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From Bucharest to Sofia Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour- Small Group Tour

11 days
From Bucharest to Sofia
4.6
64 traveler reviews
From Bucharest to Sofia Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour- Small Group Tour - Ajdinis
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
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 Bucharest's historic landmarks
  • Tour Bran Castle and medieval Brasov
  • Discover Sofia's architectural treasures
  • Visit Meteora's cliff-top monasteries
  • Enjoy a city tour and shopping in Drama

Itinerary

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Ajdinis

4.6
(64 reviews)

Number of tours

84

Age Range

18 to 70 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Maya
    · May 20th, 2025
    Good thought out tour. Visited a lot of places with local guides, the accommodations were good and close to the main attractions. Budapest is stunning! We reccommend the tour!
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  • Linda
    · May 13th, 2025
    I had an amazing time on this well-organized tour through Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey. From the smooth airport transfers to the fascinating guided tours, everything was taken care of. My highlights were the Acropolis in Athens, the stunning Meteora monasteries, the historic Rila Monastery, and the enchanting streets of Istanbul. Cappadocia was a standout, with its unique cave hotels and breathtaking landscapes (the hot air balloon ride was a must!). The accommodations were comfortable, and the local guides were knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore these beautiful regions with ease and comfort!
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  • Kiya
    · May 24th, 2025
    I recently returned from this tour with Ajdinis, and it was an unforgettable experience! The itinerary was perfectly balanced, offering a mix of historical exploration and leisure. My highlights of the tour included exploring Istanbul's iconic landmarks, staying in unique cave hotels in Cappadocia, and enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Mykonos. The guided tours in Athens and Istanbul were informative and engaging, and the accommodations throughout were comfortable and well-located. The included flights made travel between destinations seamless. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the rich cultures and stunning landscapes of Turkey and Greece in a well-organized and luxurious setting.
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Dates & Availability

11 days
From Bucharest to Sofia Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour- Small Group Tour
From Bucharest to Sofia

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    Alison

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    I am interested in the Bucharest to Sofia Balkan Discovery and Greece small group tour. I will be travelling solo and want to book a tour departing in September/October 2025. Will the tours be guaranteed to depart? If the Adjinis tour group and Guide does not join up until day 5 in Sofia, who will be looking after travellers starting in Bucharest from Day 1?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten April 2025

      The first four days of the tour are fully organized with our local partners. Day 1 (Arrival Day): You'll need to make your way to the hotel on your own. We will provide the hotel location or you can request an optional airport transfer. Day 2 (City Tour): You'll join the group at the designated meeting point for the city tour, which is near your hotel. Day 3 (Optional Full-Day Transylvania Tour - €120): If you choose to join, you'll need to go to the meeting point in the morning to start the tour. Day 4 (Transfer to Sofia): A private transfer will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest and take you to your hotel in Sofia, with a stop in Veliko Tarnovo along the way. The next morning in Sofia, you will meet your guide, who will accompany you until the end of the tour.

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    Luke

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Is it possible to leave at Thessaloniki (last day) instead of going back to Sophia?

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      Luke

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Is it possible to stay in Thessaloniki on the last day. We would like to explore here longer and we do not want to go back to Sofia? If yes, do we get a little discount?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, it's possible to end the tour in Thessaloniki instead of returning to Sofia. However the tour is already discounted so the maximum discount we can offer is €100. Let me know if you'd like to proceed with this option.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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  • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before July 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 9th, 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.
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