Budapest to Sofia Tours
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7 best Budapest to Sofia tour packages
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- Budapest to Sofia Adventure
Duration 12 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operator Victor Tours DMC From $5,437
9% Off- NZ$4,947You save $489
Eight-day journey from Budapest to Sofia, visiting Timisoara's Austro-Hungarian architecture, Transylvania's medieval towns, and Bucharest's Revolution Square. End at Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral after exploring Veliko Tarnovo's historic fortress.
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range 18 to 85 year olds Operator Ajdinis From
9% Off- NZ$2,566
6 days Tour from Budapest to Sofia with Transylvania
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This was a great tour. If you want to see Romanian highlights, this a good tour.”
Katherine, traveled in July
This 6-day route from Budapest's Hotel Danubius takes you through Romania's storied medieval cities to Sofia. The path leads to Timisoara, UNESCO-listed Sighisoara, and Brasov, followed by Bucharest's Revolution Square. Bulgaria's natural wonders await with Devetashka cave and Krushuna Falls.
Duration 6 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range 12 to 85 year olds Operator Guided Europe Tours SRL From
9% Off- NZ$1,341
Duration 8 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range up to 70 year olds Operator Ajdinis From
9% Off- NZ$3,619
The grand route from Budapest to Sofia winds through 27 cities, where you'll see Heroes' Square and Parliament before continuing to Vienna, Prague, and Bucharest. The adventure culminates with visits to Dubrovnik's defensive walls and Kotor's medieval citadel.
Duration 25 days Destinations Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia, CroatiaSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 69 year olds Operator Travel Talk From $12,386
40% Off- NZ$7,432You save $4,954
The path from Budapest weaves through Romania's Transylvania, stopping at Timisoara, Sibiu, and Brasov. Highlights include the UNESCO-listed Sighisoara and three castles, before crossing into Bulgaria through Devetashka Cave en route to Sofia.
Duration 6 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range 12 to 85 year olds Operator Trip2ro From $1,341
30% Off- NZ$938You save $402
Budapest to Sofia Adventure
22 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The quality of the guide and the company of the group.”
John, traveled in July
Your adventure from Budapest's Nem Adom Fel Café leads through Romania's medieval towns and Bulgarian ancient capitals. Private vehicle and train transport take you to Bran Castle and Veliko Tarnovo, culminating at Sofia's St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $2,979
25% Off- NZ$2,234You save $745
What our customers ask about Budapest to Sofia Tours
What would be an example day-by-day itinerary between Budapest and Sofia?
A standard 6-day route connects these historic capitals with carefully planned stops. Day 1 takes you from Budapest to Timisoara with a guided city walk. Day 2 leads to Sibiu with a stop at Corvin Castle. Day 3 continues to Brasov passing through medieval Sighisoara. Day 4 heads to Bucharest with visits to Bran and Peles Castles. Day 5 travels to Lovech with cave explorations. Day 6 concludes in Sofia with a city tour. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The itinerary was perfect with enough time spent at each location. We saw all the important and beautiful places in Romania and Bulgaria and the hotels were centrally located with good breakfast."
What is the total distance covered in a typical Budapest to Sofia tour?
The route spans 1200 to 1500 kilometers across Hungary Romania and Bulgaria. Key distances include Budapest to Timisoara at 320 kilometers Timisoara to Sibiu at 310 kilometers and Bucharest to Sofia at 400 kilometers. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The driving segments were well-planned with regular breaks and our guide Matthias was a very safe driver making the long distances comfortable."
What are the most common destinations visited between Budapest and Sofia?
The route typically includes stops in Timisoara Sibiu Sighisoara Brasov Bran Bucharest and Veliko Tarnovo. Each city offers distinct experiences from the vampire lore of Bran Castle to the preserved medieval streets of Sighisoara and the vibrant cultural scene in Sibiu. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our guide Mathias was exceptional making sure we were comfortable every step of the tour and providing fascinating historical context at each destination. The hotels were perfect - centrally located and very nice and clean with good breakfast."
What is the average price range for a Budapest to Sofia tour?
Tour prices start at $721 and can reach $7340 with most travelers spending between $1500 and $2000. A 6-day journey typically costs $720 to $800 while extended 25-day explorations can exceed $7000. The final cost reflects your choice of accommodation activities and tour length. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The price was really good value considering all the places we visited and the quality of hotels provided."
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