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Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria

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Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria form the heart of the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, offering a compelling mix of medieval history, Orthodox culture, and dramatic landscapes. Serbia is known for its vibrant Belgrade nightlife, Novi Sad's festival scene, and ancient fortresses; Romania draws visitors with the Carpathian Mountains, Transylvanian castles, and the Danube Delta's wildlife; Bulgaria rounds out the trio with the Rhodope and Pirin mountain ranges, Black Sea beaches, and beautifully preserved towns like Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo. Together, the three countries reward independent and group travellers with rich culture, affordability, and diverse adventures — from hiking and skiing to city-hopping and culinary exploration.

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Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria · 12 days

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Self-Launched: The Best of Serbia, Romania & Bulgaria (Belgrade to Sofia)

A 12-day self-launched version of Balkan & More's private Belgrade-to-Sofia loop through Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. You'll cover the same headline sights — Belgrade's fortress and Skadarlija, Fruška Gora and Novi Sad, Timișoara and Sibiu, the Transfăgărășan and Bâlea Lake, Peleș and Bran castles, Brașov, Bucharest, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, the Valley of Roses, Plovdiv and Sofia — using intercity buses and trains instead of a private driver-guide, hostels and guesthouses instead of 4-star hotels, and self-bookable walking tours, wine tastings and castle tickets instead of guided inclusions. Expect a busier pace than a leisurely trip: this route packs in big distances, so plan for early starts on transfer days. Costs are rough 2026 backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights.

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