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Communism Tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Romania

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Highlights

Sofia Communist landmarks & Buzludzha Monument, Bucharest Palace of Parliament & Ceaușescu’s Spring Palace, Brasov & Sighisoara medieval town, Belgrade Tito’s Mausoleum & Museum of Yugoslavia, Sarajevo Tunnel of Hope & 1984 Olympic sites, Mostar Old Bridge & Tito’s secret bunker, Skopje socialist monuments & Matka Canyon

Destinations

Brasov, Bucharest, Mostar, Sighisoara, Skopje, Sofia, 1984 Winter Olympic venues, Buzludzha Monument, Ceaușescu's Spring Palace, House of Flowers (Tito's Mausoleum), Kalemegdan Fortress, Matka Canyon, Mother Teresa Memorial House, Museum of Yugoslavia, National History Museum, Novi Sad, Old Bridge, Palace of Parliament, Petrovaradin Fortress, Revolution Square, Shipka Pass, Skopje Fortress, Subotica, Sarajevo, Tito's Bunker, Transylvania, Tunnel of Hope

Budget

From €2.820,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

Step back in time with our Communism Tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Romania – an 18-day cultural journey across three fascinating countries and the historic lands of the former Yugoslavia. Visit iconic monuments, secret bunkers, grand communist architecture, and revolutionary landmarks in Sofia, Bucharest, Belgrade, Skopje, Sarajevo, and more. Enjoy centrally located 4* hotels, authentic regional cuisine, and expert local guides who bring the Cold War era to life. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a cultural traveler, or simply curious about life behind the Iron Curtain, this immersive experience offers a perfect balance of education, exploration, and leisure.

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Itinerary

Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrive at Sofia Airport, where your private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner
and tour briefing.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Sofia 4*

Sofia: Communist Landmarks & Cold War Stories

Explore the National History Museum, which houses exhibits from the communist era, including propaganda art and
relics from socialist Bulgaria. Visit the Monument to the Soviet Army, the Largo architectural ensemble, and the former
Communist Party Headquarters.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Sofia 4*

The Buzludzha Monument & Shipka Pass

Drive to the Buzludzha Monument, the abandoned UFO-shaped building that once served as a meeting hall for the
Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue to Shipka Pass to learn about Bulgaria’s liberation struggles.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Sofia 4*

Sofia to Bucharest, Romania

Cross the Danube into Romania and arrive in Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” Evening at leisure.
Hotel: Athenee Palace Hilton 4*

Bucharest: The Heart of Ceaușescu’s Regime

Visit the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world, built during Nicolae Ceaușescu’s
rule. See Revolution Square, where the 1989 uprising began, and tour Ceaușescu’s private residence, Spring Palace.
Hotel: Athenee Palace Hilton 4*

Bucharest to Brasov

Journey into Transylvania, stopping at key communist-era industrial towns along the way. Evening walking tour of
Brasov’s Old Town.
Hotel: Aro Palace Hotel 4*

Brasov & Sighisoara

Morning in Brasov, then travel to Sighisoara, a perfectly preserved medieval town, for a contrast to the urban communist
architecture.
Hotel: Aro Palace Hotel 4*

Brasov to Belgrade, Serbia

Drive west through the Carpathian landscape into Serbia. Evening in Belgrade.
Hotel: Metropol Palace 4*

Belgrade: Tito’s Yugoslavia

Tour the House of Flowers, Tito’s Mausoleum, and the Museum of Yugoslavia, filled with gifts from world leaders
during the Cold War. Stroll through Kalemegdan Fortress and view socialist residential blocks from the 1970s.

Novi Sad & Petrovaradin Fortress

Explore Novi Sad, Serbia’s cultural capital, and its impressive Petrovaradin Fortress, a strategic military site during
Yugoslavia’s history.
Hotel: Prezident Hotel 4*

Subotica & Art Nouveau Meets Communism

Visit Subotica, where colorful Art Nouveau meets socialist planning. Learn about post-war reconstruction and Tito’s
modernization policies.
Hotel: Prezident Hotel 4*

To Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Drive to Sarajevo, the city where East meets West. Evening free to explore.
Hotel: Europe Hotel 4*

Sarajevo: Siege & Socialist Sarajevo

Visit the Tunnel of Hope, a secret lifeline during the 1990s siege, and the Olympic venues from the 1984 Winter Games,
built during the Yugoslav era.
Hotel: Europe Hotel 4*

Mostar & Tito’s Bunker

In Mostar, admire the famous Old Bridge, then explore Tito’s Bunker, a top-secret nuclear shelter hidden in the
mountains.
Hotel: Mepas Hotel 4*

To Skopje, North Macedonia

Travel south into North Macedonia. Evening in Skopje.
Hotel: Skopje Marriott Hotel 4*

Skopje: Socialist Architecture & Monuments

Discover Skopje Fortress, the Mother Teresa Memorial House, and vast public squares dominated by communist-era
buildings.
Hotel: Skopje Marriott Hotel 4*

Matka Canyon & Final Dinner

Enjoy a nature escape to Matka Canyon, then return to Skopje for a farewell dinner celebrating Balkan hospitality.
Hotel: Skopje Marriott Hotel 4*

Departure

Private transfer to Skopje Airport for your onward flight.

Services

Included

  • 17 nights accommodation in selected hotel category
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private guide/driver throughout (18 days)
  • Rent-a-car for entire itinerary
  • All cross-border travel as per itinerary
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Tour logistics and operational planning

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance fees and museum tickets
  • Tito’s Bunker, Palace of Parliament, residences, etc.
  • Local guides where mandatory
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
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