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Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania (from Sofia to Bucharest)

12 days
From Sofia to Bucharest
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia with a local guide
  • Tour Belgrade's historical sites
  • Stroll through Novi Sad's town center
  • Visit Dracula's Castle in Transylvania
  • See Bucharest's open-air Village Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN SOFIA, BULGARIA
  2. Day 2 SOFIA
  3. Day 3 SOFIA–BELGRADE, SERBIA
  4. Day 4 BELGRADE
  5. Day 5 BELGRADE–NOVI SAD–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
  6. Day 6 BUDAPEST
  7. Day 7 BUDAPEST–CLUJ NAPOCA, ROMANIA
  8. Day 8 CLUJ NAPOCA–SIGHISOARA–BRASOV
  9. Day 9 BRASOV: EXCURSION TO BRAN
  10. Day 10 BRASOV–SINAIA–BUCHAREST
  11. Day 11 BUCHAREST
  12. Day 12 BUCHAREST
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Customer Reviews

  • Kevin
    · June 21st, 2025
    We had a great time on our tour from Dublin to London. We stayed in great places and got to see lots of things. They are big days, starting very early in the morning, so not the most relaxed pace, and we were sad that we didn't have more time in Tramore to enjoy the ocean. Only one night was not enough! But, overall it was fantastic. Our guide Will was fantastic and the driver Julian was unforgettable.
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  • Gail
    · June 16th, 2025
    Very rushed tour. Lots of early starts. Lots of driving with very little sightseeing. Some days we’d drive all day with the only stops being at service stations for comfort breaks/lunch stop. Driver was excellent and tour director very professional. Majority of accommodation was excellent and the included dinners very welcome.
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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 October 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. 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 65 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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