Will you be running this tour (or in the reverse direction) in late August or September when it is not so hot?

We can run this tour as follows: 2 Aug, 2026 -> 10 Aug, 2026 Anytime as private tour; for this there is a supplement of EUR 650 / person to be paied 29 Oct, 2026 -> 6 Nov, 2026 In the reverse way we have this tour, as private tour, almost every day.

Would this trip as a private tour be suitable. For example Dracula's castle is not accessible for scooter users. How much more is like that.

The price for private tour is EUR 2490,00/person.

Would like a tour in spring (April, May, or June) 2026

We do this tour also for next year

I want to do this group tour. But I'm a solo traveler, please could you provide me a reasonable single supplement price?

As solo traveler we can propose you this tour for the period 08th May - 16th May 2025 for the special price of EUR 1890 in SGL-room.

Are they all full or do you not run them during that month?

We have people interested on this tour starting 08.05.2025. Could you book this tour starting 08.05.2025?

GROUP Two of the oldest civilizations in Europe Romania & Bulgaria from SOF to OTP

9 days

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From Sofia to Bucharest

5.0 (1 review)

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We spent 4 hours seeing the sights on foot. I learnt so much about ancient culture and modern Bulgaria.
Michaela•traveled in May5.0
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Carpathian Travel Center
Small group tour (up to 18 people)
Minimum age 18. Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
Fully guided (in English)
A tour leader is with you for the whole adventure. Other languages available on request.
Ancient Wonders (low intensity)
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sofia
Sofia
Start point
София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Main Entrance)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Day 2
Sofia
Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Sofia
- Visit St. Sofia Basilica
- Visit National Parliament
- Visit ruins of Roman Serdica
- Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Explore Vitosha Art Boulevard
Landmarks
St. Sofia Basilica
National Parliament
Roman Serdica
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Vitosha Art Boulevard
Day 3
Sofia to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
- Walking tour of Plovdiv Old Town
- Visit Ethnographical Museum
- Visit St. Constantine and Elena Church
- Visit Antique Theatre
- Visit Roman Stadium
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Plovdiv Old Town
Ethnographical Museum Plovdiv
St. Constantine and Elena Church
Antique Theatre Plovdiv
Roman Stadium Plovdiv
Day 4
Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast), Dinner
Included Activities
- Learn about Bulgarian rose oil production in Kazanluk
- Visit Thracian Kazanlak Tomb
- Visit Etara Open-Air Museum
- Visit Arbanassi churches and village
Landmarks
Thracian Kazanlak Tomb
Etara Open-Air Museum
Arbanassi
Day 5
Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit Patriarchal Church
- Visit Emperor Baldwin's Tower
- Visit Rock Churches of Ivanovo
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Patriarchal Church Veliko Tarnovo
Emperor Baldwin's Tower
Rock Churches of Ivanovo
Day 6
Bucharest to Sibiu
Bucharest to Sibiu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Bucharest
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit University's Library
- Visit City-Hall
- Visit inside Parliament Palace
- City tour of Sibiu
- Visit Evangelical Church
- Visit Council Tower
- Visit Large and Small Squares
- Visit Liars' Bridge
- Visit Brukenthal Palace
Landmarks
Royal Palace Bucharest
University's Library Bucharest
Parliament Palace Bucharest
Evangelical Church Sibiu
Council Tower Sibiu
Large Square Sibiu
Small Square Sibiu
Liars' Bridge
Brukenthal Palace
Day 7
Sibiu to Brasov
Sibiu to Brasov
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at the famous restaurant 'Vlad Drakula' located in Dracula's birth house)
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Biertan
- City tour of Sighisoara
- Visit Sighisoara Citadel
- Visit Clock Tower with interior
- Visit Covered Staircase
- Visit Dracula's birth house
- Visit Church on the Hill
- Visit Bran Castle
Landmarks
Biertan Fortified Church
Sighisoara Citadel
Clock Tower Sighisoara
Covered Staircase Sighisoara
Dracula's Birth House
Church on the Hill Sighisoara
Bran Castle
Day 8
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Brasov
- Visit Black Church
- Visit Peles Castle
Landmarks
Black Church Brasov
Peles Castle
Day 9
Bucharest
Bucharest
End point
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Main entrance)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
St. Sofia Basilica
National Parliament
Roman Serdica
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Vitosha Art Boulevard

Landmarks
Rila Monastery
Plovdiv Old Town
Ethnographical Museum Plovdiv
St. Constantine and Elena Church
Antique Theatre Plovdiv
Roman Stadium Plovdiv

Landmarks
Thracian Kazanlak Tomb
Etara Open-Air Museum
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Patriarchal Church Veliko Tarnovo
Emperor Baldwin's Tower
Rock Churches of Ivanovo

Landmarks
Royal Palace Bucharest
University's Library Bucharest
Parliament Palace Bucharest
Evangelical Church Sibiu
Council Tower Sibiu
Large Square Sibiu
Small Square Sibiu
Liars' Bridge
Brukenthal Palace

Landmarks
Biertan Fortified Church
Sighisoara Citadel
Clock Tower Sighisoara
Covered Staircase Sighisoara
Dracula's Birth House
Church on the Hill Sighisoara
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Black Church Brasov
Peles Castle

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Carpathian Travel Center

Rating: 4.8 (26 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 63%
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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Tour Operator
4.8

Michaela5.0•May 2026
It turned out that my tour was a solo one with just myself and a tour guide. Beltana was brilliant in showing me...
It turned out that my tour was a solo one with just myself and a tour guide. Beltana was brilliant in showing me around Sofia . We spent 4 hours seeing the sights on foot. She also pointed out places of interest outside of Sofia. Arina shared her love of history and was accommodating to alter some parts of the trip like seeing inside a Trecian tomb that wasn't reconstructed, with no line up. I learnt so much about ancient culture and modern Bulgaria. Florin in Romania was another knowledgeable guide who conveyed the history of Romania with modern day developments. He predicted I would fall in love with the country and I did. Accommadation was good andfood great I certainly would recommend using Carpathian Travel .Show more
Traveled in April 2026
Reply from: Carpathian Travel Center
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your solo tour and that both Beltana and Arina made your time in Sofia so memorable with their passion and flexibility. We are equally happy to know that Florin helped you discover the beauty of Romania and that his prediction came true ???? Your appreciation of the accommodation and food means a lot to us as well. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Best regards, Carpathian Travel Team
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Christina
Asked on January 30th, 2026
Will you be running this tour (or in the reverse direction) in late August or September when it is not so hot?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written January 2026
  We can run this tour as follows:
  2 Aug, 2026 -> 10 Aug, 2026
  Anytime as private tour; for this there is a supplement of EUR 650 / person to be paied
  29 Oct, 2026 -> 6 Nov, 2026
  
  In the reverse way we have this tour, as private tour, almost every day.
N
Nina
Asked on September 21st, 2025
Would this trip as a private tour be suitable. For example Dracula's castle is not accessible for scooter users. How much more is like that.
Accommodation
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written September 2025
  The price for private tour is EUR 2490,00/person.
E
Ellen
Asked on June 10th, 2025
Would like a tour in spring (April, May, or June) 2026
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written June 2025
  We do this tour also for next year
P
Patrick
Asked on April 5th, 2025
I want to do this group tour. But I'm a solo traveler, please could you provide me a reasonable single supplement price?
Single supplement
Tour Details
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written April 2025
  As solo traveler we can propose you this tour for the period 08th May - 16th May 2025 for the special price of EUR 1890 in SGL-room.
- P
  Patrick
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Please give me about two-three days to think about it and finalize. Also, this 8th May tour will have the same itinerary from Sofia to Bucharest, right?
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written April 2025
  The tour from 8th May 2025 is starting from Bucharest and will end on 16th May 2025 in Sofia. If you book flights, please book them like this.
- P
  Patrick
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Can please provide me a pdf of the May 8th tour itinerary? Also, is it possible for any extra discount please :)
C
Carrie
Asked on February 25th, 2025
Are they all full or do you not run them during that month?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written February 2025
  We have people interested on this tour starting 08.05.2025. Could you book this tour starting 08.05.2025?
- C
  Carrie
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  We have to be in Italy on May 8. I gather you have no availability in April?
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written February 2025
  In this moment we do not have people booked this tour on April. Should we put your reservation in option? We can keep it without any problems until 26th March 2025.
- C
  Carrie
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  If you have any people registering for the tour starting around April 25, please let us know.
- C
  Carrie
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  I also noticed that the price went up by $300. Is there a reason why the price would change within 2 days?
- Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written March 2025
  We did not change the prices for 2025. Maybe you saw the prices for 2026.

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