Bucharest Sightseeing Trips

We could not have asked for a better group leader than Tudor Blaj. His knowledge of history and birds was phenomenal, he was always courteous, well organised and aware of everyone`s needs. His knowledge of English was better than many Brits and his sense of humour was never far away. Our driver, Dan, could not have been more helpful or cheerful, they worked well as a team and we all felt vey well looked after. An excellent trip, highly recommended.

It was a great trip. It was fast paced but considering that we had to cover three countries in 15 days, it certainly was well organized. Our trip leader, Tudor was very knowledgable and personable. He was also a good leader and added to the enjoyment of the trip. Most hotels were comfortable and well placed in the cities and places that we visited. Found that we had enough time to ourselves and were able to explore areas of interest on our own. It was my first trip with Explore and I would certainly recommend it to my friends.

Been on a number of Explore tours and loved them all. This was one of the best. The itinerary was comprehensive and rewarding. Romania is a beautiful country and the towns were were surprisingly attractive. The tour guide "Tudor" was exemplary and pulled out all the stops so we got the most from the tour. Weather was brilliant. All in all....Fantastic

This is the 10th Explore holiday, we have covered places like Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Vietnam, Cambodia, Cuba, India and this just covers 5 holidays. These are not for everyone, as some are very full on, but the two Balkan trips were easy, although some of this group had not read the itinerary properly and this was a bit too much for them! The Cuba and South America were what I call, sanitised back packing, as sleeping out in the open and you can have very early starts, around 4 am and late finishes. However, you really see the place and interact with the local people. This is why we love Explore tours. If you want total comfort and not really interact, then Saga or like is for you, as you do have to rough it on some trips. One trip in particular was India, two days going up the Ganges on a wooded raft, inches from the water and sleeping on the bank at night with the snakes and wild dogs, just an amazing experience, and you know you are alive! Another was in the jungle of Cuba, no tent, just under the stars, but I did get attacked by the smallest ants in the night, but still a fantastic experience, one I won’t forget! Our tour guides have all been very good, but on this trip, Constantin went beyond the norm. The only criticism on this trip was no local experts and Constantin had to do it all, which makes it very difficult for him to become an expert in every area, town etc.

"I recently embarked on the ""Tour of Enchanting Balkans"" from Tirana to Dubrovnik/Split, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience! From start to finish, this 8-day adventure was filled with awe-inspiring landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and the perfect blend of history and modern charm. Our knowledgeable guide Besa made the journey even more special by sharing fascinating insights into the region's history, traditions, and local stories."

Leader was very pleasant, friendly and helpful but needed to read a great deal from his phone regarding historical sites (castles etc) especially in Serbia and Bulgaria. Quite a contrast with our last brilliant tour in southwest Turkey in April. Our driver was really good - pleasant and helpful with good English language ability.