Prima Balkan
An authentic Balkan journey to the former Yugoslavia
Travel period: 10 nights and 11 days local
Cities visited: Bucharest, Bran, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Mostar, Neum, Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice, Postojna, Bled, Graz, Vienna
Inclusions: Accommodation for the entire trip (based on double occupancy in a first-class hotel), meals for the entire trip
Entrance fees to the attractions, Korean guide, private vehicle for the entire trip
Not included: Shared expenses (20 euros per person per day)
Things to pack
When packing clothes, it is good to pack cool clothes and padding, and a windbreaker (waterproof jacket) that can be worn over the outside in case of an emergency. It is useful when it rains and blocks out the cold, but it is also compact. Be sure to prepare sunglasses.
Since you will be moving to several countries every day, you can use US dollars without exchanging any currency. (Your guide will help you.)
Optional tour
There are no optional tours.
Used in all schedules
Event Schedule
Day 1
Bucharest
Romania
Day 2
Bucharest
Bran
Bucharest
Day 3
Bucharest
Veliko
Trnovo
Bulgaria
Sofia
Day 4
Sofia
Belgrade
Serbia
Day 5
Belgrade
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Day 6
Sarajevo
Mostar
Dubrovnik
Croatia
Day 7
Dubrovnik
split
Day 8
split
Plitvice
Upon arrival at Otopeni Airport in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, meet your local guide (schedule may vary depending on arrival time) and explore Revolution Square, Arc de Triomphe, Holocaust Memorial, Herastrau Park , and more .
Palace of The Parliament
It is the second largest building in the world. Construction began during the communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu and was left unfinished. It is also called the "People's House"
Revolution Square
Revolution Square is a symbolic place in the city that was stained with blood during the democratic revolution, and is also a sad place where many people lost their lives. On December 22, Ceausescu gave a speech here and ended up dying.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Pullman Bucharest
or similar hotel
Move to Bran (time required: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Bran Castle
Known as 'Dracula's Castle', it was built in 1212 as a fortress for the Teutonic Knights and has become one of the top tourist destinations in Eastern Europe, but has since undergone extensive renovations and become a romantic summer palace.
black church
Construction began in 1385 and continued until 1477, and the German Gothic style Protestant church is called the "Black Church" because its walls were blackened by a fire in 1689. It is notable for having the largest bell in Romania.
Transfer to Bucharest (1 hour 40 minutes)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Pullman Bucharest
or similar hotel
Travel to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria (1 hour 40 minutes)
Tsarevets Fortress
It is the oldest city in Bulgaria and was once the capital of the Bulgarian Empire. In 1965, the city was renamed Veliko (Great) to commemorate its significance.
Samovodska Tsarsia
It has historical value as a center of crafts and commerce formed in the 1860s, and the area is still famous for its many shops selling handicrafts and ceramics and sculptures.
Transfer to Sofia (time required: 2 hours 50 minutes)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Korean food
Novotel Sofia
or similar hotel
In downtown Sofia, visit the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church, Lenin Square, the Underground Church of St. Petra, the Banya Bashi Mosque, and Serdika .
Alexander Nevsky
Construction of this cathedral began in 1882 and was completed in 1912 to commemorate the souls of the 200,000 Russian soldiers who fought to liberate Bulgaria during the Russo-Turkish War. Its name comes from the national hero Alexander Nevsky.
Bulgaria, famous for its rose festival
Bulgarian rose oil is a high-quality rose oil made by directly collecting and concentrating Damask rose petals. It is used as a cosmetic ingredient and is of the highest quality in terms of freshness, fresh fragrance, and excellent efficacy.
Travel to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia (duration: 4 hours 30 minutes)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Holiday Inn Beograd
or similar hotel
Head to downtown Belgrade, the former capital of the former Yugoslav republic, and visit the Kalemegdan Fortress at the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, the Military Museum, the Savorna Church, King Mihailo Street, and Republic Square.
Kalemegdan
In addition to the remains of the historic Belgrade Fortress and the monumental sculpture of a man in the pose of victory, Povednik, the city also offers a variety of attractions, including the Military Museum and the Hunting Museum.
Mihailo Street
This is the central street of Belgrade, known as the Street of Culture and Arts, where you can enjoy the works of street musicians and artists, and where there are many cafes, making it a meeting place for Serbs.
Travel to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (5 hours)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Radon Plaza
or similar hotel
Head to Sarajevo's Old Town and visit the Latin Bridge, Bashrajia, Gazihusrev, Beg Mosque, and Orthodox Church , which were the trigger points of World War I.
Latin Bridge
It is the oldest bridge in Sarajevo and was the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Gavrilo Princip on 28 June 1914.
Transfer to Mostar (duration: 2 hours 20 minutes)
Mostar
It is the de facto center of the Herzegovina region and is famous for its beautiful bridge built in 1566 during the Ottoman Empire. The city's name itself is derived from the bridge guard (Mostari), and it has risen above the pain of war.
Transfer to Dubrodnik (duration: 2 hours 20 minutes)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Grand Hotel
or similar hotel
Head to the old town and explore the main street , Via Placa, the Onoplian Springs, the Franciscan Monastery, the Sponza Palace and Clock Tower, and the Rector's Palace .
Dubrovnik City Walls
The wall is 1940m long, 25m high, 4-6m wide, and 1.5-3m wide on the seaward side. The wall is protected by towers on all sides, along with Minceta.
Buza Cafe
The cafe that Lee Seung-gi and Lee Mi-yeon visited on Sister Over Flowers is Buza, which means 'hole' in Croatian. How about a cold beer at this cafe that has since become famous among Koreans?
Go to Split (time required; 3 hours)
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Blue Sun Hotel
or similar hotel
Head to the Old Town and explore Diocletian's Palace, Domnius Cathedral, and Narodni Square .
Diocletian's Palace
The Palace of Diocletian is the best preserved of the ancient imperial residences. It consists of a complete complex of buildings, including the urban plan and the layout of the buildings, as well as individual, unique monuments.
Go to Plitvice National Park (duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
Plitvice Lakes National Park
It is one of the most beautiful national parks in Croatia, with 16 lakes connected by numerous waterfalls, and a variety of colors set among dense forests.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Jezero
or similar hotel
Day 9
Travel to Postojna, home to Slovenia's stalactite caves (duration: 3 hours 10 minutes)
Plitvice
Postojna
Slovenian
Postojna Cave
A 24,120 m long karst cave system near Postojna in southwestern Slovenia. It is the second longest cave system in the country and one of the top tourist attractions.
Bled
Go to Bled (duration: 1 hour 20 minutes)
Bled
Lake Bled is a glacial lake formed by the melting of the Alps' eternal snows. It was formed long ago by the erosion of a glacier. It is not a large lake, measuring 2,120 m in length, 1,380 m in width, and 30 m in depth, but it captures the hearts of people.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Hotel Kompas
or similar hotel
Day 10
Transfer to Graz (travel time: 2 hours 40 minutes)
Bled
Graz
Austria
Vienna
Graz
It is the second largest city in Austria and the capital of the state of Styria. It is a city with a long tradition of education on the river Mur, with six universities and over 60,000 students.
Transfer to Vienna (duration: 2 hours 30 minutes)
Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere Palace in Vienna is one of the most important art museums in Europe. The Upper Belvedere Palace houses the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works, including Kit.
Lunch: Local food
Dinner: Local food
Arcotel Wimberger
or similar hotel
Day 11
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Vienna International Airport, Austria.
Event End
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