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Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)

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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 4 - 40
Ages 18-59
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mercure Unirii)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mercure Unirii)

    Included Activities

    • Bucharest City Tour
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Arc of Triumph
    Romania Athenaeum
    Opera House
    Palace of Parliament
    Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum
  3. Day 3

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ambient)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Peles Castle
    • Visit to Count Dracula Castle
    • Brasov Sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Bran Castle
    Piata Sfatului
    Black Church
    Muresenilor House Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Brasov to Cluj-Napoca

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel River Park)

    Included Activities

    • Sighisoara Sightseeing
    • Cluj-Napoca Sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Clock Tower
    Sighisoara Citadel
    Dominican Monastery
    Biserica din Deal
    Dracula's House
    Union Square
    St. Mihail Church
    Matthias Corvinus Monument
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  5. Day 5

    Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Salina Turda (Salt Mine)
    • Hunedeoara Sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Salina Turda
    Hunedeoara Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Mercure Unirii)

    Included Activities

    • Sibiu Sightseeing

    Optional Activities

    • Group Dinner
    Landmarks
    Brukenthal Palace
    Piata Mare
    Lutheran Cathedral
    Holy Trinity Cathedral
    Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
  7. Day 7

    Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills)

    Included Activities

    • Veliko Tarnavo Sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Holy Forty Martyrs Church
  8. Day 8

    Plovdiv to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sofia)

    Included Activities

    • Plovdiv City Tour
    • Sofia Panoramic Tour
    Landmarks
    Nebet Hill
    Balabanov House
    Georgi Mavridi House
    St. Konstantin Church
    Elena Church
    Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis
    Stadium
    Citadel Door
    Castle Streets
    St. Nedelya Church
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  9. Day 9

    Sofia to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abba Hotel or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Belgrade City Tour
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Knez Mihailova
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  10. Day 10

    Belgrade to Sarajevo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Ibis Styles or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sarajevo City Tour
  11. Day 11

    Sarajevo to Mostar to Trebinje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel), Hotel (SL Panaroma)

    Included Activities

    • Mostar City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Kravice Waterfalls - EUR 30
    Landmarks
    Stari Most
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  12. Day 12

    Trebinje to Dubrovnik to Trebinje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SL Panorama Hotel), Hotel (SL Panaroma)

    Included Activities

    • Dubrovnik City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Dubrovnik Boat Trip - EUR 50
    Landmarks
    Dubrovnik Old Town
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  13. Day 13

    Trebinje to Kotor to Shkoder

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Europa)

    Included Activities

    • Kotor City Tour
    • Shkoder Orientation Walking Tour
    Landmarks
    Kotor Old Town
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  14. Day 14

    Shkoder to Tirana to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nova Riviera or Hotel Aqualina)

    Included Activities

    • Tirana City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Balkan Night With Dinner - EUR 35
    Landmarks
    Skenderbeg Square
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  15. Day 15

    Ohrid to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Panoramika)

    Included Activities

    • Ohrid City Tour

    Optional Activities

    • St. Naum Tour - EUR 25
  16. Day 16

    Skopje to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Sofia)

    Included Activities

    • Skopje City Tour
    Landmarks
    Statue of Alexander the Great
    Macedonian Arc de Triumph
  17. Day 17

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sofia City Tour
    Landmarks
    National Library
    Sofia University
    The Parliament
    St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral
    National Theatre
    St. Sofia Church
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    4.8
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  • Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 1
    November 16th, 2024
    5
    Great itinerary and very organised tour. Crina our tour leader for the Romanian trip is excellent. Highly recommended.
    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi 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 on another adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • C
    October 6th, 2024
    5
    We have been on many guided tours and we have to say that Crina Tudor and Simon Simonovic have been one of the best...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi 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 that you enjoyed the mix of structured activities and free time to explore. Your kind words about our guides are greatly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to Crina and Simon. We can’t wait to welcome you back on another Travel Talk adventure soon! All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 3
    April 30th, 2024
    5
    The trip was full of fantastic sites with two excellent guides.
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi 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, wherever that may be!
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  • Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 4
    September 27th, 2023
    4
    It was a good tour but strenuous. We started our days at 8 and usually finished about 7:30. Then went for dinner....
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Hi 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 welcoming you on another adventure soon. All the best, Travel Talk Team
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  • Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels) reviewer 5
    June 26th, 2022
    5
    Overall amazing trip. It was a mix of 3 Trips (all operated by Travel Tours) packaged into one. The Transylvania...
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    Traveled in May 2022
    Reply from: Travel Talk
    Wow 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 countries and we hope this comes through on the trips. We'll be sure to pass your message on. Thanks again and all the best! Travel Talk team
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    Tracy

    Asked on February 2nd, 2026

    I was unable to find a good flight from Basel Switzerland to Bucharest. Please update to September 24th for two people with the price match.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten February 2026

      We're delighted to hear you're interested in the September 19th departure for our adventure. This departure will be available soon, and we recommend checking the tour page in a few hours to secure your spot once it's open for booking.

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    Christine

    Asked on January 13th, 2026

    Is September 5th, 2026 a guaranteed departure? I'm also available to travel on any dates in October, provided the departure does not extend into November.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      This is a scheduled departure, with a minimum requirement of only four travellers.

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    Carolyn

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    When the tour shows an age range of 18-59, does they mean you don't allow travelers over 59 years?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten January 2026

      No — the age range shown (18–59) does not mean travelers over 59 are not allowed ?

      It simply reflects the typical age range of guests who usually join that tour and the general activity level. Travelers over 59 are very welcome to join as long as they are comfortable with the itinerary and daily activities.

      We regularly have guests in their 60s (and sometimes beyond) who travel with us and have a great experience.

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    Marlene

    Asked on December 29th, 2025

    Can you tell me what are the costs of staying one night earlier and one night after the tour at the same day 1 and day 17 hotels.

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      Marlene

      TravelerWritten December 2025

      Can you organize pick up at Bucharest airport? On day 17 when will the tour finish? Will we have time to board the flight at 9:05pm? If we stay one more night in Sofia, will we be taken back to the hotel when the tour finishes?

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      Airport transfer is not included on 17 April. The included pick-up is only on Day 1 of the tour, 18 April. The tour finishes around midday, so you will have sufficient time to make a 9:05 pm flight. The tour does not include a transfer back to the hotel at the end of the tour. Transfers are included only upon arrival on the first day of the tour.

    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      Pre & post accommodations are not available for our tours in the Balkans unfortunately, you may book additional nights separately as you prefer. Please note the complimentary airport transfer is available only on Day 1 between 5 AM and midnight.

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    Kylie

    Asked on December 25th, 2025

    Can you confirm if Hotel Mercure Unirii is likely to change as we want to stay in same hotel the night before the tour starts

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten December 2025

      The designated itinerary hotel is Mercure Unirii, which is unlikely to change. However, tour arrangements are finalised within 60 days of the tour departure date. The starting itinerary hotel will be fully confirmed within this period with a pre-departure information.

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    Laura

    Asked on September 29th, 2025

    I want to explore the Balkans yet I also want to go to Kosovo. Can we depart the tour in Skopje [early Day 16] and miss the last day returning to Sofia, which would allow us to independently go to Kosovo.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten September 2025

      You may choose to leave the tour in Skopje on Day 16 instead of returning to Sofia with the group. This would allow you to travel independently to Kosovo.

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    Jessica

    Asked on August 29th, 2025

    Do you also help to book airfares? Can you please let me know how much I need to pay to book this tour now and whether we pay in instalments or all up front. If we decided after depositing to not do this tour soon after booking so we lose our deposit or get a refund? Or a credit towards another tour. Is there an age limit.. I am 64 and my travelling companion is 62

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten August 2025

      We do not arrange or book airfare – flights would need to be organized independently. For the tour payment, you can pay in instalments up until the balance due date (60 days before departure). Our cancellation policy is as follows: 60 days or more prior to departure: Deposit is retained by Travel Talk. We do not offer a credit system. There is no age restriction on our tours, so you and your companion are very welcome to join.

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      Jessica

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      I am wanting to Book this tour for 16th May 2026 for two people sharing a room. I've never booked before and I would like to speak to a person before paying my deposit of $400.00 and just confirming some details

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    Sean

    Asked on August 1st, 2025

    The age requirement of this group is under 59 years old. My wife is 52 years old and I am 68 years old. I am very healthy. So far, we have travelled to 52 countries. We have to travel every year. I run 10 kilometres every other day and do anaerobic exercise the next day. I want to join this group. Do you think it's okay?

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten August 2025

      We're quite flexible and welcome guests of all ages. What matters most is that you're comfortable with the itinerary and the pace of the trip!

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    Cindy

    Asked on July 24th, 2025

    Please propose a tour covering the main attractions of these 3 countries: Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia. The trip should start from Zagreb in Croatia. Some details: 2 pax, 2.5 weeks, group tour, time frame April/May 2026.

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten July 2025

      We do not organize custom tours at this time. We recommend checking our scheduled group tours.

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    Adriana

    Asked on July 15th, 2025

    I am a young 65 year old and prefer traveling with this age group

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    • Travel TalkOperatorWritten July 2025

      Many of our travelers are in their 50s, 60s, and beyond, and share the same passion for exploring new places. You'll likely find yourself among a like-minded group who enjoys travel, culture, and adventure.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Albania, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
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  • 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.Croatia.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.Croatia. 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before May 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Talk. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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