From Bucharest to Istanbul Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour
- Tour ID: BI139/272365
- Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Transportation: Included
- Guide: English
- From: Bucharest
- To: Istanbul
- Hotels: 3* - 4*
- Meals / Breakfast
Enjoy the Adventure
Start in Bucharest and end in Istanbul! With the Explorer tour From Bucharest to Istanbul Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour, you have a 13 days tour package taking you through Bucharest, Romania and 12 other destinations in Europe. From Bucharest to Istanbul Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
This is an exciting 13-days journey that takes you through some of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities. Starting in Bucharest, you’ll explore the city’s rich history including The Transylvania wonders like Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle, & Brasov Old Town, before heading to Sofia, continuing in Skopje, Prizren, Tirana, Ohrid, Bitola, and Meteora (Kalabaka), ending the tour in the Istanbul.This trip offers a blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy your adventure!
Itenirary
Arrive in Bucharest. Transfer to the hotel and conclude the day with a hotel check-in, free time and enjoy your free time in Bucharest. You will receive information on this part of your trip in the afternoon.
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided tour of Bucharest’s prominent landmarks. Highlights include Revolution Square, Romanian Atheneum, Villa Crosse Passage, Old Town area, Manuc Inn, Old Princely Court, and many more. This marks the end of your tour, allowing you to reminisce about the fascinating experiences in Bucharest and bid farewell to this vibrant city overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, be prepared to be swept away by the magnificence of Transylvania and its magical places on this day trip from Bucharest. Please note that the visits to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), the medieval town of Brasov, and Peles Castle are optional tours. To partake in these tours, ensure you register in advance before your arrival. Enjoy the guided tour of Bran Castle, explore the medieval charm of Brasov Old Town, visit the exquisite Peles Castle, and relish some free time. Return to the same hotel in Bucharest for another night. Enjoy!
Start your day with a hearty breakfast, followed by a transfer to the capital city of Bulgaria – Sofia. Check into your hotel, enjoy some free time, and settle in for an overnight stay. Later in the evening, a welcome meeting at your hotel with your Guide will provide you with information about the upcoming journey.
After a hearty breakfast, we’ll begin our adventure to some of the city’s most remarkable landmarks, including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, the National Art Gallery Building, and the Presidential Palace.
Following the tour, we’ll hit the road for Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.
Upon reaching Skopje, we’ll embark on a city tour to discover the rich history and culture of this city. Our itinerary includes stops at Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Alexander the Great statue, and Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
Your day will conclude with an overnight stay at a Skopje hotel.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel before we head for Prizren. En route, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the stunning Matka Canyon, a natural gem in North Macedonia. In Prizren, our city tour will take you to Prizren Castle, Mosque Sinanpasa, White Dream River, and Sadrwan Square. You’ll also have time for shopping and savoring local cuisine at charming restaurants. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey to the vibrant capital city of Albania, Tirana, and you’ll stay overnight at a hotel in Tirana.
After breakfast start the day with a panoramic tour of Tirana, featuring notable landmarks such as Skanderbeg Square, Skanderbeg Statue, Et’hem Bey Mosque, and the Clock Tower.
Next, we’ll make our way to the enchanting city of Ohrid, which is known for its rich history and beautiful scenery. The day offers an optional excursion to visit St. Naum, a picturesque and historic monastery located on the shores of Lake Ohrid. The day will conclude with an overnight stay at an Ohrid hotel.
Following breakfast, you’ll have free time to explore the charming Old Town of Ohrid and immerse yourself in its beauty and culture.
In the afternoon, we’ll set our course for Bitola, a city in Macedonia, where you’ll enjoy a guided city tour. Highlights include visits to the Ishak Bey Mosque, the New Mosque, and Shirok Street.
Time for shopping and a delightful lunch at local restaurants will also be on the agenda.
Continue to Kalabaka overnight stay at a hotel.
Following breakfast at your hotel, travel to the nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers, providing breathtaking views over the plain. Connect with the Ajdinis Group and meet your personal Guide for an engaging journey, continuing to Vergina tomb of Philip II (The Father of Alexander the Great), and conclude the day in Thessaloniki. Discover landmarks like the White Tower and the Arch of Galerius before retiring to a Thessaloniki hotel.
Start your day with breakfast and a city tour in Drama, uncovering notable sites and enjoying a leisurely stroll in Parko Agias Varmaras. Indulge in free time for lunch and shopping in Drama before progressing to Kavala, where Western and Eastern influences converge seamlessly. We will continue to our optional tour with those passengers who will choose to come to explore Alistratis Cave and a local winery before spending the night in the impressive city of Kavala.
Before starting our way to Sofia we will visit the town center of Kavala sightseeing at the old Castle, Imaret – One of the most impressive architectural monuments of the Ottoman period the Aqueduct, port of Kavala then we will continue our way to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia.
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast, followed by a seamless transfer to the airport. A regular flight (included, variable times) will take us to Turkey. Upon arrival in ISTANBUL, transfer to the hotel and enjoy some free time. Detailed information about this segment of your journey will be provided in the afternoon.
After relishing breakfast at your hotel, immerse yourself in the enchanting highlights of Istanbul. Our guided tour will include visits to Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. The tour concludes in Istanbul, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure.
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