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Eastern European Adventure

Alin V

Alin V

11 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 16-day journey through Bucharest, Sofia, Thessaloníki, Tirana, Sarajevo, Zadar, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, and back to Bucharest. Discover stunning landmarks, immerse in vibrant cultures, and create unforgettable memories.

Trip to Bucharest

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$8

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$ 6

Black & White Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park
Large park featuring a lake with 5 small islands, plus a church, playgrounds & sports facilities.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Directions

Children's Town Bucharest
Amusement park with classic rides like bumper cars, plus playgrounds & interactive water features.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 2Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Therme
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$68

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$ 6

Black & White Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Therme
Popular center featuring a range of mineral pools, waterslides, saunas & an indoor botanical garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$56
21 - 26 min

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Directions

The House of the Free Press
Many newspapers are headquartered in this large Communist-era building completed in 1957.
No time set
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$11
Day 3Exploring Bucharest's Green Oasis
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$0

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$ 8

Black & White Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA
Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Directions

Grădina Cișmigiu
This tree-filled, English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Tineretului Park
Big park known for its lake, Sala Polivalenta sports complex, kids' area & trails for cycling.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Sofia

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$15

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$ 14

Art Hotel 158

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Borisova Gradina Park
Historic forested park with gardens, benches, walking paths, sports facilities & a lake.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Directions

South Park
Urban, dog-friendly park with walking/biking paths & rides for kids, plus fountains & bars/eateries.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Directions

Earth and People National Museum
Permanent & temporary displays of more than 20,000 mineral samples from all around the world.
No time set
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$15

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Thessaloníki

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$38

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$ 7

Grand Port Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

White Tower of Thessaloniki
Landmark Ottoman fortress & former prison housing an interactive exhibition of the city's history.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$19
11 - 16 min

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Directions

Arch of Galerius
Iconic monument dedicated in 303 CE featuring relief scenes of Galerius' victory over the Persians.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

Holy Church of Hagia Sophia
Historic, iconic orthodox church with elaborate statuary, paintings & mosaics under massive arches.
No time set
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Directions

White Tower Museum
No time set
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$19
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Navarinou Square
Ruins of the ancient Roman Palace of Galerius dominate this square ringed by cafes & eateries.
No time set
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Rotunda
Circular building built as a house of worship by Romans in the early 300s & known for its mosaics.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Therme
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$0

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$ 7

Grand Port Suites

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

"The Umbrellas" sculpture, by Zogolopoulos
George Zongolopoulos artwork on the waterfront, comprising umbrellas secured on lengthy steel poles.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Tirana

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$19

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$ 3

Urban Rooms

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Grand Park of Tirana
Spacious public park with a botanical garden, zoo, the Presidential Palace, a church & a lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Directions

Parku Rinia - Youth Park - Taiwan Park
Small park in the heart of Tirana featuring a large fountain & a pavilion with restaurants.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Skanderbeg Square
Prominent central square featuring a national hero monument & surrounding historic buildings.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

Postbllok - Checkpoint
No time set
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Pyramid of Tirana
Opened in 1988 as the Enver Hoxha Museum, this large pyramidal structure is now a conference center.
No time set
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$19

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Sarajevo

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$23

·

$ 19

Villa Harmony

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Vrelo Bosne
Picturesque woodland park featuring a spring & pool, the source of the River Bosna, plus cafes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Directions

Baščaršija
Dating back to the 1400s, this bustling market offers dining & shopping amid cultural landmarks.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Directions

Park Safet Zajko
No time set
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Directions

Forest Park Mojmilo
No time set
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$4
9 - 11 min

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Directions

Istiqlal džamija
No time set
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$4
14 - 17 min

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Directions

Tunnel of Hope
Small military-history museum at the site of a storied Bosnian War–era underground tunnel.
No time set
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$15

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Zadar

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$57

Apartments Matulic

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Church of St. Donatus
Construction of this large Catholic church with a circular shape began in the 9th century.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Market Zadar
Vibrant outdoor market with stalls selling fresh fruits & vegetables, plus local olive oil & cheese.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Directions

The Land Gate
Built in 1543, this decorated stone gate once served as the main entrance to the city.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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$4
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Duke's palace
Renovated 16th-century palace, now hosting temporary exhibitions, music performances & events.
No time set
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Narodni trg
Iconic ancient square surrounded by an 11th-century church & other historic buildings, plus cafes.
No time set
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museum of Ancient Glass
Modern museum featuring ancient glass artifacts, glassblowing demonstrations & a gift shop.
No time set
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$15
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Muzej Iluzija Zadar
Museum featuring optical illusions, holograms, rotated rooms, mirrored rooms & more.
No time set
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$11
Day 2Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Therme
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$8

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$ 6

Apartments Matulic

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Advent u Zadru - Đir po gradu
No time set
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Directions

Captain's tower
No time set
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$8
12 - 17 min

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Directions

Kolovare Beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Ljubljana

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$38

·

$ 9

Apartments Maria luiza

Depart from your stay 🏨

Monument to the Revolution
Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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$38
1166 - 1400 min

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Directions

Tošc
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Zagreb

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$27

·

$ 7

Camp Zagreb

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Zoo Zagreb
This sprawling zoo features many animals from around the globe, plus educational talks & feedings.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$26
232 - 279 min

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Directions

St. Mark's Square
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
232 - 279 min

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Directions

Lužnica Manor
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Belgrade

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$60

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$ 8

Public House Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Belgrade Fortress
This ancient fortress sits atop a clifflike ridge overlooking the river & offers lush park areas.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$23
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Kalemegdan
Expansive park featuring a historic fortress with a museum, a zoo, walking paths & river views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$23
14 - 17 min

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Directions

The Temple of Saint Sava
20th-century church featuring imposing, Byzantine-inspired architecture & a soaring central dome.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119

Trip to Bucharest

Day 1Parks and Playgrounds in Bucharest
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$60

·

$ 12

Black & White Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Directions

King Mihai I Park (Herăstrău) CA
Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
16 - 20 min

~

Directions

Grădina Cișmigiu
This tree-filled, English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Kiseleff Park
Green space demarcated around 1832, with sculptures & busts of notable Romanians & Roman poet Ovid.
No time set
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

The Romanian Athenaeum
Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra.
No time set
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Bucharest National Opera House
No time set
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$30
Day 2Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Therme
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$15

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$ 8

Black & White Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Tineretului Park
Big park known for its lake, Sala Polivalenta sports complex, kids' area & trails for cycling.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
•
Free
17 - 21 min

~

Directions

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Park
Large park featuring a lake with 5 small islands, plus a church, playgrounds & sports facilities.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
Free
12 - 15 min

~

Directions

The Fire Tower
Museum of firefighting housed in an imposing 42m-high structure built in 1890 as a watchtower.
No time set
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$8
7 - 9 min

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Directions

"Saint Anthony" Church
No time set
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$8
Day 3Exploring Bucharest's Green Oasis
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$57

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$ 4

Black & White Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Therme
Popular center featuring a range of mineral pools, waterslides, saunas & an indoor botanical garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$56

Budget breakdown: $606 In total

Activities & Food:$488
Transport:$119