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Balkan Explorer

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Start and end in Bucharest
4.4
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  • The massive neoclassical Palace of the Parliament looms over manicured lawns under a soft blue sky.
  • A long hilltop fortress with yellow walls overlooks the Danube River at sunset light.
  • The fairytale-like Corvin Castle with red roofs and stone towers rises above lush greenery and a wooden bridge.
  • The stone Arcul de Triumf monument stands tall against a clear morning sky surrounded by trees.
  • Close-up of a brown bear resting on a leafy forest floor
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour
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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 10 - 40
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Dinner (Typical Romanian meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel CH Bucharest)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Yantra Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest including Parliament Palace and Revolution Square
    • Travel to Veliko Tarnovo
    Landmarks
    Parliament Palace
    Revolution Square
  3. Day 3

    Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo
    • Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
  4. Day 4

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner accompanied by a folklore show of Bulgarian dancing and song)
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center)

    Included Activities

    • Morning tour of Sofia
    • Visit to St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    • Visit to National Theatre
    • Folklore show with dinner
    Landmarks
    St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    National Theatre
  5. Day 5

    Sofia to Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxing lunch near the monastery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Solun Hotel Skopje)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rila Monastery
    • Lunch near Rila Monastery
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
  6. Day 6

    Skopje

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Solun Hotel Skopje)

    Included Activities

    • Morning tour of Skopje
    • Visit to Mother Teresa Memorial House
    • Exploration of Old Bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Prishtina, Kosovo
    Landmarks
    Mother Teresa Memorial House
    Old Bazaar
  7. Day 7

    Skopje to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious traditional Serbian lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Belgrade City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Skull Tower in Niš
    • Traditional Serbian lunch
    Landmarks
    Skull Tower
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Belgrade City Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Visit to St. Sava Temple
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    St. Sava Temple
  9. Day 9

    Belgrade to Timisoara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Timisoara)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit to Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Guided tour of Timisoara
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
  10. Day 10

    Timisoara to Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alpin Resort Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Corvinilor Castle
    • Tour of Sibiu
    Landmarks
    Corvinilor Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Magical evening meal at the restaurant in Bran Castle grounds)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alpin Resort Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Brasov's old town
    • Visit to Black Church
    • Visit to Libearty Bear Sanctuary
    • Magical evening meal at Bran Castle restaurant
    Landmarks
    Black Church
    Piața Sfatului
    Libearty Bear Sanctuary
    Bran Castle
  12. Day 12

    Brasov to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Caru cu Bere, a historic restaurant renowned for its traditional Romanian dishes and ornate interior)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel CH Bucharest)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Peles Castle
    • Farewell dinner at Caru cu Bere restaurant
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
  13. Day 13

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel CH Bucharest

    Hotel
    Days 1, 12

  • Yantra Grand Hotel

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    day 2

  • Ramada by Wyndham Sofia City Center

    Hostel
    Days 3, 4

  • Solun Hotel Skopje

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6

  • Belgrade City Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Hotel Timisoara

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    day 9

  • Alpin Resort Hotel

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    Days 10, 11

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Macedonia.Serbia.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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Just You. 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 90 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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