Highlights
Explore Bucharest, known as "little Paris of the East", on an included city tour
Tour the highlights of Plovdiv, the 2019 European Cultural Capital
Visit the famed Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover Sibiu, an award-wining region known for its culture and gastronomy
Itinerary
This 8-day guided trip is a unique opportunity for curious travelers to visit two of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe: Romania and Bulgaria. Bulgaria is famous for its ancient towns such as Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo, rose oil production and for the Orthodox Rila Monastery. Its neighbouring country, Romania, is famed for untouched traditions, an enchanting history, and fairytale-like landscapes. Explore all of these! You will also have the opportunity to discover two former award-winning European cultural capitals, Plovdiv (2019) and Sibiu (2007), which was also the 2019 European Gastronomy Region. Discover more on this tour and enjoy the local flavours!
day 1Arrival - Bucharest
Welcome to Bucharest! Our Romanian guide will greet you at the airport in Otopeni.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of one the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe, which is also the 6th largest capital city in the European Union. Admire University Square, Roman Square, Constitution Square and the Palace of Parliament (the second largest administrative building in the World after the Pentagon), and the Victory Square and palace. Pass by the Arch of Triumph, driving on Kissellef Street.
Check-in and welcome dinner at local restaurant.
day 2Bucharest - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
day 3Veliko Tarnovo - Kazanlak - Plovdiv
day 4Plovdiv - Rila Monastery - Sofia
day 5Sofia - Belogradchik
day 6Belogradchik - Vidin - Craiova - Sibiu
day 7Sibiu - Biertan - Sighisoara - Brasov
day 8Brasov - Bran - Sinaia - Bucharest
day 9Bucharest - Departure
What's Included
Optional Add-ons Available during check-out
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