Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania_672070629

Jun 29 - Jul 10, 2027

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Joel Cartagena

JCC Travels LLC

Overview

12-day escorted tour from Sofia to Bucharest visiting Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, and Romania.

Trip Details

Welcome

Thank you for considering JCC Travels for your travel plans! My name is Joel, though many know me simply as a passionate traveler and organizer of unforgettable adventures since 1986. My journey into the world of travel advising officially began i...

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Day 1 · Tue, Jun 29 · Sofia

Arrival in Sofia

Arrive in Sofia and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Sofia on your own. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Tour highlights and inclusions

Your tour includes: Hand-selected accommodations with private bathrooms Guided sightseeing with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides Complimentary headsets where needed Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi High...

Sofia Budapest Hotel stay

Stay at Sofia Budapest Hotel, located on Budapeshta Street 92 in Sofia, Bulgaria. This first-class hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with private bathrooms and convenient amenities for a relaxing stay after your day of travel and exploration. Wi...

Day 2 · Wed, Jun 30 · Sofia

Sofia city tour with Boyana Church

Enjoy breakfast, then join a Local Guide for a city tour of Sofia. Your sightseeing includes: Parliament building Alexander Nevsky Cathedral National Theater St. Sofia Church Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church listed as a UNESCO W...

Day 3 · Thu, Jul 1 · Belgrade

Drive from Sofia to Belgrade

After breakfast, depart Sofia by motorcoach. Enjoy an interesting drive as you leave Bulgaria and cross the border into Serbia. Continue to Belgrade, Serbia’s lively capital. Belgrade ("White City") takes its name from the fortress built on a whit...

Moxy Belgrade stay

Njegoševa 2, 11000 Belgrad, Serbia

Stay at Moxy Belgrade, located at Njegoseva 2 in the heart of Serbia’s vibrant capital, just steps from the city’s main attractions, shopping streets, and cultural landmarks. The hotel offers stylish guestrooms with smart design, comfortable beddi...

Day 4 · Fri, Jul 2 · Belgrade

Belgrade city sightseeing

After breakfast, discover more about Belgrade on a guided city sightseeing tour. Your tour showcases the main monuments, including: Novi Beograd Ada Bridge Topcider Park Tito’s Memorial Parliament House Terazije Kalemegdan Fortress Enjoy free time...

Day 5 · Sat, Jul 3 · Budapest

Visit to Novi Sad

En route to Budapest, stop in Novi Sad, capital of the province on the banks of the Danube River and famous for its Petrovaradin Citadel. Enjoy a stroll in the town center and take in the views of this charming riverside city.

Belgrade to Budapest via Novi Sad (motorcoach)

After breakfast, depart Belgrade by motorcoach and travel through Serbia to Novi Sad for a visit. Continue your journey to Budapest, capital of Hungary, split in two by the River Danube. Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders and hi...

Intercity Hotel Budapest stay

Stay at Intercity Hotel Budapest, located at Baross tér 7–8, just steps away from the city center and its shopping and entertainment options. This modern first-class hotel features a bright, contemporary restaurant offering regional specialties an...

Day 6 · Sun, Jul 4 · Budapest

Budapest city sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour to discover the highlights of Budapest. Your tour typically includes views of: Opera House Saint Stephen’s Basilica Parliament Royal Palace Matthias Church Stop to take photos at Heroes’ Square and ...

Day 7 · Mon, Jul 5 · Cluj Napoca

Travel from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca

After breakfast, drive through the Hungarian countryside and cross the border into Romania. Continue to Cluj-Napoca, known as the film capital of Romania. Breakfast and dinner included.

Panoramic tour of Cluj-Napoca

En route to your hotel in Cluj-Napoca, enjoy a panoramic city tour to see some of the city’s highlights and get oriented in this vibrant Transylvanian center. Dinner is included this evening.

Golden Tulip Ana Dome Cluj-Napoca stay

129 Observatorului Street, Cluj-Napoca 400352, Romania

Stay at Golden Tulip Ana Dome, located on Observatorului Street 129 in Cluj-Napoca, just a few minutes from downtown. The hotel offers superb urban views and is close to shopping malls, business centers, and recreation areas, making it a convenien...

Day 8 · Tue, Jul 6 · Brasov

Visit to Sighisoara

After breakfast, stop in Sighisoara, a medieval town surrounded by city walls with 11 towers, cobblestone streets, ancient houses, and churches. It is considered one of Romania’s prettiest towns. Legend says Sighisoara is also the birthplace of th...

Cluj-Napoca to Brașov via Sighișoara — motorcoach transfer

Travel by motorcoach from Cluj-Napoca to Brasov, stopping in Sighisoara on the way. Continue to Brasov, a lovely medieval town famous for its town square filled with Baroque architecture and outdoor cafés. Dinner is included this evening.

Aro Palace Brasov stay

Stay at Aro Palace, located at Bdul Eroilor 27–29 in the historical downtown of Brasov, overlooking Tampa Mountain and the medieval historic quarter and facing Central Park. This traditional first-class hotel offers spacious, luxurious accommodati...

Day 9 · Wed, Jul 7 · Brasov

Bran Castle visit

After breakfast, depart from Brasov for Bran to visit the legendary Dracula castle. Bran Castle was built in 1377 and was inhabited by the Wallachian prince, Vlad the Impaler, whose persona inspired the fictional character of Count Dracula. Enjoy ...

Brasov Old Town walk and Black Church visit

In the afternoon, return to Brasov for a walking orientation of the Old Town. Your walk includes a visit to the Black Church, the largest Gothic church in Romania, followed by leisure time to further enjoy Brasov’s charming streets and squares at ...

Bran Castle access note

Please note: The Bran Castle visit requires guests to navigate many steps, which may pose a challenge for those with physical limitations or those reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

Day 10 · Thu, Jul 8 · Bucharest

Visit to Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle

After breakfast, travel to Sinaia in the Prahova Valley, a lovely ski resort almost 3,300 feet above sea level. While in Sinaia, visit: Sinaia Monastery Peles Castle, considered to be among the most romantic castles in the world and a masterpiece ...

Brasov to Bucharest via Sinaia

Travel from Brasov to Sinaia in the Prahova Valley for visits to Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle. Continue to beautiful Bucharest, noted for its flower-festooned parks and gardens and its wide boulevards shaded by century-old trees. Breakfast in...

Ibis Bucharest Politehnica stay

Splaiul Independentei 313A, 60042 Bucharest, Romania

Stay at Ibis Bucharest Politehnica, located at Splaiul Independentei 313A within easy reach of the city centre, the Palace of Parliament, the Botanical Garden, and the AFI Cotroceni shopping centre. The hotel offers 158 contemporary, air-condition...

Day 11 · Fri, Jul 9 · Bucharest

Bucharest city sightseeing and optional Parliament visit

After breakfast, enjoy guided sightseeing in Bucharest. Your Local Guide will show you key places of interest, including: Government Victoria Palace Royal Palace Savings Palace In the afternoon, you may choose an optional visit to the massive site...

Day 12 · Sat, Jul 10 · Bucharest

Departure from Bucharest

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Your vacation ends this morning in Bucharest. Breakfast included.

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