Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest to Timisoara
Meet your guide in Budapest and head into Romania. After you cross into Arad, there's time to walk around this culturally rich Transylvanian town and see its architectural highlights like City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, and State Theatre. From there, you'll continue to Timisoara for your overnight stay.
- Start point
- Budapest, Hungary (Budapest)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel Continental 4 Star Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Arad with architectural sites (City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, State Theatre)
- City tour of Timisoara
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad (if time permits)
Landmarks City Hall Palace Palace of Culture Red Church Roman Catholic Church State Theatre 
- Day 2
Timisoara to Sibiu
Start the day with a walking tour of Old Town Timisoara, a vibrant city that shows off its Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architectural influences. You'll then head to Corvin Castle, one of Europe's largest Gothic castles, and have time to look around on your own. Later you'll travel to Sibiu for a guided walking tour of its charming Old Town and cultural landmarks before settling in for the night there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Golden Tulip Sibiu 4 Star or similar)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Town Timisoara
- Entrance to Corvin Castle
- Guided walking tour of Sibiu Old Town
Landmarks Corvin Castle - Day 3
Sibiu to Bucharest
You'll start early and travel toward Bucharest, stopping to visit Transylvania's most famous castles along the way. First there's Bran Castle, known as Dracula's Castle, a 14th-century fortress with deep historical roots. After that, you'll stop in Sinaia to see Peles Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century royal residence. Then you complete your journey to Bucharest for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia or similar)
Included Activities
- Entrance to Bran Castle
- Entrance to Peles Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle Peles Castle - Day 4
Bucharest
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll join a guided tour that covers Bucharest's main highlights. The tour includes Revolution Square, the Romanian Atheneum, and the charming Old Town area with landmarks like Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court. Once that wraps up, you have the rest of the day free to relax before another night in Bucharest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bucharest with licensed local guide
- Visit to Revolution Square
- Visit to Romanian Atheneum
- Visit to Old Town
- Visit to Manuc's Inn
- Visit to Old Princely Court
Landmarks Revolution Square Romanian Atheneum Old Town Manuc's Inn Old Princely Court - Day 5
Bucharest to Sofia
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Sofia, Bulgaria's vibrant capital. There's a stop in Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the Bulgarian Empire, where you can grab lunch and spend a bit of time looking around. Then it's on to Sofia where you'll check in, and you'll have free time to explore the city at your own pace before the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop in Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 6
Sofia to Thessaloniki
Breakfast comes first, then you'll take a guided tour that explores Sofia's rich cultural heritage. You'll visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a monumental symbol of Bulgarian Orthodoxy, the historic St. Sofia Basilica, National Art Gallery, and the Presidential Palace. Later you head toward Greece, stopping at Rila Monastery in the Rila Mountains to see its intricate frescoes and Byzantine architecture before arriving in Thessaloniki for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia landmarks
- Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit to National Art Gallery
- Visit to Presidential Palace
- Entrance to Rila Monastery
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral St. Sofia Basilica National Art Gallery Presidential Palace Rila Monastery 
- Day 7
Thessaloniki to Meteora
After breakfast, you'll join a guided city tour of Thessaloniki, a city with a lot of history and vibrant culture. The tour covers landmarks like the White Tower and Arch of Galerius. You'll have free time around Aristotales Square until lunch, and then it's on to the UNESCO-listed town of Meteora where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel Alexiou or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Thessaloniki with licensed local guide
- Visit to White Tower
- Visit to Arch of Galerius
Optional Activities
- Taverna night at Thessaloniki - €55 per person
Landmarks White Tower Arch of Galerius Aristotales Square 
- Day 8
Meteora to Athens
Following breakfast, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Meteora and tour two impressive Byzantine monasteries that sit atop towering rock formations with great views all around. You have free time until the afternoon, then you'll transfer to Athens by shuttle. Once you arrive, check in to your hotel and explore Athens' nightlife at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Athens One Smart Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO-listed Meteora cliff-top monasteries (2 Byzantine monasteries)
Landmarks Meteora 
- Day 9
Athens
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, marking the final day of your trip through Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece.
- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (Athens)
- Meals
- Breakfast
