What travel documents are required for the tour?

A valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration is required for travel. Depending on your nationality, additional visas or other documents may be needed.

Can I book extra nights at the tour hotels?

You can book additional pre or post-tour nights subject to availability. These should be arranged directly with the tour operator.

What is the policy on gratuities?

Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at your discretion. Recommended amounts per day for drivers, travel directors, and local specialists will be listed in your travel documents.

What are the terms for canceling a tour booking?

Cancellation terms can vary. Generally, a deposit may be non-refundable, with full payment required by a specified date before the tour start. Specific terms will be detailed in your booking.

Are the optional tours pre-bookable and how do I join one?

Optional tours can typically be booked during the tour through your travel guide. Specific details about booking can be found in your tour documentation or provided by the tour director.

What are the accommodation check-in and check-out times?

Check-in and check-out times vary but generally, check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. These times can differ based on the specific accommodations booked.

Can I arrange my own flight and still get transportation to the hotel?

Guests booking independent flight times that do not align with the complimentary shuttle schedules should arrange their own transfers.

Are meals included in the tour price?

Specific meals included with your tour booking can vary. Generally, breakfast is included with accommodation, but details for other meals can be found in the tour itinerary.

Is travel insurance required?

While not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen circumstances during your travels.

Can I pay for the tour with a debit card issued in the United States?

Yes, you can use a U.S. issued debit card to pay for the tour.

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US $3,443

Balkan Adventure (14 Days)

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From Bucharest to Belgrade

3.0

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Platinum Operator: Trafalgar
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

Bucharest
Brasov
Veliko Tarnovo
Sofia
Skopje
Tirana
Kotor
Budva
Mostar
Sarajevo
Belgrade

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Highlights

Explore Bucharest's Belle-Époque charm
Tour the imposing Palace of the Parliament
Visit Bran Castle, the legendary Dracula's home
Stroll through Veliko Târnovo's medieval streets
Discover Belgrade's history and Kalemegdan Fortress

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Welcome to Bucharest
Day 2 Journey to Transylvania and Braşov
Day 3 Dracula’s Castle and More in Braşov Dive Into Culture
Day 4 Continue to Medieval Veliko Târnovo
Day 5 Onwards to Historic Sofia Stays With Stories
Day 6 Sofia Your Way
Day 7 Journey to Macedonian Skopje
Day 8 Off to Albania and Tirana
Day 9 Journey to Budva
Day 10 Visit Kotor, Venture to Mostar and Sarajevo
Day 11 Discover Sarajevo Connect with Locals
Day 12 On the Road to Belgrade
Day 13 Explore Riverside Belgrade
Day 14 Farewell Belgrade

What's Included

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What's Not Included

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Insurance
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Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Mercure Bucharest Unirii
Hotel
day 1
Ana Bradul
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Yantra Grand
Hotel
day 4
Astoria Grand
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Solun Hotel & Spa
Hotel
day 7
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
day 8
TQ Plaza
Hotel
day 9
Mövenpick Sarajevo
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Mercure Excelsior
Hotel
Days 12, 13

Operated by

Trafalgar

4.5

(2,085 reviews)

Number of tours

382

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

92%

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A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Average
3.0
Tour Operator
Trafalgar
4.5

SW
Shahron
· July 5th, 2022
An excellent trip with an outstanding tour...
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Trip date: June 2022
A
APapaya
· March 18th, 2022
Of all the companies you could use to book a tour- Trafalgar is the worst of the worst in my experience. Trying to plan a trip through them has been nothing short of a nightmare for the last 6 months. I completely understand the need to cancel trips due to COVID-19 or war, but their handy-dandy "refund" policy only offers you credit towards a future trip- no matter the reason for cancelling, which I find distasteful. God forbid your tour is cancelled too, because if you try and call to rebook you will be on hold for an eternity. The SHORTEST time I've spent on hold waiting to talk to a representative at Trafalgar is 45 minutes. Don't bother booking flights with them either, because we made that mistake, and our agent accidentally booked the tickets with our incorrect names, meaning they needed to be rebooked later at a much higher price than originally agreed upon. And the price difference due to their mistake was charged to our account automatically. That was a terrible surprise to discover when logging into my account after a long day of work! For some positives: the itinerary looks like it will be a lovely time (I will review that separately), and when you actually get ahold of an agent, they are so kind and do their best to help. However, trying to book a vacation with Trafalgar could not have been more of a headache thanks to Trafalgar’s poor management and policies. Like I said, go with another company and save yourself both money and stress.
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Trafalgar commented on this review
We genuinely regret to read about the experience you have had prior to the start of your trip, as we know that this was not what you had been expecting. While we're pleased to note that you felt well-served by our Reservations Team when you spoke to our... Show more
Trip date: March 2022

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14 days

Balkan Adventure (14 Days)

From Bucharest to Belgrade

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

What travel documents are required for the tour?
A valid passport with at least six months remaining before expiration is required for travel. Depending on your nationality, additional visas or other documents may be needed.
July 29, 2024
Can I book extra nights at the tour hotels?
You can book additional pre or post-tour nights subject to availability. These should be arranged directly with the tour operator.
July 29, 2024
What is the policy on gratuities?
Gratuities are not included in the tour price and are at your discretion. Recommended amounts per day for drivers, travel directors, and local specialists will be listed in your travel documents.
July 29, 2024
What are the terms for canceling a tour booking?
Cancellation terms can vary. Generally, a deposit may be non-refundable, with full payment required by a specified date before the tour start. Specific terms will be detailed in your booking.
July 29, 2024
Are the optional tours pre-bookable and how do I join one?
Optional tours can typically be booked during the tour through your travel guide. Specific details about booking can be found in your tour documentation or provided by the tour director.
July 29, 2024
What are the accommodation check-in and check-out times?
Check-in and check-out times vary but generally, check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 12:00. These times can differ based on the specific accommodations booked.
July 29, 2024
Can I arrange my own flight and still get transportation to the hotel?
Guests booking independent flight times that do not align with the complimentary shuttle schedules should arrange their own transfers.
July 29, 2024
Are meals included in the tour price?
Specific meals included with your tour booking can vary. Generally, breakfast is included with accommodation, but details for other meals can be found in the tour itinerary.
July 29, 2024
Is travel insurance required?
While not mandatory, travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen circumstances during your travels.
July 29, 2024
Can I pay for the tour with a debit card issued in the United States?
Yes, you can use a U.S. issued debit card to pay for the tour.
July 29, 2024

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Vaccines
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- Typhoid - Recommended for Albania and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Albania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and Montenegro. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Albania. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Albania. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bosnia, Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- For any tour departing before May 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. 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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