Carpathians Beauty

(Belgrade – Timisoara – Sibiu – Sinaia – Bucharest – Plevne – Sofia – Niš – Belgrade)

Day 1, Arrive to  Belgrade

You will meet with our local guide at the Belgrade Airport. After Belgrade City Tour you will have lunch in some of nice Belgrade restaurants. Transfer to your hotel, check inn and free time for leisure. Dinner will be served at the hotel for you and for your travel partners. Accomodation at the hotel in Belgrade

*D – Dinner at the hotel.-

L-D – Lunch, Dinner

Kalemegdan Fortress and Victor Monument-Belgrade-Serbia

**Belgrade City Tour : First, we will start to Saint Sava Temple, one of the biggest Orthodox temples in Europe. Built in Vracar plateau on the location where remains of Saint Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox church were burned in 1594 by Ottomans, the church is so big that it can receive more than 10.000 people. Next stop will be most famous Serbian scientist an done of the biggest investors in the World history – Nikola Tesla. After exploring the museum and learning about inventions of this great scientist, you will continue to the Museum of Yugoslavia, and hear the story about Josip Broz Tito, the president of former Yugoslavia and leader of the Non-Aligned Movement. Visit to his mausoleum in the House of Flowers. After we will be sightted to Slavija Square, Tašmaidan, Terazije Square, Republic Square, Knez Mihailova and Kalemegdan Area. At Kalemegdan, we will discover Leopold’s Gate, Zindan Gate, Despot’s Gate, Jakšića Tower, Chapel of St.Petka and Ruzica Church (Virgin Marry Church),Mehmed- Pasha Sokolović Fountain – Defterdar’s Gate, The Main Gunpowder Storage, Karl 6 Gate and Nebojha Tower, The Victor Monument, Roman Well, The King’s gate and Sava promenade, the Damat Ali Pasha Tomb, Clock Gate, Clock Tower, Military museum and Istanbul’s gate, Monument of Gratitude to France.

Day 2, Belgrade – Temisoara

After breakfast check out from hotel and start way to Temisoara. Arriving, city tour, and lunch. After finishing with city tour transfer to your hotel, check inn, free time, dinner. Dinner in hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Temisoara.

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

**Timisoara Tour: Tour of Timisoara starts with the downtown quarter “Cetate”, the former “Inner City”, presenting the essential image of Timisoara: many old buildings in the styles of Art Nouveau or Baroque, large pedestrianized squares touched by European history, the multicultural character of the city and of the Banat region. Begin with the visit of Victory Square, known also as Opera Square, the visit of the impressive Orthodox Cathedral, the Opera and Theatre House. Next is Liberty Square, which is hosting the Old City Hall with the Turkish inscription and shows again the mixture of cultures, religions and civilization. Union Square is dominated by the Catholic dome-church, the Serbian-orthodox Cathedral and by the President`s Palace – the Arts Museum. Be delighted by a walk through the ruins of the old fortress, constructed in the well known Vauban Style. Highlights of this walking tour are Victory Square, the Opera building, the Orthodox Cathedral, the Bastion, the Liberty Square, the Old City Hall, The Synagogue, the Union Square, the Catholic Cathedral, the Serbian-orthodox Church, the President`s Palace, statue of the Holly Trinity, the Bastion and more.

Day 3, Temisoara – Sibiu                

Breakfast, and chek out from the hotel. Continous way to Sibiu, one of the most beautiful historical city in Romania. City tour and lunch, after that tour to Astra Ethnographic Museum. Finishing visit of musem, transfer to hotel, check inn and free time. Dinner in hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Sibiu.

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

**Sibiu Tour: Sibiu the capital city of Transylvania, founded in 12th century or even earlier it is considered today one of the most beautiful historical city not only in Romania but in entire Europe. Among the endless historical highlights of this city we will visit the Large Square existing since 1366, the Little Square which is the second largest historic place of Sibiu and one of the most beautiful in town and Huet square, dominated by the Evangelic Church built between 1320 and 1520, which makes it oldest church in Sibiu and the Liars’ Bridge which is the oldest  cast iron bridge of Romania, built in 1859. After the tour of Sibiu Old Town we will visit the Astra Ethnographic Museum which is the second largest open air museum in the world and the biggest one in Europe (250 acres) located in a magnificent surrounding in the middle of a dense forest called Dumbrava and surrounded by a beautiful lake. This museum  features more than 300 traditional households  as well as wooden churches, watermills and windmills, large presses for wine and oil, hydraulic forges and houses representing  different vernacular  architectural styles of historical regions of Romania with over 10 km of walkways between them .

Day 4, Sibiu – Sinaia

After breakfast check out from hotel and start way towards cities of Bran and Brashov. Visiting of their beautiful castles, and have lunch on the way. Arriving to Sinaia transfer to your hotel, check inn, free time, dinner. Dinner in hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Sinaia.

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Council Square Brasov-Transylvania landmark-Romania

Dracula’s Land – Bran & Brasov Tour (Romania)

Transylvania means history, mystery and amazing landscapes! “Castles of Transylvania and Brasov medieval city will show you in one day a little bit of all this. After a 2 hours ride you will arrive in Sinaia, a famous mountain resort, full of historical buildings. Here you will stop to visit Peles castle. Peles will charm you with its amazing gardens and stunning rooms adorned with artworks. After you visit its interior and see the landscapes that surround it, you will understand why this castle is special. In November, when Peles castle is closed, you will visit its little brother, Pelisor castle and admire the big Peles from outside. Your second stop will be in Bran to visit the most famous castle of Romania: Dracula’s castle. Inside you will not only see the medieval chambers and passages, but also hear its history and find its connections with the ruler that inspired Dracula’s character. On the way from Peles castle to Bran castle you can admire traditional Romanian villages and the breath taking view of the Carpathian mountains.  

Day 5, Sinaia – Bucharest

Breakfast, and chek out from the hotel. Continous way to Bucharest, the capital of Romania, and it s cultural center. City tour and lunch on way. After finishing f city tour transfer to hotel, check inn and free time. Dinner in hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Bucharest.

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sinaia – Bucharest

Bucharest Tour (Romania)

Your first stop will be what is now the Palace of Parliament and in your full tour you will visit the huge marble halls generously decorated with works of art. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to admire an amazing rooftop view from the People’s House terrace. You will enter the bohemian atmosphere of the city created by the old buildings, narrow streets and chic little cafes in the town’s old historical center. On your panoramic tour you will see the National Theatre, the Triumphal Arch, the House of the Free Press and you’ll pass through 3 very important squares: University Square, Victory Square and Revolution Square. Your last stop will be at the Village Museum, a place of tradition and one of the biggest outdoor museums in Europe designed in rural architecture.

Day 6, Bucharest – Pleven

After breakfast check out from hotel and start way towards Pleven City. Afret City tour we will visit Regional Museum of History. After that we will have a lunch and gransfer to hotel. Check inn, free time, and dinner. Dinner in hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Pleven.

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

**Pleven  tour: Pleven has centuries-old and rich in events history. The city originated in Thracian times and used to be spread on today’s Kailuka Park. Nowadays Pleven is the 7th biggest town in Bulgaria. The earliest traces of life and human activity on these lands date back to the end of 5-th millennium BC. Numerous archeological finds are the proof for the spiritual culture of the Thracians, who used to inhabit for millenniums these areas. Undoubtedly a special landmark of Pleven is the Regional Museum of History. The exposition of the museum is arranged in 24 halls containing over 5000 museum valuables in five sections – Archeology, Ottoman oppression and Bulgarian Revival, Ethnography, New and Contemporary history and Nature. Other places of interest include the Museum to the Liberation of Pleven, the Skobelev Park, the Museum of the Hunters’ and Fishermen’s Society, the Art Gallery and the Monument to Victory raises on the high hill past the Vit River. National important churches are the “Saint Nicholas” and the “Holy Trinity” churches.

Nis fortress Serbia

Day 7, Pleven – Sofia – NIš

Breakfast, and chek out from the hotel. Continous way to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. City tour and lunch on way. After finishing of city tour transfer to Niš. Check inn and free time. Dinner in hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Niš.

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

**Sofia Tour: The tour starts with a visit to Boyana church (UNESCO listed site), the National Historical Museum – here you will see many collections of artifacts of Balkan history. Then you will go to Pancharevo Lake for lunch and rest with touch of the nature. We will proceed to the city center, across the National Palace of Culture and through the ancient St. George Rotunda, the Administration of the President, the National Archeological Museum, the 16th century Banya Bashi Mosque, St. Nedelya – old metropolitan cathedral, the National Theatre, the former Royal Palace (now housing the National Revival Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum), the Russian Church St. Nikolay, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, The National Assembly Square, where, in the middle of the square sits the impressive Tsar Osvoboditel (King Liberator) monument, erected in 1907 by the Italian sculptor Arnoldo Zocchi, The Holy Synod, Saint Sofia Church, The Bulgarian National Gallery for Foreign Art, the Alexander Nevski Cathedral – the biggest one in Bulgaria and according to many – the most spectacular building in Sofia. The tour end at Alexander Nevski Cathedral.

Day 8, Niš – Belgrade

Breakfast and check out from hotel, and Niš city tour.  Luch on the way and transfer to Belgrade (238 Km – Approx: 3 Hour by coach). Arrival to Belgrade. During arrival, we will have lunch and free time in Belgrade. After transfer to hotel and check inn. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Accomodation at the hotel in Belgrade.

**Nis City Tour : Serbia’s third largest metropolis is a lively city of curious contrasts, where Roma in horse-draqn carriages trot alongide new cars, and posh coctails are sipped in antiquated alleyways. It’s a buzzy kind of place, with a high number of university students, packed-out lane way bars, a happening live music scene and pop-up markets and funfairs come summertime. Niš was settled in pre-Roman times, but hit its peak during the years of the Empire. Constantine The Great (AD 280-337) was born here, as were two Roman Emperors, Contantius 3 and Justin 1. Turkish rule lasted from 1386 until 1877, desite several Serb revolts; Ćele Kula (Towers of Skulls) and Niš Fortress are reminders of Ottoman dominion. Niš also had it rough during WW2, the Nazis built one of Serbia’s most notorious concentration camps here. We will visit Čegar Hill (battlefield from the first Serbian Uprising), Skull Tower Museum, Mediana Archeological Side, Niš Fortress, Bridge on Nišava River and Square of King Milan…

B-L-D – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9, Departure from Belgrade

After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel. Transfer to Belgrade airport for your flight home…

B – Breakfast