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Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour

11 days
From Sofia to Bucharest
5.0
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Age range 10 to 84
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's nightlife and meet your guide
  • Tour Skopje's historic sites like Kale Fortress
  • Discover Tirana's landmarks and Ohrid's charm
  • Visit Meteora's cliff-top monasteries
  • End in Bucharest with a tour of iconic landmarks

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival to Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia to Skopje
  3. Day 3 Skopje to Tirana via Matka Canyon and Prizren
  4. Day 4 Tirana to Ohrid
  5. Day 5 Ohrid
  6. Day 6 Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora (Kalabaka)
  7. Day 7 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
  8. Day 8 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
  9. Day 9 Sofia to Bucharest via Veliko Tarnovo
  10. Day 10 Enchanting Transylvania Experience
  11. Day 11 Bucharest Highlights and Farewell
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What's Included

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  • 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

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Ajdinis

4.6
(67 reviews)

Number of tours

84

Age Range

18 to 70 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.6
  • Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour reviewer 1
    · February 21st, 2024
    Everything was top-notch, from the knowledgeable guide to the well-planned itinerary. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
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    Ajdinis commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure.
    Trip date: October 2023
  • Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour reviewer 2
    · December 26th, 2023
    we was on Balkan tours with Ajdinis Travel on this tour and he was great experience,Thank you.
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    Ajdinis commented on this review
    Tahnk u Ms Stefansi,hope to see you again at our destination programs.
    Trip date: June 2023

Dates & Availability

11 days
Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour
From Sofia to Bucharest

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    Henry

    Asked on February 13th, 2025

    Do taxis from airport to hotel accept euro or credit card as I will not have any Bulgarian currency.

    Flights / Transfers
    Transport
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten February 2025

      Taxis accept euros but not credit cards. If you'd like, we can also arrange airport transportation and pre-accommodation for you.

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      Henry

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      How much is a transfer if you organised it for me? Otherwise I'm thinking I'll just get a taxi.

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten February 2025

      The price for airport transportation is 50€. To book, you need to provide your flight number and arrival time.

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      Henry

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Will the €50 cost be added to the total due for my tour?

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    Anivar

    Asked on October 15th, 2024

    Is travel insurance included in the package?

    Travel Support
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten October 2024

      Travel insurance is not included, but it is highly recommended.

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    Felix

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    How do I contact support for my travel questions?

    Travel Support
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further assistance.

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    Ungurean

    Asked on August 16th, 2024

    Can I request a specific hotel for my stay?

    Accommodation
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten August 2024

      We typically arrange stays in specific hotels but can accommodate requests where possible.

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    Danièle

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    When does the tour start?

    Tour Details
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten August 2024

      The tour starts on the first day after the arrival, typically with a welcome meeting in the evening.

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    Daniela

    Asked on July 19th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for this tour?

    Visa
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, a Schengen visa is applicable for all countries involved in this tour.

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    Lindsay

    Asked on June 15th, 2024

    What are the names of some of the hotels we stay at in Sofia and Bucharest?

    Accommodation
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2024

      In Sofia, it will be the Best Western Terminus Hotel, and in Bucharest, it will be the New Era Hotel. If you confirm and pay for the tour, we will request the hotels to check availability.

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    Olga

    Asked on June 12th, 2024

    Why do prices double for the other departures that month?

    Price / Availability
    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2024

      The campaign was initially set up until October 5th, but we can offer you the same discount and until September 15th If the minimum number of participants registers by then, we will proceed with the tour.

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      Olga

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      When will you know though if you will proceed with the Oct 19 departure?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2024

      Somewhere until September 15th, up to 25.

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      Olga

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Can we tentatively book for 19 Oct?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2024

      You can book regularly from now. If no one else appears for those dates, we will refund the full amount. Does this option work for you?

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    Stan

    Asked on May 26th, 2024

    Can I get a quote for hotel stays before or after the tour?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten May 2024

      We can offer details about pre and post accommodation, but specific prices can only be provided close to the tour date.

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    Craig

    Asked on April 16th, 2024

    I am a single traveller and would like to share a twin room with another female traveller on the tour. Is that possible?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten April 2024

      Unfortunately, we currently do not have any options available for combining from Bucharest. If you could find one more solo traveler like yourself, that would be ideal. Otherwise, we can only offer the single room option.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 264205

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    Bulgarian Lev
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    Greece and Kosovo
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    Macedonia
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type E
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
    Type F
    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
  • 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, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia and Romania. 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. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for 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 July 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. 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 35 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 Ajdinis will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    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.