I need pre-trip hotel accommodations for the date of April 16 and post trip hotel accommodations on April 27, 2026. Also, can you provide assistance with transportation from the airport in Sofia and to the airport in Bucharest?

For pre- and post-accommodation arrangements we can arrange these services and will inform you once details are confirmed. Regarding the airport transfer, we can also arrange this.

Do taxis from airport to hotel accept euro or credit card as I will not have any Bulgarian currency.

Taxis accept euros but not credit cards. If you'd like, we can also arrange airport transportation and pre-accommodation for you.

Is travel insurance included in the package?

Travel insurance is not included, but it is highly recommended.

How do I contact support for my travel questions?

You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further assistance.

Can I request a specific hotel for my stay?

We typically arrange stays in specific hotels but can accommodate requests where possible.

When does the tour start?

The tour starts on the first day after the arrival, typically with a welcome meeting in the evening.

What are the visa requirements for this tour?

Yes, a Schengen visa is applicable for all countries involved in this tour.

What are the names of some of the hotels we stay at in Sofia and Bucharest?

In Sofia, it will be the Best Western Terminus Hotel, and in Bucharest, it will be the New Era Hotel. If you confirm and pay for the tour, we will request the hotels to check availability.

Why do prices double for the other departures that month?

The campaign was initially set up until October 5th, but we can offer you the same discount and until September 15th If the minimum number of participants registers by then, we will proceed with the tour.

Can I get a quote for hotel stays before or after the tour?

We can offer details about pre and post accommodation, but specific prices can only be provided close to the tour date.

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Operator: Ajdinis
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 3 - 14
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia
Sofia
Start point
Sofia, Bulgaria (Tour Starts)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Day 2
Sofia to Skopje
Sofia to Skopje
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* ( Hotel Alexandar II (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided Sofia panoramic city tour
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral visit
- St. Sofia Basilica visit
- National Art Gallery visit
- Presidential Palace visit
- Guided Skopje city tour
- Kale Fortress visit
- Stone Bridge visit
- Macedonia Square visit
- Mustafa Pasha Mosque visit
Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Kale Fortress
Stone Bridge
Macedonia Square
Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Day 3
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Prizren Castle visit
- Sinan Pasha Mosque visit
- White Drin River visit
- Sadrvan Square visit
Optional Activities
- Matka Canyon stop - 25 EUR per person
Landmarks
Matka Canyon
Prizren Castle
Sinan Pasha Mosque
White Drin River
Sadrvan Square
Day 4
Tirana to Ohrid
Tirana to Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic Tirana city tour
- Skanderbeg Square visit
- Skanderbeg Statue visit
- Et'hem Bey Mosque visit
- Clock Tower visit
- Ohrid Old Town visit
- Ohrid Port visit
- Quarantine Church visit
- Ancient Via Egnatia visit
- Hagia Sophia Church visit
- Samoil's Fortress visit
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Statue
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Clock Tower
Ohrid Port
Quarantine Church
Ancient Via Egnatia
Hagia Sophia Church
Samoil's Fortress
Day 5
Ohrid
Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery - 45 EUR per person
Landmarks
Sveti Naum Monastery
Lake Ohrid
Day 6
Ohrid to Kastoria to Meteora
Ohrid to Kastoria to Meteora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Kastoria city tour
- Lake Kastoria visit
- Byzantine churches visit
- Ottoman architecture visit
Landmarks
Lake Kastoria
Day 7
Meteora to Thessaloniki
Meteora to Thessaloniki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Egnatia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Meteora Monasteries visit
- White Tower visit
- Arch of Galerius visit
Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
White Tower
Arch of Galerius
Day 8
Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Rila Monastery visit
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral visit
- St. Sofia Basilica visit
- National Art Gallery visit
- Presidential Palace visit
- Guided Sofia city tour
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Day 9
Sofia to Bucharest via Veliko Tarnovo
Sofia to Bucharest via Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Day 10
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day Transylvania excursion including Bran Castle, Brașov, and Peles Castle - 150 EUR per person
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brașov
Peles Castle
Day 11
Bucharest
Bucharest
End point
Bucharest, Romania (The Tour Ends Here)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Bucharest tour
- Revolution Square visit
- Romanian Athenaeum visit
- Villa Crosse Passage visit
- Old Town visit
- Manuc's Inn visit
- Old Princely Court visit
Landmarks
Revolution Square
Romanian Athenaeum
Villa Crosse Passage
Manuc's Inn
Old Princely Court

Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Kale Fortress
Stone Bridge
Macedonia Square
Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Landmarks
Matka Canyon
Prizren Castle
Sinan Pasha Mosque
White Drin River
Sadrvan Square

Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Statue
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Clock Tower
Ohrid Port
Quarantine Church
Ancient Via Egnatia
Hagia Sophia Church
Samoil's Fortress

Landmarks
Sveti Naum Monastery
Lake Ohrid

Landmarks
Lake Kastoria

Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
White Tower
Arch of Galerius

Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace

Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brașov
Peles Castle

Landmarks
Revolution Square
Romanian Athenaeum
Villa Crosse Passage
Manuc's Inn
Old Princely Court

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar)
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 8
Hotel Alexandar II (or similar)
Hotel 4*
day 2
Albanopolis Hotel (or similar)
Hotel 4*
day 3
Hotel Sky Corner (or similar)
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Alexiou Hotel (or similar)
Hotel 3*
day 6
Hotel Egnatia (or similar)
Hotel 4*
day 7
Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar)
Hotel 4*
Days 9, 10

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Rating: 4.3(81 reviews)
Response time: 6 hours
Response rate: 96%
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4.0

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Itinerary
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Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.3

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Joyce
May 6th, 2026
Information on the tour was sometimes not provided, incorrect or only provided upon request, i.e., names of the tour...
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Thank you for the review Joyce
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Leanne
April 16th, 2025
Our guide Igor is the most agreeable, informative and gracious person who has gone out of his way to showcase this...
Our guide Igor is the most agreeable, informative and gracious person who has gone out of his way to showcase this fascinating region of the world. He is a fiercely proud north Macedonian and we enjoyed his company so much. Ajdinis though, I feel, had let us down. A lot!Show more
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stefansi
December 26th, 2023
we was on Balkan tours with Ajdinis Travel on this tour and he was great experience,Thank you.
Traveled in June 2023
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Tahnk u Ms Stefansi,hope to see you again at our destination programs.
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Amelia
Asked on January 9th, 2026
I need pre-trip hotel accommodations for the date of April 16 and post trip hotel accommodations on April 27, 2026. Also, can you provide assistance with transportation from the airport in Sofia and to the airport in Bucharest?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- AjdinisOperator•Written January 2026
  For pre- and post-accommodation arrangements we can arrange these services and will inform you once details are confirmed. Regarding the airport transfer, we can also arrange this.
H
Henry
Asked on February 13th, 2025
Do taxis from airport to hotel accept euro or credit card as I will not have any Bulgarian currency.
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- AjdinisOperator•Written February 2025
  Taxis accept euros but not credit cards. If you'd like, we can also arrange airport transportation and pre-accommodation for you.
- H
  Henry
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  How much is a transfer if you organised it for me? Otherwise I'm thinking I'll just get a taxi.
- AjdinisOperator•Written February 2025
  The price for airport transportation is 50€. To book, you need to provide your flight number and arrival time.
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  Henry
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Will the €50 cost be added to the total due for my tour?
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Anivar
Asked on October 15th, 2024
Is travel insurance included in the package?
Travel Support
- AjdinisOperator•Written October 2024
  Travel insurance is not included, but it is highly recommended.
F
Felix
Asked on September 19th, 2024
How do I contact support for my travel questions?
Travel Support
- AjdinisOperator•Written September 2024
  You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for further assistance.
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Ungurean
Asked on August 16th, 2024
Can I request a specific hotel for my stay?
Accommodation
- AjdinisOperator•Written August 2024
  We typically arrange stays in specific hotels but can accommodate requests where possible.
D
Danièle
Asked on August 4th, 2024
When does the tour start?
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written August 2024
  The tour starts on the first day after the arrival, typically with a welcome meeting in the evening.
D
Daniela
Asked on July 19th, 2024
What are the visa requirements for this tour?
Visa
- AjdinisOperator•Written July 2024
  Yes, a Schengen visa is applicable for all countries involved in this tour.
L
Lindsay
Asked on June 15th, 2024
What are the names of some of the hotels we stay at in Sofia and Bucharest?
Accommodation
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2024
  In Sofia, it will be the Best Western Terminus Hotel, and in Bucharest, it will be the New Era Hotel. If you confirm and pay for the tour, we will request the hotels to check availability.
O
Olga
Asked on June 12th, 2024
Why do prices double for the other departures that month?
Price / Availability
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2024
  The campaign was initially set up until October 5th, but we can offer you the same discount and until September 15th If the minimum number of participants registers by then, we will proceed with the tour.
- O
  Olga
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  When will you know though if you will proceed with the Oct 19 departure?
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2024
  Somewhere until September 15th, up to 25.
- O
  Olga
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Can we tentatively book for 19 Oct?
- AjdinisOperator•Written June 2024
  You can book regularly from now. If no one else appears for those dates, we will refund the full amount. Does this option work for you?
S
Stan
Asked on May 26th, 2024
Can I get a quote for hotel stays before or after the tour?
Accommodation
Travel Support
- AjdinisOperator•Written May 2024
  We can offer details about pre and post accommodation, but specific prices can only be provided close to the tour date.

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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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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.Bulgaria.Greece.Macedonia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania.Bulgaria.Greece.Macedonia.Romania. 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 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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- For any tour departing before August 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. 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 35 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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Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour

Itinerary

Sofia

Sofia to Skopje

Included Activities

Skopje - Prizren - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana to Ohrid

Included Activities

Ohrid

Optional Activities

Ohrid to Kastoria to Meteora

Included Activities

Meteora to Thessaloniki

Included Activities

Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery

Included Activities

Sofia to Bucharest via Veliko Tarnovo

Bucharest

Optional Activities

Bucharest

Included Activities

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