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Gastronomic Tour of Romania & Bulgaria

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Highlights

Bucharest, Sinaia – Peleș Castle, Brașov Old Town, Bran region, Sibiu Historic Center, Alba Iulia wine region, Turda Salt Mine, Cluj-Napoca, Sighișoara (UNESCO medieval citadel), Viscri village, Veliko Tarnovo, Etara ethnographic open-air museum, Kazanlak and the Valley of the Roses, Plovdiv Old Town and Roman Theatre, Starosel Thracian winery complex, Sofia, Rila Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Melnik wine region, Sandanski spa town

Destinations

Brasov, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Alba Iulia, Bran, Etara, Kazanlak, Melnik, Sandanski, Sinaia, Starosel, Turda, Viscri

Budget

From €1.540,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

Embark on a Gastronomic Tour of Romania and Bulgaria, where Eastern Europe's culinary heritage blends tradition and innovation. Designed for food and wine lovers, this immersive itinerary showcases authentic local cuisine, boutique wineries, and regional specialties—from Transylvanian fare and Wallachian wine to Bulgarian meze and Thracian vineyards.

Enjoy 4-star accommodation, expert local guides, and private transport, as you explore medieval towns, UNESCO sites, bustling markets, and charming villages. Whether you're sipping Fetească Neagră in Romania or tasting Shopska salad paired with Mavrud in Bulgaria, each day promises a rich palette of flavors and cultural insights.

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Itinerary

Arrival in Bucharest

Private transfer from the airport.
Welcome dinner with Romanian tasting menu.
Hotel: Hotel Cismigiu or similar 4*

Bucharest – Sinaia – Brașov

Stop in Sinaia to visit Peleș Castle.
Lunch at a traditional Carpathian inn.
Dinner in Brașov’s Old Town.
Hotel: Aro Palace 4*

Brașov – Bran – Sibiu

Cheese tasting en route in Bran region.
Guided walk in Sibiu’s historic center.
Dinner with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Hotel: Art Hotel Sibiu 4*

Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Turda – Cluj-Napoca

Wine tasting near Alba Iulia.
Visit the dramatic Turda Salt Mine.
Dinner in Cluj with Transylvanian dishes.
Hotel: Grand Hotel Napoca 4*

Cluj – Sighișoara – Viscri – Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)

Explore medieval Sighișoara (UNESCO site).
Lunch in Prince Charles' favorite village – Viscri.
Cross into Bulgaria and dine in Veliko Tarnovo.
Hotel: Gurko Hotel 4*

Veliko Tarnovo – Etara – Kazanlak – Plovdiv

Visit ethnographic village of Etara.
Lunch with traditional Bulgarian dishes.
Wine tasting in the Valley of the Roses.
Hotel: Hotel Residence City Garden 4*

Plovdiv – Starosel – Sofia

Plovdiv city tour with Roman theatre.
Visit Thracian winery complex in Starosel.
Dinner in Sofia with modern Bulgarian cuisine.
Hotel: Sense Hotel Sofia 4*

Sofia – Rila Monastery – Melnik

Day trip to Rila Monastery (UNESCO site).
Wine tasting and local lunch in Melnik.
Hotel: Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Châteaux 4*

Melnik – Sandanski – Sofia

Spa morning or optional market tour.
Return to Sofia.
Farewell dinner with curated wine pairing.
Hotel: Sense Hotel Sofia 4*

Departure

Private transfer to Sofia Airport.

Services

Included

  • 9 nights accommodation in selected hotel category
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private guide/driver throughout the tour (10 days)
  • Rent-a-car for entire itinerary
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • Cross-border Romania–Bulgaria logistics
  • Tour planning and operational handling

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Entrance fees (Peleș Castle, Turda Salt Mine, Rila Monastery, etc.)
  • Wine tastings & food tastings
  • Local specialist guides where required
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
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