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Grand Balkan Tour: Bulgaria, Romania & Serbia 11 Days
- Duration264 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
Overview
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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What's included
10 nights accommodation in selected 4u2605 hotels
Border assistance
Airport arrival (Sofia) and departure (Belgrade) transfers
Private guide/driver for 11 days
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Tour planning and operational coordination
Breakfast
All land transportation Bulgaria u2013 Romania u2013 Serbia
What's Not included
Lunches and dinners
Flights
Entrance fees (churches, castles, museums, UNESCO sites)
Optional river cruise in Belgrade
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)
Itinerary
Meet and assist at Sofia Airport.nTransfer and check-in at 4* Rosslyn Central Park Hotel or similar.nFree time for leisure.
Guided city tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Rotunda of St. George, and Parliament Square.nAfternoon visit to UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery.nReturn to Sofia.
Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo. Visit Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Charshiya.nTour of Arbanassi Village with its richly decorated Nativity Church.
Cross the Danube at Ruse.nArrive in Bucharest for panoramic city tour: Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum,nRevolution Square.
Drive through scenic Carpathians to Sinaia. Visit Peles Castle.nContinue to Bran Castle, linked with the Dracula legend.nArrive in Brasov: explore the Black Church, Council Square.
Travel to Sighisoara, a UNESCO medieval town. Walk through the citadel and climb the Clock Tower.nAfternoon arrival in Sibiu. Stroll through the Large Square, Small Square, and the Bridge of Lies.
Depart westward to Timisoara, Romania's cultural gem and 2023 European Capital of Culture.nExplore Union Square, Victory Square, Orthodox Cathedral.
Cross into Serbia via Vru0161ac.nShort walking tour in Vru0161ac Old Town.nContinue to Belgrade, check-in at 4* Hotel Moskva or Crowne Plaza Belgrade.nFree time.
Visit Kalemegdan Fortress, Republic Square, St. Sava Temple, Skadarlija Bohemian Quarter.nOptional Danube & Sava River cruise.
Full-day trip to Novi Sad, Serbiau2019s second city.nTour the Petrovaradin Fortress and historic city center.nReturn to Belgrade.
Transfer to Belgrade Airport for departure.
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 adultu2019s 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.