Day 1: Sofia
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
Day 2: Sofia
In the morning, we’ll tour the capital of BULGARIA and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (admission included), the Russian Church, the mosque, as well as the city’s squares and avenues with Stalinist architecture. We’ll also visit the National Museum of History (admission and guided tour included), which offers a fascinating overview of Bulgaria, showcasing Thracian gold treasures, Orthodox icons, and medieval artifacts. It is one of the largest and most prestigious history museums in the Balkans. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3: Sofia - Bachkovo - Plovdiv
We will leave the capital of BULGARIA and travel to the capital of the Thrace region, an area of great historical importance. Our first stop will be the Bachkovo Monastery (admission included), founded in the 11th century and the second largest in Bulgaria. Surrounded by mountains, it preserves unique frescoes and offers a spiritual atmosphere that blends Byzantine history with Bulgarian tradition.Afterwards, we continue to PLOVDIV, the second largest city in Bulgaria. Upon arrival, lunch is included before a panoramic tour of this city, one of the oldest in Europe. Entrance is included to the Roman Amphitheater, the Old Pharmacy, and the Armenian House. Later, you’ll have free time to stroll through its charming historic streets and browse the small shops.
Day 4: Plovdiv - SOZOPOL - BURGAS
Today we travel to the Black Sea, enjoying pleasant landscapes along the way. SOZOPOL, on the Black Sea coast, is one of the oldest towns in BULGARIA and among the best at preserving its historic charm. Its cobblestone streets and traditional wooden houses blend with beaches and a bohemian seaside atmosphere. The Old Town is filled with small restaurants. Free time for lunch, a walk through the center, or a relaxing moment on the beach.In the afternoon, we continue to BURGAS, the fourth largest city in Bulgaria and its main seaport. It combines modern boulevards with an extensive seaside park. Free time.
Day 5: BURGAS - NESSEBAR - BALCHIK - VARNA
After breakfast, we will depart for NESEBAR, one of the oldest cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the Thracians, it later became a Greek, Roman, and Byzantine city. Its historic center is located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea, connected to the mainland by an isthmus, and it preserves 40 churches built between the 5th and 18th centuries. Free time to explore the city and have lunch.We then continue along the Black Sea coast to visit the Aladzha Monastery (admission included), a site full of spirituality and legends. Surrounded by forests that enhance its mystery, it impresses with its chapels and monks’ cells carved into the rock.Our journey continues to the Balchik Palace and Gardens (admission included), the former summer residence of Queen Marie of Romania.In the late afternoon, we arrive in VARNA, Bulgaria’s third largest city, with a lively downtown and a large seaside park.
Day 6: VARNA - SHUMEN - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
After breakfast, we head inland through BULGARIA. Our first stop is the Madara Rider (admission included), an 8th-century rock relief unique in Eastern Europe and a national symbol of Bulgaria, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.We then continue to SHUMEN, a city shaped by both Ottoman and Bulgarian history, where we will see its 18th-century mosque; the largest in the Balkans outside of Turkey. Lunch included.Next, we travel to Arbanassi, a former merchant town with fortress-like houses, where we will visit the Church of the Nativity (admission included).Our journey ends in VELIKO TARNOVO, the former capital of Bulgaria, where you’ll have free time to stroll through its very picturesque medieval center set along a dramatic gorge.
Day 7: Veliko Tarnovo - Basarbovo - Bucharest
We’ll travel to Romania, stopping along the way to visit the Basarbovski Monastery, a pilgrimage site carved into the rock. We’ll then cross the border and the Danube, arriving in Bucharest around 1:00 p.m. In the afternoon, we’ll take a panoramic tour of the city, exploring the historic center and the impressive Palace of Parliament. You’ll have free time afterward to explore on your own. Dinner will be included.
Day 8: Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Sighisoara
Today’s journey offers stunning scenery as we travel to Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and lush forests. In SINAIA, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the gardens of the Peles and Pelisor Castles. Our next stop will be the 14th-century Bran Fortress, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (tickets included). After some time for lunch, we’ll continue to SIGHISOARA, a picturesque walled medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a special dinner at Count Dracula’s restaurant, located in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born.
Day 9: Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiu - Hunedoara - Timisoara
In TRANSYLVANIA, there are many fortified churches in areas that were historically inhabited by people of German origin. Some of these churches are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and we’ll visit one in BIERTAN (tickets included). Afterward, we’ll head to SIBIU,, an important economic and cultural center that once served as the capital of Transylvania. Here, we’ll have time to stroll through the lively narrow streets and squares and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the impressive HUNEDOARA Castle (tickets included), considered the most beautiful castle in Romania. We’ll then continue to TIMISOARA, where you’ll have time to explore the city´s elegant central squares.
Day 10: Timisoara - Belgrade
We’ll depart for Serbia, crossing the border and traveling for about 3 hours before reaching Belgrade. In this lively capital, situated at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava, we’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and explore the bustling city center, see the parliament, and stroll through Kalemegdan Fortress. The tour also includes a visit to the Museum of Yugoslavia, where Tito´s Mausoleum is located. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 11: Belgrade - Fruska gora - Sremski Karlovci - Novi Sad
After breakfast, we’ll depart for Fruska Gora, a stunning natural park renowned for its landscapes and beautiful Orthodox monasteries, some of which date back to the 12th century. We’ll visit the Monasteries of Krusedol and Novo Hopovo, founded by the influential Brankovic family. We’ll continue to Sremski Karlovci, one of the oldest cities in the country, dating back to 1308 when it was known as Karom. Its beautifully preserved historic center features neoclassical architecture. We’ll visit the Museum of Beekeeping and Winery Živanović, where lunch and a wine tasting will be included. We’ll then proceed to Novi Sad, the second-largest city in Serbia, located along the banks of the Danube, known for its diverse architecture that reflects its rich history. A highlight is the Petrovaradin Fortress, considered one of the largest in Europe and a masterpiece of 18th-century European military architecture, often referred to as "The Gibraltar of the Danube."
Day 12: Novi Sad - Viminacium - Manasija - Nis
We’ll journey south through Serbia, stopping first at the archaeological site of the Roman city of Viminacium (admission included). At its peak, the city was home to 40,000 inhabitants. Here, we’ll admire the Roman roads, as well as the remnants of ancient temples, streets, plazas, amphitheaters, palaces, hippodromes, and thermal baths. Our next stop will be the Manasija Monastery, one of the most important monuments of medieval Serbian culture. Surrounded by towering walls, the monastery’s church still preserves its 15th-century frescoes. We’ll continue to Nis, the third-largest city in Serbia, with a rich Roman heritage. This is where Constantine the Great was born. Overnight accommodation will be here.
Day 13: Nis - Zica - Studenica - Kraljevo
We’ll visit the Zica Orthodox Monastery, dating back to the early 13th century, also known as the Coronation Church, as seven Serbian kings were crowned here. We’ll then continue to the Studenica Monastery, the largest in Serbia, nestled in the mountains. Founded in 1190, it boasts a stunning ensemble of wood and plaster buildings, with its interior walls adorned with Byzantine frescoes. Lunch will be included. Afterward, we’ll head to Kraljevo, a charming town in central Serbia, surrounded by mountains and rich in history and culture. The town is known for its beautiful main square, dominated by a monument to Serbian warriors and its medieval fortress.
Day 14: Kraljevo - Ravanica - Oplenac - Belgrade
We’ll depart for Ravanica, home to a monastery and an impressive five-domed church. Afterward, we’ll continue to the village of Topola to discover its fascinating history. On Oplenac Hill, we’ll see St. George´s Church, founded by King Peter I of Yugoslavia. This church serves as the mausoleum of the Serbian and Yugoslav royal house and later Yugoslavia until 1945. We’ll then return to Belgrade.
Day 15: Belgrade
Breakfast and free time in Belgrade before your transfer to the airport.
