Is this 6 day tour that starts in Sofia and ends in Bucharest, starting March 24, sure to take place?

We are sorry, the shared tour starting in March is not available anymore. If we can assist for other travel dates, or with a customized private tour, please let us know.

Are the walking tours of Sofia, Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnavo guided? I see the tour of Bucharest is guided.

Yes, the tour has a throughout guide that will be with the group until leaving Bulgaria. In Bucharest the tour is also guided.

When will August 2026 dates be announced?

At the moment we haven't set the dates for 2026 guaranteed departures tours. We will let you know once we know.

Do you match same gender travellers into twin rooms to avoid the single supplement price?

Unfortunately, we don't match travelers into twin rooms.

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Enchanting Balkan Charm: Exploring the cultural gems of Bulgaria - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

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From Sofia to Bucharest

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Operator: World Synergy Travel
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 2 - 20
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia
Sofia
Start point
1540, София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Arrival hall International Airport Sofia )
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant to taste traditional Bulgarian cuisine
Day 2
Sofia - Rila - Sofia
Sofia - Rila - Sofia
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery with entrance fee
- Walking tour of Sofia
- Visit to Alexander Nevski Cathedral with entrance fee
Optional Activities
- Leisure exploration of Old Town Sofia
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Day 3
Sofia - Plovdiv
Sofia - Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Plovdiv
- Walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town
- Visit to Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv with entrance fee
- Visit to Folk Art Museum Plovdiv with entrance fee
- Visit to local winery with wine tasting (3 wine samples)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks
Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv
Folk Art Museum Plovdiv
Day 4
Plovdiv - Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv - Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to rose oil distillery in Kazanluk Valley with tasting of local products
- Visit to Thracian Tomb Kazanluk with entrance fee
- Visit to Etar Open Air Museum with entrance fee
- Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo
Landmarks
Thracian Tomb Kazanluk
Etar Open Air Museum
Day 5
Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit to Tsarevets Fortress with entrance fee
- Visit to village of Arbanassi
- Transfer to Bucharest
- City tour of Bucharest with local guide
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Bucharest's Old Town
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Day 6
Bucharest
Bucharest
End point
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Arrival Hall International Airport Bucharest)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Parliament Palace with entrance fee
- Guided walking tour of Bucharest Old Town
Landmarks
Parliament Palace

Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Landmarks
Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv
Folk Art Museum Plovdiv

Landmarks
Thracian Tomb Kazanluk
Etar Open Air Museum

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress

Landmarks
Parliament Palace

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World Synergy Travel

Rating: 4.4 (20 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 67%
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5.0

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Accommodation
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Food
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Tour Operator
4.4

Fay5.0•September 2024
Our guide in Bulgaria, Stoyan, was superb. So knowledgeable, interesting, thoughtful, considerate and patient. We...
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Traveled in September 2024
Reply from: World Synergy Travel
Dear Fay, Thank you for your kind comments! We are always happy to help and assist our wonderful guests. We are glad you enjoyed your time in Bulgaria and Romania and we hope you will come back to visit more of Romania. Warm regards, World Synergy Travel Team
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Jason
Asked on March 4th, 2026
Is this 6 day tour that starts in Sofia and ends in Bucharest, starting March 24, sure to take place?
Tour Details
- World Synergy TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  We are sorry, the shared tour starting in March is not available anymore. If we can assist for other travel dates, or with a customized private tour, please let us know.
T
Tanya
Asked on November 20th, 2025
Are the walking tours of Sofia, Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnavo guided? I see the tour of Bucharest is guided.
Tour Details
- World Synergy TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Yes, the tour has a throughout guide that will be with the group until leaving Bulgaria. In Bucharest the tour is also guided.
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Nicole
Asked on July 20th, 2025
When will August 2026 dates be announced?
Tour Details
- World Synergy TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  At the moment we haven't set the dates for 2026 guaranteed departures tours. We will let you know once we know.
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Lucy
Asked on May 1st, 2025
Do you match same gender travellers into twin rooms to avoid the single supplement price?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- World Synergy TravelOperator•Written May 2025
  Unfortunately, we don't match travelers into twin rooms.

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Bulgaria and Romania
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Bulgaria and Romania
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks 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.
- 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.
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- For any tour departing before October 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with World Synergy Travel. 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 60 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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Enchanting Balkan Charm: Exploring the cultural gems of Bulgaria - GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

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Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest

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