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Enchanting Balkans11 NIGHTS/ 12 DAYS

Athens, Thessaloniki, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Bucharest, Brasov, Sighisoara and Budapest

A complete all-inclusive value for money tour with maximum quality sightseeing and minimum travelling time.

Stay at Conveniently Located & comfortable hotels throughout your holiday.

Daily buffet breakfast at all the hotels

Daily Indian Jain/vegetarian / non-vegetarian / local lunches included

Daily IndianJain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian/local dinners included

Guided city tour of Athens, Delphi, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Bucharest, Budapest

Visit Delphi - the Archaeological site

See Rila monastery - The Monastery of St. Ivan of Rila

Visit Sofia - capital of the Balkan nation Bulgaria

Visit Veliko Tarnovo town

See the Tsaravets Fortress - Europe’s grandest medieval monument

Guided City tour of Bucharest - the capital city of Romania

See Romanian castles in Transylvania

Visit Transylvanian old city Visit Peles Castle & Bran Castle

H I G H L I G H T S

Visit Transylvanian old city

BalkanBalkanVisit Sighisoara town - Medieval citadels in Europe Visit Sibiu - the former European Capital of Culture See the Hungarian Horsemanship show in BudapestEnjoy a beautiful evening boat cruise on River Danube Visit 04 countries in 12 days in a relaxed and at a leisurely pace covering Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary

Services of a professional and experienced tour manager travelling with you throughout your holiday

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Welcome to Athens!!!

Today, enter the world of ‘Vacations Exotica’ as you begin your beautiful journey of Balkans. On arrival at the airport meet your professional and experienced Tour Manager in the arrival area situated outside the customs hall. Drive directly to your hotel and check in. Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Xenophon or similar, in Athens. (D)

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Athens - Guided city tour Visit the Acropolis Museum.

After buffet breakfast, proceed for city tour of Athens with an experienced English speaking local guide. See the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games

of modern times were held in 1896. Pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex-Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). After lunch, visit Acropolis the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Tonight enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Xenophon or similar, in Athens. (B,L,D)

After buffet breakfast check out and proceed to Sofia – the historical city and capital of Bulgaria. Enroute visit Rila Monastery - the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox Monastery in Bulgaria, famous not only for its beauty but also for its memorabilia of Bulgari-an history & culture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon is free for you to relax in your hotel or explore the city on own or for shopping opportunities that this city offers. Tonight enjoy local dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Ramada or similar in Sofia. (B, LL, LD)

After buffet breakfast, check out and drive to Thessaloniki. Enroute visit the town of Delphi - the center of worship for the God Apollo. Visit the Archaeological site of Delphi on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus. See the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the museum. After lunch at a local restaurant leave Delphi for an interesting trip through central Greece towards Thessaloniki. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city. Tonight enjoy dinner at an Indian Restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Davitel – The Tobacco Hotel or similar in Thessaloniki. (B, LL, D)

Onto Thessaloniki. En route visit Delphi.

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Guided Walking City Tour of Sofia.

After buffet breakfast, proceed on a city tour of Sofia with an experienced English speaking local guide. Walk through the capital city of Bulgaria with one of the biggest cathedrals from the Balkans, Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the oldest surviving Christian church in Sofia - St. Sofia Church, the Rotunda of Saint George with medieval paintings, and the Ruins of the Serdica, Presidential Palace. Enjoy lunch at a local restau-rant. The afternoon is free for you to relax in your hotel or

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Onto Sofia – Capital city for Bulgaria. En-route see Rila Monastery.

explore the city on own or for shopping opportunities that this city offers. Tonight enjoy local dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Ramada or similar in Sofia. (B, LL, LD)

Tsaravets Fortress, the Byzantine Citadel,

first built in the 5th century

Visit Veliko Tarnovo. On to Bucharest- capital city of Romania

After buffet breakfast, check-out and drive to Bucharest. Enroute visit Veliko Tarnovo - the medieval capital of Bulgaria. The town flourished between the 12th and 14th century, when the territory of Bulgaria spanned over most of the Balkans. See Tsaravets Fortress, the Byzantine Citadel, first built in the 5th century, one of Bulgaria's most famous

monuments, wander through Tarnovo's medieval old town. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to drive to Bucharest. Tonight enjoy local dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Ambasador or similar in Bucharest. (B, LL, LD)

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Guided City tour of Bucharest.

After buffet breakfast, proceed on a guided tour of Bucharest. Explore the city with University Square, the symbol of freedom for the Romanian people. See the Revolution Square with the Romanian Athenaeum & Former Royal Palace; Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue on Victoria Boulevard the home of impressive architectural buildings like Phone Palace, Grand Continental Hotel, Grand Boulevard Hotel, Army House, CEC building and History Museum. Tonight enjoy local dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Ambasador or similar in Bucharest. (B, LL, LD)

Bran Castle (14th century) has been serving for ages as a

military fortress controlling the entry route to

Transylvania and now associated with Dracula’s

myth.

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Onto Transylvania. Tour of Transylvania.

After buffet breakfast check-out and proceed to Transylvania - a picturesque route through the Carpathian Mountains to discover two of the most beautiful Romanian castles. Peles Castle, erected between 1873 and 1914, the summer residence of the

Romanian Royal family and the most visited museum in Romania. Bran Castle (14th century) has been serving for ages as a military fortress controlling the entry route to Transylvania and now associated with Dracula’s myth. After local lunch, continue to drive to Brasov. On arrival take a short walk in the downtown to see a typical Transylvanian old city and admire the important sites of this beautiful city like The Council Square, The Black Church, The Rope Street, The White and Black Towers, The Schei Gate. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel Golden Time or similar in Brasov. (B, LL, LD)

Sighisoara - located in the heart of Transylvania, the hometown of Vlad

the Impaler and is considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval

citadels in Europe.

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Onto Sighisoara – Walking tour of Sibiu. Overnight train to Budapest

After buffet breakfast check-out and proceed to Sighisoara - located in the heart of Transylvania, the hometown of Vlad the Impaler and is considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval citadels in Europe. Though still inhabited, be amazed by the charm and mystery that surround it. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and continue the drive to Sibiu - the former European Capital of Culture. Enjoy the walking tour of the city and see the Large and Small Squares, the Clock Tower and the Liars’ Bridge. See the Evangelical Church, an impressive gothic monument, built in 1520. In the evening board the overnight train to Budapest. Tonight enjoy packed dinner on board.

Overnight on board in train.(B, LL, PD)

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Budapest – Guided City Tour. Hungarian Horsemanship Show

After buffet breakfast, join an experienced English speaking local guide to see the sights of Budapest. See the Heroes Square, Parliament Building, Széchenyi Chain Bridge and other sights and also visit the Buda Castle – a medieval castle and now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. After local lunch, proceed to witness the acrobats of the Hungarian Horsemen. Get delighted with the stunts and skills of the horses and their riders. Tonight enjoy local dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Mercure / Hotel Budapest or similar, in Budapest. (B, LL, LD)

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Onto Budapest. Evening enjoy Danube Cruise.

After breakfast on board, disembark from the train and proceed to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later experience the beautiful sights of Budapest on a cruise along the Danube River. Tonight enjoy local dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Mercure / Hotel Budapest or similar, in Budapest. (B, LL, LD)

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Farewell!!!

This morning after buffet breakfast/ boxed breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with “Vacations Exotica” (B)

Athens Guided City TourVisit the Acropolis

Delphi Guided tour of Delphi Visit the Archaeological sites

Ex-Mumbai

Ex-Delhi

Single Room Supplement

Ex-Chennai/ Ex-Bengaluru/ Ex-Hyderabad

INR 82,500 + EUR 1615

EUR 350

INR 84,500 + EUR 1615

INR 89,500 + EUR 1615

INR 75,000 + EUR 1350

INR 77,000 + EUR 1350

INR 82,000 + EUR 1350

Tour Cost PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARE PER CHILD WITHOUT BED Below 12 years age

As a third person in a triple room, the third person will get a rollaway bed. The room size may be the same as a double room.A person below 12 years is considered a child

Govt. of India Goods and Servic-es Tax (GST) as applicable on both INR and EUR Component.

Note

Cost of Pre/Post Tour accommodation atAthens / Budapest, will be available on request

Pre/Post Tour Accommodation

What YourTour PriceIncludesSIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS

GREECE

This morning after buffet breakfast/ boxed breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday with “Vacations Exotica” (B)

Thessaloniki Orientation tour of the city

Sofia Guided Tour of the cityVisit Veliko Tarnovo - the medieval capital of Bulgaria

Bucharest Guided City Tour

Transylvania Visit Peles Castle and Bran Castle

Brasov Orientation tour of the city

Sighisoara Orientation tour of the city

BULGARIA

ROMANIA

HUNGARYSibiu Walking tour of the city

Budapest Guided City TourCruise on the Danube RiverVisit the Buda CastleHungarian Horsemanship Show

Hotels

Due to fairs/events there may be a possibility that some hotels may be far away from the city for some departures.

Note

02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Xenophon or similar in Athens

01 night accommodation at Hotel Davitel – The Tobacco Hotel or similar in Thessaloniki

02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Ramada or similar in Sofia

02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Ambasador or similar in Bucharest

01 night accommodation at Hotel Golden Time or similar in Brasov

01 night accommodation in Overnight train

02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Mercure / Hotel Budapest or similar in Budapest

(Abbreviations - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, PL: Packed Lunch, LL: Local Lunch, D: Dinner, LD: Local Dinner, PD: Packed Dinner)

Daily buffet breakfast Daily Indian Jain/ Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian/local lunches as specified in the itinerary

Daily Indian Jain/ Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian/local dinners as specified in the itinerary

Meals

Transfers

All transfers and extensive excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by deluxe air cool coach in the Continent of Europe

Overnight Train from Brasov - Budapest (cabin 2nd class)

It is extremely important to possess an Overseas Travel

Insurance policy before you travel on your tour. We have included the

cost of overseas travel insurance for the duration of the tour. For

any passengers above 70 years of age and those who wish to extend

their holiday, additional charges would apply.

OverseasTravel insurance

Airfare and Visas

Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary

Cost of Multiple Entry Schengn visa

Cost of ticket taxes

All local taxes as of 01st October 2018

Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager or a local representative throughout

your tour in Europe

Tour Manager

Note

On certain departure dates the itinerary may be operated in reverse

order. However, all services and inclusions

will remain the same.

Departure Dates

09 14JulJun

Visas required to travel on your tour

Important

Cost of above mentioned Visas is included in your Tour Price.

Multiple Entry Schengn Visas

The dates and granting of Visas is at the sole discretion of the concerned consulate. Vacations Exotica/Balmer Lawrie are not responsible for granting of visas and is only a facilitator in the visa application process.

All tours will be operated subject to a minimum of 25

full paying passengers traveling together. In case there are less than 25 full

paying passengers the clients will be given an option of travelling on any another

departure date.

Note

What YourTour Price

Does NotInclude

Govt. of India Goods and Services Tax (GST) as applicable on both INR and EUR Component.

Cost of deviation - In case you wish to deviate from the group departure dates mentioned in the brochure i.e. either travel before the departure date of your tour or would like to come back on a later date after the tour ends, there will be an additional charge that will be applicable which will be advised to you by our sales team / partner agent. The same subject to availability of seats for the given dates and ticket validity. Kindly also note, the deviation request is to be made at the time of booking or at least 45 days prior to departure date.

Meals other than what is mentioned in your Itinerary

Cost of excursions, city sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides other than that mentioned in “What Your Tour Price Includes”

Tips to drivers, guides, etc of EUR 03 per person/per child per day for the duration of the tour.

Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, food and drink not in the regular menu provided by us, pay TV, mini-bar, telephone calls, etc

Tour cost is subject to GOI/RBI regulations under Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)

No Porterage included

Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. (The foreign currency component will be calculated as on date of payment). The tour price is subject to increase without notice if this rate changes substantially prior to the departure of your tour

English speaking local guide to see the sights of Budapest