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

12 days
From Sofia to Bucharest
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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

  • graham
    · October 2nd, 2025
    Lots of interesting places to visit,plenty of free time Helpful and informative guide Ibis schipol was not good,room not readywhen checking in ,sub standard buffet,no tea making facilities in room ,Restaurant closed Sunday and Monday,bar understaffed and ran out of wine glasses
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  • Jennifer
    · September 29th, 2025
    The tour was very interesting and very well organised. Zalen was an excellent tour manager, informative, kind and fun.
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  • Carolyn
    · September 26th, 2025
    Our guide Charlie was phenomenal as well as our driver Morris. They were both patient, helpful, kind & fun. Our tour of England, Wales, Ireland & Scotland in 18 days with 41 people on our bus was really good as we saw & did so much.
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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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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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