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Grand Balkan Tour: Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia 11 Days

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Grand Balkan Tour: Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia 11 Days

About this activity

Discover Eastern Europe on this private 11-day guided tour through Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia, one of the most complete Balkan itineraries available on Viator.

Start in Sofia, Bulgaria's vibrant capital, before visiting the iconic Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in mountain forests. Explore Plovdiv, one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities, and the medieval fortress town of Veliko Tarnovo.

Cross into Romania for Bucharest's grand boulevards and the Palace of Parliament, the world's second-largest building.

Journey deep into Transylvania to visit Peleș Castle (Romania's most-photographed landmark), Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), the UNESCO-listed citadel of Sighișoara, and charming Sibiu. Continue to Timișoara, city of the 1989 Revolution, before entering Serbia for two days in Belgrade and a day trip to Novi Sad's Petrovaradin Fortress.

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At a glance

Duration
11 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Operated by
Radfesta Travel and Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 10 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
  • Included: Border assistance
  • Included: Airport arrival (Sofia) and departure (Belgrade) transfers
  • Included: Private guide/driver for 11 days
  • Included: Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
  • Included: Tour planning and operational coordination
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: All land transportation Bulgaria – Romania – Serbia

Not included

  • Not included: Lunches and dinners
  • Not included: Flights
  • Not included: Entrance fees (churches, castles, museums, UNESCO sites)
  • Not included: Optional river cruise in Belgrade
  • Not included: Local specialist guides where required
  • Not included: Tips and personal expenses
  • Not included: Travel insurance
  • Not included: Visa fees (if applicable)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Sofia (Bulgaria)

  1. Sofia

    8 hours

    Meet and assist at Sofia Airport.

    Transfer and check-in at 4* Rosslyn Central Park Hotel or similar.

    Free time for leisure.

Hotel 4★

Day 2 · Sofia City Tour – Rila Monastery – Sofia

  1. Rila Monastery

    8 hours Admission not included

    Guided city tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Rotunda of St. George, and Parliament Square.

    Afternoon visit to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery.

    Return to Sofia.

Hotel 4★

Day 3 · Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi

  1. Veliko Tarnovo

    8 hours

    Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo. Visit Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Charshiya.

    Tour of Arbanassi Village with its richly decorated Nativity Church.

Hotel 4★

Day 4 · Veliko Tarnovo – Bucharest (Romania)

  1. Romania

    8 hours

    Cross the Danube at Ruse.

    Arrive in Bucharest for panoramic city tour: Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum,

    Revolution Square.

Hotel 4★

Day 5 · Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov

  1. Stop 1

    8 hours

    Drive through scenic Carpathians to Sinaia. Visit Peles Castle.

    Continue to Bran Castle, linked with the Dracula legend.

    Arrive in Brasov: explore the Black Church, Council Square.

Hotel 4★

Day 6 · Brasov – Sighisoara – Sibiu

  1. Sighisoara

    8 hours

    Travel to Sighisoara, a UNESCO medieval town. Walk through the citadel and climb the Clock Tower.

    Afternoon arrival in Sibiu. Stroll through the Large Square, Small Square, and the Bridge of Lies.

Hotel 4★

Day 7 · Sibiu – Timisoara

  1. Timisoara

    8 hours

    Depart westward to Timisoara, Romania's cultural gem and 2023 European Capital of Culture.

    Explore Union Square, Victory Square, Orthodox Cathedral.

Hotel 4★

Day 8 · Timisoara – Vršac – Belgrade (Serbia)

  1. Vrsac

    8 hours

    Cross into Serbia via Vršac.

    Short walking tour in Vršac Old Town.

    Continue to Belgrade, check-in at 4* Hotel Moskva or Crowne Plaza Belgrade.

    Free time.

Hotel 4★

Day 9 · Belgrade City Tour

  1. Belgrade

    8 hours

    Visit Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, St. Sava Temple, Skadarlija Bohemian Quarter.

    Optional Danube & Sava River cruise.

Hotel 4★

Day 10 · Belgrade – Novi Sad – Belgrade

  1. Belgrade

    8 hours

    Full-day trip to Novi Sad, Serbia’s second city.

    Tour the Petrovaradin Fortress and historic city center.

    Return to Belgrade.

Hotel 4★

Day 11 · Departure from Belgrade

  1. Belgrade

    8 hours

    Transfer to Belgrade Airport for departure.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will pick the travelers from their hotel or apartment in Sofia, just specify the address and time for pick up.

End point

Pickup points

  • Hotel Latinka
  • Aparthotel Bon Bon
  • Gloria Palace Hotel
  • Hilton Sofia
  • Hotel Europe Sofia
  • Hotel Premier Sofia Airport
  • Arte Hotel
  • Barocco Appart Hotel & Residence
  • Central Perk Apartments
  • Astoria Grand Hotel
  • TemGer M
  • Central Hotel Sofia

and 146 more pickup points

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers names on it.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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