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Eastern Balkan Experience: Bulgaria & Romania

Bulgaria: Sofia, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo | Romania: Bucharest, Sibiu, Brasov

Group size

No more than 16 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE

From $5,895 per person

18 Days | $328 per day

Includes airfare

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Physical Requirements

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Pacing

  • 6 locations in 18 days  
  • Return flights often require departing in early morning
  • Air travel time will be 11-20 hours and will have at least one connection

Physical Requirements

  • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
  • You must be able to walk 5-6 miles unassisted and participate in 4-6 hours of physical activities each day
  • You must be able to climb 200 steps at Parliament 
  • We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience

Climate

  • Daytime temperatures range from 58-82°F during cruising season
  • June-August are the warmest months; July and August can reach highs of 100°F
  • March and November weather can be unpredictable and change quickly

Terrain & Transportation

  • Uneven walking surfaces, including steep paths, hills, and cobblestones, which can be slippery in wet or colder conditions
  • Travel by 30-passenger coach
  • Two drives of 3 to 5 hours each

Accommodations & Facilities

  • Hotel rooms are smaller than those in the U.S. and offer basic amenities
  • All accommodations feature private baths