Europe Tours from Bucharest
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- Balkan Heritage From Dracula's Castle to Ancient Athens - Small Group Tour
- From Bucharest to Istanbul Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour
- Ultimate Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)
- Balkan Capitals (46 destinations)
- Balkan Capitals (38 destinations)
- Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)
- 14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Transylvania
- 9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest
- 9 days Balkans Experience from Bucharest to Budapest (4* Hotels)
- 14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest
Balkan Heritage From Dracula's Castle to Ancient Athens - Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Every stop was unforgettable. We especially loved the beautiful monasteries of Meteora and the charming towns we visited.”
Harley, traveled in August
This 11-day, 6-country tour covers 1,200km through Eastern Europe, starting at Bucharest's Revolution Square and Romanian Atheneum. A luxury bus connects Sofia, Skopje, and Prizren, continuing to Athens via Meteora's UNESCO-listed monasteries. Three to four-star hotels provide daily breakfast.
Duration 11 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Greece Age Range 10 to 84 year olds Operator Ajdinis From $4,191
1% Off- NZ$4,167You save $24
From Bucharest to Istanbul Balkan Discovery & Greece Tour 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers
The route winds from Bucharest's Revolution Square and Old Town through Eastern Europe, covering 1,200km. Highlights include Sofia's Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Skopje's Kale Fortress, culminating with a Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul. Transportation combines luxury bus travel and a flight from Sofia to Istanbul.
Duration 13 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Greece, Turkey Age Range 10 to 84 year olds Operator Ajdinis From $5,844
0% Off- NZ$5,820You save $24
Ultimate Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour is so amazing, and the Tour Guides are excellent from Bucharest to Athens.”
STEVE, traveled in March
This 19-day Balkan adventure covers 29 cities across 9 countries, from Bucharest to Athens. The air-conditioned coach route spans 4,000+ kilometers, taking in UNESCO sites like Dubrovnik's Old Town and Meteora's monasteries. The itinerary connects historical capitals including Sofia, Belgrade, and Tirana.
Duration 19 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece Age Range 18 to 59 year olds Operator Travel Talk From $9,263
45% Off- NZ$5,095You save $4,168
Starting in Bucharest with Palace of Parliament tour, journey spans 2,500km through 8 countries. Crosses Carpathian Mountains to Transylvania, winds through Belgrade and Sarajevo, follows Adriatic coast to Dubrovnik, and concludes in Athens after exploring Meteora monasteries.
Duration 13 days Destinations Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece Age Range up to 85 year olds Operator Europamundo From
45% Off- NZ$4,542
Balkan Capitals (38 destinations)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great itinerary, you get to see so much in such a short amount of time. Loved the tour!”
Crystal, traveled in February
Duration 13 days Destinations Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece Age Range up to 85 year olds Operator Europamundo From
45% Off- NZ$3,742
Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great itinerary and very organised tour. Highly recommended.”
Wilfred, traveled in October
This 17-day tour spans 1,500+ km through 8 countries, featuring Bran Castle, Sighisoara Citadel, and UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik Old Town. Daily transfers between major Balkan capitals and medieval towns average 4-5 hours, concluding in Sofia.
Duration 17 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia Age Range 18 to 59 year olds Operator Travel Talk From $7,918
45% Off- NZ$4,355You save $3,563
14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest with Transylvania
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a small group, only 7 of us, so travelling was done in a comfortable van as opposed to a big bus.”
Tracy, traveled in September
A circular Balkan route radiates from Bucharest through 8 countries, featuring the Devetàshka cave, Krushúna Falls, and crossing the Danube to Bulgaria. The 230km path leads to Lovech, through Sofia, Rila, returning via Transylvania's Peles Castle and Bran Castle.
Duration 14 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Hungary Age Range 12 to 85 year olds Operator Guided Europe Tours SRL From $2,391
30% Off- NZ$1,674You save $717
9 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest to Budapest
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was a vg good tour.”
Ralph, traveled in May
The Balkan odyssey commences in Bucharest, covering 2,180km through 8 countries over 9 days. The route takes in Bulgaria's Veliko Tarnovo, Macedonia's Lake Ohrid, and Montenegro's Bay of Kotor before reaching Budapest. Daily drives average 242km with comfortable air-conditioned transport.
Duration 9 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Hungary Age Range 12 to 85 year olds Operator Trip2ro From $1,913
30% Off- NZ$1,339You save $573
9 days Balkans Experience from Bucharest to Budapest (4* Hotels)
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic excellent guides/drivers who were professional friendly and caring to us.”
constantinos, traveled in September
The Balkan circuit flows from Bucharest across the Danube into Bulgaria's Devetàshka cave and Krushúna Falls to Lovech. The 2360km route through 8 countries includes Sofia, Rila Monastery, concluding in Budapest via Novi Sad.
Duration 9 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Hungary Age Range 12 to 85 year olds Operator Guided Europe Tours SRL From $1,911
30% Off- NZ$1,338You save $573
14 days Balkans Tour from Bucharest
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The tour is very interesting and covers wide range of countries and interests that I could not find another tour to do the same.”
Siu, traveled in May
The Balkan expedition departs Bucharest, spanning 3180km across 8 countries. Air-conditioned coaches transport visitors to UNESCO sites like Rila Monastery and Kotor's Old Town, with 4-5 hour daily drives between major cities including Sofia, Skopje, and Budapest.
Duration 14 days Destinations Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, Serbia, Hungary Age Range 12 to 85 year olds Operator Trip2ro From $2,391
30% Off- NZ$1,674You save $717
What people love about Europe Tours from Bucharest
- Balkan Heritage From Dracula's Castle to Ancient Athens - Small Group Tour
My wife and I had an amazing time on this Balkan Heritage tour! From the fascinating Dracula’s Castle in Romania to the ancient wonders of Athens, every stop was unforgettable. We especially loved the beautiful monasteries of Meteora and the charming towns we visited. The guides were knowledgeable and made the experience even better. It was a perfect trip for us, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and immersive adventure!
- Ultimate Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)
The trip was sold to me as a 19 day tour but it actually was 3 separate tours and folks joined and left at different points. Romania/Bulgaria section was amazing: sights, hotels, guides. The Balkan Section was good but way too much time on buses and too few stops for sights/photo ops along the way. Hotels were also very good. The Greece section hotels were not great. Rooms were tiny. The tour guides were excellent. The local guides were okay but tended to repeat information already provided by the tour guides. Overall a good tour for the price.
- Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)
Overall amazing trip. It was a mix of 3 Trips (all operated by Travel Tours) packaged into one. The Transylvania portion contains lots of unknown small towns and castles. Most of which are pretty interesting. The hotels are a bit mediocre and in the outskirts. The tour guide (Konstantsa) was awesome. Very attentive and great personality. Made sure everyone has an amazing time. The Balkan portion of the trip is very fast paced, as you are switching countries almost every day and that means going through 2 border checks. Lots of traveling on the bus but the absolutely stunning vistas going through many beautiful lakes and mountains will make up for it for sure. It's totally worth it. The hotels were much better (really good) than the first part but still in the outskirts. We were able to take Uber, taxi, e-bikes to get can to town afterwards and return to hotel late at night without any issues though. But the best part of this trip is definitely gonna be your travel guide Simon ?. Absolutely the best travel guide I've ever encountered. Extremely knowledgeable about the Balkans, got very interesting perspective to share, very engaging, entertaining, amazing sense of humor and knows how much information to give when, without overwhelming your brain. Also has a winning personality and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is comfortable and having an awesome time. Totally 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your days will start at 8am after breakfast and it's gonna be all traveling and sight seeing till 7 pm in the evening, with plenty of short breaks for comfort, grabbing a coffee or lunch. Very well timed and planned. Everyday you'll have a walking tour and then few hours to explore on your own. 7pm-ish is when you get to the hotel. Overall very packed day but efficiently designed to give you the maximum out of those hours. Opt-in for the optional activities, especially the boat tours as it'll be very relaxing after many days of exploring and history lessons. Last point, Christian and his Bus ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. He is the best at what he does, and someone you will absolutely trust to navigate through those narrow curvy roads high up in the mountains, day or night. The long bus rides were actually very enjoyable partly for the views but also partly because it Christian. The bus itself is extremely comfortable with AC and enough space, with great seats. Overall, totally worth the money if you are in the mood for a trip which is fast paced, packed with agendas, and gives you a good glimpse (and more) into Eastern Europe without you having to figure out the completed transport (the train service isn't great unlike other parts of Europe) situation and border crossing, this is the one to take. Areas of improvement: More time in each city and hotels near central. That's it.
What our customers ask about Europe Tours from Bucharest
What are the most popular first stops after starting in Bucharest?
The journey from Bucharest typically leads into Transylvania's heartland beginning with Sinaia and Bran. These routes take travelers through the grand Peles Castle and the mysterious Bran Castle (known as Dracula's Castle) before moving on to the medieval cities of Brasov or Sighisoara. Visitors often spend their first night at accommodation options like the Peakture Hotel Bucharest or Mercure Bucharest Unirii. As shared by a TourRadar traveler: "The journey through Transylvania offered stunning scenery crossing the Carpathian Mountains and lush forests."
What major landmarks can I explore in Bucharest at the start of these tours?
Bucharest's essential sites include the imposing Palace of Parliament Revolution Square the elegant Romanian Athenaeum and the historic Old Town featuring Manuc's Inn and Old Princely Court. Most itineraries begin with a guided city tour of these key locations. The Mercure Bucharest City Center and DoubleTree by Hilton Bucharest serve as popular starting points allowing easy access to the city's main attractions before departing for other destinations.
How many countries can I typically visit on tours starting from Bucharest?
Tours originating in Bucharest generally encompass 5-8 Balkan nations. Common routes connect Romania Bulgaria Macedonia Albania Bosnia-Herzegovina Montenegro Serbia and occasionally extend to Hungary or Greece. The Balkan Heritage tour spans 7 countries across 13 days while the Amazing Balkans tour covers 6 nations providing broad regional exposure.
What are the main historical sites visited on tours departing from Bucharest?
Key historical destinations include the legendary Bran Castle the ornate Peles Castle in Sinaia the massive Palace of Parliament and Revolution Square in Bucharest. Beyond Romania travelers explore Bulgaria's Belogradchik Fortress Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress and Dubrovnik's Old Town. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The Romanian castles (Bran Peles and Corvin) and beautiful town of Sibiu were highlights of the journey."
What's the typical length of multi-day tours starting in Bucharest?
Most tours range between 8 and 19 days with many itineraries falling in the 14-17 day range. The "Splendours of Balkans and Transylvania" extends to 17 days while the "Balkan's Route" offers a focused 9-day experience. One TourRadar traveler notes: "The trip has a great itinerary covering everything from unknown small towns and castles in Transylvania to stunning coastal views."
What's the best time of year to start a Bucharest tour?
The main travel window spans May through September with peak activity in summer months. Spring and fall (April-May and September-October) offer milder temperatures and smaller crowds. Tour departure data shows April May and July as the busiest months with temperatures typically ranging from 20-30°C (68-86°F).