Treasures of the Balkans

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Treasures of the Balkans



Tour Description:

Explore Romania, Croatia and Bulgaria's hand-picked sights from Roman ruins in Sofia to a private after-hours tour of Bran Castle.

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Dates & Pricing

Monday 21 Apr 25 — Tuesday 06 May 25Starting at $4,856Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 05 May 25 — Tuesday 20 May 25Starting at $4,946Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 12 May 25 — Tuesday 27 May 25Starting at $5,495Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 19 May 25 — Tuesday 03 Jun 25Starting at $5,495Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 09 Jun 25 — Tuesday 24 Jun 25Starting at $5,575Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 30 Jun 25 — Tuesday 15 Jul 25Starting at $6,620Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 14 Jul 25 — Tuesday 29 Jul 25Starting at $5,595Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 11 Aug 25 — Tuesday 26 Aug 25Starting at $5,036Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 18 Aug 25 — Tuesday 02 Sep 25Starting at $5,595Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 25 Aug 25 — Tuesday 09 Sep 25Starting at $6,645Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Monday 15 Jun 26 — Tuesday 30 Jun 26Starting at $6,825Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
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Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


ITINERARY

Welcome to Bucharest
Your Balkan adventure begins in Romania's capital, Bucharest. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner paired with wine at a local restaurant.

Bucharest and Castles of Transylvania
Join a Local Expert for a tour of University Square and the former communist headquarters. Visit the Parliament Palace, one of the world's most impressive buildings. Savour a private dinner in the newly renovated Queen Mary’s Tea House. This evening, enjoy an exclusive visit to the iconic Bran Castle, said to inspire Bram Stoker's Dracula. Learn about Queen Maria of Romania, the castle's last inhabitant, explore the torture rooms, and relive the tales of Count Dracula.

Brasov and Sinaia
Travel along the Prahova Valley to the elegant mountain resort of Sinaia to visit Peleș Castle. Return through the Carpathian Mountains to the charming medieval city of Brașov. With your Local Expert, walk around Town Hall Square, lined with beautiful red-roofed houses and dominated by the Black Church.

Veliko Tarnovo
Continue to Veliko Tarnovo. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.

To Sofia Relaxed Start
Meet your Local Expert to visit Tsarevets Fortress for stunning views. At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanasi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchant's house and the Church of the Holy Nativity. Cross the Balkan Mountains to Sofia and join a Local Expert to explore.

Sofia at Your Pace Relaxed Start
Enjoy your day at leisure. Perhaps visit the Rila Monastery to gain fascinating insights into Bulgaria's largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery.

Skopje
Cross the border and continue to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, for sightseeing with a Local Expert.

Lake Ohrid and Tirana
Making your way to the border, stop by the scenic Lake Ohrid. Cross into Albania and journey to Tirana. Continue to the landmark Skanderbeg Square for an insider’s look at the Albanian capital with a Local Expert.

Journey to Montenegro’s Budva
Soak up Montenegro’s natural beauty as you drive towards Budva, where you will have time to explore 'Montenegro's Miami'. Head to Stari Grad (the Old Town), surrounded by 15th-century ramparts to explore its labyrinthine lanes and small squares, where you could choose to sit back and watch the world go by.

Kotor and Dubrovnik
Journey to the Old Town of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the fortified port of Dubrovnik. At night, you may choose from a fine selection of restaurants for your Dine-Around evening.

Dubrovnik Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Join a Local Expert to see Onofrio's Fountain and the Rector's Palace, the city walls and the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries.

Mostar and Sarajevo
Journey to Mostar. With your Local Expert, see the famous Stari Most, the Old Bridge. Explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, stretching on both sides of the bridge and filled with shops selling traditional handicrafts. Follow the scenic route to Sarajevo. A unique and rewarding insight into the local way of life awaits, as you are invited into a Sarajevan family for dinner and wine.

Sarajevo, City of Culture

The Serbian Capital of Belgrade Relaxed Start

The Best of Belgrade Relaxed Start
Join a Local Expert to see the best of Belgrade. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure before joining your fellow travellers for dinner this evening.

Farewell Belgrade
Your journey through the Balkans has come to an end. All that’s left is to say a fond doviđenja as you bid your new friends farewell.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

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