where the statue of Prince Mihailo points toward progress. Surrounding us are the National Museum and National Theatre, symbols of Belgrade’s cultural richness. Nearby, we explore the Zeleni Venac market, bursting with colors, fresh produce, and the voices of local vendors.

As golden hour arrives, we venture to the Sava Promenade in the buzzing Belgrade Waterfront district. It’s the perfect place to unwind with a drink and watch the sunset.

Our final stop is the Ada Ciganlija peninsula — Belgrade’s very own river island retreat. As night falls, people gather by the water to enjoy dinner, music, and laughter under the stars. Overnight in Belgrade

This is the BREAKDOWN of costs:

Accommodation: 3* 4 * hotels – you can make your own bookings or we can do it for you. Anyway we can give you a list of the hotels for each town.

Guiding and driving services – 130 Eur/day X 13 =1690 Euro ( instead of 14 days -1820 Euro)

Guide accommodation 13 nights X55 Euro = 715

Transportation services including fuel for 3500 km= 1225 euro ( instead of 4000km -1350km

Parking, road bridge taxes, road toll: 50 Euro

Total without your accommodation:

Euro for 3 travellers without your accommodation 3680 Euro/ group or 1226 Euro/person 

The fair includes: Guiding and driving services for 14 days, guide accommodation

Transportation for 3500 km including fuel, parking fees, road toll, luggage insurance.