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14 days Balkans Tour from Budapest with Transylvania

14 days
Start and end in Budapest
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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 7 - 46
Age range 12 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Timisoara, the European Capital of Culture
  • Tour the gothic Corvin Castle and historic Sibiu
  • Discover Dracula's Castle and the Peles Castle
  • Visit the UNESCO site Rila Monastery and Sofia
  • Stroll through Kotor's UNESCO-listed Old Town

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Budapest – Timisoara (320km)
  2. Day 2 Timisoara – The Corvini Castle – Sibiu (440km)
  3. Day 3 Sibiu – Sighisoara – Brasov (210 km)
  4. Day 4 Brasov - Sinaia – Bucharest (180 km)
  5. Day 5 Bucharest - Devetashka - Lovech (230 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  6. Day 6 Lovech - Sofia (150 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  7. Day 7 Sofia – Rila – Skopje (350 km) BULGARIA +MACEDONIA
  8. Day 8 Skopje – Ohrid (190 km) NORTH MACEDONIA
  9. Day 9 Ohrid – Tirana – Shkoder (230 km) NORTHMACEDONIA + ALBANIA
  10. Day 10 Shkoder – Kotor - Trebinje (190 km) MONTENEGRO
  11. Day 11 Trebinje – Mostar – Sarajevo (240 km) BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA
  12. Day 12 Sarajevo – Belgrad (400 km) BOSNIA + SERBIA
  13. Day 13 Belgrad – Novi Sad – Budapest (400 km) SERBIA + HUNGARY
  14. Day 14 Budapest HUNGARY
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What's Not Included

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  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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4.6
(32 reviews)

Number of tours

11

Age Range

12 to 75 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Tracy
    · November 1st, 2024
    This was a great tour. It was a small group, only 7 of us, so travelling was done in a comfortable van as opposed to a big bus. I'd recommend not taking huge quantities of luggage so that it can all fit in well. We had a lot of fun with our driver/guide Vlad who became an honorary Aussie by the end of the trip. Also made some new friends who I would love to travel with again. We got to see some amazing places and stayed in some great hotels. There were 2 however that weren't that great, but to keep the cost down, I'm sure that's why they were chosen. But the good ones far outweighed these. I've had a lot of friends follow my journey and have now asked about doing it themselves. i'd highly recommend this tour.
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  • Geoffrey
    · May 27th, 2024
    We had a great trip! Our guide Mathias took very good care of us.
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  • Jean
    · May 25th, 2024
    The trip was excellent! The guide went out of his way to accommodate all of us. even though some people were too demanding! Thanks Liviu for the history lessons, the memorable restaurants and the nice places you recommended us to visit.
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14 days
14 days Balkans Tour from Budapest with Transylvania
From Budapest to Budapest

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    Justin

    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    I am a well seasoned traveler, but this would be my first time going solo. I have a few things to ask....I have Celiac Disease and would love to know if there would be some gluten-free options for eating out in these countries? That or I lose weight or bring snacks from Canada. I am also not able to lift my suitcase and would be happy to tip to have it transported if needed.( No elevator) or too many stairs. Do you recommend a hotel in Budapest not for from our meeting point for pre - and post Overnights?

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      Justin

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      I am eager to book this tour but need to know if gluten free meals are available and if I need to carry my luggage up and down stairs this will be impossible. I need to confirm before the sale ends on April 30th.

    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten April 2025

      We are sorry but we can't confirm that we can help you with the luggage and neither with the gluten free restaurants.

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    Colleen

    Asked on February 17th, 2025

    Would like to clarify if there is similar one leaving in April or May

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten February 2025

      We are sorry but for this year we have only one departure in April and September

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    Irene

    Asked on December 10th, 2024

    What should I do if I plan to arrive a day early or stay extra days post-tour in Budapest?

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten December 2024

      You should book your accommodation independently for any days outside of the tour itinerary.

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    Corinne

    Asked on December 1st, 2024

    How is the payment for the tour handled?

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten December 2024

      A deposit is secured upon booking, and the final payment is due closer to the departure date. Specific payment details are outlined at the time of booking.

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    Debbie

    Asked on November 18th, 2024

    What is the group size for this tour?

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten November 2024

      The tour accommodates up to 48 travellers, but individual groups within the tour are limited to around 7 travellers each.

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    Mouglimed

    Asked on October 7th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for this tour?

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten October 2024

      Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the countries visited during the tour. You should check visa requirements well in advance.

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    Moritz

    Asked on August 18th, 2024

    Is there a policy for booking pre and post-accommodation through the tour organizer?

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten August 2024

      You need to arrange any pre or post-tour accommodation independently. We do not book these accommodations.

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    Ana

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    Just question on price. It says from $1827.00 but when you go into availability it comes up at $2348.00. Where and when is the trip for the $1827

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten August 2024

      On the departure of 1st April you can find the indicafed price.

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    Thomas

    Asked on July 22nd, 2024

    Are you not offering small groups anymore? I don't do big groups.

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten July 2024

      The costs have raised and it is not anymore a good commercial proposal the small group tour and for this reason the price became much lower, with higher hotel standards and larger group.

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    Elke

    Asked on June 14th, 2024

    What is the standard price for a single room during the tour?

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    • Guided Europe Tours SRLOperatorWritten June 2024

      The price for a single room with breakfast in a 3* hotel approximately costs 130 euros.

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Tour ID: 142214

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

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    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 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Guided Europe Tours SRL. 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.
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