I would like to know how much it would be to make this trip in a single room.

For a solo traveler, the price is €3,235 in single room. You will travel privately with a driver and local guides at Bucharest up to Sofia, where you will then join the small group tour from Sofia.

Can you tell me the difference between a twin and a double room? How do we book this tour with another couple that we would like to travel with? Is there a tour # or identifier that we should use to ensure we are traveling together on the same tour?

The difference between a twin and a double room is that a twin room has two separate single beds, while a double room has one large bed for two people. To book this tour for two couples, follow these steps: Visit the tour page and click check availability. Select your desired dates and click confirm dates. After confirming, you'll be redirected to a new page. In Step 1, under 'How many are traveling?', select 4. In Step 2, choose 2 travelers for a Double or Twin Room and 2 travelers for a Double Room, this ensures you are booking two rooms: 1 twin and 1 double room. Steps 3 to 5 involve entering traveler information and completing payment.

If there's not enough travelers will it still happen? Even if it is just one or two? Or do you suggest looking at another trip with more people going?

the trip from Bucharest to Athens on May 1st is confirmed. If you're interested, we'd be delighted to welcome you on board.

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Balkan Heritage From Dracula's Castle to Ancient Athens - Small Group Tour

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From Bucharest to Athens

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Every stop was unforgettable. We especially loved the beautiful monasteries of Meteora and the charming towns we visited.
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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
Bucharest
Bucharest
Start point
Bucharest, Romania (Tour Starts)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's charming streets at your own pace
- Relax and soak in the local ambiance
Day 2
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest's highlights
- Visit Revolution Square
- Visit Romanian Atheneum
- Explore Old Town
- Visit Manuc's Inn
- Visit Old Princely Court
Landmarks
Revolution Square
Romanian Atheneum
Old Town Bucharest
Manuc's Inn
Old Princely Court
Day 3
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Full-day Transylvania trip (150 EUR per person) including Bran Castle, medieval town of Brașov, and Peles Castle
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brașov
Peles Castle
Day 4
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Sofia at your own pace after arrival
Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo
Day 5
Sofia - Skopje
Sofia - Skopje
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Alexandar II (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sofia's major landmarks
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Comprehensive city tour of Skopje
- View Kale Fortress
- Visit Stone Bridge
- Visit Macedonia Square
- Visit Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Landmarks
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
National Art Gallery
Presidential Palace
Kale Fortress
Stone Bridge
Macedonia Square
Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Day 6
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
Skopje - Prizren - Tirana
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Albanopolis Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Prizren Castle
- Visit Sinan Pasha Mosque
- Explore Sadrvan Square
- Browse local handicrafts in Prizren
- Savor traditional cuisine
Optional Activities
- Matka Canyon picturesque stop (25 EUR per person)
Landmarks
Matka Canyon
Prizren Castle
Sinan Pasha Mosque
White Drin River
Sadrvan Square
Day 7
Tirana - Ohrid
Tirana - Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Tirana
- Visit Skanderbeg Square
- Visit Skanderbeg Statue
- Visit Et'hem Bey Mosque
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Ohrid Old Town
- View Ohrid Port
- Visit Quarantine Church
- Visit Ancient Via Egnatia
- Visit Hagia Sophia Church
- View Lake Ohrid
Landmarks
Skanderbeg Square
Skanderbeg Statue
Et'hem Bey Mosque
Clock Tower
Ohrid Old Town
Ohrid Port
Quarantine Church
Ancient Via Egnatia
Hagia Sophia Church
Lake Ohrid
Day 8
Ohrid
Ohrid
Meals
Breakfast (Macedonian breakfast)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel Sky Corner (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Ohrid's charming streets
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour to Sveti Naum Monastery (45 EUR) on the shores of Lake Ohrid
Landmarks
Sveti Naum Monastery
Day 9
Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora
Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Alexiou Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Kastoria
- View Lake Kastoria
- Visit Byzantine churches
- Explore Ottoman architecture
Landmarks
Kastoria
Lake Kastoria
Day 10
Meteora - Athens
Meteora - Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO-listed Meteora
- Tour two cliff-top Byzantine monasteries
Landmarks
Meteora
Day 11
Athens
Athens
End point
Athina, Attica, Greece (The Tour Ends Here)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Athens
- Visit Acropolis Museum
- Pass Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium
- Explore Acropolis on foot
- Visit Parthenon
Landmarks
Acropolis Museum
Greek Parliament
Panathenaic Stadium
Acropolis
Parthenon

Landmarks
Revolution Square
Romanian Atheneum
Old Town Bucharest
Manuc's Inn
Old Princely Court

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brașov
Peles Castle

Landmarks
Veliko Tarnovo

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 Old Town
Ohrid Port
Quarantine Church
Ancient Via Egnatia
Hagia Sophia Church
Lake Ohrid

Landmarks
Sveti Naum Monastery

Landmarks
Kastoria
Lake Kastoria

Landmarks
Meteora

Landmarks
Acropolis Museum
Greek Parliament
Panathenaic Stadium
Acropolis
Parthenon

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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

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Rating: 4.3 (82 reviews)
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Response rate: 96%
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4.3

Terence4.0•June 2026
Coverage was broad, travel was long, had a good overview of the key places in these 3 countries.
Mary5.0•June 2026
Great tour, well organized, communication smooth, professional guider and translator! Special thanks to Mr. Junior...
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Lynne5.0•June 2026
Irena was an excellent guide very knowledgeable. Particularly enjoyed visiting the castles and surrounding scenery....
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Lucy
Asked on May 5th, 2025
I would like to know how much it would be to make this trip in a single room.
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- AjdinisOperator•Written May 2025
  For a solo traveler, the price is €3,235 in single room. You will travel privately with a driver and local guides at Bucharest up to Sofia, where you will then join the small group tour from Sofia.
D
Douglas
Asked on February 26th, 2025
Can you tell me the difference between a twin and a double room? How do we book this tour with another couple that we would like to travel with? Is there a tour # or identifier that we should use to ensure we are traveling together on the same tour?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written February 2025
  The difference between a twin and a double room is that a twin room has two separate single beds, while a double room has one large bed for two people. To book this tour for two couples, follow these steps: Visit the tour page and click check availability. Select your desired dates and click confirm dates. After confirming, you'll be redirected to a new page. In Step 1, under 'How many are traveling?', select 4. In Step 2, choose 2 travelers for a Double or Twin Room and 2 travelers for a Double Room, this ensures you are booking two rooms: 1 twin and 1 double room. Steps 3 to 5 involve entering traveler information and completing payment.
- D
  Douglas
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Does this tour have minimum participation limits? How many people need to book the tour for it to be viable? What happens if we don't meet the minimum?
- AjdinisOperator•Written February 2025
  The minimum number of participants is 4 and the maximum is 12.
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Pauline
Asked on April 11th, 2024
If there's not enough travelers will it still happen? Even if it is just one or two? Or do you suggest looking at another trip with more people going?
Group size
Tour Details
- AjdinisOperator•Written April 2024
  the trip from Bucharest to Athens on May 1st is confirmed. If you're interested, we'd be delighted to welcome you on board.

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Balkan Heritage From Dracula's Castle to Ancient Athens - Small Group Tour

Itinerary

Bucharest

Optional Activities

Bucharest

Included Activities

Bucharest

Optional Activities

Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

Optional Activities

Sofia - Skopje

Included Activities

Skopje - Prizren - Tirana

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tirana - Ohrid

Included Activities

Ohrid

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Ohrid - Kastoria - Meteora

Included Activities

Meteora - Athens

Included Activities

Athens

Included Activities

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