Departure dates 2018:
Low Season:
- April 10th and 24th
- May 8th
- September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
High Season:
- May 15th, 22nd and 29th
- June 5th, 12th and 26th
- July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 31st
- August 7th, 14th and 21st
Highlights:
- Bucharest: The Bran and Peles Castles full day tour. Local barbeque lunch
- Arbanassi: Medieval Village
- Veliko Turnovo: Local dinner with lamb and Shopska salad
- Sofia: local dinner with folklore dance
- Ohrid: city orientation
- Virpazar: boat ride and fish menu lunch
- Dubrovnik: Rectors Palace and Franciscan Monastery
- Sarajevo: Tunnel Museum
- Belgrade: Kalemegdan Fortress. Local dinner with folklore music
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Home - Bucharest (D)
Depart from Home City to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for rest and overnight.
Day 2 - The Bran Castle - Peles Castle (BL)
A full day tour by coach to Sinaia to visit the Bran Castle known as the vampire Dracula castle and by the movie "Twilight" and then onto the Peles Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian Royal House.
Day 3 - Bucharest (city tour) - Veliko Turnovo (BD)
Morning tour includes the House of People, Old Town, Reform Square, Arc of Triumph, etc. Later, we proceed to Veliko Turnovo, once the old capital of Bulgaria. Prior to arrival, a visit to the Arbanassi medieval village with monuments and churches. Finally, photo stops at the Tsaravets fortress and the street of artists. Evening dinner with Bulgarian lamb and Shopska salad.
Day 4 - Veliko Turnovo - Sofia (city tour) (BD)
Today, we will head for Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, with a city tour on arrival including the famous, the UNESCO Heritage Site. Evening dinner with folklore dance and drinks.
Day 5 - Sofia - Skopje (city tour) (BD)
A tour to Rila Monastery located at an altitude of 1147 meters above sea level and considered the largest Eastern Orthodox Monastery in Bulgaria in the morning before reaching Skopje, the capital of Macedonia. Sightseeing in the city will take us to the Stone Bridge, old bazaar, Mother Teresa House, etc.
Day 6 - Skopje - Ohrid - Tirana (city tour) (BD)
Heading for Tirana, the capital of Albania, we will make a stop at Ohrid where St Pantelejmon church which houses fragments of the renowned wall painting of "the passion of Jesus" and St Sophia Church are visited. Et'Hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, Skanderberg Square, the Plaza, etc are all in the sightseeing list of Tirana city tour.
Day 7 - Tirana - Skadar National Park - Budva (city tour) (BLD)
Highlights in the morning will be the Skadar National park and a boat ride in Lake Shkodra, the largest in The Balkan Peninsula. Lunch with a special fish menu. In the afternoon, we arrive Budva, a Montenegro city with over 2000 years old. First stop of the city orientation at Sveti Stephan Island, UNESCO Heritage Site for a photo. Then onto churches, towers and narrow streets filled with souvenir shops.
Day 8 - Buva - Kotor (city tour) - Dubrovnik (BD)
Continue by coach, we reach Kotor, a well preserved medieval town in the southern part of Montenegro and also UNESCO Heritage Site. A walking tour will show you all the places of interest that the city can offer. Later in the afternoon, we arrive, Croatia, the pearl of Adriatic for overnight.
Day 9 - Dubrovnik (city tour) - Mostar (BD)
The tour starts with a magnificent view of the city from a tower, the Franciscan Monastery which houses the oldest pharmacy shop in Europe, and the Rectors Palace. Afterwards, coach to Mostar, a Bosnia town in the medieval time on the bank of river Neretva for overnight.
Day 10 - Mostar - Sarajevo (city tour) (BD)
A brief orientation will cover the famous "old bridge" built in the 16th century by the Ottomans, the crooked bridge and many landmarks of Bosnia-Herzegovina with charming stone streets. Continue to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia. The
city tour will cover the Basearsuja, the old Arabian style market, Ali Pasha Mosque, Old town Hall, the Tunnel Museum, etc. Traditional dinner with pie and cevapcici.
Day 11 - Sarajevo - Belgrade (BD)
Cross the Drina river and proceed to Belgrade, the capital city of Serbia For overnight. Evening dinner with folklore music.
Day 12 - Belgrade (city tour) (BL)
The morning city tour will take you to the Kalemegdan Fortress, St Sava Cathedral, Knez Mihailova Street, Skadarlija area, etc. The afternoon will be free for all to further explore the city on your own.
Day 13 - Belgrade - Home (B)
At the time specified, transfer to airport for a flight home.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Hotels:
- Bucharest: Novotel Hotel
- Veliko: Yantra Hotel
- Sofia: Festa Barcelo Hotel
- Skopje: Holiday Inn
- Triana: International Hotel
- Budva: Queen of Montenegro Hotel
- Dubrovnik: Valamar Lacroma Hotel
- Mostar: Mogorjelo Hotel
- Sarajevo: Sarajevo Hotel
- Belgrade: Falkensteiner Hotel
All hotels are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another of similar category.
Includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Transport
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- English speaking guide
Excludes:
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Personal items
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Conditions
Valid from Feb 28, 2018
Expires Apr 15, 2018
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made by 15th April 2018. Subject to availability. International flights not included. Tour departs 2018: Low Season: April 10th and 24th, May 8th, September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. High Season: May 15th, 22nd and 29th, June 5th, 12th and 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th and 31st, August 7th, 14th and 21st. Must be used in 1 visit. Deal valid for one person on a twin share basis i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price. Single supplement surcharge of $820USD applies, payable direct to merchant. Includes: Accommodation, transport & meals as indicated etc. Excludes: International flights, airport transfers, personal items, & anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary, travel insurance. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Travel insurance recommended. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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