Communism tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Romania

Communism tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Romania

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Step back in time with our Communism Tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Romania – an 18-day cultural journey across
three fascinating countries and the historic lands of the former Yugoslavia. Visit iconic monuments, secret bunkers, grand
communist architecture, and revolutionary landmarks in Sofia, Bucharest, Belgrade, Skopje, Sarajevo, and more. Enjoy
centrally located 4* hotels, authentic regional cuisine, and expert local guides who bring the Cold War era to life.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a cultural traveler, or simply curious about life behind the Iron Curtain, this
immersive experience offers a perfect balance of education, exploration, and leisure.

Activity location

National Palace of Culture Congress Centre
- bul.Bulgaria 1
- 1404, Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sofia International Airport
- 1 булевард „Христофор Колумб“
- 1540, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Communism tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Romania

Travellers

Starting time: 8:00

Price details

RM 14,736.15 x 1 AdultRM 14,736.15

Total

Until Tue, 10 Feb

What's included, what's not

All cross-border travel as per itinerary
Tour logistics and operational planning
17 nights accommodation in selected hotel category
Private guide/driver throughout (18 days)
Rent-a-car for entire itinerary
Dinner
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Lunches and dinners
Entrance fees and museum tickets
Tito’s Bunker, Palace of Parliament, residences, etc.
Local guides where mandatory
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria

1 stop
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

National Palace of Culture Congress Centre

4h
Admission ticket not included

Arrive at Sofia Airport, where your private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner and tour briefing. Hotel 4*

Day 2: Sofia: Communist Landmarks & Cold War Stories

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Museum of Socialist Art

8h
Admission ticket not included

Explore the National History Museum, which houses exhibits from the communist era, including propaganda art and relics from socialist Bulgaria. Visit the Monument to the Soviet Army, the Largo architectural ensemble, and the former Communist Party Headquarters.

Day 3: The Buzludzha Monument & Shipka Pass

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Rila Monastery

8h
Admission ticket not included

Drive to the Buzludzha Monument, the abandoned UFO-shaped building that once served as a meeting hall for the Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue to Shipka Pass to learn about Bulgaria’s liberation struggles.

Day 4: Sofia to Bucharest, Romania

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Plovdiv Old Town

8h
Admission ticket not included

Cross the Danube into Romania and arrive in Bucharest, the “Paris of the East.” Evening at leisure.

Day 5: Bucharest: The Heart of Ceaușescu’s Regime

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Belgrade

Visit the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world, built during Nicolae Ceaușescu’s rule. See Revolution Square, where the 1989 uprising began, and tour Ceaușescu’s private residence, Spring Palace.

Day 6: Bucharest to Brasov

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Josip Broz Tito Mausoleum

8h
Admission ticket not included

Journey into Transylvania, stopping at key communist-era industrial towns along the way. Evening walking tour of Brasov’s Old Town.

Day 7: Brasov & Sighisoara

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Nikola Tesla Museum

8h
Admission ticket not included

Morning in Brasov, then travel to Sighisoara, a perfectly preserved medieval town, for a contrast to the urban communist architecture.

Day 8: Brasov to Belgrade, Serbia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Timisoara

Drive west through the Carpathian landscape into Serbia. Evening in Belgrade.

Day 9: Belgrade: Tito’s Yugoslavia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Sibiu

Tour the House of Flowers, Tito’s Mausoleum, and the Museum of Yugoslavia, filled with gifts from world leaders during the Cold War. Stroll through Kalemegdan Fortress and view socialist residential blocks from the 1970s.

Day 10: Novi Sad & Petrovaradin Fortress

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Sighisoara

Explore Novi Sad, Serbia’s cultural capital, and its impressive Petrovaradin Fortress, a strategic military site during Yugoslavia’s history.

Day 11: Subotica & Art Nouveau Meets Communism

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Brasov

Visit Subotica, where colorful Art Nouveau meets socialist planning. Learn about post-war reconstruction and Tito’s modernization policies.

Day 12: To Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Bucharest

Drive to Sarajevo, the city where East meets West. Evening free to explore.

Day 13: Sarajevo: Siege & Socialist Sarajevo

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Palace of Parliament

8h
Admission ticket not included

Visit the Tunnel of Hope, a secret lifeline during the 1990s siege, and the Olympic venues from the 1984 Winter Games, built during the Yugoslav era.

Day 14: Mostar & Tito’s Bunker

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Bucharest

In Mostar, admire the famous Old Bridge, then explore Tito’s Bunker, a top-secret nuclear shelter hidden in the mountains.

Day 15: To Skopje, North Macedonia

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Republic of North Macedonia

Travel south into North Macedonia. Evening in Skopje.

Day 16: Skopje: Socialist Architecture & Monuments

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Skopje

Discover Skopje Fortress, the Mother Teresa Memorial House, and vast public squares dominated by communist-era buildings.

Day 17: Matka Canyon & Final Dinner

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Matka Canyon

8h
Admission ticket not included

Enjoy a nature escape to Matka Canyon, then return to Skopje for a farewell dinner celebrating Balkan hospitality.

Day 18: Departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Skopje

Private transfer to Skopje Airport for your onward flight.

Location

Activity location

National Palace of Culture Congress Centre
- bul.Bulgaria 1
- 1404, Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Sofia International Airport
- 1 булевард „Христофор Колумб“
- 1540, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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