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Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania (from Sofia to Bucharest)

12 days
From Sofia to Bucharest
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Sofia using CosmosGO app
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  2. Day 2

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour including Parliament building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Theater, St. Sofia Church, and Boyana Church
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Church
    Boyana Church
    National Theater
    Parliament building
  3. Day 3

    Sofia to Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
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  4. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city sightseeing tour including Novi Beograd, Ada Bridge, Topcider Park, Tito's Memorial, Parliament House, Terazije, and Kalemegdan Fortress
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    Ada Bridge
    Topcider Park
    Parliament House
    Terazije
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade to Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Danube River cruise with refreshments and views of Parliament, Fishermen's Bastion, and Castle Hill
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Citadel
    Fishermen's Bastion
    Castle Hill
    Parliament
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  6. Day 6

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour including Opera House, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Parliament, Royal Palace, and Matthias Church with photo stop at Heroes Square and Castle District
    Landmarks
    Opera House
    Saint Stephen's Basilica
    Parliament
    Royal Palace
    Matthias Church
    Heroes Square
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest to Cluj-Napoca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour of Cluj-Napoca highlights
  8. Day 8

    Cluj-Napoca to Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sighisoara medieval town
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara
  9. Day 9

    Brasov - Bran

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bran Castle (Dracula Castle)
    • Walking orientation tour of Brasov Old Town
    • Visit to the Black Church
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Black Church
    Brasov Old Town
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  10. Day 10

    Brasov to Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Sinaia Monastery
    • Visit to Peles Castle
    Landmarks
    Sinaia Monastery
    Peles Castle
  11. Day 11

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to open-air Village Museum with traditional farmhouses, cottages, windmills, watermills, and artisans' workshops
    • Guided tour including Government Victoria Palace, Royal Palace, and Savings Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Optional afternoon visit to Romanian Parliament building (The People's Palace)
    Landmarks
    Village Museum
    Romanian Parliament
    Royal Palace
  12. Day 12

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
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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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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 22nd, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. 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 65 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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