Treasures of Romania & Bulgaria

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Explore 2 countries with great history and traditions. Starting from Romania and its cosmopolitan capital Bucharest to the famous Transylvania and Dracula to the northern painted UNESCO Monasteries you are for sure going to be amazed by the beauty and uniqueness of this country. Stepping into Bulgaria you will discover a country like no other filled with grea...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the Parliament Palace - Second largest building in the world
    • Private tour in the Village Museum
    • Pass along the Olt River Canyon
    • Discover Sibiu - European Capital of Culture in 2007
    • Visit the Wooden Churches of Maramures (UNESCO)
    • Enjoy a traditional lunch cooked by a local family
    • Discover Dracula's Castle
    • Visit Peles Castle - the summer residence of the Royal Family
    • Visit Ivanovo Roch Church (UNESCO)
    • Visit the amazing Tsarevets Fortress

What's this trip about?

    Explore 2 countries with great history and traditions. Starting from Romania and its cosmopolitan capital Bucharest to the famous Transylvania and Dracula to the northern painted UNESCO Monasteries you are for sure going to be amazed by the beauty and uniqueness of this country. Stepping into Bulgaria you will discover a country like no other filled with great sites not known to general visitors, gorgeous nature and perfect wine. The cuisine in both countries is for sure to make you want to come back again and again. All of this while you are guided in comfort and with the outmost consideration by your own private expert guide.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBucharest
End CitySofia

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Family Friendly
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Bulgaria
  • Romania

Attractions

  • Brasov
  • Bucharest
  • Romania
  • Sofia

Activities

  • Educational/ learning
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • All entrance fees
    • Private Guide
    • Private Vehicle
    • Free Wi-fi
    • Complimentary Bottled Water
    • All taxes
    • 12 x Breakfast, 2 x Lunch, 2 x Dinner

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Itinerary

1st day- Bucharest

Your tour guide will be expecting you at the airport and after a short orientation tour, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Accommodation in a 4*-5* hotel in Bucharest.

2nd day-Bucharest city tour and a stop at Cozia Monastery

Your day will begin with a visit at The House of Parliament as the 2nd largest building in the world, very close to the Pentagon After the earthquake of March 4th 1977, Nicolae Ceaușescu started a reconstruction plan of Bucharest. The People’s House was the center of ...

3rd day-Sibiu city tour

Be ready to discover Sibiu. Sibiu is one of the most important cultural centers of Romania and was designated the European Capital of Culture for the year 2007, along with the city of Luxembourg. Formerly the center of the Transylvanian Saxons, the old city of Sibiu w...

4th day-Cluj Napoca and Maramures

Enjoy a city tour of Cluj Napoca with his highlights. Fellner and Hellmer Opera House, the City Hall are just some few stops. The Banffy Palace is a baroque building of the 18th century in Cluj-Napoca, designed by the German architect Johann Eberhard Blaumann. Built b...

5th day-Maramures

You will have today the chance to visit some of the wooden churches from Maramures (Unesco World Heritage).Maramures is one of the better-known regions of Romania, with autonomous traditions since the Middle Ages – but still not very much visited. Its well-preserved w...

6th day-Painted monasteries of Bucovina

Start your day with Voronet Monastery,a medieval monastery in the Romanian village of Voroneț, now a part of the town Gura Humorului. It is one of the famous painted monasteries from southern Bukovina, in Suceava County. The monastery was constructed by Stephen the Gr...

7th day-Piatra Neamt Synagogue, Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake

Departure from Gura Humorului in the morning and heading to the only wooden synagogue in Romania. Built in 1763, the synagogue is the only in Eastern Europe made of wood that was entirely preserved. The restoration of the monument was completed in 2009, with funds fro...

8th day-Sighisoara and Brasov

Depart from Sighisoara and heading to Brasov. First stop will be at Bran Castle, commonly known as “Dracula’s Crib” (although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend). Enjoy a city tour of Brasov and visit the Gothic Black Church which stands as...

9th day-Peles Castle and on the way to Bulgaria

Take a tour at the Peles Castle and Gardens in Sinaia, one of the most beautiful summer residence in Europe. It`s the royal residence of King Charles of Romania. Its architectural style is a romantically inspired blend Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival similar to Sch...

10th day-Veliko Tarnovo and Kazanlak Thracian Tomb

Discover Veliko Tarnovo with your private guide. One of the most picturesque cities you will ever visit in Bulgria. It has been named “the city of the countries”. The old town is situated on three hills and it has been the capital of medieval Bulgaria. Here you can fi...

11th day-Plovdiv and Rila Monastery

In the morning you will explore the second largest city from Bulgaria. It is one of the oldest city of Europe. It has been initially Thracian settlement, before becoming a very important Greek and Roman city and in the central square you can see the ruins of a Roman f...

12th day-Sofia

The capital of Bulgaria and the middle of the Balkans and one of the oldest towns from Europe. Very close to her there are several hot water springs and that’s why the Romans after they conquered her they have transformed her into a typical roman settlement becoming o...

13th day-Departure

You will be picked by your driver and transferred to the airport in Sofia.

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Price per day$146
Last Updated: 4/29/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Carrie

Feb 2020

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Thank you Eastern European Experience!

"After being presented different offers in the hotel we decided to book with this company at the recommendation of our receptionist Alex. We were picked up in a bran...

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Michael

Feb 2020

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Theo was fantastic!

Our day with Theo was fantastic! He is an excellent driver with lots of knowledge about the history of Romania. He also appreciated the importance of Vlad/Dracula fo...

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Andrei

Aug 2022

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Tour cancelled/moved, no refund

Watch out! We booked tour with East European Experience a tour of the Bucharest Parliament Palace. They cancelled/moved the tour without informing us, so we wasted ...

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Eastern European Experience started in 2009 as a small family run business and grew into a larger company providing travelers world wide with amazing travel experience all over Eastern Europe exploring unique and cultural enriching itineraries.

Our tours are created by us, based on our experiences and using places were we like to go with our families & friends. This is how we can offer to you first hand knowledge and expertise about the area. All our tours are guided by a handful of carefully selected fully licensed local guides with great experience working for us so you when you are on a tour you have the chance to find out more about the country you are traveling in from every aspect of it.

We like to make sure that you will have great experiences while traveling and what better way to discover a country than by and with its locals. All of our tours are taking you through villages and unbeaten paths so that you meet the local people and craftsmen, the real heart of Eastern Europe. We always like to say that we are in the business of creating great memories not just tours, so join us in exploring a unique part of the world filled with history and legends.

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    • Single supplement for hotels

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,All hotels are located in central locations
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Meals Included

12 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 2 x dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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