Discover the treasures of the Balkans on this vacation through Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Visit the capitals—Budapest, Belgrade, Sofia, Bucharest—as well as some of the fascinating towns and cities along the way. Discover Novi Sad, famous for its citadel; Plovdiv, with its picturesque old town centre; Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria’s capital during the Middle Ages; and Sinaia, a lovely ski resort town. Explore Brasov, a charming Transylvanian town featuring Saxon walls and bastions and an expansive square. Sighisoara is one of Romania’s prettiest towns with 11 medieval towers within the
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Check into your hotel. Take advantage of the CosmosGO app to visit Budapest at leisure. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Day 2
BUDAPEST
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque and Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history and other surprises, such as delicious food and wines, as well as a multitude of spa establishments built on top of natural hot springs. The Danube River divides the old city in two, making it even more spectacular. Discover all of this and more during the guided city tour. See the best of both Buda and Pest with an optional cruise on the Danube River, with refreshments and refreshing views of the magnificent Parliament, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Castle Hill. (
Day 3
BUDAPEST–NOVI SAD, SERBIA–BELGRADE
Travel to Serbia. Stop in Novi Sad, capital of the province, built on the banks of the Danube River and famous for its Petrovaradin Citadel, and stretch your legs in the town center. Continue to Belgrade and discover the capital of Serbia on a guided city sightseeing tour. Today’s Distance: 267 mi/ 430 km (B)
Day 4
BELGRADE–SOFIA, BULGARIA
Cross the border into Bulgaria to arrive in the capital city of Sofia. Join a Local Guide for a city tour that includes the Parliament building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Theater, and St. Sofia Church and Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian orthodox church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today’s Distance: 273 mi/ 440 km (B,D)
What's Included
Meals
Buffet breakfasts daily; 4 dinners
Hotels
Intercity Hotel Budapest
First-Class
Kopernikus Hotel Prag
Superior Tourist-Class
Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Centre
First-Class
Yantra Grand Hotel
Superior Tourist-Class
Capitol
First-Class
Aro Palace
First-Class
Golden Tulip Ana Dome
First-Class
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May 06, 2025
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May 18, 2025
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$2,699
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Jul 15, 2025
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Jul 27, 2025
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$2,679
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Aug 12, 2025
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Aug 24, 2025
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$2,629
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Sep 02, 2025
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Sep 14, 2025
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$2,799
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Sep 16, 2025
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Sep 28, 2025
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$2,599
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Sep 23, 2025
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Oct 05, 2025
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$2,599
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