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Flavors & Rhythms in Southeastern Europe

Introduction
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Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia

12 DAYS

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A Taste of Southeastern Europe

Experience the vibrant cultures of Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia through hands-on cooking classes, folklore workshops, and guided tours. Discover ancient cities, taste traditional cuisine, and immerse yourself in local music and dance as you journey across Southeastern Europe with Traveliso Tours.

Tour Itinerary

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At a glance

What's Included, What's Not

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What's included

Transportation:

Private bus for the duration of the tour

Accommodations

Centrally located 3-4 star hotels

Meals

Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

Guided tours and entrances

Sofia, Bucharest with Parliament, Fortress Tsarevets, Brasov, Belgrade

Activities

Yoghurt making workshop, Bulgarian cooking class, Damascena Roses factory, Romanian folklore dance class, Bran (Dracula) Castle, Brasov Folklore Workshop, Bâlea Lac cable car, Astra national open air museum, Roma & Sinti cultural visit, Belgrade Folklore Dance Lesson, Arandjelovac cooking class and picnic

Tour Director

24/7 On Tour Support

Gratuities for guides, drivers and restaurant staff

Traveliso City Guides

What's not included

Flights to/from Destination

Meals not listed in the itinerary

Free Time Activities

Travel Insurance

Personal Expenses

Gratuity for Tour Director

Day 1 - Arrival in Sofia and Welcome Dinner

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Arrive in Sofia, Welcome Meeting and Dinner

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Arrival to Sofia

Arrival to Sofia and transfer to the hotel.

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Welcome Meeting & Dinner

Welcome Meeting & included dinner with folklore in a traditional restaurant.
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Sofia

Day 2 - Whispers of Ancient Sofia

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Explore Sofia’s Landmarks and Traditions

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Guided walking tour of Sofia

Embark on a guided walking tour that explores iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the historic St. George Rotunda.

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Yoghurt-making workshop

Yoghurt-making workshop, learning Bulgaria’s famous dairy tradition.
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Traditional Bulgarian dance lesson

Learn traditional Bulgarian dances and perform in authentic costumes.
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Sofia

Day 3 - Flavors & Ancient Streets

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Bulgarian Cooking Class and Plovdiv Old Town

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Private transfer to Plovdiv

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Hands-on cooking class in a Bulgarian village

Hands-on cooking class in a Bulgarian village, preparing traditional dishes and enjoying them for lunch.
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Orientation tour of Plovdiv

Enjoy an orientation tour of Plovdiv’s charming Old Town, where you’ll discover its rich Roman heritage.

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Plovdiv

Day 4 - Roses, Kings & Village Secrets

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Rose Oil Complex, Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanasi Village

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Private transfer to Arbanasi

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Visit the Damascena Rose Oil Complex and experience rose picking

Visit the breathtaking Damascena Rose Oil Complex, where you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of rose picking. As you wander through vibrant fields filled with blooming roses, you’ll have the chance to learn about the art of distilling rose oil, a treasured tradition in this region.

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Tour the Tsarevets Fortress

Tour the Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo, followed by free time in town.
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Explore the traditional village Arbanasi

Visit the charming village of Arbanasi, known for its rich history and traditional architecture. Wander cobblestone streets, admire beautifully preserved houses, explore the frescoed Church of the Nativity, and enjoy local crafts and cuisine in a picturesque setting.

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Included local dinner at Arbanashki Han

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Arbanashki Han

Day 5 - Crossing into Romania

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Transfer to Bucharest and City Tour

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Private transfer to Bucharest

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Guided city tour

Enjoy a guided city tour, including a visit to the impressive Palace of Parliament.
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Included dinner at Caru’ cu Bere

Included dinner at Caru’ cu Bere, with live folklore music and traditional Romanian cuisine.
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Bucharest

Day 6 - Dances & Free Wanderings

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Folk Dance Workshop and Free Time in Bucharest

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Morning folk dance workshop

Morning folk dance workshop learning and performing traditional Romanian dances.
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Free afternoon in Bucharest

Afternoon free to explore Bucharest.
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Bucharest

Day 7 - Dracula & Medieval Streets

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Explore Bran Castle and Brasov's Medieval Center

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Private transfer to Brasov

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Visit Bran Castle

Visit Bran Castle, famously linked to the Dracula legend.
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Guided Tour of Brasov

Enjoy a guided tour of Brașov, discovering its medieval charm as you stroll through the Old Town, admire the Black Church, and explore picturesque squares framed by the Carpathian Mountains

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Brasov

Day 8 - Fairytale Roads & Villages

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Transfagarasan Road, Balea Lake, and Sibiu

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Private transfer to Sibiu

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Transfagarasan Road & Balea Lake

Scenic drive along the famous Transfagarasan Road with cable car ride over the Balea Lake.
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Lunch

Included lunch at unique Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor.
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Visit ASTRA National Open-Air Museum

Visit ASTRA National Open-Air Museum, a showcase of traditional Romanian village life.
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Sibiu

Day 9 - Cultures in Transit

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Roma & Sinti Visit, Timisoara and Belgrade

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Roma & Sinti cultural visit

An enriching Roma & Sinti cultural visit to learn about their fascinating life, traditions, and customs and the challenges they face today.

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Private transfer to Timisoara

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Free time in Timisoara

Free time in bustling Timisoara, Romania’s “Little Vienna”.
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Continue to Belgrade

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Belgrade

Day 10 - Historic Sights & Serbian Rhythms

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Belgrade Fortress, Knez Mihailova, and Folk Dance

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Guided tour of Belgrade

Guided tour of Belgrade, with historic Kalemegdan Fortress, Knez Mihailova, and the bohemian quarter of Skadarlija.
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Traditional Serbian dance lesson

Join a traditional Serbian dance lesson, learning local folk moves and its origins.
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Belgrade

Day 11 - Farm Picnic & Farewell Feast

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Cooking Class, Farm Picnic, and Farewell Dinner

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Visit Arandjelovac

Visit Arandjelovac, a charming town known for its natural springs and ceramics.
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Cooking class and farm picnic

Join a cooking class, learning about traditional recipes, local ingredients, and culinary techniques, followed by a picnic lunch of your homemade dishes on a local farm.
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Farewell dinner

Belgrade festive farewell dinner with live music.

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Belgrade

Day 12 - Goodbye Balkans

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Farewell and Departure from Belgrade

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Transfer to Belgrade airport

Transfer to Belgrade Airport, marking the end of an inspiring cultural journey.

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1. Sofia

Sofia, Bulgaria

2. Plovdiv

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

3. Damascena Rose Oil Complex

Damascena, Skobelevo, Bulgaria

4. Veliko Tarnovo (Tsarevets Fortress)

Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

5. Arbanasi

Arbanasi, Bulgaria

6. Bucharest

Bucharest, Romania

7. Brasov (Bran Castle)

Bran Castle, Bran, Romania

8. Sibiu

Sibiu, Romania

9. Balea Lake (Transfagarasan Road)

Balea Lake, Romania

10. Castelul de Lut Valea Zanelor

Valea Zanelor, Porumbacu de Sus, Romania

11. ASTRA National Museum Complex

ASTRA Museum, Sibiu, Romania

12. Timisoara

Timisoara, Romania

13. Arandjelovac

Arandjelovac, Serbia

14. Belgrade

Belgrade, Serbia

About your organizer

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Traveliso is a travel agency offering tailor-made private group tours focused on cultural discovery and authentic local experiences. We design immersive itineraries across Europe, with a commitment to personal service and meaningful travel.

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