Tour Details

Follow a graceful arc across three cultures on this 11‑day journey from Bulgaria to Hungary, designed for travelers who love layered history, atmospheric cities, and easy overland pacing. Start in Sofia, where golden domes, Roman ruins, and socialist-era boulevards sit side by side; guided walks and café time on Vitosha Boulevard let you feel the city rather than just tick sights.

Cross into Serbia for a powerful contrast between compact, history‑rich Niš – fortress walls and the stark Skull Tower – and the big‑city buzz of Belgrade. Evenings on Knez Mihailova and around Kalemegdan bring the Danube and Sava into the story, while daytime touring reveals grand churches, river views, and lively neighbourhoods.

From here the route turns Austro‑Hungarian: colourful Timișoara with its Art Nouveau façades and revolution squares, then Szeged’s relaxed riverfront and sun‑drenched main square. End in Budapest, where castle‑top panoramas, the Fisherman’s Bastion, and elegant bridges over the Danube frame your last days. With the option to soak in a famous thermal bath and extend your stay, this Trans‑Balkan Heritage Route blends accessible travel days, expert local guiding, and plenty of free time into one seamless Central & Southeast European adventure.

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From

Sofia

To

Budapest

Price Includes

10 overnights in 4* hotels, BB, double/twin rooms
comfortable tourist vehicle and all transportation costs
arrival and departure airport transfers
professional licensed driver/guide during the trip
driver's accommodation
city tours with local guides: Sofia, Niš, Belgrade, Timișoara, Budapest
entrance tickets:
all government taxes and VAT

Price Excludes

arrival and departure flight tickets
entrance tickets not mentioned as included
meals which are not specified in the itinerary
personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1SOFIA - Arrival & First Walk

• Arrival at Sofia International Airport (SOF) and private transfer to your hotel.
• Evening orientation walk through the city centre around Alexander Nevsky Square and Vitosha Boulevard.
• Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2SOFIA - Capital of Contrasts

• Guided city tour visiting Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. George Rotunda, St. Sofia Church and the Serdika archaeological area.
• Free afternoon for cafés, shopping or personal exploration along Vitosha Boulevard.
• Overnight in Sofia.

Day 3SOFIA - NIŠ, SERBIA - Ottoman Echoes

• Morning drive north‑west, crossing the border into Serbia and continuing to Niš.
• City tour of Niš: visit the Ottoman‑era Niš Fortress, the haunting Skull Tower (Ćele Kula) and enjoy a short walk in the city centre.
• Overnight in Niš.

Day 4NIŠ - BELGRADE - Danube Metropolis

• Mid‑morning drive to the Serbian capital, Belgrade.
• Check‑in and relaxed time to settle in.
• Evening guided walk along Knez Mihailova Street and Republic Square with views toward Kalemegdan.
• Overnight in Belgrade.

Day 5BELGRADE - Highlights & River Views

• City tour of Belgrade: explore Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the confluence of the Sava and Danube and visit the monumental Church of Saint Sava.
• Free time for independent discovery or an optional stroll along the riverside promenades or Zemun quay.
• Overnight in Belgrade.

Day 6BELGRADE - TIMIȘOARA, ROMANIA - Habsburg Charm

• Morning drive north‑east, crossing the border into Romania and continuing to Timișoara.
• Check‑in, then evening walk through Union Square and Victory Square to sample the city’s café and cultural scene.
• Overnight in Timișoara.

Day 7TIMIȘOARA Art Nouveau & Squares

• Guided city tour focusing on Art Nouveau and Secession façades, Union Square, Victory Square and key revolution landmarks.
• Afternoon at leisure to relax, visit local markets or stroll along the Bega canal.
• Overnight in Timișoara.

Day 8TIMIȘOARA - ARAD - SZEGED, HUNGARY

• Short drive to Arad for a brief stop in the central square to view its historic architecture.
• Continue across the border into Hungary and on to Szeged.
• Evening at leisure to enjoy Szeged’s main square, cathedral area and riverside atmosphere.
• Overnight in Szeged.

Day 9SZEGED - BUDAPEST - Danube Promenade

• Morning drive north to Budapest, Hungary’s capital on the Danube.
• Check‑in and time to settle in.
• Evening walk along the Danube Promenade with views of Buda Castle, Chain Bridge and the Parliament building.
• Overnight in Budapest.

Day 10BUDAPEST Imperial Sights & Thermal Baths

• Guided city tour of Budapest visiting the Buda Castle District, Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion.
• Optional afternoon visit to one of Budapest’s famous thermal baths such as Széchenyi or Gellért.
• Overnight in Budapest.

Day 11BUDAPEST, tour finish

• Free time depending on your flight schedule for last‑minute shopping or a café stop.
• Private transfer to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) for departure.
• Overnight in Budapest (for guests adding extra nights).