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Sofia, Bulgaria

Split, Croatia

Bran Castle, Transylvania

19 day tour Grand Tour of Transylvania, Bulgaria, and the Balkan Islands

Day 8: Sofia Today is a free day. Day 9: Sofia - Plovdiv

Head east to Plovdiv, on the banks of the Maritsa River. Day 10: Plovdiv - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi - Bucharest Spend time in the former Bulgarian capital of Veliko Tarnovo, located in the heart of Bulgaria. Later, travel to Arbanasi and enjoy free time before continuing across the Dabube into Bucharest. Day 11: Bucharest Enjoy a fascinating sightseeing tour by coach. Day 12: Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov Head to Sinaia, and enjoy visits to the Monastery, Peles Castle and the ‘spine-chilling’ Bran Castle before travelling to nearby Brasov. Day 13: Brasov - Sighisoara Explore Brasov, fringed by the peaks of the southern Carpathian Mountains. Day 14: Sighisoara - Transylvania Visit the pretty medieval town of Sighisoara, a tranquil village nestled within stone city walls. Later, continue to the historic capital of Transylvania. Day 15: Transylvania Commence your journey west, crossing the border into Hungary and onto capital, Budapest. Day 16: Budapest Enjoy a full day to explore Budapest. Day 17: Budapest - Vienna Leave Budapest today and head towards Vienna, one of Europe’s great cities. Days 18-19: Vienna - Belgium Continue your journey north through the heart of the German countryside into Belgium. Day 19: Belgium - UK Arrive home today.

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Italy

Mostar

Belgrade

Plovdiv

Sinaia

Sighisora

Budapest

Belgium

France

Croatia

Sarajevo

Sofia

Bucharest

Brasov

Transylvania

Vienna

Return to UK

Days 1-2: UK - France - Italy Depart today by coach and travel to northern France, then northern Italy. Day 3: Italy - Croatia Today, make your way across Italy past the cities of Parma and Bologna and onto the port at Ancona. Board your overnight ferry to Split, Croatia. Day 4: Croatia - Mostar Arrive in Split. Journey south, crossing the border into Bosnia and Herzegovina, pausing at the city of Mostar situated on the Neretva River. Day 5: Mostar - Sarajevo - Belgrade Travel to Sarajevo, one of the most historically interesting cities in Europe. Join your guided sightseeing tour, before heading north to Belgrade. Day 6: Belgrade Enjoy a guided tour of Belgrade’s main attractions. Day 7: Belgrade - Sofia Your journey today takes you south through Serbia and over the border into Bulgaria. Continue to the capital city of Sofia.

Reasons to love this ♥ Discover the legend of Count Dracula and his home, Bran Castle in Transylvania ♥ Experience the traditions, culture, and folklore of the Balkans ♥ Witness the charming towns and cities of Mostar, Sarajevo, Belgrade and Plovdiv ♥ Visit the Bulgarian Conservation School, dating from A.D 98 and set against the green backdrop of the Rodopi Mountains Your holiday includes ✓ Travel by premium coach throughout

✓ 17 nights accommodation ✓ 17 breakfasts & 15 dinners

✓ Fully escorted by experienced drivers ✓ Ferry crossing from Ancona to Split

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