Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria - guaranteed departures for 2023
Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria - guaranteed departures for 2023
Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria - guaranteed departures for 2023
9 Days Starting and ending in Bucharest
Visiting: Bucharest, Old Town, Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress, Kazanluk, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Sofia, Belogradchik, Vidin, Craiova, Sibiu, Biertan, Sighișoara, Brașov, Bran, Sinaia
Tour operator:
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Physical rating:
Low, Medium
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
You have the unique opportunity 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 neighboring country, Romania, stands for untouched traditions, enchanting history and fairytale-like landscapes. Discover more on this tour!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Bucharest (Cca. 30Km)
Location: Bucharest, Old Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
“Welcome to Bucharest, “The Little Paris of the East”. Transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner at the hotel, where you will meet the rest of the group.
Day 2 : Bucharest – Arbanassi – Veliko Tarnovo (Cca. 200Km)
Location: Veliko Tarnovo, Tsarevets Fortress
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You wake up in the heart of Romania’s capital, and after breakfast Enjoy a sightseeing tour of one the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Europe which is also the 5th largest capital city in the European Union. You will have the chance to admire the University Square, the Roman Square, the Constitution Square with the Palace of Parliament (the second largest administrative building in the World after the Pentagon) and the Victory Square with the Victory Palace. Transfer to the Bulgarian border. In the afternoon, you will reach the medieval town Veliko Tarnovo. Explore the Tsarevets Hill with its citadels and palaces and stroll through the traditional crafts shopping quarter, Samovodska Charshiya. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3 : Veliko Tarnovo - Kazanlak - Plovdiv (Cca. 200Km)
Location: Kazanluk, Plovdiv
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You first stop after breakfast is the open-air village museum Etar. Here you can admire traditional houses with artisan workshops, watermills, fulling mills. Continue through Shipka Pass to Kazanlak in the Valley of the Roses. In Kazanlak you will visit the ancient Thracian Tomb, which is listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. You will visit further a functioning rose distillery in the village of Skobelevo and taste the local rose jam and rose brandy. Your journey ends in the afternoon in Plovdiv. Check-in and dinner at the hotel.
Day 4 : Plovdiv – Rila Monastery –Sofia (Cca. 350Km)
Location: Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Sofia
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Plovdiv is one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans and was designated as European Capital of Culture of the year 2019. The sightseeing tour in the old part of the city includes the very well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre, the Dzumaya Mosque and the St. Constantine and Helena Church. On the way to Sofia stop in Dobarsko and meet the singing grandmothers and taste the delicious local pastry “banitsa”. In the afternoon, visit the Rila Monastery (UNESCO). It is one of the largest Orthodox monasteries in the world and impresses with its stunning architecture and frescoes. Continue to Sofia. Check-in and festive dinner with folklore show and traditional Nestinari fire dances.
Day 5 : Sofia – Belogradchik - Vidin (Cca. 235Km)
Location: Sofia, Belogradchik
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy today a sightseeing tour that starts at Sveta Nedelya square. Situated a few steps away from the square is the oldest church in the city, the St. George Rotunda, built by the Romans in the 4th century. Then admire the precious and fascinating buildings of Banya-Basi Mosque and the Presidency. The landmark of the city is the Orthodox Cathedral Alexander Nevsky. Built in the 20th century, its construction took 30 years. Next travel to Belogradchik, where you will visit the impressive Belogradchik fortress. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 6 : Vidin – Craiova – Sibiu (Cca. 325Km)
Location: Vidin, Craiova, Sibiu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit today the Baba Vida Fortress, the town’s primary landmark. Cross the Danube back to Romania, and head towards Craiova, the largest city of South Romania. After the city tour, you continue towards Sibiu, one of the most idyllic places in Eastern Europe. Settled by the Germans back in the 12th century, the town preserves a wonderful medieval cobblestoned center with hundreds of historic monuments. The walking tours takes you to the Grand and Small Square, Huet Square, Liars’Bridge and Evangelic church, the town’s landmark. Check-in and overnight in Sibiu. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 7 : Sibiu – Biertan - Sighisoara – Brasov (Cca. 270Km)
Location: Sibiu, Biertan, Sighișoara, Brașov
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast travel to Biertan, where you visit one of the best preserved medieval fortified churches in Transylvania, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. Continue to Sighisoara, another UNESCO site, being one of the few still inhabited medieval fortresses in Europe. During the walking tour discover the town’s landmarks such as the Church on the Hill and the Clock Tower. Continue towards Brasov and discover its Old Town with the main attraction, the Black Church. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8 : Brasov – Bran - Sinaia – Bucharest (Cca.200Km)
Location: Brașov, Bran, Sinaia, Bucharest
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Drive towards Bran, where you visit the castle of the famous count Dracula. The castle was constructed to protect the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, by the Saxons. Cross the South Carpathian Mountains, to Sinaia, where you will find the Peles Castle, a superb royal residence built above acres of green meadows, deep inside the forest. Built in German Renaissance style, the Peles Castle is probably the most beautiful castle in Eastern Europe. At noon, continue to Bucharest. Farewell dinner at local restaurant with entertainment and wine
Day 9 : Bucharest - Departure (Cca. 30Km)
Location: Bucharest, Henri Coandă International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, visit the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest building in the World after the Pentagon. Depending on the flight hours, transfer to the airport and farewell from the guide.
What's Included
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Accommodation
8x overnights at centrally located hotels
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Airport Transfers at Destination
From/to hotel
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees according to the itinerary: • Tsarevets Fortress • Etar Museum • Thracian Tomb, • the Rila Monastery • Antique Theatre Plovdiv • Alexander Nevski Cathedral • St. George Rotunda • Belogradchik Fortress • Baba Vida Fortress • Fortified Church Biertan • Clock Tower Sighisoara • Church on the Hill • Black Church • Dracula Castle • Peles Castle • Palace of the Parliament
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
Throughout English speaking guides in both Romania and Bulgaria
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Local Taxes
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Meals
Half board (breakfast buffet and 3-course dinner) including the following: • 1x Festive dinner with Nestinari Fire Dances and folklore show and wine • 1x dinner at a local restaurant from Bucharest incl. drinks (1 glass of wine or 1 beer)
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Experiences
1x meeting with the grandmas of Dobarsko incl. tasting of banitsa
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Visit and tasting
Visit Rose distillery and tasting of roses jam and rose brandy
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Throughout transportation
By modern vehicle from/to airport
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
YES
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What is the tipping policy?
1 EURO/staff member/day
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
YES
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
NO
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
YES
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
YES
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
YES
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What is the maximum group size?
14 persons
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Romanian Leu
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
YES
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
YES
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
YES
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
NO
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
YES
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
YES
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
YES
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Are flights included in this tour?
NO
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Depending on the country of arrival
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Are the departures guaranteed?
Yes, for the specific dates
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* centrally located
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
YES
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
NO
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Company Instant Book
YES
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How long has the tour company been trading?
15 years
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If the change happens before the period mentioned in our booking terms, we can make any changes you need
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we operate a single share option. The services are organized on private basis
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The hygiene protocol is respected as per the Covid-19 mandatory laws from the Romanian government.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documentation
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company analyses and anticipates how its work influences the environment. We promote and respect moral values, the environmental protection and human rights. We treat the natural patrimony, the different cultures and religions with respect, therefore we are constantly trying to protect and preserve the the legacy for future generations.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
No
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
On private tours the guide or/and the driver. On shared tours other travelers from other countries
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of world synergy travel charges.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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