From
$1,894
NZ $1,326

9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest

9 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
3.9
5 traveler reviews
9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest - Trip2ro
From
$1,894
-30%
NZ $1,326
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $265 now + easy payments of $354 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 46
Age range 12 to 85
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore Veliko Tarnovo, the City of Tsars
  • Discover the lush Devetashka Cave
  • Visit the majestic Rila Monastery
  • Tour the historic city of Mostar and its bridge
  • Walk through Belgrade's vibrant Bohemian Quarter

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bucharest - Devetashka - Lovech (230 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  2. Day 2 Lovech - Sofia (150 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  3. Day 3 Sofia – Rila – Skopje (350 km) BULGARIA +MACEDONIA
  4. Day 4 Skopje – Ohrid (190 km) MACEDONIA
  5. Day 5 Ohrid – Tirana – Shkoder (230 km) MACEDONIA + ALBANIA
  6. Day 6 Shkoder – Kotor - Trebinje (190 km) MONTENEGRO
  7. Day 7 Trebinje – Mostar – Sarajevo (240 km) BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA
  8. Day 8 Sarajevo – Belgrad (400 km) BOSNIA + SERBIA
  9. Day 9 Belgrad – Novi Sad – Budapest (400 km) SERBIA + HUNGARY
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar 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

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

Operated by

Trip2ro

4.5
(54 reviews)

Number of tours

11

Age Range

8 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

Trip2Ro is specialised in tours in Romania and the Balkans. We use...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Good
    3.8
  • Transport
    Good
    3.8
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.4
  • Food
    Good
    3.4
  • 4.5
  • O
    · June 29th, 2024
    The trip itinerary was fantastic. Tour guide and driver was Vladimir, very energetic, fun, and became one of us. We enjoyed his company very much. He was flexible, and the trip was not too physically difficult. We left each morning at 9 am and got to the towns around 4 or 5 pm. Our group had only 6 people, so it was very intimate a cozy in a new van. Hotels were fantastic as well EXCEPT that 3 of them did not have working air condition during our stay (in Ochrid and two other locations), this made 3 sleeping nights miserable, especially since when you opened the window, there were loud noises all night long, so could not sleep. We reported it to George the trip organizer, and hopefully, they will check if a/c is working BEFORE each group leaves. Local guides in each city were true experts
    Show more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • JP
    · May 3rd, 2023
    Felt the van was very uncomfortable being packed full. With no audio system people in the back could rarely hear the tour descriptions. Very unorganized hotel stays with other tour companies copies of passports are pre-sent with names of people staying so check ins are easy.. never happened here. We skipped some tour sites, started too late on long days. One hotel was not good. My list of complaints could go on and on. The tour company doesn’t seem to have things figured out at all.
    Show more
    Trip date: April 2023
  • NC
    · October 18th, 2022
    Amazing experience to visit these European...
    Show more
    Trip date: September 2022
  • 9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest reviewer 4
    · September 28th, 2019
    That was an awesome tour, I highly recommend....
    Show more
    Trip2ro commented on this review
    Hello Angela, Thank you very much for your review. I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and i hope i will see you again. Kind regards, George
    9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest customer review photo 19 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest customer review photo 29 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest customer review photo 3
    Trip date: September 2019
  • RD
    · June 8th, 2019
    It was a vg good tour
    Show more
    Trip2ro commented on this review
    Hello Ralph, Thank you very much for your review. I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and i hope i will see you again. Kind regards, George
    Trip date: May 2019

Dates & Availability

9 days
9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest
From Bucharest to Budapest

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • September 2025
  • April 2026
  • May 2026
  • June 2026
  • July 2026
  • August 2026
  • September 2026
  • October 2026
Select The Travel Month

Upcoming departures
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    27 Sep, 2025
    To Sunday
    5 Oct, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    18 Apr, 2026
    To Sunday
    26 Apr, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    25 Apr, 2026
    To Sunday
    3 May, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    2 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    10 May, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    9 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    17 May, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    16 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    24 May, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    23 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    31 May, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    30 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    7 Jun, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    6 Jun, 2026
    To Sunday
    14 Jun, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
  • Instant Confirmation
    -30%
    From Saturday
    13 Jun, 2026
    To Sunday
    21 Jun, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $1,894
    $1,326
From
$1,894
-30%
NZ $1,326
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $265 now + easy payments of $354 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
  • M

    Melanie

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    Can I arrange my own travel insurance?

    Other
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, travelers are encouraged to arrange their own travel insurance for additional protection.

  • B

    Bianca

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    Can I book extra nights after the tour?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten November 2024

      Additional nights can be booked based on the availability at the designated hotel.

  • S

    Sandra

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    Do I need a visa for this tour?

    Visa
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten October 2024

      It is your responsibility to obtain any necessary visas for the countries you will visit.

  • S

    Sara

    Asked on September 28th, 2024

    Is there a specific age limit for travelers?

    Age Range
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      All travelers who are physically capable can join, although there is a recommended age limit for certain tours.

  • S

    Stefanie

    Asked on September 24th, 2024

    Will transportation be provided during the tour?

    Transport
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      Transportation is provided by bus with regular stops for breaks.

  • A

    Alexander

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    Can I have a private room during the tour?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, private rooms are included, especially for solo travelers willing to pay a single supplement.

  • W

    Wendy

    Asked on May 1st, 2024

    What is the accommodation like for solo travelers?

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten May 2024

      All hotels provide private rooms and are mostly centrally located within walking distance from the city center.

  • J

    Jason

    Asked on April 12th, 2024

    Are there opportunities to do laundry on this tour?

    Tour Details
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten April 2024

      Yes, there are several self service washing facilities along the route.

  • I

    Iraia

    Asked on March 11th, 2024

    What should I do if I need to cancel my tour?

    Payments
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten March 2024

      You can refer to the cancellation policies provided in your booking documentation.

  • S

    Suzanne

    Asked on March 5th, 2024

    Is there anything you can do for the 2024 tour

    Price / Availability
    • Trip2roOperatorWritten March 2024

      For this yeear we have all the seats occupied. We will note your request and if we will have any cancellation wwe will let you know.

Can’t find the answer to your question?

Good to Know

Tour ID: 138558

  • Currencies
    L
    Lek
    Albania
    KM
    Convertible Mark
    Bosnia
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    ден
    Denar
    Macedonia
    Euro
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type E
    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
    Type F
    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Trip2ro. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Trip2ro will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Trip2ro" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.