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Balkan Rose Festival Journey

Belgrade · Novi Sad · Timișoara · Hunedoara · Sibiu · Sighișoara · Brașov · Bucharest · Plovdiv · Kazanlak · Veliko Tarnovo · Sofia

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Belgrade

Day 1

Arrival in Belgrade

Arrival in Belgrade followed by a panoramic tour of the Serbian capital. Discover Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, the central districts and the impressive Church of Saint Sava.

The Church of Saint Sava in Belgrade, Serbia — Church of Saint Sava

Timișoara

Day 2

Belgrade – Novi Sad – Timișoara

Departure for Novi Sad to explore its historic centre and Petrovaradin Fortress. Continue to Romania and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Timișoara.

Victory Square in Timișoara, Romania — Timișoara

Sibiu

Day 3

Timișoara – Hunedoara – Sibiu

Visit Corvin Castle in Hunedoara, one of Romania’s most spectacular medieval castles. Continue to Sibiu for a walking tour of its beautifully preserved historic centre.

Brașov

Day 4

Sibiu – Sighișoara – Brașov – Bran

Travel through Transylvania, visiting medieval Sighișoara and its Clock Tower, followed by Brașov, the Black Church and legendary Bran Castle.

Bran Castle in Transylvania, Romania — Bran Castle

Bucharest

Day 5

Brașov – Prejmer – Sinaia – Peleș – Bucharest

Visit the fortified church of Prejmer, the mountain resort of Sinaia and magnificent Peleș Castle. Continue to Bucharest for a panoramic city tour and a visit to the Palace of Parliament.

Interior of the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest — Palace of Parliament · Bucharest

Plovdiv

Day 6

Bucharest – Plovdiv

Travel from Romania into Bulgaria and continue to Plovdiv. Upon arrival, enjoy free time for an evening walk through the city centre.

Veliko Tarnovo

Day 7

Plovdiv – Kazanlak Rose Festival – Veliko Tarnovo

Early departure for Kazanlak and the famous Rose Valley to experience the Rose Festival. Enjoy traditional rose-picking rituals, folklore performances and festive celebrations. Continue across the Balkan Mountains to Veliko Tarnovo in the afternoon.

Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo — Tsarevets (fortress)

Sofia

Day 8–11

Day 8

Veliko Tarnovo – Winery – Sofia

Explore Veliko Tarnovo, including Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Charshiya. En route to Sofia, visit a Bulgarian winery for a tasting of local wines.

Day 9

Sofia – Rila Monastery – Sofia

Full-day excursion to Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s most famous Orthodox monastery and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 10

Sofia

Explore Bulgaria’s capital, including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Church, the Rotunda of Saint George, the Presidency and the National Theatre.

Day 11