11-Nights Treasures Of The Balkans & Transylvania from $2,464

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OFFER ID 1660747

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. 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 Bram 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!

11 nights from $2,464 per person

Valid for new bookings deposited November 9 – December 12, 2026 for travel January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027. Saving tiers range from 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% on select tours.

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Treasures Of The Balkans & Transylvania

Day 1: ARRIVE IN SOFIA, BULGARIA Check into your hotel and then explore Sofia at leisure. In the early evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2: SOFIA This morning, join a Local Guide for a city tour that includes the Parliament building, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Theater, and St. Sofia Church and Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian orthodox church listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B)

Day 3: SOFIA–BELGRADE, SERBIA An interesting drive today as you leave Bulgaria and cross the border into Serbia. Continue to the lively capital that takes its name, Belgrade (White City), from the fortress built on a white ridge overlooking the city.
(B)

Day 4: BELGRADE Today, discover more about Belgrade on a guided city sightseeing tour to see the main monuments including Novi Beograd, Ada Bridge, Topcider Park, Tito’s Memorial, Parliament House, Terazije, and Kalemegdan Fortress. Enjoy some free time to explore more. (B)

Day 5: BELGRADE–NOVI SAD–BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Stop in Novi Sad, capital of the province, built on the banks of the Danube River and famous for its Petrovaradin Citadel. Enjoy a stroll in the town center. Continue to Budapest, capital of Hungary, split in two by the River Danube. It is a treasure trove of architectural wonders and history. See the best of both Buda and Pest with an optional cruise on the Danube River, with refreshments and refreshing views of the magnificent Parliament, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Castle Hill.
(B)

Day 6: BUDAPEST This morning, enjoy a guided sightseeing tour to discover the highlights of Budapest. Admire views of the Opera House, Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Parliament, the Royal Palace, and Matthias Church. Stop to take a photo at Heroes Square and the Castle District. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more.
(B)

Day 7: BUDAPEST–CLUJ NAPOCA, ROMANIA Drive through the Hungarian countryside, cross the border into Romania and continue to Cluj-Napoca, the film capital of Romania. En route to the hotel, see some of the city’s highlights during a panoramic city tour.
(B,D)

Day 8: CLUJ NAPOCA-SIGHISOARA-BRASOV Stop in Sighisoara, a medieval town with 11 towers within the city walls surrounding cobblestone streets, ancient houses, and churches—one of Romania’s prettiest towns. Legend says it is also the birthplace of the notorious Vlad who inspired the fictional character of Count Dracula. Continue to Brasov, a lovely medieval town famous for its town square filled with Baroque architecture and outdoor cafés.
(B,D)

Day 9: BRASOV: EXCURSION TO BRAN Transylvania is commonly associated with vampires due to the influence of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel, Dracula, and all the subsequent books and many films the tale has inspired. This morning, depart for Bran and visit the legendary Dracula castle. It was built in 1377 and inhabited by the Wallachian prince, Vlad the Impaler. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking orientation of the Old Town of Brasov, including a visit to the Black Church, followed by leisure time.
(B)

Day 10: BRASOV–SINAIA–BUCHAREST Travel to Sinaia in the Prahova Valley. This is a lovely ski resort, almost 3,300 feet above sea level. While in Sinaia, there will be time to visit the Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle, considered to be among the most romantic castles in the world. Continue to beautiful Bucharest with its flower-festooned parks, gardens, and wide boulevards shaded by century-old trees.
(B)

Day 11: BUCHAREST Your Local Guide will show you the cities places of interest, including the Government Victoria Palace, the Royal Palace, and the Savings Palace. Take your experience to another level with an optional afternoon visit to the massive site of the Romanian Parliament, known today as “The People's Palace,” once the most extravagant symbol of Romania’s communist era under Ceausescu's dictatorship. (B)

Day 12: BUCHAREST Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Featured Destinations

Cluj-Napoca

Brasov

Sofia

Budapest

Caught between eastern and western Europe, Budapest has a character uniquely its own. It's also the last cheap, civilised city in Europe. Budapest can seem like one big sight, with each phase in its history, from the Ottoman period until the Communist days and from renaissance to revolution, leaving its mark on the city. For the tourist, a trip to Hungary's capital is dominated by the majestic sights of Buda. In the summer, there are open-air festivals at Szeged, Diosgyor Castle in Miskolc, Gyor and Pecs. Visit the former Royal Palace complex, the Matyas templom and the Belvaros. Margaret Island is a giant recreational park and feels pleasantly separated from the city bustle. Hungarian National Gallery houses Hungarian art since the birth of the nation. Although Esztergom is Hungary's most sacred city, home of the Archbishop and the nation's biggest church, it has a real-life edge. The first-time visitor to Szeged is invariably struck by its space and grandeur. One's immediate impressions of Hungary's third largest provincial city are of greenery and plazas, of broad.

Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

Belgrade

Bucharest

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Valid Date Ranges

06/01/2027 - 06/12/2027

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06/15/2027 - 06/26/2027

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06/29/2027 - 07/10/2027

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09/07/2027 - 09/18/2027

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09/14/2027 - 09/25/2027

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09/21/2027 - 10/02/2027

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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