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- Travel Talk
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- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 40
- Age range 18 to 59
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bucharest's historic landmarks
- Visit Dracula's Castle in Transylvania
- Discover medieval Sighisoara and Cluj-Napoca
- Tour the salt mines and castles of Turda
- Walk through the old towns of Mostar and Kotor
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Bucharest
- Day 2 Bucharest City Tour
- Day 3 Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brasov
- Day 4 Brasov, Sighisoara, Cluj-Napoca
- Day 5 Cluj-Napoca, Salina Turda, Hunedeoara, Sibiu
- Day 6 Sibiu, Bucharest
- Day 7 Bucharest, Veliko Tarnavo, Plovdiv
- Day 8 Plovdiv, Sofia
- Day 9 Sofia, Belgrade
- Day 10 Belgrade, Sarajevo
- Day 11 Sarajevo, Mostar,Trebinje
- Day 12 Trebinje, Dubrovnik, Trebinje
- Day 13 Trebinje, Kotor, Shkoder
- Day 14 Shkoder, Tirana, Ohrid
- Day 15 Ohrid, Skopje
- Day 16 Skopje, Sofia
- Day 17 Sofia
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Mercure Unirii
HotelDays 1, 2, 6Hotel Ambient
Hotelday 3Hotel River Park
Hotelday 4Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower
Hotelday 5Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills
Hotelday 7Novotel Sofia
HotelDays 8, 16Abba Hotel or Similar
Hotelday 9Hotel Ibis Styles or Similar
Hotelday 10SL Panorama Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12Grand Hotel Europa
Hotelday 13Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina
Hotelday 14Hotel Panoramika
Hotelday 15
Operated by
Travel Talk
Number of tours
149
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
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- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Wilfred· November 16th, 2024Great itinerary and very organised tour. Crina our tour leader for the Romanian trip is excellent. Highly recommended.Show more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewHi Wilfred, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the itinerary and organisation of the Balkans and Transylvania tour. Crina is truly an incredible tour leader—your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to see you... Show moreTrip date: October 2024- CPCecilia· October 7th, 2024We have been on many guided tours and we have to say that Crina Tudor and Simon Simonovic have been one of the best tour guides we have had. Their depth of knowledge of the history and culture of the Balkans were impressive. Their stories and insights made the places we visited even more captivating adding depth to our journey. We have learned and experienced so much in just a few days. The days were packed and strenuous but rewarding and fulfilling, thanks to a well-planned itinerary and exceptional guides. The guides provided clear instructions on the day-to-day logistics, helpful suggestions on activities, local cuisine and shopping, and the essential free time, and answers to our questions however trivial they may be. Overall a wonderful first experience with Travel Talk. We look forward to traveling with them again soon. ~CeciliaShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Cecilia, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Crina and Simon! We’re thrilled to hear that they made such a positive impact on your journey through the Balkans. We’re delighted that you found the itinerary well-planned and... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
- Christine· April 30th, 2024The trip was full of fantastic sites with two excellent guides.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Christine, thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that you had a fantastic time on tour, seeing all of the wonderful things that the Balkans and Transylvania has to offer. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon,... Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- PBPriscilla· September 27th, 2023It was a good tour but strenuous. We started our days at 8 and usually finished about 7:30. Then went for dinner. Made for really long days. I was most disappointed in the fact that I got mostly twin beds. I paid a hefty single supplement but just because single doesn’t mean I shouldn’t get a double bed. I think the supplement covers that.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Priscilla, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are always looking for ways to improve our tours for future travellers, so we really appreciate your feedback. We hope that you enjoyed your trip nonetheless and look forward to... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- Bohemian· June 26th, 2022Overall amazing trip. It was a mix of 3 Trips (all operated by Travel Tours) packaged into one. The Transylvania portion contains lots of unknown small towns and castles. Most of which are pretty interesting. The hotels are a bit mediocre and in the outskirts. The tour guide (Konstantsa) was awesome. Very attentive and great personality. Made sure everyone has an amazing time. The Balkan portion of the trip is very fast paced, as you are switching countries almost every day and that means going through 2 border checks. Lots of traveling on the bus but the absolutely stunning vistas going through many beautiful lakes and mountains will make up for it for sure. It's totally worth it. The hotels were much better (really good) than the first part but still in the outskirts. We were able to take Uber, taxi, e-bikes to get can to town afterwards and return to hotel late at night without any issues though. But the best part of this trip is definitely gonna be your travel guide Simon 🏆. Absolutely the best travel guide I've ever encountered. Extremely knowledgeable about the Balkans, got very interesting perspective to share, very engaging, entertaining, amazing sense of humor and knows how much information to give when, without overwhelming your brain. Also has a winning personality and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable and having an awesome time. Totally 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your days will start at 8am after breakfast and it's gonna be all traveling and sight seeing till 7 pm in the evening, with plenty of short breaks for comfort, grabbing a coffee or lunch. Very well timed and planned. Everyday you'll have a walking tour and then few hours to explore on your own. 7pm-ish is when you get to the hotel. Overall very packed day but efficiently designed to give you the maximum out of those hours. Opt-in for the optional activities, especially the boat tours as it'll be very relaxing after many days of exploring and history lessons. Last point, Christian and his Bus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. He is the best at what he does, and someone you will absolutely trust to navigate through those narrow curvy roads high up in the mountains, day or night. The long bus rides were actually very enjoyable partly for the views but also partly because it Christian. The bus itself is extremely comfortable with AC and enough space, with great seats. Overall, totally worth the money if you are in the mood for a trip which is fast paced, packed with agendas, and gives you a good glimpse (and more) into Eastern Europe without you having to figure out the completed transport (the train service isn't great unlike other parts of Europe) situation and border crossing, this is the one to take. Areas of improvement: More time in each city and hotels near central. That's it.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewWow thanks TJ! What a detailed and in depth review, we really appreciate it! We're so glad to hear you had an incredible experience across the Balkans and Transylvania with us. We couldn't agree more regarding the guides too, they really love their... Show moreTrip date: May 2022
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Alicia
Asked on April 4th, 2025We are an active couple in 60s and still can hiking and treking more than 10km and interested in joining this trip but we see the age limited under 60 so we wonder..can we book and join this trip.
Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025As long as you are happy with the itinerary, we will be happy to confirm your booking.
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Charles
Asked on March 24th, 2025Are your Spendours of Balkans and Transylvania April 5 or 12th tours running please?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, both the Splendors of the Balkans and Transylvania tours are running on April 5th and 12th.
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Michelle
Asked on March 3rd, 2025I would like to know details regarding visa for these 8 countries for Indian passport holders
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
We are not legally authorized to handle visa applications or provide detailed visa advice. For accurate and up-to-date information regarding visa requirements for Indian passport holders, please consult the official embassies or consular services of the respective countries. They will provide the most reliable and current information.
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Francine
Asked on January 27th, 2025Are there any included excursions or activities?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written January 2025
The tour package includes several excursions and activities, designed to enhance your travel experience. Exact details can be found in your tour itinerary.
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Desiree
Asked on January 20th, 2025What is the luggage policy on the tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written January 2025
There are no specific luggage limits noted; however, passengers are expected to handle their own luggage to and from accommodations.
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Dave
Asked on December 28th, 2024How strict is your age limit for this trip? I am slightly older than your limit.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
We would like to clarify that all ages are welcome to join our amazing trips! While we don't have strict age restrictions, we do provide guidelines to ensure everyone's comfort. Passengers that falls out of this age group (18-59) and traveling alone may find it beneficial to consider booking a private room.
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Jackie
Asked on December 18th, 2024What is the closest or preferred airport when arriving in Bucharest, Romania?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
The closest and most preferred airport when arriving in Bucharest, Romania, is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).
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Donald
Asked on December 5th, 2024We'd like to book Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania by Travel Talk on June 7, 2025 tour. The age range say 18-59. We will both be 60 June 2025. We are from US and physically fit. We have traveled 35 countries. Will you accept our registration?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
While our tours do have an age guideline of 59 years, we are happy to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis. You and your companion are welcome to sign up for this tour.
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Natalie
Asked on November 6th, 2024Is one of the travellers aged 63 years old still able to be accommodated?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written November 2024
All ages are welcome to join our trips. While we don't have strict age restrictions, we do provide guidelines to ensure everyone's comfort. Passengers outside the 18-59 age group traveling alone may find it beneficial to consider booking a private room. However, since you are travelling with a companion, you may disregard this policy, as it is set for solo travellers only.
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Marian
Asked on October 27th, 2024Are there any recommended airports for this tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written October 2024
It is recommended to arrive at and depart from Bucherest Airport for this tour.
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