Eastern Europe Tours for Solo Travelers
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10 best Eastern Europe solo travel packages
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- 11 Days from Budapest to Istanbul & Cappadocia Via Bucharest, Sofia 3 FLIGHTS INCLUDED - Small Group Tour
- Berlin and the Best of Poland
- Berlin, Praga, Budapest and Polonia
- Bohemian Highlights (End Prague)
- From Sofia to Dubrovnik
- Private Tour: 4 Countries in One Week: Prague - Vienna - Bratislava- Budapest
- Premium Central Europe (from Prague to Belgrade)
- 4 Countries of Eastern Europe in 9 Days (Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest)
- PRIVATE - 10 days Budapest to Athens Eastern European Explorations
- The Best of Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria in 12 days - SMALL GROUP
Solo adventurers traverse from Bran Castle to Cappadocia's cave churches. Guided tours reveal Bucharest's Old Town and Sofia's cultural landmarks. Single accommodation in 4-star hotels includes daily breakfast.
Duration 11 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 30 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Ajdinis From $6,690
13% Off- NZ$5,821You save $869
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland Age Range up to 85 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 72 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Europamundo From
13% Off- NZ$2,594
Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland Age Range up to 85 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 72 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Europamundo From
13% Off- NZ$2,558
Warsaw's Old Town, Auschwitz Memorial, and Budapest river cruise create meaningful experiences. Group dining and cultural immersion foster connections between like-minded travelers.
Duration 13 days Destinations Germany, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 48 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Trafalgar From $6,050
12% Off- NZ$5,324You save $726
Plovdiv's Roman Amphitheatre, Belgrade's Kalemegdan Fortress, and Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed old town come alive with English-speaking guides. Hotels like Doubletree host evening gatherings.
Duration 11 days Destinations Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia Age Range up to 85 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 72 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Europamundo From
12% Off- NZ$3,411
Private Tour: 4 Countries in One Week: Prague - Vienna - Bratislava- Budapest
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was perfectly paced, with a great balance of sightseeing, cultural experiences, and personal time to explore.”
Rosaline, traveled in September
Prague's Old Town Square, Bratislava's medieval streets, and Budapest's thermal baths await solo travelers averaging 45 years old. Private guides offer personal attention during folklore dinners and river cruises.
Duration 7 days Destinations Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 70 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Prague Best Experience From
12% Off- NZ$5,164
Cultural encounters from Holloko's Paloc traditions to Serbian wine tastings near Subotica unite travelers. Traditional meals in Belgrade and visits to Kalemegdan Fortress create shared memories.
Duration 12 days Destinations Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Intrepid Premium From $8,180
10% Off- NZ$7,362You save $818
4 Countries of Eastern Europe in 9 Days (Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour and amazing customer service from WiseYatra. Great memories!”
Maria, traveled in May
Prague's Old Town and Budapest's historic center come alive through guided walking tours. St. Michael's Gate in Bratislava and Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace invite personal exploration. River cruises and thermal bath visits create natural social settings.
Duration 9 days Destinations Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Age Range up to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator WiseYatra From $2,567
15% Off- NZ$2,182You save $385
PRIVATE - 10 days Budapest to Athens Eastern European Explorations
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We visited the best places in Romania and then continued to Bulgaria and beautiful Greece.”
Cody, traveled in September
Duration 10 days Destinations Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece Age Range 18 to 85 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Ajdinis From
15% Off- NZ$5,338
Duration 12 days Destinations Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria Age Range 2 to 90 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type GroupPersonalized Room Type Singles, Shared Operator Victor Tours DMC From $4,945
12% Off- NZ$4,352You save $593
What people love about touring Eastern Europe solo
WE were in Europe for second time and it was again really great experience. We had a great time, everything was perfect organised and we met a lot of great people. Guides, espeacialy Dasa, John, Rainer, it was great. We can highly reccomend!
Private Tour: 4 Countries in One Week: Prague - Vienna - Bratislava- Budapest
To be honest, part of what made the trip fantastic was our group of 12- could not have had a better group to travel with- which is clearly luck, but a piece of our group being so cohesive was Nejca, our guide. She was perfect! Available but not pushy. Laid back, but willing to assert herself to make our experience the best. She made each person in the group feel special and appreciated. Thank you, Nejca! The itinerary was quite good as well. Although there were places I could have stayed for a day longer, I think it’s important to not stay too long and feel like time is wasted on a certain place on the tour. Transportation was efficient and Nejca did a great job getting us to our destinations easily and without rushing. Accommodations were very good- with the exception of Prague. Although our apartment was nice, it was clear that the residents of Prague feel that their space is being taken over by tourists- which is clearly true. I would have preferred to have stayed in a hotel in Prague-honestly, I would have paid more for it. Other than that, cannot day enough good things about the trip! Thank you!!
Best of Central Europe
- Prague, Vienna and Budapest (All Summer And 26/27 Winter Onwards)
This tour met and exceeded all our expectations! Our tour guide Sasha Rojnik was flawless. He was personable, knowledgeable and always available to give advice about places to eat, things to do in our free time and ways to get around. Our tour didn’t seem as rushed as previous tours because we stayed in each hotel three nights. Included tours, optional tours and free time were available so that we were able to see all major sites, experience museums, concerts and local restaurants and still shop the Christmas markets. There were many photo opportunities so we weren’t seeing the sights through the bus window. The weather was cold, but we were prepared. Our only complaint would be that all the hotels were extremely hot with no way to adjust the temperature. We are retired, but traveled with our adult children and we all enjoyed the tour.
What our customers ask about Eastern Europe Tours for Solo Travelers
How social are Eastern European group tours for solo travelers?
Group tours across Eastern Europe create natural social connections with solo travelers making up 69% of bookings on routes like the Budapest to Sofia Adventure. The daily schedule creates plenty of chances to get to know others through shared experiences such as tastings at Balla Géza Winery casual dinners at local restaurants and walking tours in historic places like Brasov and Veliko Tarnovo. A TourRadar traveler noted "It's an enjoyable and safe way to travel and can make unlikely but very fun friendships."
Do I need to pay a single supplement as a solo traveler?
While tours offer private room options with single supplements many provide room-sharing choices to keep costs down. The Budapest to Sofia Adventure charges around $579 USD for a private room but lets you share with another traveler of the same gender at no extra cost. Properties like the Hotel Yantra Grand in Veliko Tarnovo and Hotel Ramada in Sofia work well for both arrangements making it easy to choose what suits you best.
What type of accommodations can solo travelers expect?
Most stays are in 3-4 star hotels near city centers and key sights. In Sofia the Crystal Palace Hotel provides comfortable rooms while the Ramada in Bucharest offers modern amenities in a central spot. A TourRadar guest confirmed "Hotels were clean and adequate for the stays centrally located making it easy to explore independently."
How much free time is there on Eastern European tours for solo exploration?
The schedule mixes guided activities with plenty of independent time. In Budapest you'll start with morning tours to places like the Fisherman's Bastion then get afternoons free to check out local cafes thermal baths or museums. According to a TourRadar review "It had enough free and easy time to plan and do your own activities. Was not very restrictive."
What's included in evening meals and are they good for meeting other travelers?
Tours schedule several group dinners that naturally bring everyone together. You might share a traditional Bulgarian meal at a Sofia restaurant or enjoy dinner at Count Dracula's restaurant in Sighisoara Romania. One TourRadar traveler mentioned "Our guide was knowledgeable and organized meals that helped our group bond."
What's the best time of year for solo travel in Eastern Europe?
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer the best mix of good weather and smaller crowds. Summer draws the most solo travelers at 67% of bookings while winter brings special attractions like Christmas markets. According to a TourRadar review "traveling solo in September was perfect - not too crowded but still lovely weather for walking tours in cities like Budapest."