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Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria

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Highlights

Bucharest highlights & Palace of the Parliament, Peles Castle in Sinaia & Brasov Old Town, Bran Castle & Sighisoara UNESCO medieval citadel, Sibiu cultural heritage & historic squares, Danube crossing & Ruse “Little Vienna”, Veliko Tarnovo Tsarevets Fortress & Arbanassi village, Kazanlak Thracian Tomb & Plovdiv Old Town, Bachkovo Monastery & Sofia landmarks, Rila Monastery & Melnik wine region

Destinations

Brasov, Bucharest, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanassi, Bachkovo Monastery, Bran, Kazanlak, Melnik, Ruse, Sinaia

Budget

From €1.700,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

Discover the heart of the Balkans on this unforgettable 11-day Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria. From the legends of Dracula in Transylvania to the ancient Thracian tombs of Kazanlak and the grandeur of Rila Monastery, this immersive journey blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Stay in hand-picked 4-star hotels and explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval towns, and Orthodox monasteries, all with the guidance of a local expert. Whether you’re captivated by the romantic charm of Sighisoara or the vibrant energy of Plovdiv, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation across two of Eastern Europe’s most captivating countries.

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Itinerary

Arrival in Bucharest (Romania)

Meet & greet at Bucharest Airport. Transfer to hotel and check-in. Panoramic city tour: Palace of the Parliament, Revolution Square, Victory Avenue. Welcome dinner with Romanian cuisine. Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Bucharest City Center 4*

Bucharest – Sinaia – Brasov

Drive to Sinaia – visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romanian royalty. Continue to Brasov – walking tour of the Old Town, Black Church, Council Square. Accommodation: Hotel Aro Palace 4*, Brasov

Brasov – Bran – Sighisoara

Morning visit to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle). Transfer to Sighisoara – UNESCO-listed medieval citadel. Explore the Clock Tower, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Accommodation: Hotel Central Park 4*, Sighisoara

Sighisoara – Sibiu – Bucharest

Morning drive to Sibiu – European Capital of Culture 2007. Visit the Large Square, Brukenthal Palace, Orthodox Cathedral. Return to Bucharest. Accommodation: Hotel Capitol Bucharest 4*

Bucharest – Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)

Cross the Danube River into Bulgaria. Stop in Ruse, known as “Little Vienna”. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo – Tsarevets Fortress, Samovodska Street. Accommodation: Hotel Yantra Grand 4*

Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Kazanlak – Plovdiv

Visit the nearby Arbanassi village – traditional Bulgarian houses. Continue to Kazanlak – UNESCO-listed Thracian tomb. Arrive in Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Accommodation: Hotel Ramada by Wyndham Plovdiv Trimontium 4*

Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Sofia

Morning tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town – Roman Theatre, Ethnographic Museum. Visit Bachkovo Monastery (11th century). Transfer to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. Accommodation: Hotel Crystal Palace Boutique 4*

Sofia City Tour

Guided walking tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Parliament Square, Roman Rotunda. Afternoon free at leisure. Same hotel in Sofia

Sofia – Rila Monastery – Melnik

Excursion to Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town with sandstone pyramids and wine cellars. Accommodation: Same hotel in Sofia

Sofia – Bucharest

Return to Romania via Sofia. Farewell dinner in Bucharest. Accommodation: Hotel Mercure Bucharest City Center 4*

Departure from Bucharest

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of the tour

Services

Included

  • 10 nights accommodation in selected 3★ or 4★ hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private guide/driver for 11 days
  • Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers (Bucharest)
  • All land transportation Romania – Bulgaria – Romania
  • Border assistance
  • Tour planning and operational coordination

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance fees (Parliament Palace, Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, monasteries, museums, UNESCO sites)
  • Optional activities and experiences
  • Local specialist guides where required
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
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