Are the optional tours pre-bookable and how do I join one?

Optional tours can typically be booked during the tour through your travel guide. Specific details about booking can be found in your tour documentation or provided by the tour director.

Is travel insurance required?

While not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen circumstances during your travels.

What travel documents are required for the tour?

A valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration is required for travel. Depending on your nationality, additional visas or other documents may be needed.

What are the accommodation check-in and check-out times?

Check-in and check-out times vary but generally, check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. These times can differ based on the specific accommodations booked.

Can I pay for the tour with a debit card issued in the United States?

Yes, you can use a U.S. issued debit card to pay for the tour.

I do not have schengen visa. But i have US visa. Can I join the Balkan tour?

Travelers holding Philippine passports will require a Schengen Visa to participate in the tour. It's essential to obtain the visa from a local embassy, consulate, or visa center before traveling.

Can I pay with a debit card issued in the United States? For identification I have a U.S. passport. I am a senior citizen who will be travelling alone, and would like a quotation for the best hotels you offer.

Yes, TourRadar makes sure your payments are safe by letting you pay through trusted and secure options. You can use credit or debit cards like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or PayPal for your convenience.

What is the single room supplement?

Single room/supplement is usually offered to solo travellers or to travellers who don't want to share a room with someone.

Can I arrange my own flight and still get transportation to the hotel?

Guests booking independent flight times that do not align with the complimentary shuttle schedules should arrange their own transfers.

What is the policy on gratuities?

Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at your discretion. Recommended amounts per day for drivers, travel directors, and local specialists will be listed in your travel documents.

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Balkan Adventure

14 days

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From Bucharest to Belgrade

3.3

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Bucharest Unirii)
Optional Activities
- Explore Belle-Époque boulevards of Bucharest
- Visit Old City with cobbled streets and Baroque architecture
- Browse vintage cafes
Day 2
Bucharest to Brașov
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Romanian cuisine at hotel with panoramic mountain views)
Accommodation
Hotel (Ana Bradul)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Bucharest with Local Specialist covering city's tumultuous history
- View Palace of the Parliament
- Visit Peleș Castle in Sinaia
- Traditional Romanian dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Palace of the Parliament
Peleș Castle
Day 3
Brașov
Accommodation
Hotel (Ana Bradul)
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle with Local Specialist and learn its history
- Guided walking tour of medieval Brașov with Local Specialist
- View Town Hall Square
- View Black Church
Optional Activities
- Join optional dinner with travel companions
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Black Church
Town Hall Square
Day 4
Brașov to Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Yantra Grand)
Included Activities
- Travel through ancient villages across Danube River into Bulgaria
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Old City
Day 5
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Accommodation
Hotel (Astoria Grand)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Veliko Tarnovo with Local Specialist
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit Church of Holy Nativity in Arbanasi
Optional Activities
- Bulgarian folk evening
- Evening of live music
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Church of Holy Nativity
Day 6
Sofia
Accommodation
Hotel (Astoria Grand)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Sofia with Local Specialist
- View St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- View St. Sofia Church
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery
Landmarks
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Church
Rila Monastery
Day 7
Sofia to Skopje
Accommodation
Hotel (Solun Hotel & Spa)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Skopje with Local Specialist
Day 8
Skopje to Tirana
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Tirana)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Tirana with Local Specialist
- View Palace of Culture
- View National Library
- View Clock Tower
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Palace of Culture
National Library
Clock Tower
Day 9
Tirana to Budva
Accommodation
Hotel (TQ Plaza), Hotel (Eurostars Queen of Montenegro)
Included Activities
- Travel to Budva
Optional Activities
- Explore Stari Grad (Old Town) with 15th-century ramparts
- Explore labyrinthine lanes and small squares
Landmarks
Stari Grad
Day 10
Budva - Kotor - Mostar - Sarajevo
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mövenpick Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Orientation in Kotor
- Guided tour of Mostar with Local Specialist
- View Mostar Bridge
- Travel to Sarajevo
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
Mostar Bridge
Day 11
Sarajevo
Meals
Dinner (Be My Guest experience with local host)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mövenpick Sarajevo)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sarajevo with Local Specialist
- Visit War Tunnel
- Meet third-generation coppersmiths Adnan and Kenan on MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience
- Be My Guest dinner experience with local host
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town independently
- Visit Sarajevo Roses
Landmarks
War Tunnel
Day 12
Sarajevo to Belgrade
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Excelsior), Hotel (Radisson RED Belgrade)
Included Activities
- Travel through Bosnian Mountains to Belgrade
Day 13
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Excelsior), Hotel (Radisson RED Belgrade)
Included Activities
- Local Specialist-guided tour of Belgrade's history and sights
- Visit Kalemegdan Fortress
Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress
Day 14
Belgrade

Landmarks
Palace of the Parliament
Peleș Castle

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Black Church
Town Hall Square

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Church of Holy Nativity

Landmarks
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Church
Rila Monastery

Landmarks
Palace of Culture
National Library
Clock Tower

Landmarks
Stari Grad

Landmarks
Mostar Bridge

Landmarks
War Tunnel

Landmarks
Kalemegdan Fortress

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Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Mercure Bucharest Unirii
Hotel
day 1
Ana Bradul
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Yantra Grand
Hotel
day 4
Astoria Grand
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Solun Hotel & Spa
Hotel
day 7
Hilton Garden Inn Tirana
Hotel
day 8
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
day 8
TQ Plaza
Hotel
day 9
Eurostars Queen of Montenegro
Hotel
day 9
Mövenpick Sarajevo
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Radisson RED Belgrade
Hotel
Days 12, 13
Mercure Excelsior
Hotel
Days 12, 13

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Rating: 4.5(2,232 reviews)
Response time: 5 hours
Response rate: 80%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

3.3

Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.5

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Lisa
October 20th, 2025
The tour was interesting, beautiful scenery, good quality hotels. Food accrptable.
Traveled in October 2025
Reply from: Trafalgar
Thank you for taking this journey with us. It is wonderful to know you have enjoyed the food, hotels and scenery.
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Shahron
July 5th, 2022
An excellent trip with an outstanding tour director (Sarah Rossi) and highly skilled bus driver (Bruno). Plenty of...
An excellent trip with an outstanding tour director (Sarah Rossi) and highly skilled bus driver (Bruno). Plenty of option excursion choices along with very good included tours with knowledgeable local guides. The only down side were two of the hotels - Hotel Marinela, Sofia Bulgaria, and Mercure Belgrade Excelsior - that were in desperate need of refurbishment not to mention functioning air conditioning and bathroom cleaning. Otherwise, great trip.Show more
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APapaya
March 18th, 2022
Of all the companies you could use to book a tour- Trafalgar is the worst of the worst in my experience. Trying to...
Of all the companies you could use to book a tour- Trafalgar is the worst of the worst in my experience. Trying to plan a trip through them has been nothing short of a nightmare for the last 6 months. I completely understand the need to cancel trips due to COVID-19 or war, but their handy-dandy "refund" policy only offers you credit towards a future trip- no matter the reason for cancelling, which I find distasteful. God forbid your tour is cancelled too, because if you try and call to rebook you will be on hold for an eternity. The SHORTEST time I've spent on hold waiting to talk to a representative at Trafalgar is 45 minutes. Don't bother booking flights with them either, because we made that mistake, and our agent accidentally booked the tickets with our incorrect names, meaning they needed to be rebooked later at a much higher price than originally agreed upon. And the price difference due to their mistake was charged to our account automatically. That was a terrible surprise to discover when logging into my account after a long day of work! For some positives: the itinerary looks like it will be a lovely time (I will review that separately), and when you actually get ahold of an agent, they are so kind and do their best to help. However, trying to book a vacation with Trafalgar could not have been more of a headache thanks to Trafalgar’s poor management and policies. Like I said, go with another company and save yourself both money and stress.Show more
Traveled in March 2022
Reply from: Trafalgar
We genuinely regret to read about the experience you have had prior to the start of your trip, as we know that this was not what you had been expecting. While we're pleased to note that you felt well-served by our Reservations Team when you spoke to our representatives, it is nevertheless concerning to learn of the call waiting time. While we are currently experiencing a higher volume of calls, we do aim to speak with all of our upcoming guests as quickly and efficiently as possible. As such, please be assured that this feedback has been shared with the team, to assess what potential improvements we might be able to make going forward. On another note, while we certainly understand your frustration with our policy regarding suspended trips, we do offer a few different options for our guests to choose from to suit their upcoming travel needs. Nevertheless, we have certainly taken your concerns on-board for the future. With the above in mind, we are wishing you a wonderful and memorable vacation on our Balkan Adventure trip, and we hope that this experience helps to restore some of your faith in our company.
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Karien
Asked on February 19th, 2025
Are the optional tours pre-bookable and how do I join one?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2025
  Optional tours can typically be booked during the tour through your travel guide. Specific details about booking can be found in your tour documentation or provided by the tour director.
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Sophie
Asked on January 2nd, 2025
Is travel insurance required?
Travel Support
- TrafalgarOperator•Written January 2025
  While not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen circumstances during your travels.
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Sonja
Asked on December 17th, 2024
What travel documents are required for the tour?
Tour Details
Visa
- TrafalgarOperator•Written December 2024
  A valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration is required for travel. Depending on your nationality, additional visas or other documents may be needed.
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Denisse
Asked on November 14th, 2024
What are the accommodation check-in and check-out times?
Accommodation
- TrafalgarOperator•Written November 2024
  Check-in and check-out times vary but generally, check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. These times can differ based on the specific accommodations booked.
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Helga
Asked on September 11th, 2024
Can I pay for the tour with a debit card issued in the United States?
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2024
  Yes, you can use a U.S. issued debit card to pay for the tour.
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Frances
Asked on April 6th, 2024
I do not have schengen visa. But i have US visa. Can I join the Balkan tour?
Tour Details
Visa
- TrafalgarOperator•Written April 2024
  Travelers holding Philippine passports will require a Schengen Visa to participate in the tour. It's essential to obtain the visa from a local embassy, consulate, or visa center before traveling.
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Nancy
Asked on March 28th, 2024
Can I pay with a debit card issued in the United States? For identification I have a U.S. passport. I am a senior citizen who will be travelling alone, and would like a quotation for the best hotels you offer.
Accommodation
Payments
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  Yes, TourRadar makes sure your payments are safe by letting you pay through trusted and secure options. You can use credit or debit cards like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or PayPal for your convenience.
C
Christine
Asked on March 21st, 2024
What is the single room supplement?
Single supplement
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  Single room/supplement is usually offered to solo travellers or to travellers who don't want to share a room with someone.
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Luca
Asked on February 29th, 2024
Can I arrange my own flight and still get transportation to the hotel?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- TrafalgarOperator•Written March 2024
  Guests booking independent flight times that do not align with the complimentary shuttle schedules should arrange their own transfers.
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Johanna
Asked on February 16th, 2024
What is the policy on gratuities?
Other
- TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2024
  Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at your discretion. Recommended amounts per day for drivers, travel directors, and local specialists will be listed in your travel documents.

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As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
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Type E
Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
Type F
Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Albania.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bosnia.Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania.Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia.Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months 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.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before September 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. 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 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Trafalgar will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Trafalgar" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Trafalgar. Please familiarize yourself with the Trafalgar payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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