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9D8N Transylvania Tales – Romania & Bulgaria (PLUS032)

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9D8N Transylvania Tales – Romania & Bulgaria (PLUS032)

Tour Details

Embark on a captivating Balkan adventure, starting with your arrival in Bucharest. Explore the vibrant Old Town's historical architecture before heading to Ruse for the night. Journey through Bulgaria's rich heritage, from Veliko Tarnovo's historical heart to the serene Rila Monastery. Discover Sofia's landmarks and Belogradcik's fortress, followed by the majestic Danube Gorge and medieval Corvin Castle in Hunedoara. Experience the cultural richness of Sibiu, Sighisoara's timeless beauty, and Bran's legendary Dracula’s Castle. Conclude your journey with a farewell in Bucharest, cherishing the unforgettable memories of your Balkan odyssey.

Departure & Return Cities

Bucharest

Based on hotels or similar:

  • Ruse (1N): Grand Hotel Riga or similar 4*
  • Asenovgrad (1N): Hotel Sani or similar 4*
  • Sofia (1N): Grand Hotel Astoria or similar 4*
  • Vidin (1N): Hotel Impuls or similar 3*
  • Petrosani (1N): Hotel La Belle Epoque or similar 4*
  • Sibiu (1N): Hotel Ramada or similar 4*
  • Predeal (2N): Hotel Rozmarin or similar 4*

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Bucharest - Ruse

Arrive at Bucharest Airport. Bucharest city tour and visit the Old Town. Evening transfer to Ruse.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 2 Ruse - Veliko Tarnovo - Shipka - Asenovgrad

Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo, explore the Old Town and Tsarevets Fortress.Brief stop at Shipka for the Freedom Monument.Visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak UNESCO site.Transfer to Asenovgrad.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 3 Asenovgrad - Plovdiv - Sofia

Journey to Plovdiv, visit Ancient Theatre and Old Town.Explore Rila Monastery UNESCO site. End the day in Sofia.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 4 Sofia - Belogradcik - Vidin

Morning in Sofia, visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Vitosha Boulevard.Afternoon transfer to Belogradcik, visit the fortress.- Transfer to Vidin.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 5 Vidin - Danube Gorge - Petrosani

Transfer to Danube Gorge, visit Decebalus Rex statue.Stop in Drobeta Turnu Severin.Explore Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncu i at Târgu Jiu. Photo stop at Lainici Monastery. Transfer to Petrosani.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 6 Petrosani - Hunedoara - Sibiu

Visit Corvin Castle in Hunedoara.Transfer to Sibiu, explore large and small squares and historic bridges.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 7 Sibiu - Sighisoara - Prejmer - Brasov - Predeal

Transfer to Sighisoara: visit Sighi oara Citadel UNESCO site.Ex- plore The Fortified Church of Prejmer UNESCO site.Brasov City Tour, visit Black Church and Council Square.Transfer to Predeal.

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 8 Predeal - Sinaia - Bran - Predeal

Visit Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery in Sinaia.Transfer to Bran, visit to Dracula’s Castle. Return to Predeal. 

Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

Day 9 Predeal - Bucharest Departure

Transfer to Bucharest, free time for exploration.Evening departure from Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Private vehicle with English speaking driver services for 10 hours.

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