9 Days Small Group Tour From Budapest to Sofia
Overview
Experience a tour of Romania and Bulgaria from Budapest to include Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bistrita, Gura Humorului, Piatra Neamt, Brasov and Sinaia. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Visit Dracula's birthplace, Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges and the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina (Unesco). Discover Bulgaria with the pittoresque city of Arbanassi, Unesco's Rock hewn churches in Ivanovo. Enjoy sightseeing in the second capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo and Kazanlak Thracian Tomb (Unesco).
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Transport for the entire tour with modern air-conditioned minivan
- 8 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotels (1 night in 3* hotel and 7 nights in 4* hotels)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour director that will be also the driver
- Local guide for the entire tour in Romania
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Photo/Video fees at the museums
- Entrance fees at museums
- Tips for the tour guide / driver
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Budapest – Arad – Timisoara (320 km) HUNGARY + ROMANIA
2 Stops
Timisoara – The Corvini Castle – Alba Iulia – Sibiu (320 km)
3 Stops
Sibiu – Sighisoara – Targu Mures – Bistrita (260 km)
3 Stops
Bistrita – Voronet – Moldovita – Sucevita – Marginea – Radauti (250 km)
5 Stops
Radauti – Piatra Neamt – Bicaz Gorges – Miercurea Ciuc (290 km)
4 Stops
Miercurea Ciuc – Brasov – Bran – Sinaia (180 km)
2 Stops
Sinaia – Bucharest (130 km)
4 Stops
Bucharest – Arbanassi – Veliko – Sofia (400 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA (200 km) ROMANIA + BULGARIA
3 Stops
Sofia
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Transport for the entire tour with modern air-conditioned minivan.
- 8 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotels (1 night in 3* hotel and 7 nights in 4* hotels).
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
- Professional tour director that will be also the driver.
- Local guide for the entire tour in Romania.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Photo/Video fees at the museums.
- Entrance fees at museums.
- Tips for the tour guide / driver.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 9 Days Small Group Tour From Budapest to Sofia is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 9 Days Small Group Tour From Budapest to Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Transport for the entire tour with modern air-conditioned minivan
- 8 nights accommodation in 3/4* hotels (1 night in 3* hotel and 7 nights in 4* hotels)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour director that will be also the driver
- Local guide for the entire tour in Romania
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Photo/Video fees at the museums
- Entrance fees at museums
- Tips for the tour guide / driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
