Explore Bulgaria and Romania on a 12-day tour filled with history, architecture, and culture.
Itinerary:
Day 1 (Tuesday): Arrival in Sofia
- Welcome to Sofia! Arrival and check-in.
Day 2 (Wednesday): Sofia – Rila Monastery – Sofia
- Visit the iconic Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Return to Sofia for the night.
Day 3 (Thursday): Sofia – Plovdiv
- Travel to Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe, known for its charming Old Town and Roman Amphitheater.
Day 4 (Friday): Plovdiv – Veliko Tarnovo
- Journey to Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria, famous for the Tsarevets Fortress and picturesque architecture.
Day 5 (Saturday): Veliko Tarnovo – Bucharest
- Cross the border into Romania and arrive in Bucharest, Romania's vibrant capital city.
Day 6 (Sunday): Bucharest – Sibiu
- Travel to Sibiu, a stunning medieval town in the heart of Transylvania, renowned for its Saxon heritage and cobbled streets.
Day 7 (Monday): Sibiu
- Explore Sibiu at your own pace, discovering its historic squares, Bridge of Lies, and cultural landmarks.
Day 8 (Tuesday): Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara
- Visit Biertan, home to a fortified Saxon church, before continuing to Sighisoara, a beautifully preserved medieval town and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.
Day 9 (Wednesday): Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov
- Stop in Viscri, known for its traditional Saxon houses and fortified church, then proceed to Brasov, a charming city surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains.
Day 10 (Thursday): Brasov – Bran – Brasov
- Visit Bran Castle, often associated with the Dracula legend, before returning to Brasov for further exploration.
Day 11 (Friday): Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest
- Stop in Sinaia to tour the magnificent Peles Castle, then continue to Bucharest.
Day 12 (Saturday): Bucharest – Departure
Included Services:
- 11 nights in centrally located 4-star hotels
- 11 breakfasts at the hotels
- Visit to a Rose Oil distillery in Bulgaria's Rose Valley, including a tasting of local products
- Winery visit and wine tasting (3 wine samples) in the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria
- Brandy tasting (4 types) in Sighisoara, Romania
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour in Romania and Bulgaria
- Entrance fees and visits as per itinerary, including:
- Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Rila Monastery
- Ancient Theatre, Plovdiv
- Folk Art Museum, Plovdiv
- Thracian Tomb, Kazanluk
- Etar Museum
- Tsaravets Fortress
- Palace of the Parliament
- Lutheran Church, Sibiu
- Church Castle, Biertan
- Clock Tower, Sighisoara
- Church on the Hill, Sighisoara
- Church Castle, Viscri
- Black Church
- Dracula Castle
- Peles Castle
- Sinaia Monastery
- Transportation throughout the tour in a modern, comfortable vehicle
Excluded Services:
Optional Services Package:
- 1x 3-course set menu welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Sofia, including 1 glass of wine
- 1x 3-course set menu welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Sofia, including 1 glass of wine (duplicate entry, consider removing or specifying a variation)
- 1x 3-course set menu dinner at a traditional restaurant in Plovdiv
- 1x 3-course set menu dinner at a historic restaurant in Bucharest, including 1 drink of choice
- 1x 3-course set menu dinner at a local restaurant in Sibiu
- 1x 3-course set menu lunch hosted by locals in the village of Viscri, including 1 glass of wine
- 1x 3-course set menu dinner at Dracula Castle’s restaurant, including 1 glass of wine
- 1x 3-course farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Bucharest’s Old Town, featuring a folklore show
Recommended Travel Period: March - October