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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, since our tour covers Bulgaria and Romania, a visa is required. Guests holding a burgundy (ordinary) passport must have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or a valid Bulgarian/Romanian visa. Guests holding a green (special) passport are exempt from visa requirements and may join directly. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of travel, and the overseas departure tax must be paid.

Romania's official currency is the Romanian Leu (RON), while Bulgaria's is the Euro (EUR). However, Euro is also accepted in tourist areas. We recommend carrying small denomination Euro (€) notes with you. Our guide will direct you to reliable exchange offices so you can convert your money into local currencies where needed.

Only on the first day of the tour, to use time efficiently and enter Bulgaria in the morning, we travel overnight by our luxury buses. The remaining 3 nights are spent in our selected hotels. Since the Transylvania region (the Carpathian Mountains, Peleș and Bran Castles) can be cool/windy even in the summer, you should definitely bring a thick cardigan or a lightweight jacket. Also, a comfortable walking shoe with a non-slip sole is essential for moving around easily on castle stairs and stone streets.

No, as we have also specifically stated in our program, there are no mandatory optional tours or surprise payments in our tour. All environmental and city tours specified in the program are included in the tour price (except for museum and castle entrance tickets). Only the dinner with traditional “Romanian Night” to be held on the evening of the 3rd day is an extra arrangement, and participation is entirely optional for our guests.
During our tour, 3 breakfasts to be served at our hotels are included in the tour price. The breakfast to be taken on the first day on the way to the destination (Edirne region), all lunches, and all dinners are at our guests’ own expense. In order for you to freely experience the region’s local flavors, our guide will recommend restaurants during free time.