Top Bulgaria 50 Plus Tours &amp; Packages In 2025/2026

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.
Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.
Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleș Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Best tour guide ever!!!"

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16 days From$6,825

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Treasures of the Balkans (Summer, Classic)

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.
Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.
Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleș Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Best tour guide ever!!!"

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$378 OFF$5,973

16 days From$5,595

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Balkan Adventure

By Trafalgar

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"They were professional. There was a hiccup at the end. Chile lost power and the group had to rebook airfare for the next day to get home. Since, Trafalgar booked my airfare originally they were responsible to rebook it. When I called them they didn’t have a clue we were having a problem. The tour guide told me I was responsible to rebook. Trafalgar rebooked me and the tour guide got me a nice room and meals for free for the night."

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$265 OFF$4,140

14 days From$3,875

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
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Treasures of the Balkans (Summer, Classic)

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.
Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.
Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleș Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Best tour guide ever!!!"

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$578 OFF$5,973

16 days From$5,395

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Treasures of the Balkans (Summer, Small Groups)

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Bucharest: During sightseeing with your Local Expert see University Square and the former Communist Headquarters.
Bucharest: Walk the cavernous halls of the vast Palace of Parliament, learn about the history and listen to amusing tales from your Local Expert.
Sinaia: Witness the opulent and sumptuous decor in Peleș Castle, the fairy-tale Royal summer residence, at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains.
Veliko Tarnovo: Ascend Tsarevets, the King's Hill, crowned by a ruined medieval citadel. Enjoy the views and imagine yourself back in the days of the Crusades when this was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.
Arbanasi: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arbanassi, visit a traditional 17th-century merchants' house and enjoy the acoustics in the Church of the Holy Nativity.

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"Best tour guide ever!!!"

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16 days From$6,645

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Balkan Adventure

By Trafalgar

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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$283 OFF$4,108

14 days From$3,825

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Treasures of the Balkans & Transylvania

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Romania, Sofia, Transylvania

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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13 days From$2,599

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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest

By Avalon Waterways

none

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; onboard welcome reception
Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or bike with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing to Baba Vida fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or bike with your Adventure Host
Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"The Avalon was so wonderful and all staff were very helpful in many ways, we couldn't fault the ship or staff. Would recommend Avalon river cruises. The rooms are lovely with great views."