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BUCHAREST
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ATHENS

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Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest.-
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHT: Transfer to the hotel. Citytour of Bucharest.

IMPORTANT - IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS on arrival at the hotel you will have your booking made but the guide of your trip will normally not arrive until the start of the included activities. YOUR TIME BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS THEREFORE FREE. At your hotel they can help you with all the information you need.  

NB:  The schedules you will find in this itinerary are approximate. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the circuit, may adjust the schedules.    

Welcome to Bucharest. On arrival at the airport, we will be waiting for you to transfer you to the hotel. Towards 13.00 hrs, after lunch, we take a panoramic tour of the city with its ancient quarter and the giant Parliament Palace. Free time. Dinner included
Day 2: Bucharest- Sinaia- Bran- Sighisoara.-
Total distance covered: 325 km.  
Scenery: beautiful landscapes with the Carpathian mountains, remote areas and forests. Small picturesque villages en route.
Note:  Wear suitable clothing. The Sinaia area is located on the mountain, we recommend warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

08.00hrs.- Bucharest. Departure. Today we have a stage of great scenic beauty, travelling to Transylvania across the Carpathian mountains and through forests. 

10.30hrs.- SINAIA, Arrival. We will stroll in the gardens of the Peles and Pelisor castles (visit of the gardens, the interior of the castle is closed on Mondays).

12.00hrs.- Sinaia- Departure. High mountains.
13.00hrs.- BRAN. arrival to the 14th-century  fortress, known as “Dracula’s Castle” (tickets included). Time for lunch and stroll on the beautiful center.

15.30hrs.- Bran - Departure. The architecture of some of the villages shows that these regions were inhabited by people of German origin.

17.45hrs.- SIGHISOARA, arrival to this very beautiful walled mediaeval city and Heritage of Mankind. Tonight we include a very special dinner, in the restaurant of Count Dracula, in the house where Vlad Tepes was born. 

Note: The hotel capacity of Sighisoara is limited. On some date the accommodation can be given in SIBIU (departure from Sighisoara after dinner). In these cases the stop in Biertan is removed and the city of Alba Lulia is visited instead.
Day 3: Sighisoara- Biertan- Sibiu- Hunedoara- Timisoara- .
Total distance covered: 395 km.  
Scenery: beautiful landscapes and towns.

08.30 hrs.- Sighisoara- Departure. In Transylvania there are numerous fortified churches in areas that were inhabited by people of German origin; some of these churches have been declared Heritage of Mankind, and we will see one of them: 
09.00 hrs.- BIERTAN. Arrival to visit the fortified church (tickets included).

10.00hrs.- Biertan, Departure. 
11.15hrs.- SIBIU, arrival to this important economic and cultural centre that was the capital of Transylvania, with its bustling narrow streets and squares. Time for a stroll and for lunch. 

14.15hrs.- Sibiu- Departure. 
16.00hrs.- In the afternoon, we visit the impressive castle of HUNEDOARA (tickets included), which is considered the prettiest castle in Romania.

17.00hrs.- Hunedoara- Departure.
19.30hrs.- TIMISOARA, Arrival.  Time for a stroll in its elegant central squares. 
Day 4: Timisoara- Belgrade.-
Total distance covered: 170 km.  
Note: Keep your passport to hand, as it will be required on the border with Serbia.

08.30hrs.- Timisoara- Departure. Among pleasant landscapes we set off for Serbia and the border pass (border procedures sometimes delayed).

11.30 hrs.- BELGRADE, arrival. We include a panoramic tour of this active capital on the shores of the Danube as it flows into the Sava, where we can admire its busy centre, its parliament, and stroll in the Kalemegdan fortress.  Afternoon free.
Day 5: Belgrade- Sarajevo.-
Total distance:  295 km
Landscapes: Forests, mountains, rivers, small cities. Great contrasts in our trip through Bosnia.
Note: Remember to have your Passport ready, you will need it to enter in Bosnia. Schedules of this stage sometimes can suffer important delays because of the border procedures. 

08.00hrs.- Belgrade. Departure. A stage of pretty forest and mountain scenery. Short stop en route to get pictures of the landscapes.  We enter BOSNIA. 

14.15hrs.- SARAJEVO, arrival at lunchtime. Panoramic tour with a local guide of this city of strong Turkish influence: its mosques, its madrasahs, its busy bazaars. We will also see the Tunnel of Hope that saved the city during the Serbian siege. Dinner included.

Note:  according to arrival time, the Tunel of Hope can be visited on Friday before leaving for Mostar.
Day 6: Sarajevo - Mostar - Medjugorje - Kravice - Dubrovnik.-
Total distance: 315 km.
Scenery: Beautiful landscapes all the stage: mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, picturesque villages en route. Arrival in Dubrovnik with beautiful seascapes.

Notes: Carry your passport, today we return to Croatia. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for visits and the walk in Kravice.

08.30 hrs. - Sarajevo - Departure. Very beautiful landscapes between mountains and valleys.
11.00 hrs.- Mostar.- Free time to stroll and have lunch in this very picturesque city, its streets are full of commercial life and small restaurants. The high stone bridge separated the Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim communities.
14.00 hrs.- Departure. Just 20 km away you will find:
14.30 hrs.- Medjugorje.- Arrival. A place where thousands of Catholic pilgrims come. They believe that the Virgin Mary continues to appear on the top of the mountain. Time to walk next to its main church and urban center.

16.00 hrs. - Medjugorje - departure.
16.30 hrs - Arrival in Bosnia to Kravice, breathtaking waterfalls 25/30 m high whose walls form vertical gardens surrounded by greenery and where people of Dubrovnik or Mostar usually go to bathe and relax for a picnic.
17.15 hrs- Kravice, Departure to Croatia. Very beautiful coastal scenery.
19.45 hrs- Dubrovnik- Arrival.-Accommodation in Cavtat, on the coast near the city. Dinner included.

Note: From the end of October until the beginning of March, it is not possible to visit the Kravice waterfalls. 
Day 7: Dubrovnik .-
Dubrovnik - In the morning we begin with a tour with the local guide of the city of Dubrovnik; We are undoubtedly in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe: hanging on a rock, surrounded by walls, by the Adriatic Sea. We start including the climb by cable car.  From the top of the mountains we can admire the best views of the City. After that, we will walk to know its historic center, a jewel of the world´s architectural heritage. In the visit, we include the entrances to the Franciscan Monastery which holds the oldest pharmacy in Europe; Entrance also included to the cathedral of Dubrovnik.

Free afternoon.
Return to the hotel in Catvat at the end of the afternoon. Dinner included.

Note: Accommodation in Dubrovnik will be in Kavtat, a coastal town near the city.
Note: Due to weather or maintenance, sometimes the cable car does not operate, in these cases we will offer entrance to the walls of Dubrovnik where you will also have fantastic views of the city and the bay.
Day 8: Dubrovnik- Kotor- Budva- Tirana.-
Distance covered: 295 km 
Scenery: Very beautiful scenery along the Adriatic coast. The bay of Kotor possesses some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. Very picturesque villages along the way. . Subsequently Albania presents us with images of a more rural country with a very strong character of its own Note: Have your passports to hand. We cross the border to Montenegro and Albania. We will sometimes have to change coach on the border with Montenegro.    

07.30 hrs.- Dubrovnik - Departure -. We set off early for Montenegro. Border procedures (which may sometimes be long). Beautiful scenery in the bay of Kotor.-  
09.30 hrs (variable depending on which border).- Kotor.- Arrival -. Time to stroll in this beautiful walled town with its strong Venetian influence, which stands in a magnificent scenic background.   
11.00 hrs.- Kotor - Departure - We continue among beautiful coastal scenery. 
11.45 hrs.- Budva, a beautiful walled enclave on a rocky islet in the sea. Time for a stroll, to take photos and have lunch.    

13.45 hrs.- Budva - Departure -. We travel along the coast towards Albania. Arrival at the frontier and border procedures (which may sometimes be long). Time at the frontier too to have a coffee and change money. We carry on along small roads. We enter the capital of Albania.  
17.30 hrs.- Tirana - Arrival -. Dinner and accommodation.  
Day 9: Tirana- Struga- Ohrid.-
Distance covered: 160 km 
Scenery: Slow mountain roads in Albania. Interesting scenery throughout the whole stage. Very beautiful around Lake Ohrid with its crystal clear waters.  
Note: Have your passports to hand. We are crossing the border with Macedonia. Make sure you do not need a visa to enter this country.   

After breakfast, we include a panoramic tour of Tirana: The capital of Albania, with its mosques, the clock tower, the ministries. Our local guide will tell us about this small country.  Free time before going on our way. (this visit may also be made in the evening on arrival in Tirana, depending on the sunlight and on the decision of the guide).-   

11.15 hrs.- Tirana - Departure -. Mountain scenery. After this, we come to Lake Ohrid which forms the border with Macedonia and offers us very pretty countryside. Border crossing (there may sometimes be delays). Entry in Macedonia
14.30 hrs.- Struga - Arrival -. A picturesque town on the shore of the lake. Time for a stroll and lunch.-   

15.30 hrs.- Struga - Departure -.  
16.15 hrs.- Ohrid - Arrival -. A town with a very strong Ottoman influence, declared World Heritage. Time to see the centre of the town, after which we will go to our hotel (located in the outskirts of the town, by the lake). Dinner included and accommodation.
Day 10: Ohrid- Kastoria- Kalabaka- Meteora.-
Distance covered: 295 km 
Scenery:  Generally pretty scenery of the Balkans and north of Greece. Mountains in Greece. Spectacular scenery in the area of the Meteoras. 
Notes: Have your passports to hand. We enter Greece (Schengen zone).  
- We visit the Valley of the Meteoras, stopping at the most important Orthodox monasteries and visiting one of them. Provide for suitable clothing (women will have to put on skirts, which will be given to them at their arrival at the Monastery). Provide for comfortable footwear to climb up to the Monastery.   

07.45 hrs.- Ohrid - Departure -. We travel to the border through regions of pleasant agricultural plains. We pass through Bitola, a historic town that was called the “city of consuls”. Stop at the frontier where we have a chance for a coffee and to change money if we need to. The north of Greece has a strong Slav and Ottoman influence and a very broken geography.  
11.45 hrs.- Kastoria - Arrival -. The city of the 100 churches, with its mediaeval streets and pleasant restaurants beside its pretty lake. Time for a stroll and lunch.    

13.45 hrs.- Kastoria - Departure -. 
16.00 hrs. – Meteoras – Arrival -. We start our route amidst the fantastic scenery of the Meteoras which houses monasteries literally “hanging” from the rocks. We stop and visit the  Mega Meteoras monastery (entrance included)  while observing the remaining monasteries “hanging” on the rocks.    
Dinner included and accommodation in Kalabaka, a small town at the centre of the Meteoras region. 
Day 11: Kalabaka - Delphi - Athens.-
Total distance covered: 410 km.  
Scenery: Attractive Mediterranean landscapes. Very beautiful countryside in the Delphi region.  
 
08:00 hrs 
- Kalabaka –Departure-. Journey through Thessaly towards central Greece. Spectacular countryside above the sea on arrival in Delphi. 
12.00 hrs - Delphi –Arrival-. Entrance included to visit the beautiful archaeological site that dominates the Gulf of Corinth, a place that abounds with magic. Time for lunch.  
15:00 hrs - Delphi –Departure-. Journey through the mountains, Mount Parnassus dominates the landscape.  
18.15 hrs Athens –Arrival. 
Day 12: Athens.-
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Athens. Night transfer.

We will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city with a local guide which includes the Presidential Palace, the Panathinaikos stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held, the national library, the bustling squares of the center; the new neighborhoods that emerged after the 2004 Olympic games. The tour will end at the Acropolis site (entry not included).

18.30 hrs- In the evening we include a transfer to the area of Plaka, a place full of small Greek taverns where you can also enjoy this country´s folklore.
Day 13:
After breakfast, end of our services.

Price includes

Included

  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: BUCHAREST, BELGRADE, Sarajevo, DUBROVNIK, Tirana, ATHENS
  • Evening transfer: Plaka neighborhood in Athens
  • Ticket admission: Bran Fortress, Church of Biertan , Castle of Hunedoara , Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo , Kravice Waterfalls , Franciscan Monastery and Cathedral in Dubrovnik , Monastery in Meteora Valley
  • Ferry: Kotor Bay
  • Funicular: Cable car ride
  • 8 dinner included in: BUCHAREST, SIGHISOARA, Sarajevo, DUBROVNIK, DUBROVNIK, Tirana, Ohrid, Kalabaka



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ROMANIA
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BUCHAREST UNIRII SQUARE
****
212006270
BUHDT_reservations@hilton.com; BUHDT_reception@hilton.com
Strada Nerva Traian 3A, SECTOR 3, CP 031041 BUCAREST , 031041 , BUCAREST , RUMANIA
KORONA SIGHISOARA
****
265770480
contact@hotelkorona.ro
Str. Zaharia Boiu 12 - 14 , 545400 , SIGHISOARA , RUMANIA
TIMISOARA
****
256498852
office@hoteltimisoara.ro
Str Marasesti nr 1-3 , 300086 , TIMISOARA , RUMANIA
RIN GRAND
****
311061111
OLIVIA@TIGLARU@RINHOTELS.RO
7D Vitan - Calle Barzesti, Bucarest, RO 042121, , 042121 , BUCAREST , RUMANIA
MERCURE BINDERBUBI SIGHISOARA
****
372088888
HB1A9-GM@accor.com; hb1a9-fo1@accor.com
Nicolae Balcescu Street No 8 , 545400 , SIGHISOARA , RUMANIA
DOUBLETREE SIGHISOARA CAVALER
****
365085555
rezervari@hotelcavalerul.ro
6, Consiliul Europei St , 545400 , SIGHISOARA , RUMANIA
SERBIA
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BELGRADE
****
114144670
info@hiexbelgrade.com
Ruzveltova 23 CP 11000 BELGRADO , 11000 , BELGRADO , SERBIA
BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA
RANDON PLAZA
*****
33752900
recepcija@radonplazahotel.ba
BA, Dzemala Bijedica St 185 , 71000 , Sarajevo , BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
HOLLYWOOD
****
33773100
info@hotel-hollywood.ba
DR. MUSTAFE PINTOLA, 23 , 71000 , Sarajevo , BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
SPA HOTEL TERME
****
033772000
info@hoteliilidza.ba
Hrasni269;ka cesta 14 , 71000 , Sarajevo , BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
IBIS STYLES SARAJEVO
****
33483900
hb3g8-fo1@accor.com
Dzemala Bijedica 169 A , 71000 , Sarajevo , BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
CROATIA
VALAMAR LACROMA
****
52465100
reservations@valamar.com; lacroma.recepcija@riviera.hr
Ulica Iva Dulicica 34 , 20000 , DUBROVNIK , CROACIA
LERO
****
020341333
booking@hotel-lero.hr
IVA VOJNIVICA 14, LAPAD , 20000 , DUBROVNIK , CROACIA
KOMPAS
****
20300300
reservations@alh.hr; mato.pusak@alh.hr
Kardinala Stepinca 21 , 20000 , DUBROVNIK , CROACIA
VALAMAR PRESIDENT
*****
20441100
reservations@valamar.com; president.recepcija@valamar.com
IVA DULCICA 142 , 20000 , DUBROVNIK , CROACIA
CROATIA CAVTAT
*****
20300300
reservations@alh.hr
Frankopanska 10 CP 20210 Cavtat-Dubrovnik , 20210 , DUBROVNIK , CROACIA
VALAMAR ARGOSY
****
20446100
reservations@valamar.com; argosy.recepcija@valamar.com
ULICA IVA DULCICA 140 , 20000 , DUBROVNIK , CROACIA
ALBANIA
HILTON GARDEN INN TIRANA
****
42200444
AL, Bulevardi Gjergj Fishta 146 CP 1001 Tirana , 1001 , Tirana , ALBANIA
MACEDONIA
METROPOL LAKE RESORT
****
46277660
info@metropol-ohrid.com.mk
Settlment Konjsko B.B , 6000 , Ohrid , MACEDONIA
GREECE
DIVANI METEORA
****
2432023330
info@divanimeteora.gr
NATIONAL ROAD TRIKALON - IOANNINA , 42200 , KALAMBACA , GRECIA
STANLEY
****
2119900900
sales@hotelstanley.gr
Odisseos 1, Athina CP 104 37, Grecia , 104 37 , ATENAS , GRECIA
HOTEL AMALIA KALAMBACA
****
2432072216
MONICA@RENAISSANCEHELLAS.COM
42200, Theopetra Kalambaka Grecia , 42200 , KALAMBACA , GRECIA
NOVOTEL ATHENES
****
2108200700
H0866-FO@accor.com
4 Michail Voda STR CP 104 39 ATENAS , 104 39 , ATENAS , GRECIA
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