Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania 2026
12 Day Tour from Sofiato Bucharest
Tour Description:
Discover the treasures of the Balkans on this vacation through Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, and Romania. Visit the capitals—Sofia, Belgrade, Budapest, and Bucharest—as well as some of the fascinating towns and cities along the way. Discover Novi Sad, famous for its citadel; Cluj Napoca, the film capital of Romania, and Sinaia, a lovely ski resort town. Sighisoara is one of Romania’s prettiest towns with 11 medieval towers within the city walls, cobblestone streets, ancient houses, and churches. Explore Brasov, a charming Transylvanian town featuring Saxon walls and bastions and an expansive square. Visit Sofia’s Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; Marvel at Peles Castle, a masterpiece of German neo-renaissance architecture built in the 1880s and nestled at the foot of the mountains. It is considered one of the most stunning and romantic European castles. In Bucharest, visit the open-air Village Museum, showcasing traditional village life with a collection of traditional farmhouses, cottages, wind and watermills, and artisans’ workshops from all parts of the country. Last, but not least, visit Bran Castle, built in 1377 with imposing towers and turrets, and once inhabited by Vlad the Impaler—the Count who gave Bran Stoker the inspiration for his novel’s character, the vampire known as Dracula. This Balkans and Transylvania tour is designed for value-minded, savvy travel lovers. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
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Dates & Pricing
Monday 18 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26 | Starting at $2,499 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 01 Jun 26 — Saturday 13 Jun 26 | Starting at $2,699 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 15 Jun 26 — Saturday 27 Jun 26 | Starting at $2,649 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 29 Jun 26 — Saturday 11 Jul 26 | Starting at $2,649 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 13 Jul 26 — Saturday 25 Jul 26 | Starting at $2,599 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 27 Jul 26 — Saturday 08 Aug 26 | Starting at $2,629 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 10 Aug 26 — Saturday 22 Aug 26 | Starting at $2,629 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 24 Aug 26 — Saturday 05 Sep 26 | Starting at $2,629 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 07 Sep 26 — Saturday 19 Sep 26 | Starting at $2,569 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 14 Sep 26 — Saturday 26 Sep 26 | Starting at $2,669 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 21 Sep 26 — Saturday 03 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,669 | Get a Quote | |
Monday 28 Sep 26 — Saturday 10 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,499 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
The Bran Castle visit requires guests to navigate many steps which may pose a challenge for those with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
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Accommodations
Sofia | Belgrade | Budapest | Cluj Napoca | Brasov | Bucharest |
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