Im Überblick
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 city walls, cobblestone streets, ancient houses, and churches. Visit Sofia’s Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Plovdiv’s Roman Amphitheatre, one of the world’s best-preserved ancient theatres, and Arbanassi’s Church of the Nativity, built in 1637 and housing an outstanding collection of frescoes. Rila Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a history dating back 10 centuries. Marvel at Peles Castle, a masterpiece of German neo-renaissance architecture built in the 1880s and nestled at the foot of the mountains. It is considered one of the most stunning and romantic European castles. In Bucharest, visit the open-air Village Museum, showcasing traditional village life with a collection of traditional farmhouses, cottages, wind and watermills, and artisans’ workshops from all parts of the country. Last, but not least, visit Bran Castle, built in 1377 with imposing towers and turrets, and once inhabited by Vlad the Impaler—the Count who gave Bran Stoker the inspiration for his novel’s character, the vampire known as Dracula. This Balkans and Transylvania tour is designed for value-minded, savvy travel lovers. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
Tagesprogramm / Reiseroute
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- Arrive In Budapest, Hungary
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- Budapest
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- Budapest–Novi Sad, Serbia–Belgrade
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- Belgrade–Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Sofia. Excursion To Rila Monastery
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- Sofia–Plovdiv–Veliko Târnovo
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- Veliko Târnovo–Bucharest, Romania
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- Bucharest
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- Bucharest–Sinaia–Brasov
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- Brasov
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- Brasov–Sighisoara–Cluj-Napoca
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- Cluj-Napoca–Budapest, Hungary
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- Budapest
Reiseländer (4): Bulgarien, Rumänien, Serbien, Ungarn
Reiseziele (9): Belgrad, Brasov, Budapest, Bukarest, Cluj-Napoca, Novi Sad, Oradea, Plovdiv, Sofia