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9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest

9 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
3.6
6 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 46
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore Veliko Tarnovo, the City of Tsars
  • Discover the lush Devetashka Cave
  • Visit the majestic Rila Monastery
  • Tour the historic city of Mostar and its bridge
  • Walk through Belgrade's vibrant Bohemian Quarter

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bucharest - Devetashka - Lovech (230 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  2. Day 2 Lovech - Sofia (150 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
  3. Day 3 Sofia – Rila – Skopje (350 km) BULGARIA +MACEDONIA
  4. Day 4 Skopje – Ohrid (190 km) MACEDONIA
  5. Day 5 Ohrid – Tirana – Shkoder (230 km) MACEDONIA + ALBANIA
  6. Day 6 Shkoder – Kotor - Trebinje (190 km) MONTENEGRO
  7. Day 7 Trebinje – Mostar – Sarajevo (240 km) BOSNIA&HERZEGOVINA
  8. Day 8 Sarajevo – Belgrad (400 km) BOSNIA + SERBIA
  9. Day 9 Belgrad – Novi Sad – Budapest (400 km) SERBIA + HUNGARY
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Number of tours

6

Age Range

8 to 80 years old

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  • Transport
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    3.8
  • Accommodation
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  • 9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest reviewer 1
    · October 14th, 2025
    I have been on many tours all over the globe and this "tour guide" was the absolute worst! He was rude, condescending, abrupt and outright hostile to the entire group. We all knew on day one that this was going to be quite the unusual trip when he stated, "we are not your enemies". What on earth was he talking about we wondered?? Soon we found out that he was not going to make any recommendations regarding places to eat, sites to see, etc. Instead, he responded with "you know best" which of course we did not having never been to these countries/cities. On more than one occasion I witnessed him getting into verbal confrontations with guests and then discussing the incident in front of others to humiliate them. Also, he would get off of the bus and proceed to light a cigarette while talking with guests which most found offensive. I would strongly encourage you to obtain the name of the tour guide before booking and if it is Alex, DO NOT BOOK!
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • O
    · June 29th, 2024
    The trip itinerary was fantastic. Tour guide and driver was Vladimir, very energetic, fun, and became one of us. We enjoyed his company very much. He was flexible, and the trip was not too physically difficult. We left each morning at 9 am and got to the towns around 4 or 5 pm. Our group had only 6 people, so it was very intimate a cozy in a new van. Hotels were fantastic as well EXCEPT that 3 of them did not have working air condition during our stay (in Ochrid and two other locations), this made 3 sleeping nights miserable, especially since when you opened the window, there were loud noises all night long, so could not sleep. We reported it to George the trip organizer, and hopefully, they will check if a/c is working BEFORE each group leaves. Local guides in each city were true experts
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • JP
    · May 3rd, 2023
    Felt the van was very uncomfortable being packed full. With no audio system people in the back could rarely hear the tour descriptions. Very unorganized hotel stays with other tour companies copies of passports are pre-sent with names of people staying so check ins are easy.. never happened here. We skipped some tour sites, started too late on long days. One hotel was not good. My list of complaints could go on and on. The tour company doesn’t seem to have things figured out at all.
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • NC
    · October 18th, 2022
    Amazing experience to visit these European countries
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    Trip date: September 2022
  • 9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest reviewer 5
    · September 28th, 2019
    That was an awesome tour, I highly recommend. I love Europe, I will do it again and again. Thanks George for everything.
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    Trip2ro commented on this review
    Hello Angela, Thank you very much for your review. I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and i hope i will see you again. Kind regards, George
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    Trip date: September 2019
  • RD
    · June 8th, 2019
    It was a vg good tour
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    Trip2ro commented on this review
    Hello Ralph, Thank you very much for your review. I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and i hope i will see you again. Kind regards, George
    Trip date: May 2019

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    Gary

    Asked on July 31st, 2025

    What are the hotels that are booked for this tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten July 2025

      We will send a full list of the hotels 30 days before the departure.

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    Shirley

    Asked on June 8th, 2025

    could you please tell me how many people are booked into your 27 Sep tour? I'm travelling on my own and considering options for best seeing the area.

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten June 2025

      The tour will have an average of 22 travellers.

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    Melanie

    Asked on March 26th, 2025

    Can I arrange my own travel insurance?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, travelers are encouraged to arrange their own travel insurance for additional protection.

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    Bianca

    Asked on November 29th, 2024

    Can I book extra nights after the tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten November 2024

      Additional nights can be booked based on the availability at the designated hotel.

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    Sandra

    Asked on October 6th, 2024

    Do I need a visa for this tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten October 2024

      It is your responsibility to obtain any necessary visas for the countries you will visit.

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    Sara

    Asked on September 28th, 2024

    Is there a specific age limit for travelers?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      All travelers who are physically capable can join, although there is a recommended age limit for certain tours.

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    Stefanie

    Asked on September 24th, 2024

    Will transportation be provided during the tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      Transportation is provided by bus with regular stops for breaks.

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    Alexander

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    Can I have a private room during the tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten September 2024

      Yes, private rooms are included, especially for solo travelers willing to pay a single supplement.

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    Wendy

    Asked on May 1st, 2024

    What is the accommodation like for solo travelers?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten May 2024

      All hotels provide private rooms and are mostly centrally located within walking distance from the city center.

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    Jason

    Asked on April 12th, 2024

    Are there opportunities to do laundry on this tour?

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    • Trip2roOperatorWritten April 2024

      Yes, there are several self service washing facilities along the route.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Albania.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Hungary.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Hungary.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months 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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