Treasures of the Balkans - Small Group

15 nights from $6655

15 nights

Treasures of the Balkans - Small Group

Explore the former Communist headquarters of Romania in Bucharest, see Bulgaria’s Roman ruins in Sofia and marvel at Bosnia’s Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo

$6825 pp
$6655 pp excluding flights $444 per night
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Explore the former Communist headquarters of Romania in Bucharest, see Bulgaria’s Roman ruins in Sofia and marvel at Bosnia’s Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Sarajevo: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protected park just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Sarajevo: Meet an expert on the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevo's Tunnel of Hope and learn about the 44-month siege of the city.Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Pele? Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Sofia: Sightseeing with your Local Expert takes you to St. Sofia Church, across the square from the golden domed St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the archaeological complex, dominated by the church of St. George Rotonda.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Skopje: Visit the capital of Macedonia with your Local Expert, explore Square Macedonia and see the Stone Bridge before walking through the Old Bazaar.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they explain what it's like to live in the Albanian capital.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Kotor: Visit the Stari Grad, also referred to as the Old Town, perfectly positioned on a beautiful bay.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Expert. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrio's Fountain, Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and the medieval city walls.  Admire the Franciscan monastery.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Mostar: Learn the history and symbolic significance of Stari Most and explore the old town with your Local Expert.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Belgrade: A Local Expert will show you St. Sava Church, Terazije Street, the national museum, national theater, Republic Square and the Kalemegdan Fortress.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Sarajevo</b>: You are invited into a Sarajevan family home for a dinner and drinks. Savor the warm hospitality and authentic cuisine as you hear inspirational stories about their culture. This experience advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Bucharest</b>: Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for your dinner.</p><p><b>Dubrovnik</b>: You will be offered a varied selection of charming restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening.</p><p><b>Sarajevo</b>: Experience authentic Bosnian coffee and learn about the traditional ritual of coffee preparation.</p><p><b>Belgrade</b>:  Toast the culmination of your travels with dinner.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Sarajevo</b>: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protected park just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.</p><p><b>Sarajevo</b>: Meet an expert on the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevo's Tunnel of Hope and learn about the 44-month siege of the city.Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city.</p>
Stay in a variety of comfortable accommodations including the Radisson Blu Bucharest, Radisson Blu Aurum in Bra?ov, Yantra in Veliko Tarnovo, Grand Millennium Sofia, Bushi Resort & Spa in Skopje, MAK Albania in Tirana, TQ Plaza in Budva, Kompas Dubrovnik, and Europe in Sarajevo, culminating at the Radisson Collection, Old Mill Belgrade.
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