During this 10 night/11 day independent private tour, you will explore the highlights of Bulgaria & Romania with a private driver and guides throughout. Departure is any time of the year.
- 2 nights in Sofia, Bulgaria
- 1 night in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- 2 nights in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
- 1 night in Bucharest, Romania
- 2 nights in Sibiu, Romania
- 1 night in Brasov, Romania
- 1 night in Bucharest, Romania
Sofia
5* Arena di Serdica Hotel or similar
Plovdiv
3* 8 1/2 Art Guest House hotel
or similar
Veliko Turnovo
3* Boutique Hotel Gurko or
similar
Bucharest
4* Bertholot Hotel or similar
Sibiu
3* AM Ring Hotel or similar
Brasov
3* Coroana Brasovului or similar
Meals: Breakfast daily. 2 lunches. 3 dinners.
Tours: Professional English speaking guide throughout. Independent, private sightseeing.
Entrance fees: All museum entry fees
Transportation: Private air conditioned vehicle throughout.
Transfer: Airport transfers if arrival and departure is on the scheduled days.
* Professional English speaking Tour Director
* Tax and Service Charge
* Porterage and tips not
included.
Guaranteed tour departures
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
SOFIA / BULGARIA
Upon arrival at Sofia airport you will be met and assisted by your tour-guide, then transferred to your central Sofia hotel. The rest of the day free. (B)
Day 2
SOFIA / BULGARIA
After breakfast – a walking tour of ancient and contemporary Sofia. Afternoon free for individual activities. Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant.(B,D)
Day 3
PLOVDIV / BULGARIA
Some free time in the morning. Then in the outskirts of Sofia, we’ll visit the UNESCO listed 12th cent. Boyana Church. Later, a 1 ¾ hour drive southeast to Plovdiv. In the afternoon, a walking tour of the Old town and end the day with a dinner at a traditional restaurant with live entertainment.(B,D)
Day 4
VELIKO TARNOVO / BULGARIA
This morning travel north through the Valley of Roses and the Valley of the Thra- cian Kings. Later, we will cross the Balkan range through the scenic Shipka Pass and stop in Etara - open-air Village Museum depicting authentic housing and crafts traditions from the past 3 centuries. Evening arrival in Veliko Tarnovo. (B)
Day 5
VELIKO TARNOVO / BULGARIA
After breakfast, take a tour of Bulgaria’s medieval capital. Afternoon visit to the museum-village of Arbanassi. Back in Tarnovo, afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
Day 6
BUCHAREST / ROMANIA
After breakfast depart north to Ruse, cross the Danube River and continue your journey in Romania! We will continue north for a leisurely walk in the center of Ruse. Sightseeing tour of Bucharest.. Overnight in Bucharest. (B)
Day 7
SIBIU / ROMANIA
Morning departure to Curtea de Arges, Wallachia’s former capital city, for a visit to Curtea de Arges Monastery. Late afternoon arrival in Sibiu. (B)
Day 8
SIBIU / ROMANIA
After breakfast - morning walking tour of the old part of Sibiu. A short drive from here will take you to Sibiel village for a visit at the Museum of icons, painted on glass. Afternoon trip to Corvin Castle - one of the largest castles in Europe and included in the seven wonders list of Romania. Late afternoon return to Sibiu. (B)
Day 9
BRASOV / ROMANIA
After breakfast you will travel to the Fortified Church of Biertan and then to Sighisoara. Take a drive to Bran Castle. (B,L)
Day 10
BUCHAREST / ROMANIA
After breakfast a sightseeing tour of Brasov. A couple of hours drive will take you back to Bucharest. Dinner at a famous restaurant with live folk program. (B,D)
Day 11
BUCHAREST / ROMANIA
Breakfast at hotel and a transfer to Bucharest Airport for your departure flight. (B)