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G015 12 Days tour from Bucharest to Venice

Starting from a place of mythic legends, Romania impresses with its fine collection of ancient monasteries, age-old churches and
character-filled castles, proceeding to Hungary, host to one of Europe’s longest and most beautiful rivers called “Big Blue” by Europeans:
the Danube River, next visit will be Croatia through joyful Jelacic Square in Zagreb and amazing waterfalls of Plitvice, then feel Slovenia
with picturesque lakes and wonderful green nature valleys, without forgetting the cherry on the cake – the romantic city of Venice.

Day 01: Bucharest Airport – Bucharest (Romania) (20km – 30min)
Welcome to Bucharest Airport. Meet the host and transfer to your hotel. Check Included:
in at the hotel. • Accommodation in 4* hotels
If time permits, guests may tour the capital of Romania, Bucharest, known for its wide, • Breakfast
tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life • Guide English speaking HUNGARY
(which in the 1900s earned its nickname of “Little Paris”), Bucharest, Romania’s • Private transport Budapest
largest city and capital, is today a bustling metropolis ROMANIA
SLOVENIA
Overnight in Bucharest: Hotel Capital Plaza 4* or similar Bled Ljubljana Sibiu
Zagreb Timisoara
Postonja Brasov
Day 02: Bucharest – Peles – Bran – Brasov (Romania) (216km – 4hrs) Venice CROATIA Bran
After breakfast, we’ll drive and enjoy visits to the most famous castles in Plitvice Lakes Peles
Romania, Peles Castle the former residence of the kings of Romania. Bucharest
Our journey will continue to Bran with its famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s.
This is another important visit, which will introduce you more about the castle’s history
and how it had a strategic mission being the border between Transylvania and
Wallachia. ITALY
Proceed driving to Brasov, the gateway into Transylvania. There’s a relaxed, romantic
feel as you wander through Brasov’s narrow cobblestone streets. Admire the town’s
houses, built in the Renaissance, Baroque, Provincial and neo-Classic style.

Overnight in Brasov: Hotel Belvedere 4* or similar
Day 03: Brasov – Sibiu – Timisoara (Romania) (420 – 6hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Sibiu. Get a perfect introduction to the recently
renovated old town of Sibiu and discover one of the cultural capital of Romania Day 05: Budapest (Hungary)
Proceed driving to Timisoara. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and prepare for dinner After breakfast at the hotel, we’’ll start touring Budapest and learn about 1,000 years
of Hungarian history as you see the city’s most important sites! Tour begins at the
Overnight in Timisoara: Hotel Continental 4* or similar Chain Bridge then we’ll drive to the Buda side of the Danube, pass by the spectacular
Parliament Building and cross the River by the Margaret Bridge. First stop will be in the
Day 04: Timisoara – Budapest (Romania & Hungary) (320km – 4h30min) Castle District for a short walk to see the area’s main attractions. You’ll see Matthias
After breakfast at the hotel, start the walking tour in the old city center of beautiful Church and the Fishermen’s Bastion, the perfect spot for enjoying spectacular views
Timisoara. A chronologic tour will go through different ages of the city, starting of the surrounding area. You’ll then travel over the Elizabeth Bridge to the Pest side to
with the mongol invasion and ending with the recent history. see the famous Central Market Hall and Europe’s largest synagogue, followed by a
Spend some free time and enjoy lunch, before you leave Timisoara to Budapest. drive to the city park.
Please note border procedures and the time difference between Romania&Hungary: Free time by your own.
0/-1. Upon arrival to Budapest, check in at the hotel and prepare for dinner Optional Tour – Budapest River Cruise.

Overnight in Budapest: Hotel NN4*, or similar Overnight in Budapest: Hotel NN4*, or similar

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