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14 days Complete Tour of Balkans from Sofia through Transylvania (34 destinations)

14 days
Start and end in Sofia
4.8
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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 - 48
Age range 12 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Skopje, birthplace of Mother Teresa
  • Discover Ohrid's ancient churches and fortress
  • Tour Tirana's historic sites and Skanderbeg Square
  • Visit Kotor's UNESCO-listed Stari Grad
  • Walk through Mostar and view the iconic Old Bridge

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia – Rila – Skopje (350 km) BULGARIA +MACEDONIA
  2. Day 2 Skopje – Ohrid (190 km) MACEDONIA
  3. Day 3 Ohrid – Tirana – Shkoder (230 km) MACEDONIA + ALBANIA
  4. Day 4 Shkoder – Kotor - Trebinje (190 km) MONTENEGRO
  5. Day 5 Trebinje – Mostar – Sarajevo (240 km) BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA
  6. Day 6 Sarajevo – Belgrad (400 km) BOSNIA + SERBIA
  7. Day 7 Belgrad – Novi Sad – Budapest (400 km) SERBIA + HUNGARY
  8. Day 8 Budapest HUNGARY
  9. Day 9 Budapest – Timisoara
  10. Day 10 Timisoara – The Corvini Castle – Sibiu (310km)
  11. Day 11 Sibiu – Sighisoara – Brasov (210 km)
  12. Day 12 Brasov – Bran –– Sinaia - Bucharest (180 km)
  13. Day 13 Bucharest - Devetashka - Lovech (230 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  14. Day 14 Sunday – Lovech - Sofia (150 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
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Trip2ro

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(54 reviews)

Number of tours

11

Age Range

8 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Food
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    5.0
  • 4.5
  • 14 days Complete Tour of Balkans from Sofia through Transylvania (34 destinations) reviewer 1
    · November 20th, 2023
    If you are looking for an in-depth, small group, cultural tour with stunning scenery of these amazing Balkan countries, then this is just the tour you have been looking for! Right from when we booked, we were kept informed by George of anything that arose. Liviu is an awesome tour leader/guide/driver. He is passionate and knowledgeable about the history of all the countries/cities/towns/fortresses that we visited on our tour. The people that we met throughout the tour were all so friendly and welcoming, the weather was unseasonably perfect [went in October/Autumn], the accommodations were all of a good quality standard. Our small group of just 6 was perfect for speedy entry into everywhere and everything, including border crossings. And then it was just 2 of us left [my mother and I] for the tour of Romania - which was absolutely gorgeous with all the autumn colours, mountains, beautiful Monasteries and Churches etc. So, go ahead push that book Now button, and have an awesome unforgettable holiday!!! Thank You Suzanne & Norma
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    Trip date: October 2023
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    · November 12th, 2019
    I went on this tour with no preconceived ideas,...
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    Trip2ro commented on this review
    Hello Kathy, 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 & Liviu
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    Trip date: September 2019

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14 days Complete Tour of Balkans from Sofia through Transylvania (34 destinations)
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    Jenna

    Asked on April 26th, 2025

    Is there a restriction on luggage? We would each have 1 large and 1 small

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten April 2025

      Each passenger can have 1 large and 1 small luggage, max 32kg totally.

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    Lee

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    When should tips be given to the tour manager or driver?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten April 2025

      Tips are typically given at the end of the tour, based on your satisfaction with the service.

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    Cindy

    Asked on February 19th, 2025

    Are the departures guaranteed as advertised?

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      Yes, all the advertised departure dates for 2024 are guaranteed.

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    Otto

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    What is the minimum age requirement for this tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten February 2025

      There is no strict age limit, but travelers should be able to participate fully in the activities.

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    Debbie

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      Tipping is at your discretion, and it’s customary to offer a tip at the end of the tour.

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    Leanne

    Asked on October 26th, 2024

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten October 2024

      Meals might be included or available for an additional cost depending on the itinerary details.

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    What transportation is used during the tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      Transportation will be provided by a comfortable fleet, often using minivans or coaches.

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    Catherine

    Asked on August 1st, 2024

    When you say 2-8 hours walking for the day, that is a big difference. Why is that? What would be the longest period and distance of walking with out a reasonable break or return to bus or accommodation?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten August 2024

      In any case it is indicated the distance in miles and not in hours. The walking tours of the cities are taking usually around 2-2.5 hours with stops and covers around 2.5-3.5 km. This is the average walking for every city visited.

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    Asked on July 13th, 2024

    Is there transportation from the airport to the hotel in Sofia?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten July 2024

      The transportation is not included, but we can arrange a private transfer which may be more than a taxi.

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    Frank

    Asked on April 23rd, 2024

    I'm 77 year old, can I join the tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten April 2024

      If you consider that you can fully enjoy the itinerary and the walking tours, age is not a problem for us.

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    Albania, Bosnia, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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