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Discovering the Magic of the Balkans

12 days
From Sofia to Belgrade
4.0
4,326 traveler reviews
Discovering the Magic of the Balkans - Europamundo
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  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Local Living
  • Temples
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
  • Historical
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
Age range 3 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's historic sites and architecture
  • Visit Bachkovo Monastery and tour Plovdiv
  • Discover the Thracian Tomb and Shipka Church
  • Tour Bucharest and the Palace of Parliament
  • Experience Dracula's Castle and Sighisoara

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia, Bachkovo, Plovdiv
  3. Day 3 Plovdiv, Kazanlak, Shipka, Etar, Arbanasi, Veliko Tarnovo
  4. Day 4 Veliko Tarnovo, Basarbovo, Bucharest
  5. Day 5 Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Sighisoara
  6. Day 6 Sighisoara, Biertan, Sibiu, Hunedoara, Timisoara
  7. Day 7 Timisoara, Belgrade
  8. Day 8 Belgrade, Fruska Gora, Sremski Karlovci, Novi Sad
  9. Day 9 Novi Sad, Viminacium, Manasija, Nis
  10. Day 10 Nis, Zica, Studenica, Kraljevo
  11. Day 11 Kraljevo, Ravanica, Oplenac, Belgrade
  12. Day 12 Belgrade
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What's Included

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

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  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Europamundo

Number of tours

975

Age Range

3 to 85 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

84%

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Customer Reviews

  • Ian
    · April 30th, 2025
    Our tour was very informative and made especially special by our tour guide Suri who we can only say was excellent and caring as well as very professional in his history commentaries of all of the countries we visited while touring with him. Marie was very good as well but Suri was the best. Our hotels were of excellent standard as well for the low price we paid but still off high standard and great breakfasts. I would definitely travel with them again.
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  • Hope
    · April 25th, 2025
    What made the trip a better experience, honestly, was the care that the tour guides took with the group. I would say the things we encountered that would probably be deal breakers for some were tolerable because of the guides. That said, I believe we had an overall good experience. If I had to make some recommendations: 1. There should be more bathroom breaks for those who are on medication or a bit older. 2. It was difficult to find food when we arrived late in the evening at our hotels. 3. I have been on tours where water and light snacks were provided (if on the bus for more than a couple of hours). I am sure this would be appreciated even if there is an additional charge for it. 4. The one-bag policy is unrealistic, as travelers from all over the world want to purchase souvenirs, etc. Maybe consider allowing two bags and charging a nominal fee to be included in the overall package. Again, I loved the care the guides took with the group, and this is the main reason I would recommend this tour company.
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  • Suzanne
    · April 29th, 2025
    Nice tour...overview of several cities...very interesting local guides..very good guide and driver... very good hotels, especially in Sandanski
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Discovering the Magic of the Balkans
From Sofia to Belgrade

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 304813

  • Currencies
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    Euro
    France
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Serbia
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    Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks 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.
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    • For any tour departing before June 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Europamundo. 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 50 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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