Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest
BucharestOptional Activities
- Explore Bucharest at leisure
- Day 2
Bucharest to Magura Village
Bucharest to Magura Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Sumptuous lunch featuring Transylvanian delicacies at Cantacuzino Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Peleș Castle
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Wine tasting session at Cantacuzino Castle
- Explore Brașov old town and Black Church
Landmarks Peleș Castle Cantacuzino Castle Black Church Council Square Rope Street - Day 3
Magura Village - Carpathians - Bran Castle
Magura Village - Carpathians - Bran Castle- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit local sheepfold
- Cheese tasting session
- Leisurely hike in Carpathian Mountains
- Private tour of Bran Castle after opening hours
- Wine tasting at Bran Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 4
Magura Village to Crit
Magura Village to Crit- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with local delicacies and warm hospitality of villagers), Dinner (Delicious dinner in one of King Charles' preferred areas)
Included Activities
- Explore Viscri village by horse-drawn cart
- Meet local craftsmen and witness traditional arts
- Wildlife observation at hidden observatory
Landmarks Viscri Village - Day 5
Crit to Apold Village
Crit to Apold Village- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner after cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit Sighișoara UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Climb Clock Tower
- Electric bike rental and ride through Transylvanian hills
- Cooking class at Apold village
Landmarks Sighișoara Citadel Clock Tower - Day 6
Crit to Sibiu
Crit to Sibiu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Biertan Fortified Church
- Explore Brateiu village and witness Gypsy metal craftsmen at work
Landmarks Biertan Fortified Church - Day 7
Sibiu to Sofia
Sibiu to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Day 8
Sofia to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Soviet nostalgia lunch in a retro communist themed restaurant with Bulgarian cuisine and Rakia selection), Dinner (Dinner at House of Philipopolis, a historic restored mansion on a 2nd-century Roman wall featuring art from the 19th century to present)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sofia
- Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral area
- Visit Yellow Pavements landmarks
- Visit Banya Bashi Mosque
- Visit Central Sofia halls
- Visit Synagogue
- Visit National Palace of Culture
- Coffee break at Vitoshka
- Explore Plovdiv old town with Roman ruins
Landmarks St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Yellow Pavements Banya Bashi Mosque National Palace of Culture Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Roman Stadium - Day 9
Plovdiv - Dragomir Winery
Plovdiv - Dragomir Winery- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Plovdiv with traditional Bulgarian cuisine featuring regional specialties, local cheeses, grilled meats, fresh salads, and Melnik wine)
Included Activities
- Walking culinary tour of Plovdiv with local guide
- Explore Kapana district
- Wine tasting in Plovdiv
- Discover Roman ruins of Plovdiv
- Visit Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
- Explore Roman Stadium
- Meet with iconographer
- Tour Dragomir Winery
- Private wine tasting at Dragomir Winery
Landmarks Kapana District Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Roman Stadium - Day 10
Gela
Gela- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner after foraging experience)
Included Activities
- Visit Bachkovo Monastery
- Walking tour of Gela village
- Explore Thracian fortress remnants
- Wild mushroom foraging experience in Rhodope Mountains
Landmarks Bachkovo Monastery - Day 11
Gela to Kovachevitsa
Gela to Kovachevitsa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during cooking class experience), Dinner (Dinner)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with Maria Jekova
- Explore Kovachevitsa village
Landmarks Kovachevitsa Village - Day 12
Leshten to Zornitza Family Estate
Leshten to Zornitza Family Estate- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Exclusive BBQ Dinner in a secret location featuring premium grilled meats and locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Leshten village
- Tour Zornitza Family Estate vineyards
- Learn about winemaking process
- Tour olive groves and olive oil production
- Visit estate kitchens
- Explore estate's boutique hotel and spa
Landmarks Leshten Village - Day 13
Melnik - Sand Pyramids - Rozhen Monastery
Melnik - Sand Pyramids - Rozhen Monastery- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch at local restaurant in Melnik featuring traditional Bulgarian cuisine with modern twist, regional specialties, local cheeses, grilled meats, fresh salads, and Melnik wine), Dinner (Chef's Tasting Menu at Zornitza with wine pairings guided by knowledgeable sommeliers)
Included Activities
- Visit Melnik
- Walk around Sand Pyramids
- Visit Rozhen Monastery
- Explore Nativity of the Mother of God Church
- Spa treatments and facilities at Zornitza (can be booked locally)
Optional Activities
- Visit Kordopulov House (available for local payment)
Landmarks Melnik Sand Pyramids Rozhen Monastery Kordopulov House - Day 14
Zornitza
Zornitza- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Zornitza (available for local payment)
- Day 15
Zornitza to Sofia
Zornitza to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch en route to Sofia)
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 16
Sofia Departure
Sofia Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
