Romania

After retirement, it's time to turn the "poetry and distant lands" you've saved up for half your life into the road beneath your feet. The Balkan Peninsula - this forgotten secret realm of Europe, without the hustle and bustle of Western Europe, hides a profound culture and magnificent scenery. 22 days, 9 countries, measure the mountains, seas, and history at a slower pace. This is not a superficial glance, but an in-depth roaming tour designed specifically for you, "with time and experience." Itinerary Summary (Simplified Version) D1-7 | From Serbia to Romania: Relive the stories from behind the Iron Curtain ◆ Belgrade: Take a boat trip on the Sava River, visit the site of the former Chinese Embassy in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and feel the weight of history. ◆ Bucharest: The magnificence of the Palace of the Parliament is a stunning example of socialist aesthetics at its finest. ◆ Sibiu: The medieval "city of a thousand eyes," Bran Castle - the origin of vampire stories D8-14 | Bulgaria to North Macedonia: Healing amidst lakes and mountains Rila Monastery: Witness the Bulgarian Renaissance, where Byzantine frescoes complement the snow-capped mountains. Lake Ohrid: Stay in a lakeside hotel that's a World Heritage site, and open your window to a glacial lake from 3 million years ago. ◆ Skopje: The "city of sculptures" in Macedonia D15-21 | Croatia to Slovenia: A slow-paced retirement life by the Adriatic Sea