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Arrive Budapest, Hungary
Today, begin your beautiful journey through Hungary, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria with Airtours Holidays. Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport where you will be met by your Tour Manager at the arrival area after clearing immigration and customs. Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet the Tour Manager at the designated time. Later, transfer to your hotel , ( STD check-in Time -1500hrs)
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Budapest - Guided City Tour - River Danube Cruise
After a buffet breakfast, proceed for a guided tour of Budapest. Hungary is a treasure trove of architectural masterpieces - from Roman ruins and medieval town houses to baroque churches, neoclassical public buildings and Art Nouveau bathhouses and schools. The guided city tour will lead you to most interesting and famous sights of the Hungarian capital: Budapest Parliament House, Castle District, Citadella, Andrássy Avenue, St. Stephen's Basilica, State Opera House and Hősök tere (Heroes' Square). See all the wonderful sights of Budapest: the grand squares, monuments and churches of the city and the unique panorama of the River Danube! Enjoy a local lunch. Later, embark on a Budapest Danube Boat Tour and explore Budapest’s most beautiful sights while sailing along the River Danube.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner .Budapest – Drive to Szeged - Guided City Tour
After A buffet breakfast check out and drive to Szeged Known as the City of Sunshine -beautiful Avenues and Squares, it has a rich history. Start your guided city tour and visit Klauzal square, visit Dugonics square, named by the writer of the first Hungarian novel. Visit Rerrich Béla Square. Enjoy Local Lunch and admire lovely place to walk around.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerSzeged – Timișoara, Romania – Onto Hunedoara
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Timișoara. Embark on a walking tour to learn about Timișoara's fascinating history and visit its main sights and landmarks. Walk through the city's main squares (Liberty, Union, Victory) and admire the restored Art Nouveau and Baroque architecture. Pass by Timișoara's major landmarks: the 'Three Holy Hierarchs' Orthodox Cathedral, Opera Square, City Hall. Enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, drive to Hunedoara where you will visit Corvin Castle, also known as Hunyadi Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Romania and one of the largest castles in Europe. Its construction began in 1440, and it was designed as a defense fortress against the Ottoman Empire.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerHunedoara – Sibiu – Sighișoara – Viscri - Onto Brașov
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Sibiu. See the prominent historical and cultural monuments such as St. Mary's Evangelical Church - a Gothic architectural masterpiece; The Bridge of Lies - a legendary pedestrian bridge located in the center of Sibiu; Tour du Conseil - the symbol of Sibiu, often found on Sibiu souvenirs; The Small Square with The Eyes of Sibiu - the iconic eyebrow dormers on the roofs of Sibiu's houses, and the Brukenthal National Museum. Later we drive to the citadel of Sighișoara. Marvel at the numerous towers, especially the 64 m-high Clock Tower. See the house where Vlad the Impaler was born as per legend and the Stag House. Next we visit the Scholar's Stairs, a covered staircase built in 1642 to allow people to reach the school and the church easily in winter time as heavy snowfall covered most of the citadel. Only 176 of the 300 original steps have lasted to this day. Enjoy a local lunch. Continue to the small village of Viscri - one of Romania's most beautiful Saxon villages, best-known for its centuries-old fortified church and traditional houses. King Charles III of the UK has properties in Viscri. Proceed to Brașov.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerBrașov – Guided City Tour - Bran – Sinaia - Onto Bucharest
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed on a guided city tour of Brașov - a medieval city, founded in 12th century. The tour leads you to the historical city center with the big square, the old city-hall, and the Black Church - the main Gothic-style monument in Romania. Continue to Bran where you will discover Dracula's Castle and the truth behind the legend. The castle was originally built in 1377 to safeguard the trading route between Transylvania and Wallachia. Later it became the Royal Residence in the 1920s under Queen Marie of Romania. Enjoy a local lunch. Next we drive to Sinaia, the erstwhile royal family's favourite city. Sinaia is also known as the 'Carpathian Pearl'. This town has abundant beauty in its landscapes, guarding a treasure of Romanian history: The Peleș Castle, used as a summer residence by the royal family. Later, drive to Bucharest.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerBucharest - Guided City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided city tour of the Romanian capital. Visit the Royal Palace, the Central University Library, the Bucharest City Hall and other interesting sights of Bucharest - also called 'Little Paris' because of the architectural style of the buildings that was inspired by the monuments in Paris. Later visit the Parliament Palace - the second largest administrative building in the world. Thereafter, proceed to visit Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, a charming open-air museum that showcases traditional Romanian village life with all the original houses restored. Moreover, the village museum hosts many traditional fairs, where you can find traditional food, arts and crafts. Located near the Village Museum, proceed to Herăstrău Park that is considered the most spectacular and the most visited park in Bucharest. Enjoy a steamboat ride with lunch at a local restaurant along Herăstrău lake. Later enjoy some free time.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerBucharest – Drive to Ruse, Bulgaria – Onto Veliko Tarnovo
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive across the River Danube to Ruse, known for its 19th- and 20th-century Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture. It is often called the 'Little Vienna'. The city is also the main Bulgarian port along the banks of the River Danube. Visit the Rusenski Lom River Valley, which together with the wider area of the Lom Rivers harbours a rich variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy a local lunch. Visit the Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the 12th century, hermits dug out monasteries, chapels and churches here. The 14th-century murals testify to the exceptional skill of the artists belonging to the Tarnovo School of painting. Later in the afternoon, visit the historical Tsarevets Fortress and see the Patriarchal Church and Baldwin's Tower.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinnerVeliko Tarnovo – Arbanasi – Etara – Kazanlak - Onto Plovdiv
After a buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and transfer to the village of Arbanasi famous for its 17th- and 18th-century churches and examples of Bulgarian National Revival architecture. Later, drive to the Open Air Ethnographic Museum in Etara, where you will discover over 300 years of Bulgarian tradition. Continue onwards to Kazanlak, also known as the 'Valley of the Roses', to learn about the production of Bulgarian rose oil followed by a visit to the 4th century Thracian Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a local lunch. Thereafter, arrive in Plovdiv and discover the city's highlights on a walking tour through the beautiful Old Town. Visit the Regional Ethnographic Museum, the St. Konstantin & Elena Church and the Roman Stadium of Philippopolis.
Tonight enjoy a local dinnerPlovdiv – Sofia - Guided City Tour
After a buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. On arrival embark on a guided city tour. Visit the historical 5th century Saint Sofia Church. In the 14th century, the church gave its name to the city, previously known as Serdika. Continue on the city tour and see the National Assembly, the Serdica Archaeological Complex and the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky. Enjoy a local lunch. In the afternoon explore Sofia's modern side along the Vitosha Boulevard, which is lined with shopping outlets, restaurants, cafés and the imposing Sofia Court House.
Tonight enjoy a local dinnerDepart Sofia
After buffet/boxed breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
(B)DEPARTURE DATES IN 2025 | |
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August | 30 |
September | 13 |
LAND COST 10 Nights 11 Days | |
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Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 2,999 |
Single Room Supplement | US$ 790 |
NOTE
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
HUNGARY | ||
Budapest | ||
Szeged | ||
ROMANIA | ||
Timișoara | ||
Hunedoara | ||
Sibiu | ||
Brașov | ||
Sinaia | ||
Bucharest | ||
BULGARIA | ||
Ivanovo | ||
Veliko Tarnovo | ||
Arbanasi | ||
Etara | ||
Kazanlak | ||
Plovdiv | ||
Sofia |
ACCOMMODATION
MEALS - AS SPECIFIED IN THE ITINERARY
WATER TIPS AND PORTAGE
TRANSFERS
TOUR MANAGER
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
Note : Cost of the above-mentioned visas are not included in your tour price.
OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. We recommend clients take overseas travel insurance to cover any eventuality while on tour.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Booking Terms | |
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
Full payment to be made | 75 Days prior to Departure date |
Cancellation Policy | |
74 Days to 45 Days | 50% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
44 Days to 30 Days | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
30 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Discontinuation of tour due to any personal emergency | No refund for unutilized services |