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2-7 Day Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia East Balkan Flexi Tour from Budapest
Our Price: from US$114 ￥772 €100 C$161 Rs.10978 (Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days)
Offer Ends: 07/31/2026
Duration: 7 days
Language: English; Mandarin Chinese
Visit Belgrade, Brasov, Bucharest, Nis, Plovdiv, Sibiu, Sinaia, Sofia, Timisoara, Veliko Tarnovo.
Itinerary
Day 1:Budapest - Timisoara(316 km)
Depart from Budapest and travel to Timisoara, Romania. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral and Victory Square. Free time in the city. Overnight in Timisoara or nearby.
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Timisoara, RomaniaTimisoara is the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania.
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Orthodox CathedralThe Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral is a gem of the "Colorful City", renowned for its unique Moldavian architectural style and breathtaking interior.
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Victory SquareTimisoara's Victory Square is the city heart, surrounded by elegant historic buildings and the Orthodox Cathedral, brimming with culture and history.
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Liberty SquareTimisoara's Liberty Square features historic Baroque buildings and the Holy Trinity Column, radiating timeless cultural charm.
Day 2:Timisoara - Sibiu - Brasov(413 km)
Travel to Sibiu, known as the 'Eye of Transylvania'. Visit the Sibiu Tower, Grand Square, Orthodox Cathedral, and the Liars' Bridge. Continue to Brasov for overnight stay.
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Timisoara, RomaniaTimisoara is the capital city of Timiș County, and the main social, economic and cultural centre in western Romania.
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Orthodox CathedralThe Timisoara Orthodox Cathedral is a gem of the "Colorful City", renowned for its unique Moldavian architectural style and breathtaking interior.
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Sibiu, Romania
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Sibiu Council TowerThe Sibiu Council Tower, an iconic landmark, once served as defense and clock tower, offering panoramic views of the square and red-roofed cityscape from its top.
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Grand SquareAs its name suggests, the largest square of the city, and has been the center of the city since the 15th century.
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Liars' BridgeA historic cast-iron pedestrian bridge in the heart of Sibiu's old town, spanning a small square and known for its local legend.
Day 3:Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest(170 km)
Sightseeing in Brasov: see the Black Church (exterior) and the Old Town Hall Square. Visit Dracula's Castle (exterior). Travel to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle. Continue to Bucharest for overnight.
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Brasov, RomaniaWith its central location, Brasov is a suitable location from which to explore Romania, and the distances to several tourist destinations (including the Black Sea resorts, the monasteries in northern Moldavia, and the wooden churches of Maramures) are similar. It is also the largest city in a mountain resorts area.
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Biserica NeagraBiserica Neagra or Black Church was built by the German community of the city and stands as the main Gothic style monument in the country, as well as being the largest and one of the most important Lutheran places of worship in the region.
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Brasov Council SquareLocated in the historic centre of Braşov, Romania. It obtained its right to hold markets in 1520, but it has been the place for annual markets since 1364, being visited by merchants from the country and abroad. The houses surrounding the square are historic.
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Dracula CastleCommonly known as "Dracula's Castle", the fortress is a national monument and landmark in Romania.
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Sinaia, Romania
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Peles CastleA Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, built between 1873 and 1914. Its inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I.
Day 4:Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo(182 km)
Sightseeing in Bucharest: see the Royal Palace (exterior), Memorial of Rebirth, and the former Communist Party Headquarters. Visit the Palace of the Parliament (exterior). Travel to Veliko Tarnovo to visit Tsarevets Fortress (exterior). Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
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Bucharest, RomaniaBucharest is the capital of Romania, as well as its cultural and economical center. Visitors to this country in the Balkans can see landmarks such as the Palace of the Parliament and the National Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Royal PalaceA grand historic building in central Bucharest, once the residence of the Romanian royal family and now part of the National Museum of Art of Romania.
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Palace of the ParliamentThe seat of the Parliament of Romania. A colossal parliament building known for its ornate interior composed of 23 sections, it houses the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, three museums and an international conference center.
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Veliko Tarnovo, BulgariaKnown as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, attracting many tourists with its unique architecture. During the Middle Ages, the city was among the main European centres of culture and gave its name to the architecture of the Tarnovo Artistic School, painting of the Tarnovo Artistic School, and to literature.
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TsarevetsIt served as the Second Bulgarian Empire's primary fortress and strongest bulwark from 1185 to 1393, housing the royal and the patriarchal palaces, and is a popular tourist attraction.
Day 5:Veliko Tarnovo - Plovdiv - Sofia(500 km)
Travel to Plovdiv. Visit the Ancient Roman Theatre and explore the Old Town. Continue to Sofia for overnight stay.
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Plovdiv, BulgariaThe second-largest city in Bulgaria. There is evidence of habitation in Plovdiv dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, when the first Neolithic settlements were established.
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Plovdiv Roman theatreOne of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres constructed in the 90s of the 1st century AD. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.
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Plovdiv Old TownThe Plovdiv Old Town, nestled on the ancient hills, preserves colorful National Revival architecture and a Roman theatre, celebrated as a "living museum of history."
Day 6:Sofia - Nis - Belgrade(585 km)
Sightseeing in Sofia: visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sophia Church, the Parliament building, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Travel to Nis, Serbia, to visit Nis Fortress. Continue to Belgrade for overnight.
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Sofia, BulgariaThe capital and largest city of Bulgaria. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC.
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The St. Alexander Nevsky CathedralA Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Neo-Byzantine style, one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, as well as one of Sofia's symbols and primary tourist attractions.
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The Church of St. SophiaThe Church of St. Sophia in Sofia is a city symbol, where magnificent Byzantine architecture and a golden dome showcase timeless religious artistry.
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The National Assembly of BulgariaThe National Assembly of Bulgaria, a grand Neoclassical building, serves as the nation's legislative heart, guarded by stone lions and steeped in history.
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Solemn MonumentThis solemn monument at Sofia's Vitosha foothills honors Bulgaria's unknown fallen heroes, with an eternal flame symbolizing the nation's enduring spirit.
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Nis, SerbiaThe third largest city in Serbia and the administrative center of the Nišava District.
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Nis FortressNis Fortress, a well-preserved Ottoman-era stronghold on the Nisava River, showcases massive stone walls and gates that witness centuries of Balkan history.
Day 7:Belgrade - Budapest(378 km)
Sightseeing in Belgrade: visit St. Sava Cathedral and Kalemegdan Fortress. See Tito's Mausoleum (exterior). Then head to Budapest.
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Belgrade, SerbiaThe capital and largest city of Serbia.
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Saint Sava TempleThe Saint Sava Temple in Belgrade is one of the world's largest Orthodox churches, renowned for its brilliant white marble, bronze domes, and awe-inspiring golden mosaics.
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Kalemegdan FortressKalemegdan Fortress is the core fortified area of a town or city.
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The Tomb of Marshal TitoThe Tomb of Marshal Tito, located in Belgrade's "House of Flowers," is the final resting place of the former Yugoslav leader, surrounded by gardens and displaying symbolic "batons of youth."
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure |
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| Budapest, BU | 8:00am |
- Please arrive 15 minutes earlier at the meeting location.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Accommodation: 3-4 star standard hotel twin rooms throughout the tour.
Transportation: Tourist coach or business travel vehicle (depending on group size).
Guide: Dedicated bus driver + Chinese-speaking tour guide OR Chinese-speaking driver-guide service (for groups of 9 or less).
Meals: Hotel breakfast.
Luggage: 1 piece of 23kg checked luggage and 1 piece of carry-on luggage.
Price Excludes
Entrance Tickets: Guests can choose whether or not to participate according to their own wishes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets during the tour.
Tips to driver and guide ( total 10€/person/day.)
Single room Supplement
Lunch and Dinner
Chinese Style Lunch/Meal: EUR15-EUR20/person.
Additional costs due to force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft, machine failure, flight cancellation or change time.
In-house laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, alcohol and other personal consumption.
Other items not included in the above "What's included".
Activities & Attractions
| Destination | Adult | Child | Senior |
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| Belgrade, Serbia | |||
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Kalemegdan Fortress (Optional) Closed on Mondays.
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$2 / RSD120 | ||
| The Tomb of Marshal Tito (Optional) | $6 / RSD600 | Free (Age ≤ 9 years) | |
| Brasov, Romania | |||
| Biserica Neagra (Optional) | $5 / RON20 | Free (Age < 7 years) | |
| Dracula Castle (Optional) | $14 / RON60 | $4 / RON15 (Age 7-18 years) | $10 / RON45 (Age 65+ years) |
| Bucharest, Romania | |||
| Palace of the Parliament (Optional) | $14 / RON60 | $5 / RON20 (Age 7-18 years) | |
| Plovdiv, Bulgaria | |||
| Plovdiv Roman theatre (Optional) | $3 / BGN5 | ||
| Sinaia, Romania | |||
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Peles Castle (Optional) Ground floor tour. Closed Mondays in summer, Mondays & Tuesdays in winter.
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$11 / RON50 | $3 / RON12.50 (Ground floor tour) | |
| Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria | |||
| Tsarevets (Optional) | $3 / RON10 | ||
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.