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Holiday Itinerary - Treasures of the Balkans and Transylvania

Day 1: Arrive in Budapest, Hungary.

Check into your hotel. Visit Budapest at leisure. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

Day 2: Budapest.

Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from gothic to baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau,
but also full of history, a food capital and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the guided city tour. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3: Budapest-Novi Sad, Serbia-Belgrade.

Travel to Serbia. Stop in Novi Sad, capital of the province, situated on the Danube River and famous for its Petrovaradin Citadel, the fortress known in the west as the “Gibraltar of the Danube.” Continue to Belgrade, where you will discover the capital of Serbia on a guided city sightseeing tour. Meals included: Breakfast

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, Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian orthodox church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the National Theater, and St. Sofia Church. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Sofia. Excursion to Rila Monastery.

This morning, discover Rila Monastery with its colorful frescoes, located inside a nature park. Its checkered history goes back to Ivan Rilski, the hermit who founded it in 927. During the long Turkish rule over the country, the monastery became a beacon of Bulgarian culture. Return to Sofia. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 6: Sofia-Plovdiv-Veliko Tãrnovo.

Head eastwards to Plovdiv, Bulgaria’s second-largest city, located along the banks of the Maritsa River. Stop here to visit the charming Old Town and the Roman amphitheater. Journey northwards through fine scenery over the Stara Planina Mountains to Veliko Târnovo.. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Veliko Tãrnovo-Bucharest, Romania.

Today, time to see some of the highlights of Veliko Târnovo, located on the Yantra River. During the Middle Ages, it was Bulgaria’s capital and it still retains some of its most attractive medieval features. Visit nearby Arbanassi, world famous for its house design, a cross between a dwelling and a fortress. The village is known as an architectural and historic reserve and was at one time the summer residence of Bulgarian kings. One of the highlights of the visit is the Church of the Nativity, built in 1637. Carry on north to Rousse and cross the Danube to reach Bucharest. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Bucharest.

Flower-festooned parks, gardens, and wide boulevards shaded by century-old trees contribute to Bucharest’s beauty. The highlight of the included sightseeing tour is a visit to the open-air Village Museum, a unique collection of traditional farmhouses, cottages, windmills, watermills, and artisans’ workshops from all parts of the country. Your Local Guide will show you other places of interest, including the Government Victoria Palace, the Royal Palace, and the Savings Palace. There is also an optional afternoon visit to the massive Romanian Parliament, known as the “People’s Palace.“ Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Bucharest-Sinaia-Brasov.

Travel to Sinaia in the Prahova Valley. This is a lovely ski resort, almost 3,300 feet above sea level. While in Sinaia, there will be time to visit the Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle, considered among the most romantic castles in the world. Only a few more miles and you reach Brasov, a lovely medieval town famous for its town square filled with Baroque architecture and outdoor cafés. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10: Brasov.

Transylvania is commonly associated with vampires due to the influence of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula, and all the subsequent books and many films the tale has inspired. This morning, depart for Bran and visit the legendary Dracula castle. It was built in 1377 and inhabited by the Wallachian prince, Vlad the Impaler, also known as Dracula. In the afternoon, a walking orientation of the Old Town of Brasov includes a visit to the Black Church, followed by leisure time. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 11: Brasov-Sighisoara-Cluj Napoca.

Stop in Sighisoara, a medieval town with 11 towers within the city walls that surround cobblestone streets, ancient houses, and churches—one of Romania’s prettiest towns. Legend has it that it is also the birthplace of the notorious Vlad (Dracula). Continue to Cluj-Napoca, the film capital of Romania. Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12: Cluj Napoca-Budapest, Hungary.

Cross the border at Oradea into Hungary and return to Budapest. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 13: Budapest.

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. Meals included: Breakfast

Departure dates& prices 2025 Treasures of the Balkans and Transylvania : 7% discount on all dates

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Tour 6710 starts and ends in Budapest. Prices shown exclude flights and transfers
Dates 2025	Prices from	Dates 2025	Prices from
May 6	£1879 £1748	August 26	£1949 £1813
July 8	£1949 £1813	September 2, 9	£1949 £1813
July 15. 29	£1939 £1804	September 16	£1879 £1748
August 12, 19	£1939 £1804	September 23	£1799 £1573
Prices above do not include international air travel. To add flights and overseas transfers to your holiday, please call Cosmos. Prices are per person, based on double room occupancy. Please see Cosmos Terms & Conditions for further details. Please check tour details with the operator at time of booking as Cennet Ltd cannot be held responsible for any errors showing on it’s website

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Treasures of the Balkans and Transylvania

7% discount - 13 Days escorted touring holidays

2025 prices from only £1573

Discover the treasures of the Balkans on this vacation through Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. On this Balkans and Transylvania tour, visit the capitals—Budapest, Belgrade, Sofia, Bucharest—as well as some of the fascinating towns and cities—Novi Sad, famous for its citadel; Plovdiv, with its picturesque old town centre; Veliko Târnovo, Bulgaria’s capital during the Middle Ages; Sinaia, a lovely ski resort; Brasov, a charming medieval town famous for its town square filled with baroque architecture and outdoor cafés; Sighisoara, one of Romania’s prettiest towns with 11 medieval towers within the city walls, cobblestone streets, ancients houses, and churches; and Cluj Napoca, Romania’s film capital.

Enjoy sightseeing throughout this tour with highlights including visits to Sofia’s Bojana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Plovdiv’s Roman Amphitheatre, built between the 1st and 2nd centuries and one of the world’s best-preserved ancient theatres; Arbanassi’s Church of the Nativity, built in 1637 and housing an outstanding collection of frescoes; Sinaia Monastery, built between 1690 and 1695; Rila Monastery, with a history dating back 10 centuries and today a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and Peles Castle, a masterpiece of German neo-renaissance architecture built in the 1880s and nestled at the foot of the mountains—considered one of the most romantic and stunning 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—better known as Dracula.

This Balkans and Transylvania tour is designed for value-minded, savvy travelers. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!

This stunning 13 day Treasures of the Balkans and Transylvania tour comes with a 7% discount saving tour only price when you book direct with Cosmos. Call on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55

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At a glance - Tour Highlights

World Heritage Sites are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance. The sites are judged to contain cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

Boyana Church
Budapest (including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andr�ssy Avenue)
Historic Centre of Sighisoara
Rila Monastery

Highlights

BUDAPEST Guided sightseeing
NOVI SAD Visit
BELGRADE Guided sightseeing
SOFIA Guided sightseeing, visit Bojana Church
RILA Visit the Monastery
PLOVDIV Old Town and visit Roman Amphitheater
VELIKO TÂRNOVO Visit Arbanassi Village and the Church of the Nativity
BUCHAREST Guided sightseeing, visit open-air Village Museum
SINAIA Visit the Monastery and Peles Castle
BRAN Visit the legendary Castle of Dracula
BRASOV Orientation of the Old Town, visit Black Church
SIGHISOARA & CLUJ-NAPOCA Visit

PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR

TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast 12, Dinner 4

HEADSETS: throughout the tour

Accommodation as shown or similar

Hotels: After a day of traveling, you want to relax at a comfortable, clean, and attractive hotel. We select hotels with the best guestrooms (always with a private bathroom), service, and food for the money.

BUDAPEST: Intercity Hotel Budapest. First Class - Intercity Budapest is a modern hotel just steps away from the city center and everything it has to offer in terms of shopping and entertainment. The onsite restaurant has a modern, bright ambiance and offers a selection of regional specialties and international dishes. All tastefully furnished air-conditioned guestrooms promise homey comfort at the highest level and feature soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV with international channels, work desk, safe, and one free bottle of water. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Belgrade:Kopernikus Hotel Prag - One of the oldest hotels in the city, the property is registered as a cultural monument and has a total of 82 well equipped guestrooms. The hotel features a bar and a classically furnished restaurant and offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, mini-bar, soundproof walls, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower or a bath, hairdryer, slippers and complimentary toiletries. The hotel is located in the very center of Belgrade, a few minutes away from the main tourist attractions including Republic Square, the Knez Mihailova Street and Kalemegdan.

SOFIA: Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Centre. First Class - Located in the heart of the Banishora district, within walking distance of the central Railway station which provides connections to the beautiful Alexander Nevskicity Cathedral and the city center in 15 minutes. The property offers 601 bright, spacious guest rooms, all decorated in a contemporary style are sound proofed with air conditioning and Free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a nice restaurant, serving Bulgarian cuisine and a relaxing bar for drinks. A fully equipped gym is also at guests' disposal.

VELIKO: Yantra Grand Hotel. SuperiorTourist-Class - The 4-star Yantra Grand Hotel is part of the Bulgarian Hotel Chain Sharlopov Hotels. Situated at Velchova zavera Square in Veliko Tarnovo - the old capital of Bulgaria, the hotel welcomes guests all year round and offers excellent conditions for recreation and amusement, business meetings, seminars and company celebrations. The hotel will charm you with magnificent view of the Tzarevets Fortress, the Architectural reserve village of Arbanassi and the University of Veliko Tarnovo.

BUCHAREST: Capitol. First-Class - Hotel Capitol is a 4-star historic hotel in Bucharest. Built in 1901, it has been renovated to retain its charm while offering modern amenities. The hotel is close to many attractions, including the University of Bucharest, Cismigiu Gardens, and the Old Town. It also has its own restaurant and bar. The rooms are decorated in a classic style with elegant furniture and the walls are adorned with original artwork.

BRASOV: Aro Palace First-Class - Overlooking the Tampa Mountain and the medieval historic quarter of Brasov, the traditional Hotel Aro Palace faces the Central Park. It features spacious and luxurious accommodations and offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Both Romanian and European cuisine can be savored at the hotel's restaurant and the top floor Belvedere Club offers views over Brasov's Citadel. The hotel also has a Spa & Wellness Center offering various treatments and beauty procedures, a swimming pool, sauna and a gym. bathrobes, All of the soundproofed guestrooms have a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers and bathrobes, other amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a mini-bar. The hotel enjoys a privileged location, right in the heart of Brasov, in the historical downtown.

CLUJ NAPOCA: Golden Tulip Ana Dome. First-Class - Located only a few minutes away from downtown Cluj-Napoca, the Golden Tulip Ana Dome hotel will impress you with its superb urban view. Close to shopping malls, business centers and recreation areas, Golden Tulip Ana Dome is the perfect choice for leisure or business travel. The newest Golden Tulip Hotel in Cluj-Napoca sets the highest standards of quality and elegance.

Flights and air fare

Our prices do not include flights, you can make your own arrangements or purchase your flights with Cosmos from most UK airports. When you choose to book your flights with Cosmos, your holiday is ATOL-protected, so you can book with confidence.

Low-Priced, Hassle-Free & Free Airport Transfers. Competitive Prices. No Surprises.

With Cosmos, think of your entire holiday as one-stop shopping. Rather than spending hours researching flights to coordinate with your vacation start and end dates, let Cosmos handle the work. And when they book your flights, if there are any changes to your vacation schedule, they make the air changes for you. As a completely independent company, Cosmos have no ties to any one airline. They negotiate the lowest possible airfares with the world’s finest carriers on your behalf.

Cosmos offers two air options—Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your tour schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some holidays may only offer one Air-type option.

Low Air-Inclusive Prices & Free Airport Transfers

Regardless of which air option you choose when you book your air-inclusive Cosmos holiday, the transfer to and from the airport to your start and end hotel is included (on published departure and return dates). This can be a substantial saving and give you peace of mind. Airport transfers for US and Canada tours will not be included and are not available for purchase.

Land-only holiday clients who make their own air arrangements on regularly scheduled direct or non-stop flights (not chartered flights) into terminals may purchase our airport transfer service.

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