16 days tour

Balkanic Miracle

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking tour in: SOFIA, PLOVDIV, BUCHAREST, BELGRADE, Sarajevo, DUBROVNIK, SPLIT, LIUBLIANA, VENICE Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Optional

GONDOLA RIDE T20 (30 min de paseo en Gondola)(35 EUR) We suggest you discover the romanticism of Venice. It may be the best way to get introduced in the city. We include a Gondola ride through the channels, we have also hired our own musicians who play beautiful Venetian ballads through the most beautiful channels to reach the Grand Canal where the most fantastic Venetian palaces are located. -Tour on private gondolas along the canals. -Musicians 1 tenor and one accordionist for the gondola group.. 10 number of people required. TOUR OF VENETIAN LAGOON T20 (2hrs 30min)(35 EUR) In this tour, we offer you the opportunity to learn about the real formation of Venice and its different islands. A panoramic tour on a private boat during which you will listen to the explanations of our guide as you enjoy the view of: the Venetian Arsenal, the Giardini della Biennale, the Francesco Morosini Naval Military School located on Saint Helena island, the Basilica di San Pietro di Castello (an old Early Christian church), the Cannaregio and Castello districts, Isola di San Michele (Veniceโ€™s cementery), Murano Island, and Burano Island where we will make a stop to see one of the most beautiful islands of Venice and admire its old fishermenโ€™s houses painted in different colours. We will also observe the elaboration of handmade laces, a technique developed in the 16th century on Torcello Island. We will return contouring Lido Island and the smaller islands. We will also see the M.O.S.E project โ€“ that is, the new work that will be carried out to isolate the Venetian lagoon from the Adriatic Sea, Santโ€™Andrea Island, Lido Island and the Armenian Island. - A panoramic private boat. - Explanation with local guide.. 25 number of people required.

Transport

Includes arrival transfer

Accommodation

SOFIA : NOVOTEL SOFIA or METROPOLITAN SOFIA PLOVDIV : GRAND HOTEL PLOVDIV or RAMADA PLOVDIV TRIMONTIUM or SANKT PETERBURG PLOVDIV : IMPERIAL VELIKO TARNOVO : ASENEVTSI PARK or YANTRA GRAND HOTEL or PANORAMA VELIKO TARNOVO : BOLYARSKI MERIDIAN BUCAREST : DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BUCHAREST UNIRII SQUARE or RIN GRAND SIGHISOARA : KORONA SIGHISOARA or MERCURE BINDERBUBI SIGHISOARA or DOUBLETREE SIGHISOARA CAVALER TIMISOARA : TIMISOARA BELGRADO : HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BELGRADE Sarajevo : RANDON PLAZA or SPA HOTEL TERME or IBIS STYLES SARAJEVO Sarajevo : HOLLYWOOD DUBROVNIK : VALAMAR LACROMA or KOMPAS or CROATIA CAVTAT DUBROVNIK : LERO or VALAMAR PRESIDENT or VALAMAR ARGOSY SPLIT : CVITA or PRESIDENT or MEDENA OPATIJA : GRAND ADRIATIC or ASTORIA or GRAND HOTEL OPATIJSKA CVIJETA OPATIJA : BRISTOL LIUBLIANA : HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LJUBLIANA or BB LJUBLJANA PARK VENECIA : MERCURE VENEZIA MARGHERA or HOLIDAY INN MARGHERA or ELITE VENECIA : LUGANO TORRETTA We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

Not included:

Meals

Meals are not included

Others

Other services and activities are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Balkanic Miracle

  • Day 1 Day 1: Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Sofia

      TODAYโ€™S HIGHLIGHT: Transfer to the hotel. City tour of Sofia.Welcome to SOFIA!!!. Upon arrival at the airport, we will transfer you to your hotel. At 15.00hrs approx., we include a tour of the capital of Bulgaria, where we will see the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Russian Church, the Mosque, its squares and avenues of Stalinist architecture. Free time during the rest of the day.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Sofia, Bachkovo, Plovdiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Sofia, Bachkovo, Plovdiv

      TODAYโ€™S HIGHLIGHT: Plovdiv. Dinner included. In the morning we will leave for BACHKOVO MONASTERY, Bulgariaโ€™s second most important monastery, founded in the eleventh century, with its three churches, we feel it as a place full of peace. Continue to PLOVDIV, where we will visit the city, which is one of the oldest in Europe. Here we include tickets to the Roman Amphitheatre, the ancient chemistโ€™s and the Armenian House. Dinner included.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Plovdiv, Kazanlak, Shipka, Etar, Arbanassi, Veliko Tarnovo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Plovdiv, Kazanlak, Shipka, Etar, Arbanassi, Veliko Tarnovo

      TODAYโ€™S HIGHLIGHT: Balkans mountain. Thracian tomb, Church of Nativity in Arbanasi. Lunch included. Todayโ€™s journey takes us through beautiful scenery across the Balkans mountain range. In the valley of the Roses, we will see KAZANLAK, where tickets are included to the replica of the Thracian Tomb (UNESCO Heritage) and we will learn about the production of products derived from the roses. Amidst the mountains, we stop at the Russian church of SHIPKA, which commemorates the war between Russia and Turkey. Visit ETARA with its charming village/ethnographic museum. Lunch included. After this we travel to ARBANASI, an ancient trading city with its fortress-houses, where we visit the Church of the Nativity with entrance included. Travel to VELIKO TARNOVO, Bulgariaโ€™s former capital, with a very picturesque medieval center.Note: In some cases, Arbanasi may be visited on Sunday morning instead of Saturday.

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Tour leaving from Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and a city full of history and culture. With its impressive architecture, beautiful parks, and delicious food, Sofia offers a unique experience for travelers. From the majestic Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to the charm of the historic center, there is plenty to explore in this vibrant city.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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