Overview
Discover a different side of Europe on a 10-day, 8-night spring journey across Kosovo, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova.
Beginning from Kuala Lumpur via Istanbul, the journey arrives in Pristina before continuing through North Macedonia, Sofia, Pleven, Bucharest, Brașov, Bran Castle and Chișinău.
Designed for travellers looking beyond Europe’s most familiar routes, this journey combines historic cities, cultural destinations and distinctive landscapes across several countries in Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
The package includes return economy flights with Turkish Airlines, hotel accommodation, scheduled meals and visits, airport taxes and air-conditioned transportation.
Package at a Glance
Journey Highlights
- Journey across five European countries in one itinerary
- Discover Pristina, Kosovo and continue into North Macedonia
- Explore the Bulgarian cities of Sofia and Pleven
- Experience Bucharest, Brașov and Bran Castle in Romania
- Discover Chișinău, Moldova before returning via Istanbul
Itinerary
Day 0Kuala Lumpur → Istanbul → Pristina
Depart Kuala Lumpur for Istanbul before connecting onward to Pristina, Kosovo.
Day 1Pristina, Kosovo → North Macedonia
Depart Pristina and continue the journey into North Macedonia.
Day 2Sofia, Bulgaria
Continue to Sofia and experience the Bulgarian capital according to the scheduled programme.
Day 3Pleven, Bulgaria
Continue the journey through Bulgaria with a visit to Pleven.
Day 4Bucharest, Romania
Travel to Bucharest and explore Romania’s capital according to the scheduled itinerary.
Day 5Brașov & Bran Castle
Experience Brașov and Bran Castle as the journey continues through Romania.
Day 6Chișinău, Moldova
Continue to Chișinău and begin exploring Moldova’s capital.
Day 7Chișinău
Spend the day in Chișinău with visits according to the scheduled programme.
Day 8Chișinău → Istanbul
Depart Chișinău and travel to Istanbul for the connecting journey home.
Day 9Istanbul → Kuala Lumpur
Depart Istanbul for Kuala Lumpur, concluding the Rare Europe Discovery journey.
Included
- Return economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines
- Checked baggage
- Hotel accommodation based on two persons sharing a Double/Twin room
- Return airport taxes
- Meals according to the itinerary (B/L/D)
- Visits according to the itinerary
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Tour/visit costs according to the itinerary
Excluded
- Visa, tour guide and driver tips, and city taxes — EUR90 per person
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Laundry, telephone and other personal services
- Visits outside the scheduled itinerary
- Excess baggage
- Wheelchair pushing/assistance service
- Museum entrance tickets
