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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
Age range 5 to 99
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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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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Number of tours

210

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Don
    · June 9th, 2025
    There were some hotels less than 4 star, overall we are happy.
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  • James
    · June 9th, 2025
    Overall, it was a good way to see a lot of different places in the UK, although the time spent on the bus was a sort of necessary evil. We had an excellent guide in Mike Cole, who was very conscientious about offering information prior to each stop and facilitating our logistics at hotels, etc. Mike also has good people skills and connected personally with our group. Meyrion was our driver and was very congenial and upheld high professional standards. We felt very safe with him at the wheel. Two suggestions, however: 1. There were maps provided for most of our city stops, but not in Oxford. There should also be a map provided for that stop. We had someone who was unable to locate the bus and had to be left behind. (She later rejoined the tour in Leeds.) She didn't have a data connection on her phone, so she couldn't use GPS, and no one on the street was able to help her with directions. 2. I don't know how many others felt the same way, but I didn't need or want music playing over the speakers without an option for turning them off. It also seemed to become louder and more intrusive in the final few days, too, requiring me to block it out by using an mp3 player. If music were to play, it should be more middle of the road (soft rock, acoustic, folk, Beatles, etc.), not anything harsh or too unfamiliar.
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  • Raymond
    · June 8th, 2025
    An incredible tour!!! Hotels were very nice and comfortable. Our guide was phenomenal. You get to see more than most residents ever would go and see.
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Dates & Availability

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

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Tour ID: 312497

  • Currencies
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  • Plugs & Adapters

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

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    Hungary and Serbia
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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, 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.
  • 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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