TOUR CODE: EBAL12/13

6533 1722 #02-121 PEOPLE’S PARK COMPLEX www.hongthai.com.sg enquiries@hongthai.com.sg

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS - 100% MEALS : 9 BREAKFAST , 9 LUNCHES, 9 DINNERS or 10 BREAKFAST , 10 LUNCHES, 10 DINNERS

- 4-5 HOTEL THROUGHOUT & 1N THERMAL HOTEL

1N UPGRADE 5 KEMPINSKI HOTEL*

DAY 3 BUCHAREST – SINAIA – BRAN – BUCHAREST (B /DRACULA MENU L /D) This morning, make our way to Sinaia where you may join an optional tour to Peles Castle, built in German Renaissance style and probably the most beautiful castle in Eastern Europe. Thereafter, continue to visit Bran Castle also known as Dracula’s Castle. After the visit, you’ll have a stopover at the souvenir and local crafts market to shop for your Dracula souvenirs. Transfer back to Bucharest for our overnight stay.

DAY 4 BUCHAREST – VELIKO TARNOVO (B /L /D) After breakfast, cross the border into Bulgaria to arrive at one of the oldest towns-Veliko Tarnovo and be in awe of its centrepiece-the magnificently restored, citadel of the Second Bulgarian Empire. The Assen’s Monument statue was erected exactly 800 years after the city was appointed capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire which commemorated the Tsars for their contributions to the city. Afterwards, enjoy shopping for local souvenirs in Old Bazaar and Rose Oil Shops. This afternoon, prepare yourselves for an exclusive Bulgarian Yoghurt & Banitsa Demonstration and Tasting Class at Arbanassi Museum Village to learn more about the steps and process of homemade traditional produce.

DAY 5 VELIKO TARNOVO – SOFIA (B / CHINESE L / FOLKDANCE D) Head towards Sofia the capital of Bulgaria and embark on a city tour of this Bulgarian capital city. In the heart of Sofia, visit the Saint Alexander Nevski Cathedral and The Boyana Church which is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO. From the outside we can view the St. Sophia Monument, Lion Statue and Saint Nicholas Church and in the evening enjoy the dinner at a local restaurant complete with folklore performances and traditional fire dances.

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DAY 6 SOFIA – RILA – KYUSTENDIL (B /TROUT L /D) In the morning travel to the Rila Mountains and visit the famous Rila Monastery (Exclude Museum). This beautiful orthodox monastery was built in the 14th century and houses valuable paintings, thousands of manuscripts, old printed books and masterworks of wood carvings. From here, drive to town of Kyustendil which is surrounded by the Osogovo Mountains and enjoy the thermal pools available in tonight 5* hotel.

DAY 7 KYUSTENDIL – DEMIR KAPIJA (B /TRADITIONAL COOKING CLASS +WINE L /D) Farewell to Bulgaria today and proceed through the border to Macedonia to arrive at the beautiful canyon of Demir Kapija and embark on a Traditional Cooking Class and Wine Tasting journey at the Popova Kula Winery. Afterwards, embark on a walking city tour in this exquisite village to learn more about this settlement that was once part of the Turkish Ottoman Empire. This evening, surround yourselves in seemingly endless fields of enchanting vineyards as we check-in to our exquisite vineyard accommodation this evening.

DAY 8 DEMIR KAPIJA – OHRID – TIRANA (B /LAKE ORHID L /CHINESE D) After breakfast, journey to the city of Ohrid and enjoy some spectacular views over the Ohrid Lake. We proceed for a city tour of the historical city center, visiting St Sophia Church and Samuel’s Fortress. Later, view Church of St Jovan at Kaneo, one of the most magnificent churches in all of Macedonia, standing right above a small fishing settlement on a cliff rising up from Lake Ohrid. If weather permit, enjoy a panoramic view by boat trip (own expense) on the Lake Ohrid. This evening, cross border to Albania and overnight in its capital-Tirana.

DAY 9 TIRANA – PRISTINA (B /L /D) This morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of the city and visit major attractions such as Skanderbeg Square, Skanderbeg Statue, Et’hem Bey Mosque and The Clock Tower. Afterwards, visit the Albanian National Museum, the largest museum in Albania which holds many of the country's archaeological treasures and a replica of Skanderbeg's massive sword. In the afternoon, you may wish to make an optional excursion to Shengjin, a coastal town and former municipality in the Lezhe County to enjoy the panoramic beach view, a dazzling strip of white rock which extends for several kilometres long that is lapped by deep blue water. Tonight, cross border into Kosovo to arrive at the capital city of Pristina.

DAY 10 PRISTINA – SKOPJE (B /L /CHINESE D) Today. begin your city tour to Newborn Monument, Skanderbeg Monument and Pedestrian Street of Prishtina. Afterwards, depart for Skopje, the capital of Macedonia and a city with abundant ancient and modern amenities and attractions. Thereafter, visit the birth house of Mother Theresa and the Fortress of Skopje, The Stone Bridge on the River Vardar which connects the old Ottoman part of the city “Stara Charshija” and the Kale Fortress Walls with the new part of the city. In the sloping narrow streets of Stara Charshija (Old Bazaar), feel the spirit of the old ottoman city with its small shops, mosques with their ceramic tiled interiors. DAY 11 SKOPJE SINGAPORE (B /MEALS ON BOARD) After breakfast, the morning is free at leisure till time for departure to the airport for your homebound flight.

DAY 12 SINGAPORE

We hope you enjoyed your trip with Hong Thai Travel and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.

DAY 11 SKOPJE – NIS – BELGRADE (B /L /CHINESE D) In the morning travel to Belgrade, capital city of Serbia via Nis. Embark on a sightseeing tour which includes the city's main attractions such as the imposing Kalemegdan Fortress dramatically situated at the joining of the Sava and Danube Rivers. Enter into Saint Sava Church, the largest Orthodox Church in the city and enroute view Hotel Moscow, one of the oldest operating in Serbia and most recognizable Belgrade landmark. If time permits, shopping and self-exploration at Knez Mihailova Street, the main pedestrian and shopping zone in Belgrade.

DAY 12 BELGRADE SINGAPORE

(B /MEALS ON BOARD) After breakfast, the morning is free at leisure till time for departure to the airport for your homebound flight. If taking late evening flight, recommended optional tour to University City of Novi Sad.

DAY 13 SINGAPORE We hope you enjoyed your trip with Hong Thai Travel and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.

Remarks : - Due to seasonal/weather subjective conditions of this itinerary, we reserve the right to arrange alternative attraction/transport should state be unavailable. - Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

DAY 1 SINGAPORE BUCHAREST Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Bucharest - Romania.

DAY 2 BUCHAREST (MEALS ON BOARD /CHINESE L /D) Upon arrival, embark on a sightseeing tour to Palace of Parliament which is the second largest building in the world. Visit the huge marble halls generously decorated with works of art. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to admire an amazing rooftop view from the People’s House terrace. Enroute, photostop at National Theatre, the Triumphal Arch, the House of the Free Press and you’ll pass through 3 very important squares: University Square, Victory Square and Revolution Square.

13D10N SECRET OF EAST BALKANS (EBAL13) Day 1-10 as per tour code EBAL12

团号: EBAL12/13

6533 1722 #02-121 PEOPLE’S PARK COMPLEX www.hongthai.com.sg enquiries@hongthai.com.sg

DAY 3

布加勒斯特 – 锡纳亚 – 布兰城堡 –

布加勒斯特 (早/午/晚餐) 今早，前往锡纳亚。可以考虑自费到佩莱斯城堡，这

座城堡以德国文艺复兴风格建造，也是东欧最美丽的

城堡。续程抵达布兰城堡，也被称为德古拉城堡，准

备好追踪吸血鬼的脚步，探索令人毛骨悚然的走廊和

死亡寒冷的房间。 参观结束后，别忘了购买德古拉纪

念品。 返回布加勒斯特过夜。

DAY 4

布加勒斯特 – 大特尔诺沃 (早/午/晚餐)

早餐后，进入保加利亚，抵达最古老的城镇之一，大

特尔诺沃。察雷维茨是保加利亚第二个帝国的城堡，

为了纪念 800 年挣脱拜占庭的统治而建立的阿森王朝

纪念碑。之后，在老巴扎或玫瑰香精店购买当地著名

纪念品。 今天，独家体验在阿巴纳西博物馆村，学习

制作保加利亚酸奶与馅饼的过程，并且有机会品尝这

些当地美食。

DAY 5

大特尔诺沃 – 苏菲亚 (早/午/ 民族舞蹈晚餐) 今天，踏上这座保加利亚首都，苏非亚之旅。 参观位

于市郊的圣亚历山大涅夫斯基大教堂和博亚纳教堂，

两座中世纪东正教教堂。 1979 年，该建筑被列入联

合国教科文组织世界遗产名录。从教堂外面也可以目

睹到圣苏菲亚纪念碑、狮子雕像和圣尼古拉斯教堂。

晚上，在当地餐厅享用晚餐，同时观赏传统民俗舞蹈

表演。

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DAY 6

苏菲亚 – 里拉 – 丘斯滕迪尔

(早 /鳟鱼午餐/晚餐) 早上，前往里拉山脉和参观着名的里拉修道院（不包

含博物馆）。 这座美丽的东正教修道院建于 14 世

纪，拥有珍贵的画作，数以千计的手稿，古老的印刷

书籍和木雕的杰作。驱车前往被奥索加沃山脉环绕的

丘斯滕迪尔镇，并享受今晚当地 5 *酒店的温泉池。

DAY 7

丘斯滕迪尔 – DEMIR KAPIJA

(早/传统烹饪班+红酒午餐/晚餐)

前往马其顿边境，抵达美丽的铁门峡谷。在 Popova

Kula 酒庄，学习传统烹饪与品尝红酒。 之后，踏上

这个精致村庄的徒步之旅，了解这个曾经是土耳其奥

斯曼帝国一部分的定居点。 今晚，我们将入住在精致

的葡萄酒庄住宿。

DAY 8

DEMIR KAPIJA – 奥赫里德 – 地拉那

(早/奥赫里德湖午餐/中式晚餐) 早餐后，前往奥赫里德市，欣赏奥赫里德湖。参观圣

苏菲亚教堂和塞缪尔堡垒。 之后，观看位于马其顿最

宏伟的教堂之一圣约万教堂。 如果天气允许，可以乘

船游览奥赫里德湖(自费)。今晚，前往阿尔巴尼亚，

过夜于首都-地拉那。

DAY 9

地拉那 – 普里什蒂纳 (早/午/晚餐)

今早，开始主要城市观光包括斯坎德培广场，斯坎德

培雕像，Et'hem Bey 清真寺和钟楼。 之后，参观阿

尔巴尼亚国家博物馆，这是阿尔巴尼亚最大的博物

馆，拥有该国的许多考古宝藏和斯坎德培大量剑的复

制品。 下午，可以选择自费到绳金塔位于在乐哲县，

享受全景海滩景观。今晚，进入科索沃，抵达首都普

里什蒂纳。

DAY 10

普里什蒂纳 – 斯科普里 (早/午/中式晚餐)

今天，前往新生纪念碑，斯坎德培纪念碑和普里什蒂

纳步行街。 之后，前往马其顿首都斯科普里。 之后

，参观特蕾莎修女的出生点和斯科普里堡垒，瓦尔达

河上的石桥。 在老城(旧巴扎)狭窄街道上，可以感受

到古老的奥斯曼城氛围。四处的小商店，还有使用唯

美瓷砖装饰的清真寺。

DAY 11

斯科普里 新加坡 (早餐/机上用餐)

早餐后，您可自由活动至集合时间，送往机场搭乘客机回返新加坡。

DAY 12

新加坡 抵达新加坡，希望您与康泰旅行社共享美好回忆，身

心康泰。

DAY 11

斯科普里 – 尼什 – 贝尔格莱德

(早/午/中式晚餐) 早上，出发前往贝尔格莱德，是塞尔维亚首都。游览

城市主要景点包括壮观的卡莱梅格丹堡垒，位于萨瓦

河和多瑙河的交汇处。进入圣萨瓦教堂，是市内最大

的东正教教堂。此外，外观莫斯科酒店，是塞尔维亚

运营最久的酒店之一，也是当地的主要地标。 如果时

间允许下，在贝尔格莱德的主要步行街迈克尔王子街

自由购物。

DAY 12

贝尔格莱德 新加坡 (早/机上用餐)

早餐后，您可自由活动至集合时间，送往机场搭乘客

机回返新加坡。若乘搭下午飞机，可以参加自费项目

到诺维萨德大学。

DAY 13

新加坡 抵达新加坡，希望您与康泰旅行社共享美好回忆，身

心康泰。

注：* 倘若原定的景点不对外开放，将由其他景点取代。 * 重大活动举行期间，酒店住宿可能无法按照行程指定城市安排。

* 行程顺序如有更改，恕不预先告知。 * 中文行程若出现出入，将以英文版本为依据。

DAY 1

新加坡 布加勒斯特 在新加坡樟宜机场集合，飞往布加勒斯特。

DAY 2

布加勒斯特 (机上用餐/中式午餐/晚餐) 抵达后，游览世界第二大建筑国会大厦。 参观雄伟的

大理石大厅，处处装饰着艺术品。 之后，将有机会到

人民之家露台欣赏市区全景。停留于国家大剧院、凯

旋门、自由新闻之家，再途径 3 大重要广场：大学广

场，胜利广场和革命广场。

行程特点： - 100% 包含膳食 :

9 早餐 , 9 午餐, 9 晚餐 或

10 早餐 , 10 午餐, 10 晚餐

- 全程 4酒店 及 1 晚 温泉酒店

团号: EBAL12/13

13 天 10 晚 神秘东巴尔干半岛 (EBAL13)

第 1-10 请参考团号： EBAL12