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Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour

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From Sofia to Bucharest
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Start point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Tour Starts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sofia nightlife
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Alexandar II (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Sofia landmarks including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    • Guided panoramic city tour of Skopje
    • Visit to Kale Fortress
    • Visit to Stone Bridge
    • Visit to Macedonia Square
    • Visit to Mustafa Pasha Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
    Kale Fortress
    Stone Bridge
    Macedonia Square
    Mustafa Pasha Mosque
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  3. Day 3

    Skopje - Prizren - Tirana

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Prizren Castle
    • Visit to Sinan Pasha Mosque
    • Exploration of White Drin River
    • Visit to Sadrvan Square
    • Shopping for local handicrafts in Prizren

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Matka Canyon (25 EUR per person)
    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Savor traditional cuisine in Prizren
    Landmarks
    Matka Canyon
    Prizren Castle
    Sinan Pasha Mosque
    White Drin River
    Sadrvan Square
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  4. Day 4

    Tirana to Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided panoramic tour of Tirana
    • Visit to Skanderbeg Square
    • Visit to Skanderbeg Statue
    • Visit to Et'hem Bey Mosque
    • Visit to Clock Tower
    • Guided tour of Ohrid Old Town
    • Visit to Ohrid Port
    • Visit to Quarantine Church
    • Visit to Ancient Via Egnatia
    • Visit to Hagia Sophia Church
    • Visit to Hagia Sophia Monastery
    • Visit to Samoil's Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Skanderbeg Square
    Skanderbeg Statue
    Et'hem Bey Mosque
    Clock Tower
    Ohrid Port
    Quarantine Church
    Ancient Via Egnatia
    Hagia Sophia Church
    Hagia Sophia Monastery
    Samoil's Fortress
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  5. Day 5

    Ohrid

    Meals
    Breakfast (Macedonian breakfast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Free time to explore Ohrid

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day guided tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 EUR per person)
    • Visit to Lake Ohrid source
    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Sveti Naum Monastery
    Lake Ohrid
  6. Day 6

    Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kastoria
    • Exploration of Lake Kastoria
    • Visit to Byzantine churches
    • Exploration of Ottoman architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Lake Kastoria
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  7. Day 7

    Meteora to Thessaloniki

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Egnatia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Meteora Monasteries with entrance ticket included
    • Exploration of White Tower in Thessaloniki
    • Exploration of Arch of Galerius

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Meteora Monasteries
    White Tower
    Arch of Galerius
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rila Monastery with entrance ticket included
    • Guided tour of Sofia landmarks
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to Presidential Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
  9. Day 9

    Sofia to Bucharest via Veliko Tarnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch stop in Veliko Tarnovo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest at own pace
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Transylvania tour including Bran Castle, Brașov, and Peles Castle (150 EUR per person)
    • Visit to Bran Castle
    • Exploration of medieval town of Brașov
    • Visit to Peles Castle
    • Purchase lunch at local restaurants directed by guide
    • Purchase dinner at local restaurants directed by guide
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Brașov
    Peles Castle
  11. Day 11

    Bucharest

    End point
    Bucharest, Romania (The Tour Ends Here)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest highlights
    • Visit to Revolution Square
    • Visit to Romanian Athenaeum
    • Visit to Villa Crosse Passage
    • Exploration of historic Old Town
    • Visit to Manuc's Inn
    • Visit to Old Princely Court
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Villa Crosse Passage
    Old Town
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
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  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
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    April 16th, 2025
    4.0
    Our guide Igor is the most agreeable, informative and gracious person who has gone out of his way to showcase this...
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    Traveled in April 2025
  • Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour reviewer 2
    February 21st, 2024
    5.0
    Everything was top-notch, from the knowledgeable guide to the well-planned itinerary. Thank you for a fantastic...
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    Traveled in October 2023
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    Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure.
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  • Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour - Small Group Tour reviewer 3
    December 26th, 2023
    5.0
    we was on Balkan tours with Ajdinis Travel on this tour and he was great experience,Thank you.
    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Ajdinis
    Tahnk u Ms Stefansi,hope to see you again at our destination programs.
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    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.

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten February 2025

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

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      Henry

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      How much is a transfer if you organised it for me? Otherwise I'm thinking I'll just get a taxi.

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten 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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      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?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten October 2024

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

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    Felix

    Asked on September 19th, 2024

    How do I contact support for my travel questions?

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      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?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten August 2024

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

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    Danièle

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    When does the tour start?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten August 2024

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

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    Daniela

    Asked on July 19th, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for this tour?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten July 2024

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

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    Lindsay

    Asked on June 15th, 2024

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

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten 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.

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    Olga

    Asked on June 12th, 2024

    Why do prices double for the other departures that month?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten 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.

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      Olga

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      When will you know though if you will proceed with the Oct 19 departure?

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten June 2024

      Somewhere until September 15th, up to 25.

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      Olga

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      Can we tentatively book for 19 Oct?

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      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?

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    Stan

    Asked on May 26th, 2024

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

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten 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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    Craig

    Asked on April 16th, 2024

    I am a single traveller and would like to share a twin room with another female traveller on the tour. Is that possible?

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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten April 2024

      Unfortunately, we currently do not have any options available for combining from Bucharest. If you could find one more solo traveler like yourself, that would be ideal. Otherwise, we can only offer the single room option.

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Albania, Macedonia and Kosovo
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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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    • For any tour departing before March 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 21st, 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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