16 days tour
Treasures Of The Balkans (Classic, 16 Days)
$ 4,855 .50 USD
Total price per person
Reserve with $4,855.50
Transport
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insightโs luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Guide
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Accommodation
15 night accommodation
Others
Choose between two carefully selected activities Sarajevo: Take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a protectedpark just beyond the city, led by a conservation guide. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land. Sarajevo: Meet an expert of the Bosnian War for a visit to Sarajevoโs Tunnel of Hope and hear a first-hand account of when the city was under siege for 44 months. Alternatively, take a nature walk to the spring of the Bosna River, a picturesque park just beyond the city. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโs fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters. Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert. Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleศ Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the Kingโs 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. Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchantsโ house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity. 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. Skopje: Visit the capital of Macedonia with your Local Expert, explore Square Macedonia and see the Stone Bridge before walking through the Old Bazaar. Ohrid: Walk the cobbled, narrow streets of the Old Town. Tirana: Meet a local resident who will show you Skanderbeg Square and walk you through their home city as they explain what itโs like to live in the Albanian capital. Kotor: Visit the Stari Grad, also referred to as the Old Town, perfectly positioned on a beautiful bay. Dubrovnik: Explore the Pearl of the Adriatic with your Local Expert. Walk the stone-paved streets of the Old Town to see Onofrioโs Fountain, Rectorโs Palace and the medieval city walls. Admire the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Mostar: Learn the history and symbolic significance of Stari Most and explore the old town with your Local Expert. Belgrade: A Local Expert will show you St. Sava Church, Terazije Street, the national museum, national theatre, Republic Square and the Kalemegdan Fortress. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Meals
6 Dinner (D) 15 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner with Wine (DW) Bucharest: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for your dinner. Dubrovnik: You will be offered a varied selection of charming restaurants to choose from for your Dine-Around Evening. Sarajevo: You are invited into a Sarajevan family home for a dinner and drinks. Savour the warm hospitality and authentic cuisine as you hear inspirational stories about their culture. Sarajevo: Experience authentic Bosnian coffee and learn about the traditional ritual of coffee preparation. Belgrade: Toast the culmination of your travels with dinner. Bran: Learn about the story of the infamous Count Dracula during a private after-hours visit of Bran Castle, followed by dinner.
Not included:
Others
Other activities and services are not included
Flights
Flights are not included
Insurance
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Optional
Other activities and services are not included
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Itinerary of your trip Treasures Of The Balkans (Classic, 16 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Bucharest
Day 1: Welcome To Bucharest
- Day 2 Day 2: Bucharest And Castles Of Transylvania
Day 2: Bucharest And Castles Of Transylvania
- Day 3 Day 3: Brasov And Sinaia
Day 3: Brasov And Sinaia
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Basic
Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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