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By Radfesta Travel and Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$3,967 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 11d
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Overview

  • Travel with your own guide-driver through Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia on an 11-day private Balkans tour from Sofia to Belgrade. Land transport and border assistance are arranged along the way.

    See Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, mountain-set Rila Monastery, medieval Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi. In Romania, take a panoramic tour of Bucharest, then cross the Carpathians to Peleș Castle and Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle). Walk through Brașov, UNESCO-listed Sighișoara and Sibiu. Continue via Timișoara and Vršac to see Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress and take a day trip to Novi Sad's Petrovaradin Fortress.

    Included: 10 nights in selected 4-star hotels, 10 breakfasts and airport transfers. Flights, other meals and attraction tickets are extra.

    • Private journey across Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia
    • Rila Monastery, Peleș Castle and Bran Castle
    • Transylvania's historic towns and Novi Sad
    • Guide-driver, 4-star hotels and airport transfers

Activity location

  • Sofia
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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11-Day Private Balkans Tour: Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia

  • Activity duration is 11 days11d
    11d
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$3,967.47 x 1 AdultAU$3,967.47
Total
Price is AU$3,967.47
Until Mon, 2 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Airport arrival transfer in Sofia and departure transfer in Belgrade
  • Inclusions
    Private guide-driver and vehicle for the 11-day tour
  • Inclusions
    Tour planning and operational coordination
  • Inclusions
    10 breakfasts
  • Inclusions
    10 nights in selected 4-star hotels
  • Inclusions
    All land transport across Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, plus border assistance and tour coordination
  • Exclusions
    Lunches and dinners
  • Exclusions
    Flights
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees (churches, castles, museums, UNESCO sites)
  • Exclusions
    Optional river cruise in Belgrade
  • Exclusions
    Local specialist guides where required
  • Exclusions
    Tips and personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Visa fees (if applicable)

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia (Bulgaria)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Sofia

  • 8h
Arrive at Sofia Airport, where you'll be met and assisted with your transfer to your hotel. Check in at the 4-star Rosslyn Central Park Hotel or a similar property. The rest of the day is free for you to settle in, relax, or explore Sofia at your own pace before the tour begins.

Day 2: Sofia City Tour – Rila Monastery – Sofia

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Rila Monastery

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start your day with a guided tour of Sofia, visiting Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Rotunda of St. George, and Parliament Square. In the afternoon, travel into the mountains to visit Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colourful architecture and peaceful setting. After your visit, return to Sofia for the night. Entrance fees to paid attractions are not included.

Day 3: Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Veliko Tarnovo

  • 8h
Leave Sofia and travel to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's former medieval capital. Visit the historic Tsarevets Fortress and explore Samovodska Charshiya, a traditional street known for its old buildings and craft shops. Continue to the nearby village of Arbanassi, where you'll see traditional architecture and visit the historic Nativity Church, known for its richly decorated interior. Entrance fees to paid attractions are not included.

Day 4: Veliko Tarnovo – Bucharest (Romania)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Romania

  • 8h
Travel north from Veliko Tarnovo and cross the Danube River at Ruse as you enter Romania. Continue to Bucharest for a panoramic city tour, passing some of the capital's best-known landmarks, including the Palace of Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, and Revolution Square. Get your first look at Romania's capital before checking into your hotel. This is a panoramic sightseeing tour; interior admission is not included.

Day 5: Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Bucharest

  • 8h
Leave Bucharest and travel through the Carpathian Mountains towards Sinaia, home to Peleș Castle, known for its detailed architecture and mountain surroundings. Continue to Bran Castle, often called Dracula's Castle because of its connection to the famous legend. Later, travel to Brașov, where you'll explore the historic centre, including the Black Church and Council Square, surrounded by colourful buildings and mountain scenery.

Day 6: Brasov – Sighisoara – Sibiu

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Sighisoara

  • 8h
Travel from Brașov to Sighișoara, a UNESCO-listed medieval town known for its colourful buildings and well-preserved citadel. Walk through the historic streets and see the Clock Tower, one of the town's main landmarks. Climbing the tower is subject to access and any applicable entrance fee. Continue to Sibiu, where you'll explore the Large Square, Small Square, and the Bridge of Lies. Spend time walking through the old town before settling into your hotel.

Day 7: Sibiu – Timisoara

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Timisoara

  • 8h
Leave Sibiu and travel west to Timișoara, a city closely connected to Romania's 1989 Revolution and named a European Capital of Culture in 2023. Explore Union Square, known for its colourful historic buildings, then continue to Victory Square and the Orthodox Cathedral. These landmarks introduce you to the city's architecture and history before your overnight stay

Day 8: Timisoara – Vršac – Belgrade (Serbia)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Vrsac

  • 8h
Leave Romania and cross into Serbia through Vršac, a town near the border. Take a short walking tour through Vršac Old Town before continuing to Belgrade, Serbia's capital. On arrival, check in at the 4-star Hotel Moskva, Crowne Plaza Belgrade, or a similar hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the nearby area at your own pace.

Day 9: Belgrade City Tour

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Belgrade

  • 8h
Spend the day exploring Belgrade's main historic landmarks. Visit Kalemegdan Fortress, overlooking the meeting point of the Danube and Sava rivers, then continue to Republic Square and St. Sava Temple. Walk through Skadarlija, Belgrade's historic Bohemian Quarter, known for its traditional restaurants and old streets. An optional Danube and Sava river cruise is also listed for travellers who would like to experience the city from the water.

Day 10: Belgrade – Novi Sad – Belgrade

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotel

Belgrade

  • 8h
Take a full-day trip from Belgrade to Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city. Visit Petrovaradin Fortress, overlooking the Danube River, then explore the historic city centre, with its squares, colourful buildings, and pedestrian streets. After spending time in Novi Sad, return to Belgrade for your final overnight stay.

Day 11: Departure from Belgrade

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Belgrade

  • 8h
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take your included transfer to Belgrade Airport for your departure flight. Your 11-day private journey through Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia ends here.

Location

Activity location

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    Sofia
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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