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Eastern European Delights: Enchanting Balkans and Transylvania - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

12 days
From Sofia to Bucharest
4.5
2 traveler reviews
Eastern European Delights: Enchanting Balkans and Transylvania  - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES - World Synergy Travel
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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, Spanish
Group Size 10 - 20
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Rila Monastery, a UNESCO site
  • Tour the ancient Roman Theatre in Plovdiv
  • Learn about rose oil production in Kazanluk
  • Visit the grand Parliament Palace in Bucharest
  • Discover the medieval town of Sighisoara

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia (approx. 20Km)
  2. Day 2 Sofia - Rila – Sofia (approx.250Km)
  3. Day 3 Sofia – Plovdiv (approx.200Km)
  4. Day 4 Plovdiv - Veliko Tarnavo (approx. 235Km)
  5. Day 5 Veliko Tarnavo – Bucharest (approx.200Km)
  6. Day 6 Bucharest – Sibiu (approx.300Km)
  7. Day 7 Sibiu
  8. Day 8 Sibiu - Biertan – Sighisoara (approx.110Km)
  9. Day 9 Sighisoara - Viscri – Brasov (approx. 125Km)
  10. Day 10 Brasov - Bran – Brasov (approx. 80Km)
  11. Day 11 Brasov - Sinaia – Bucharest (approx. 185Km)
  12. Day 12 Departure back home (approx.20Km)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
4.5
(17 reviews)

Number of tours

20

Age Range

3 to 100 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

89%

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Customer Reviews

  • E
    · May 7th, 2025
    It was a pleasant trip , very nice places, good hotels and wonderful food.
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    World Synergy Travel commented on this review
    Dear Eleanor, Thank you for taking the time to comment. We are glad that you had a pleasant time in the Balkans and we hope to see you again! The Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • J
    · May 5th, 2025
    Everything was well organized. We saw the most important sites of Bulgaria and Romania. Guide was very informative. Brandy and wine tasting felt like marketing instead of an experience and didn’t provide any value to those who don’t drink alcohol. Restaurants chosen for the meal package were ok but the pre determined menu didn’t allow for flexibility or preferences. Many of the meals were below average and some were inedible. Looking at the menus at the restaurants, there would have been better choices and it feels like we were paying a premium over the listed prices. Although our small group was fine, there needs to be a disclaimer for physical ability expectations such as being able to walk 2 km or climb several flights of stairs. All hotels should be centrally located near tourist attractions and city centres. All the Bulgarian hotels and some of the Romanian hotels did not have AC working. Made for sleepless nights in hot and humid weather.
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    World Synergy Travel commented on this review
    Dear Jane, Thank you for taking time to write a review. We are glad that you had a pleasant time during the tour. All of your comments are well received and will be taken into consideration for future departures. Hope to see you again! The Team
    Trip date: April 2025

Dates & Availability

12 days
Eastern European Delights: Enchanting Balkans and Transylvania - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
From Sofia to Bucharest

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  • J

    Joan

    Asked on April 2nd, 2025

    Can you provide a list of hotels?

    Accommodation
    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      The list of hotels is: Sofia: Hotel Coop 4**** or similar, Plovdiv: Hotel Imperial 4**** or similar, Veliko Tarnovo: Hotel Grand Yantra 4**** or similar, Bucharest: Hotel Union Plaza 4**** or similar, Sibiu: Hotel Continental Forum 4**** or similar, Sighisoara: Hotel Mercure Binderbubi 4**** or similar, Brasov: Hotel Qosmo 4**** or similar. The final list of hotels will be confirmed after booking.

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    Liam

    Asked on February 27th, 2025

    Can you tell me how big is the travel group and what are the ages of the people who are already booked?

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      Liam

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Could you also let me know the approximate costs for the additional dinners? If the tour is paid in cash, would there be another discount?

    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour is guaranteed for a minimum of 2 paying guests.

    • L

      Liam

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      One of us does not drink alcohol so wouldn't need the wine with the meals. Is there an alternative for a beverage?

    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Sure, we can arrange for a soft drink instead of the wine.

    • L

      Liam

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      If my husband and I are the only people taking the tour, would it be possible to add a day to visit Cluj?

    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      The tour will be open for bookings until April, so other people may join until then. We can customize any tour but this would have to be a private tour, with additional costs.

    • L

      Liam

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Is it possible for just my husband to purchase the meals and tasting package? I don't drink alcohol and am not a big eater. The brandy tasting is of no use to me. Could I accompany him to the restaurants and just order off the menu?

    • L

      Liam

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      We were looking at the downloaded brochure and noticed that for every day, there is an optional dinner listed. However, on the website, there are 7 meals and 1 brandy tasting that we can pay for. Can you clarify if the website is correct or the brochure?

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    Lauren

    Asked on February 7th, 2025

    Do you have the list of hotels used for the 'Eastern European Delights: Enchanting Balkans and Transylvania - guaranteed departures' tour? Are the hotels generally centrally located (close to public transport and to attractions by foot)?

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    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We include in our offers only high-quality services hotels and usually centrally located. The general list of hotels for the Eastern European Delights Tours is: Sofia - Hotel Coop 4****, Plovdiv - Hotel Imperial 4****, Veliko tarnovo - Hotel Grand Yantra 4****, Bucharest - Hotel Union Plaza 4****, Sibiu - Hotel Continental Forum 4****, Sighisoara - Hotel Mercure Binderbubi 4****, Brasov - Hotel Qosmo 4****. Please note that for some of the departures some hotels may be different, due to local availabilities.

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    Vicky

    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    Is the max number of people on the tour? What is the additional cost for solo traveler?

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    Single supplement
    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      The departure on 16th of October is still open for sales. The cost for a single traveler in a single room is 2215 EUR.

  • C

    Carole

    Asked on March 6th, 2024

    is it guaranteed departures? how many people booked on these dates already?

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    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten March 2024

      The departure is guaranteed to depart. For the moment we don't have any people booked for May 8 departure. Instead we have 2 pax booked for 2 June 2024 and 2 more booked for 7July 2024 departures, but for the 8 days guaranteed departure in Romania.

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    Renee

    Asked on February 19th, 2024

    We really want to tour Bulgaria and Romania but want to do it over the Christmas period of 2024 i.e starting the 20th December and finishing the 30th December. Do you do that tour then? We are really keen to see some of the Christmas markets.

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    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten February 2024

      We can organize and confirm this trip for you on private basis starting from December 20. For 3 pax the cost of the tour is 2355 Euro per person in double room and the single supplement is 300 Euro, you will have your private driver guide and private vehicle. The airport transfer is included in the quote.

  • H

    Henry

    Asked on May 21st, 2023

    what is a total price with the single supplement including fees and taxes? Are breakfasts and diners included? What is a class of hotels? And what king of transportation? Number of travelers in the group?

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    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      Breakfasts and dinner are included, we offer 4 stars hotels for this circuits. The transportation is booked depending on how many persons are booked for the same departure.

    • H

      Henry

      TravelerWritten May 2023

      8 days? I thought it was 9 days departure September 16. 8 days works better for me. Could you please send me 8 days itinerary and total cost for 1 person with single supplement and (2 people if I find someone to join me). How does this group travel from town to town? Thank you

    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten May 2023

      The program Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria has 9 days. The program Transylvania and the painted monasteries has 8 days, and you travel only in Romania. For Transylvania and the painted monasteries the price per person in double room is 1295,00€ + single supplement 215,00€.

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    Liz

    Asked on August 31st, 2022

    What are the hotels I would be staying at for this vacation?

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      Liz

      TravelerWritten August 2022

      Yes, wondering the list of hotels I would stay at on this tour.

    • World Synergy TravelOperatorWritten August 2022

      Unfortunately the departure from 8 October is no longer available but if you still want to travel on October 8 we can do this tour private for you.

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Tour ID: 221905

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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