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16 Nights / 19 Days Land Tour • Escorted From Honolulu September 06 – 24, 2021 • Tour Manager: Trinh Toyofuku

Featuring:Dubrovnik • Mostar • Sarajevo • Belgrade • Timisoara • Sibiu Sighisoara • Bran Castle • Brasov • Bucharest • Ruse • Sofia

Rila • Thessalonika • Thermopylae • Athens

WHY GLOBUS? Explore our selection of perfectly planned tours to Europe. Minimize lines and maximize fun with Globus: expert Tour Directors, VIP access, local favorites, superior hotels & 90 years of experience!

2021 THE BEST OF THE BALKANS:

Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria & Greece

For the traveler who wishes to see it all, this is the perfect vacation to explore the Balkan countries. Visit the must-see sights and hear about the long and fascinating histories as

you journey through Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece.

Tour highlights include 15th century Rector's Palace in Dubrovnik, built in gothic style with renaissance and baroque elements; Mostar’s Old Bridge, a reconstruction of

the city’s original 16th century Ottoman bridge; Serbia’s capital Belgrade; the Romanian cities of Timisoara, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bucharest, and Brasov, where you’ll visit the

impressive Black Church; Ruse, Bulgaria’s “Little Vienna”; the byzantine Holy Sofia Church, built in the 6th century and today a symbol of Sofia; plus Thessalonika’s Basilica of

Saint Demetrious, and Athens’ Acropolis, in Greece.

Globus has also included some unique experiences. Enjoy a visit to Dracula’s 14th century Bran Castle in Romania, including its torture chambers and followed by

dinner on the castle grounds; the Rila Monastery in Bulgaria, and in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Globus has included a visit to the Sarajevo Tunnel built between 1992 and 1995

during the Bosnian War.

These are just some of the many highlights on this Eastern Europe tour. You’ll also have a special farewell dinner in Athens — a great way to end your vacation!

Your Escorted The Best of the Balkans Land Tour Includes:Roundtrip Economy Airfare from Honolulu • 16 Nights Hotel Accommodations

26 Meals (16 Breakfasts, 10 Dinners) • All Taxes & Fees042820

A NON-STOP TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE OFFER!

SAVE $373MUST RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2020

INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM HONOLULU, 16 NIGHTS

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING AS INDICATED ON ITINERARY &

ALL TRANSFERS, TAXES AND FEES

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Mostar

Thermopylae

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Ruse

Rila

Sibu Brasov

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Thessalonika

Sofia

Athens

Sighisoara

Bran Castle

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Select Sightseeing is included in tour. Additional optional tours are available for purchase through Globus. Itinerary shown is based on Globus’ 2020 tour. Tour itinerary and inclusions are subject to change until official 2021 tour launch.

Day 1: Mon, Sept 06 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu.

Day 2: Tue, Sept 07 – IN TRANSIT.

Day 3: Wed, Sept 08 – ARRIVE IN DUBROVNIK, CROATIA. After completing arrival formalities, transfer by coach to the hotel in Dubrovnik. The day is at your leisure – start exploring the city on your own. Your hotel rooms may not be available until the afternoon. At 6:00 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. VALAMAR LACROMA RESORT or Similar (2 Nights) (D)

Day 4: Thur, Sept 09 – DUBROVNIK. Dubrovnik was once an independent maritime republic rivaling Venice. Enjoy a walking tour with a Local Guide and see the impressive ramparts, erected during the Crusades to protect the town against land attacks, and see the Franciscan and Dominican monasteries. Also visit the fascinating 15th century RECTOR’S PALACE. Afternoon and evening at leisure; an optional boat cruise is available. (B)

Day 5: Fri, Sept 10 – DUBROVNIK – MOSTAR, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA – SARAJEVO. Enter Bosnia-Herzegovina and stop in the city of Mostar. Meet your Local Guide and hear about the turbulent history of this interesting city. Admire the OLD BRIDGE, the city’s symbol, ordered to replace the older wooden bridge by Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman ruler in 1566. Continue to Sarajevo, where the 1984 Olympics took place, and the first city in Europe to own an electric tram network. EUROPE or Similar (2 Nights) (B, D)

Day 6: Sat, Sept 11 – SARAJEVO. Hear about the assassination of the Archduke of Austria in 1914, the recent Bosnian War, and see the main sights with a Local Guide. A visit has been included to the SARAJEVO TUNNEL, built between 1992 and 1995 during the Bosnian War to supply citizens with food and war supplies. Balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 7: Sun, Sept 12 – SARAJEVO – BELGRADE, SERBIA. A scenic drive through Bosnia brings you to Belgrade, capital of Serbia. RADISSON COLLECTION HOTEL OLD MILL BELGRADE or Similar (2 Nights) (B, D)

Day 8: Mon, Sept 13 – BELGRADE. First mention of Belgrade was in the 3rd century. Morning guided sightseeing features a drive to see the main sights, like the Santa Sava Church. Take a walking tour through the fascinating Kalemegdan Fortress, located at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers, and symbol of the strategic importance of the city in the past. For centuries, the city population lived within the walls of the fortress. (B)

Day 9: Tue, Sept 14 – BELGRADE – TIMIȘOARA, ROMANIA – SIBIU. In Timișoara, admire the Romanian Orthodox Church, seat of the archbishop, before arriving in elegant Sibiu. An orientation reveals its towers, churches, and buildings dating back to the 14th century. HILTON or Similar (1 Night) (B, D)

Day 10: Wed, Sept 15 – SIBIU – SIGHIȘOARA – BRAN CASTLE – BRAȘOV. Enter the heart of Transylvania and stop at the fortified town of Sighișoara, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved inhabited citadels in Eastern Europe. Continue to Brașov for your overnight stay. Highlight is a visit to Dracula’s BRAN CASTLE and its torture chambers. The Castle, dramatically located on top of a hill was built in the 14th century and has, because of the legends, attracted people from all over the world. Later, dinner has been prepared for you on the castle grounds at Queen Mary’s Tea House. RAMADA BRASOV or Similar (1 Night) (B, D)

Day 11: Thur, Sept 16 – BRASOV – BUCHAREST. Guided sightseeing features the Old Town Hall, the Merchants’ Hall, the 15th century Monastery, and School of St. Nicholas. Take a walk through the Old Town and visit the impressive BLACK CHURCH. Next stop is Bucharest, capital of Romania. NOVOTEL BUCHAREST CITY or Similar (2 Nights) (B, D)

Day 12: Fri, Sept 17 – BUCHAREST. Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features a drive along flower-festooned parks, gardens, and wide boulevards shaded by century-old trees. Also, see the palace where former Romanian dictator Ceaușescu lived, and visit the impressive PEOPLE’S PALACE, the second-largest government building in the world after the Pentagon. (B)

Day 13: Sat, Sept 18 – BUCHAREST – RUSE, BULGARIA – SOFIA. Stop in Ruse, Bulgaria’s most important river port, nicknamed “Little Vienna” because of its neo-baroque and neo-rococo architecture. Arrive in Sofia, proud capital of Bulgaria. GRAND HOTEL SOFIA or Similar (2 Nights) (B,D)

Day 14: Sun, Sept 19 – SOFIA. Hear about the history of this fascinating city during your guided sightseeing tour. Sofia was known as Serdica centuries before Christ, and was even ruled at one time by Alexander the Great’s father, Philip of Macedonia. Visit the Byzantine HOLY SOFIA CHURCH. (B)

Day 15: Mon, Sept 20 – SOFIA – RILA – THESSALONIKA, GREECE. Head south to reach the village of Kocherinovo, from where a scenic trip takes you high up towards the RILA MONASTERY, a beacon of the Bulgarian nation during a half-millennium of Ottoman rule. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, throughout the centuries, has always been the spiritual, educational, and cultural center of Bulgaria. Continue through the Struma Valley, Spartacus’ mountainous homeland, before crossing the Greek border and arriving in Thessalonika. THE MET or Similar (1 Night) (B, D)

Day 16: Tue, Sept 21 – THESSALONIKA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS. Guided sightseeing features the White Tower; the Arch of Galerious, the biggest triumphal arch of the Roman Empire; the Rotonda; a visit of the BASILICA OF SAINT DEMETRIOUS; and a panoramic view of the city and the bay from the walls of the Upper City. On the way to Athens, drive along the eastern and southern side of Mount Olympus and through the battlefield of Leonidas and the 300, the Spartan forces he led during the Second Persian War and the famous Battle of Thermopylae. WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL ATHENS or Similar (3 Nights) (B, D)

Day 17: Wed, Sept 22 – ATHENS. Discover one of the world’s oldest cities with a Local Guide, starting with a visit to the world-famous ACROPOLIS, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Enjoy a panoramic view with glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved Theseum, where Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation drive features the Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble, and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. (B)

Day 18: Thur, Sept 23 – ATHENS. A full day at leisure gives you the opportunity to take an optional cruise to the islands. This evening, celebrate the success of your Balkan tour during a farewell dinner at the hotel. (B, D)

Day 19: Fri, Sept 24 – ATHENS – HONOLULU. Depart Athens. Arrive Honolulu. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B)

* Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit www.tripadvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee may apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there is less than 20 tour members. NST does not guarantee that all tour members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the “final” tour itinerary are subject to change with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Deposit: $450 per person ($250 is non-refundable). Final Payment Due: 04/29/21. Final payment to NST for Air/Transfer portion must be made by cash, check or money order only. Final payment for Land Portion may be made by credit card. Travel to Europe in 2021 will require a Visa or Visa Waiver – price of this Visa or Visa waiver is not included in the price of this tour.

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Special Assistance: You must notify NST, at time of reservation, of any disability requiring special attention. NST reserves the right to cancel your booking or terminate your vacation if your special needs or disabilities are not suitable for the vacation or if you are not traveling with a companion who will provide all the assistance you require. Wheelchair and Electric Scooter access outside of the USA is severely restricted. 042820