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- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bucharest, the 'Paris of the East'
- Visit the haunting Bran Castle in Transylvania
- Stroll through medieval Sibiu's historic streets
- Discover Belgrade's vibrant history and culture
- Tour the ancient Roman city of Viminacium
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Bucharest, Romania
- Day 2 Walking tour of Bucharest; free afternoon to explore the city further
- Day 3 Drive to the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania; visit to remarkable Peles Castle and Bran Castle
- Day 4 Explore medieval Brasov and the walled city of Sibiu
- Day 5 See King Decebalus' statue and take a dip in riverside hot springs
- Day 6 Explore ancient Roman Viminacium and arrive in Belgrade, Serbia
- Day 7 Visit to the laidback city of Novi Sad; explore Belgrade on foot
- Day 8 See the rock formations at Devil's Town and Skull Tower in Nis
- Day 9 Arrive in Sofia, Bulgaria and visit the Soviet Army Monument by metro
- Day 10 Explore Rila Monastery; chance to visit the Museum of Socialist Art
- Day 11 See Plovdiv Roman Theatre and a Thracian tomb in the Rose Valley
- Day 12 Visit Shipka Memorial Church, Etar Museum and Tsarevets Fort
- Day 13 Discover Varna and Balchik on the Black Sea coast
- Day 14 Visit Kaliakra Fortress and take a walk along the cliff tops
- Day 15 Return to Bucharest, Romania
- Day 16 Trip ends in Bucharest, Romania
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Minerva
HotelDays 1, 2, 15Casa Zada Guest House
Guesthouseday 3Hotel Continental
Hotelday 4Pensiune Safrane
Hotelday 5Mr President Hotel
HotelDays 6, 7Hotel Regent
Hotelday 8Budapest Hotel
HotelDays 9, 10Hotel Zornica
Hotelday 11Hotel Concorde
Hotelday 12The Palace Villa Complex
HotelDays 13, 14
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Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- Anull· June 22nd, 2023I enjoyed Bran castle in Romania, the towns of Novi Sad and Nis, and our two night stay at the Black Sea resort.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichelle· July 3rd, 2023With the nature of this trip its really hard to pick out a highlight because there is just so much. Our introductory walking tours always picked out the highlights - with lots of information to explain what we were looking at. For me, I love being able to see lots of different places, get some idea of the culture.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJen· August 26th, 2023Costin went over and beyond in his duties as a tour LeaderShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnita· August 27th, 2023I enjoyed the 3 capitals and all the unexpected small towns.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACatherine· September 20th, 2023Highlights: Serbia: the modern art galleries and the park by the Danube (in Belgrade). I wish we'd stopped for a beer in one of the bars overlooking the river there. Cebar Hill Church. Bulgaria: Rila Monastery, Synagogue Sofia, the mosque Sofia. Soviet statues, Shipka memorial Church, archaeological museum Varna . Romania: Corvin Castle, Bran Castle, boat trip on Danube, Ceausescu mansion.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAlan· September 24th, 2023Highlights for each Country were: Sibiu in Romania Belgrade in Serbia Tsarevets Fort in BulgariaShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APauline· October 2nd, 2023My highlights: swimming in the Black Sea, the boat trip on the Danube, eating seafood and drinking wine in conversation with some truly wonderful travel companions whilst watching the sun go down and discovering how lovely Romania is.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AFlorence· October 7th, 2023Lots of mountain scenery. Fascinating to learn so much about thhistory and politics of the area.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AFrances· October 10th, 2023The Romanian castles (Bran, Peles and Corvin), and beautiful town of Sibiu; Serbian Skull Tower in Nis, nearby Devil’s Town and Novi Sad’s Petrovaradin Fortress; Bulgarian Rila Monastery, Plovdiv’s Roman Theatre and the Rose Perfume, Varna’s Sea Garden on the Black Sea.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAnne· October 2nd, 2023I loved staying in the guest house in the mountains in Transylvania with the home-style dinner, Bran Castle, the boat ride on the Danube, the tiny church where the monk gave us some background, our first meal in Sofia, Rila Monastery, The archeology museum in Varna, and the Palace Villa. For me the best part of any travel is meeting and getting to know people.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
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Paul
Asked on March 26th, 2025Is it possible to upgrade the two star accommodation at all? We prefer our own Ensuite too.
Explore!Operator•Written March 2025All accommodation on this tour have their own ensuite. With regards to the two nights at the basic hotel, regretfully we are unable to upgrade these before hand. Whilst you are at the accommodation, you may be able to upgrade the room directly with the stay. Some of the hotels and guesthouses used on this trip have bedrooms on multiple floors with narrow staircases and no lifts, so we recommend packing light, as you will need to carry your own bags up and down the stairs. On days five and six in Belgrade, we'll use one of 2 hotels that are both in the same chain (Mr President Hotel and the Regent Palace Hotel). They are chosen for their central location and are comfortable although the décor in the rooms is a bit old fashioned. On days 12 and 13 of this trip we will stay in Balchik, where we have the unique experience of staying in rooms in the old villas that formed part of the Black Sea Summer Palace of Queen Marie of Romania. This accommodation is rated as simple as the villas are historic and the décor is quite dated. All rooms are en suite and vary in terms of size and décor. Rooms won't be serviced on second night of our stay. Once the day visitors leave we have the botanical garden palace grounds to ourselves to explore. There is a restaurant in the grounds and other bars and restaurants are just a short walk away along the coast.
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Chemin
Asked on December 16th, 2024Are there any health requirements for this destination?
- Explore!Operator•Written December 2024
Check with your travel clinic for any vaccinations or health precautions recommended for the areas you will visit.
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Sören
Asked on November 20th, 2024Can I get a quote for flights from my departure city?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
We can provide flight quotes based on your departure location. Please share your city for a specific quote.
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Leanne
Asked on November 10th, 2024Is there a single supplement charge?
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Leanne
Traveler•Written November 2024Do you also handle the airline reservations and the airport pick up transfers to and from the hotels?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
We don't book the international flights but do provide airport transfers on the first and the last day of the trip.
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Rosanne
Asked on July 14th, 2024Will there be opportunities to meet other travelers?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
Yes, our tours are designed for group participation, providing ample opportunity to connect with fellow travelers.
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Elaine
Asked on July 13th, 2024What should I do if my passport information changes?
- Explore!Operator•Written July 2024
If your passport details change, please ensure to provide us with the updated information at least 30 days before departure.
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Jeff
Asked on June 27th, 2024How do I confirm my spot on the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2024
You can secure your booking by selecting the 'book now' button on our website and following the instructions.
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Mariana
Asked on April 17th, 2024What transportation arrangements are provided for the trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written April 2024
Transfers are included for arrivals and departures, in line with your flight details.
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José Luis
Asked on March 29th, 2024Is there a discount available on the single supplement?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer an additional discount on the single supplement at this time.
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Gina
Asked on March 4th, 2024As I have not yet booked flights, I would need a guarantee that we would get a place on the tour before travel.
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2024
Yes this is a guaranteed departure and there are currently 10 spaces available. Please note that in 3 days we are due to send the list of confirmed passengers to our local agent, after this point we would need to request a booking as a late booking.
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