Explore the Black Sea
Insight’s Aegean, Danube and Black Sea Explorer highlights the Eastern European countries of Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece this itinerary is ideal for the more adventurous traveller who wants to explore this region, much of which was closed to tourism for so long.
With two nights in Istanbul, Bucharest, Sofia and Athens as well as overnight stays in many other cities this itinerary features spectacular alpine scenery in Romania and the contrasting cultures of Istanbul and Athens. This tour is also sure to be popular with fans of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Aegean, Danube and Black Sea Explorer – 12 days, now from $2799 per person, twin share, land only.
Highlights include; the Byzantine Cathedral of Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, home to more that 4000 shops, cafes and tea houses in Istanbul; the Black Sea resort town of Burgas; Balchik, famous for the Quiet Nest, the summer palace of Queen Marie of Romania; crossing the Danube; a visit to the Transylvanian Alps and Bran Castle, said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s book; Sofia where you will see the golden domes cathedral, centuries old churches and Soviet-era buildings; Meteora’s amazing hanging monasteriesand Athens including the Parthenon, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch.
To make a booking or for more information see www.insightvacations.com.
Report by The Mole
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