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Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Sofia to Plovdiv

    Sofia to Plovdiv
    Start point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel pick up n Sofia (Bulgaria), 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bishop's Basilica (5-6th AD) with preserved mosaics
    • Walking tour of Old Town Plovdiv
    • Explore ancient Roman theater
    • Explore ancient Roman stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walk along riverbanks at sunset
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Basilica
    Ancient Roman Theater
    Ancient Roman Stadium
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  3. Day 2

    Plovdiv - Shipka Pass - Veliko Tarnovo

    Plovdiv - Shipka Pass - Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Shipka Memorial Church
    • Explore Royal citadel of Tsarevets
    • Stroll along Samovodene arts and crafts street

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ateliers of local artisans
    Landmarks
    Shipka Memorial Church
    Shipka Pass
    Royal citadel of Tsarevets
    Patriarchal Cathedral
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  4. Day 3

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest

    Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City overview and history of Ruse
    • Walk along Alexandrovskaya Street
    • Visit Statue of Liberty in Ruse
    • Walk along Danube promenade

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely lunch at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Alexandrovskaya Street
    Ruse Opera House
    Ruse City Hall
    Statue of Liberty, Ruse
    Danube River
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  5. Day 4

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Palace of the Parliament
    • Explore Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    • Visit Bucharest Village Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Old Town with Romanian cuisine
    Landmarks
    Palace of the Parliament
    Bucharest Old Town (Lipscani)
    Bucharest Village Museum
  6. Day 5

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov

    Bucharest - Bran - Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour Bran Castle
    • Stroll through Bran village
    • Visit local market in Bran

    Optional Activities

    • Explore market stalls independently
    • Browse handmade crafts and souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Carpathian Mountains
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  7. Day 6

    Brasov - Sighisoara

    Brasov - Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    • Explore Black Church
    • Visit Sighisoara Citadel
    • Explore Clock Tower and History Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for lunch in Brasov
    • Browse local artisan shops and galleries in Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Piața Sfatului (Council Square)
    Black Church
    Sighisoara Citadel
    Clock Tower
  8. Day 7

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu

    Sighisoara - Cluj Napoca - Alba Iulia - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    • Explore Unirii Square
    • Tour Alba Carolina Citadel

    Optional Activities

    • View St. Michael's Church
    • View Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Landmarks
    Saint Andrew's Cathedral
    Unirii Square
    St. Michael's Church
    Matthias Corvinus Statue
    Alba Carolina Citadel
  9. Day 8

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara

    Sibiu - Corvins' Castle - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sibiu
    • Walking tour of Sibiu's historic areas
    • Visit Piata Mare (Large Square)
    • Cross Bridge of Lies
    • Tour Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploration after city tour
    Landmarks
    Piata Mare (Large Square)
    City Hall, Sibiu
    Council Tower
    Bridge of Lies
    Corvins' Castle (Hunyadi Castle)
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  10. Day 9

    Timisoara - Novi Sad

    Timisoara - Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Timisoara
    • Walk towards Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    • Visit Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    • Pass by Huniade Castle

    Optional Activities

    • View Turkish hammam (public bath) sites
    • View Central Mosque
    • Explore bazaar area
    • View cemetery
    Landmarks
    Union Square (Piața Unirii)
    Romanian Orthodox Cathedral
    Baroque Palace
    Huniade Castle
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  11. Day 10

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade

    Novi Sad - Sremski Karlovci - Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Walk old town pedestrian streets (Zmaj Jovina and Dunavska)
    • Tour Sremski Karlovci
    • Visit Four Lions fountain

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to taste wine specialties and enjoy vineyard views
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Zmaj Jovina Street
    Dunavska Street
    Sremski Karlovci
    Four Lions fountain
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  12. Day 11

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Belgrade Fortress
    • Explore Kalemegdan Park
    • View Pobednik monument
    • Walk along Knez Mihailova street
    • Visit Republic Square
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Kalemegdan Park
    Pobednik monument
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Republic Square
    National Theatre
    National Museum
    Statue of Prince Michael (Knez Mihajlo)
  13. Day 12

    Belgrade - Nis

    Belgrade - Nis
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Niš Fortress
    • Visit Bubanj Memorial Park

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore the city
    Landmarks
    Niš Fortress
    Bubanj Memorial Park
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  14. Day 13

    Nis - Rila Monastery - Sofia

    Nis - Rila Monastery - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    • Explore monastery complex including main church
    • Visit monastery museum
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Rila Mountains
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  15. Day 14

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    Sofia, Bulgaria (Sofia – End of the tour, 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Sophia Church
    • Visit Royal Palace/National Art Gallery
    • View National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Visit Triangle of Tolerance

    Optional Activities

    • View President's Office
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sophia Church
    Royal Palace
    National Art Gallery
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    President's Office
    Triangle of Tolerance

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    Me and my friend joined this tour in January operated by Choose Balkans. We had the time of our life while exploring...
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    Dear Fleur, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friend had an unforgettable time exploring the region. It’s wonderful to know that our guide Ana made your trip even more special. We hope to welcome you both on another adventure soon! Kind Regards, Choose Balkans Team
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    Asked on August 25th, 2026

    Can I check which day in early October that I and my wife can join the tour for small group more than 2 persons?

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    • Choose BalkansOperator•Written August 2026

      For this tour Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia; Semi – Private Tour with Dedicated Tour Leader & Car, we have scheduled departures every Saturday, and the tour is open to other travelers. At the moment, we do not have any confirmed bookings for an upcoming departure. However, if you wish to book, you are welcome to do so even if you are the only participant. Once the tour is booked and confirmed, we guarantee that it will operate and will not be canceled due to the number of participants. If no other travelers join the departure, the tour will simply operate as a private tour for you, at no additional cost. You will only pay the advertised price for the open group tour, with no private-tour supplement.

      Price for tours departing every Saturday (Example 3 October and 10th of October) 3,572 Euro Per Person x 2 Pax = 7144Euro in Total (Based in double/twin room 3 star hotel)

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