8 days tour

Trail To The Balkan Slopes 2019-20

Trail To The Balkan Slopes 2019-20

This tour includes:

Meals

7 breakfasts 3 dinners

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi, including powerpoints for charging electronics.

Others

Driving and walking tours of Bucharest Walking tour of Sofia

Guide

Awesome Trip Leader and Driver

Accommodation

7 nights in hotels (twin or double)

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Skiing in Bulgaria Visit Rila Monastery Open-air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes, Rila Mountain

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Trail To The Balkan Slopes 2019-20

  • Day 1 Day 1: Budapest, Hungary
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Budapest, Hungary

      YES! Youโ€™re in Budapest, baby! Ready for a wintry Balkan adventure? Good news โ€“ youโ€™ve come to the right place. Meet your Topdeck trip mates at dinner tonight and gear up for an awesome couple of weeks. Excitement levels: 1000/10.

      Meals:
      - Dinner
  • Day 2 Day 2: Budapest To Timisoara, Romania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Budapest To Timisoara, Romania

      Next stop, Timisoara. Quick fact: some call it โ€˜Little Viennaโ€™. Today weโ€™ll get the lay of the land on a walking tour before hitting up the Old Town neighbourhood. Donโ€™t miss the Romanian Orthodox Cathedral โ€“ especially after dark.

      Included today:
      - Walking tour of Timisoara

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 3 Day 3: Timisoara To Bucharest, Romania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Timisoara To Bucharest, Romania

      Weโ€™re off to Bucharest. To get your bearings, weโ€™ve got a driving and walking tour on the cards today. Later tonight, enjoy a group dinner and share travel stories. Get stoked, youโ€™ve got a free day in buzzing Bucharest tomorrow.

      Included today:
      - Bucharest driving and walking tour

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner
  • Day 4 Day 4: Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Bucharest

      Day four is a free day. Our suggestions? The Palace of Parliament (itโ€™s pretty big โ€“ you canโ€™t miss it), the Cismigiu Gardens (if the lake is frozen over, get your skates on) and the Bucharest Arc de Triomphe. So. Much. To. See!

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 5 Day 5: Bucharest To Sofia, Bulgaria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Bucharest To Sofia, Bulgaria

      The charming and historical Sofia is up next on our Balkan bucket list. But to break up the day, weโ€™re stopping at Veliko Tรขrnovo for some pics. Itโ€™s one of Bulgariaโ€™s oldest towns and houses the impressive Tsarevets Fortress. Once in Sofia, become best friends with the city on a walking tour and work up an appetite for dinner this evening.

      Included today:
      - Visit Veliko Tรขrnovo
      - Walking tour of Sofia

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner
  • Day 6 Day 6: Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Sofia

      Free day to explore this gem of a capital city. Hot tip: get on down to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and make sure you go inside too. You can thank us later. But for the main event, letโ€™s go skiing (optional). Weโ€™ll make our way to Borovets ski resort where you can hit the slopes, whatever your ability. Ready to shred?

      Optional activities:
      - Skiing in Bulgaria

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 7 Day 7: Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Sofia

      Survived the aprรจs-ski and want a second day skiing? Weโ€™ve got you covered (optional). For non-skiers, take a scenic open-air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes in Rila Mountain (optional). Itโ€™ll be a view to remember. Thereโ€™s also the chance to visit the beautiful Rila Monastery (optional). Talk about spoilt for choice!

      Optional activities:
      - Skiing in Bulgaria
      - Visit Rila Monastery
      - Open-air lift ride and hike to the Seven Rila Lakes, Rila Mountain

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
  • Day 8 Day 8: Sofia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Sofia

      This trip ends here! Say goodbye over breakfast. We wonโ€™t blame you if you wanna stick around and explore some more though...

      Meals:
      - Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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