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- Platinum Operator
- Travel Talk
- In-depth Cultural
- 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 4 - 40
- Ages 18-59
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bucharest's historic landmarks
- Visit Dracula's Castle in Transylvania
- Tour the medieval city of Sighisoara
- Discover the salt mines of Turda
- Walk through the old town of Mostar
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
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
Hotelday 8Abba 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
150
Age Range
18 to 60 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- SCSandra· July 28th, 2023Everything was great! We received a lot of information and was helped at every step of the way. The tour guides were fun and welcoming and encouraged our tour group to work together like a family, and that we did. Unforgettable experience!Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- donn· August 23rd, 2022All was good enjoyed the TravelShow more
Travel Talk commented on this reviewGlad to hear you enjoyed your trip to the Balkans & Transylvania with us, thanks for sharing your feedback :)Trip date: August 2022 - XZXiaomei· June 15th, 2022the tour is very well organized, iternary is really good. Just the number of people in the group exceeds the max number indicated when booked it.Show moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to leave your review and comments. We're glad to hear nonetheless that you had a great time in the Balkans with us!Trip date: May 2022
- angela· May 23rd, 2022Unprofessional , won’t do againShow moreTravel Talk commented on this reviewHi Yan, thank you for your review, we value all our customer’s feedback to deliver the best service to our passengers as possible. If you could please send your full query to our Customer Service team on info@traveltalktours.com , one of our Customer... Show moreTrip date: May 2022
Dates & Availability
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- -40%From Saturday28 Feb, 2026To Sunday15 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday14 Mar, 2026To Sunday29 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday28 Mar, 2026To Sunday12 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday4 Apr, 2026To Sunday19 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday11 Apr, 2026To Sunday26 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday18 Apr, 2026To Sunday3 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday25 Apr, 2026To Sunday10 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,080US $3,048 per person
- -40%From Saturday9 May, 2026To Sunday24 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,127US $3,076 per person
- -40%From Saturday16 May, 2026To Sunday31 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,127US $3,076 per person
- -40%From Saturday23 May, 2026To Sunday7 Jun, 2026EnglishFrom:$5,127US $3,076 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jeffrey
Asked on September 18th, 2025Do you accept senior travelers aging up to 82 but healthy?
Travel TalkOperator•Written September 2025As we generally do not have passengers within that age range, we would kindly require that travelers of 82 years join the tour with a partner or companion. This ensures both comfort and support throughout the trip.
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Jeffrey
Traveler•Written September 2025Actually we have a few people together, not only one. I didn't choose the number because I don't know how many yet. It could be 2, 4 or 6. Because there is no age limit for your 14-day Balkan trip, we might join that plan. It will be next year. So if we have more than 2 people, is there a limit for the age?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written September 2025
If you are traveling with companions—whether in pairs or as a group of 2, 4, or 6—there is no age limit for joining the 14-day Balkan trip. You are welcome to join as long as you're comfortable with the itinerary, which includes walking and some longer drives between destinations. We'd be happy to have you on board next year!
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Emma
Asked on August 12th, 2025Are seniors up to 81 years old able to join this Balkans trip? We are healthy but the trip age policy seems to be 18-59.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
While our standard age policy is 18-59, we are happy to welcome senior travellers who are healthy and able to fully participate in the itinerary. We look forward to having you all with us and making sure you enjoy a comfortable and memorable journey through the Balkans.
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Emma
Traveler•Written August 2025What is the deposit amount per person for this Balkans trip?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
The deposit amount is $150 per person. The deposit payment will be lost for cancellations until 60 days prior to the tour departure date. Within 60 days of the departure, cancellation fees increase incrementally starting from 70% of the tour fee.
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Emma
Traveler•Written August 2025Can you clarify the cancellation policy? If I cancel 61 days before departure, will the deposit be returned? Also, is it possible to change the departure date instead of canceling?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
Cancellation policy details: 60 days or more prior to departure, deposit is retained. 59-30 days 70% of tour fee is forfeited. 29-15 days 85% of tour fee is forfeited. 14-0 days 100% of tour fee is forfeited. Tour date changes: Within 60-30 days, $25 amendment fee per person. Within 29 days, changes are at Travel Talk's discretion.
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Jon
Asked on August 1st, 2025My wife is 52 years old and I am 68 years old, but I am very healthy. I run 10 kilometres every day and do anaerobic exercise. We go abroad twice a year. We have been to 52 countries and used to kayak in Antarctica. We would like to join this group. Please consider it.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written August 2025
The age range advertised is rather a guideline and denotes the average age range of the tour group; 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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Adam
Asked on April 22nd, 2025Is the tour suitable for travelers over 59 years old?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written April 2025
While our advertised age range is up to 59, we do occasionally make exceptions depending on the tour and group dynamics. We can check if we can accommodate your booking by matching you with another passenger of a similar age in a shared room.
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Wendy
Asked on March 22nd, 2025Can you please explain why we'll not go inside Peles Castle on Day 3?
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Wendy
Traveler•Written March 2025Can you please clarify if we are actually going inside Corvin Castle and Brukenthal Palace?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Unfortunately, access to the interior of Peles Castle is not possible due to restrictions in place. However, we will still have the opportunity to admire its stunning neo-Renaissance architecture and scenic surroundings in the Carpathian Mountains. Yes, you will be going inside Corvin Castle as part of the visit. Regarding Brukenthal Palace, it is part of the Sibiu sightseeing tour, but there is no mention of going inside.
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Wendy
Traveler•Written March 2025Will we be actually going into Bran Castle? Or are we just looking at it from outside?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, you will be going inside Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle). The itinerary mentions 'Entrance Fees: Dracula Castle Bran – EUR 8.5,' which confirms that entry is included as part of the tour.
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Barbara
Asked on March 10th, 2025Could you tell me the arrival and departure dates and best times (for the 24 May to 8 June option), so that I can confirm the dates with my employer? Also, are there any further coupons/special deals that you could add? Also, considering this would be summer time, would the hotels be air-conditioned?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
Your dates are Sat 24 May 2025 - Sun 8 Jun 2025. Unfortunately we do not have extra discounts or coupons to add to the offer already applied to your booking. All hotels may not be air-conditioned yet in May. Most hotels switch to air-conditioning in mid-June/July to August.
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Barbara
Traveler•Written March 2025Could you also let me know what arrival/departure times should I choose for my flights? I see that the airport transfer is not mentioned for the last day. Is that a missed detail?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
On arrival at the hotel around 7pm, have an informal welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers. Check in is at 2pm therefore you can arrive any time between. At the end the tour ends around 6pm, therefore you can arrange a flight after 9PM.
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Barbara
Traveler•Written March 2025Please also confirm regarding the Sofia airport drop. Does the trip end directly at the airport?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written March 2025
The airport transfer is not included at the end of the tour. The tour concludes in Sofia, in front of the hotel Novotel. Therefore you will need to arrange it independently.
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Jonathan
Asked on February 3rd, 2025Do you provide invitation letter for my husband to complete his Romania tour visa application
- Travel TalkOperator•Written February 2025
Unfortunately, we do not provide invitation letters for visa applications. We recommend checking with the Romanian embassy or consulate for alternative documentation requirements.
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Jonathan
Traveler•Written February 2025Then do you know of any tour agency who are doing this invitation letter
- Travel TalkOperator•Written February 2025
Unfortunately we are unable to assist.
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Justin
Asked on January 6th, 2025We are a healthy 67 year old couple. Unfortunately since I have asked the question several times with no response, makes us wonder how well you run your company
- Travel TalkOperator•Written January 2025
We welcome travelers of all ages on our tours! While we do not have strict age restrictions, we offer the following guidelines for comfort and convenience: • Travelers aged 18–59 can book without any additional considerations. • For passengers outside this age range traveling alone, we recommend adding a single supplement for added comfort and privacy throughout the tour. • For couples or those traveling with a companion, regular shared accommodations can be booked without the need for a single supplement.
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Gillian
Asked on December 31st, 2024What are the age ranges of travelers on this tour?
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
Most of our travelers are between the ages of 18 and 40.
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Ruth
Asked on December 27th, 2024How strict are you with the age requirement, we will be 68 with no issues.
- Travel TalkOperator•Written December 2024
We might be flexible depending on tour & departure date, so we will be happy to confirm you on that tour as long as you are happy with the itinerary.
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