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

9 days

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From Bucharest to Sofia

4.8

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Operator: Carpathian Travel Center
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival
Start point
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Main entrance)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Parliament Palace
- Visit Peles Castle
Landmarks
Parliament Palace
Peles Castle
Sinaia
Day 3
Bran - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the famous restaurant Vlad Dracula, located in Dracula's birth house), Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Brasov
- Visit Black Church
- Visit Bran Castle
- City tour of Sighisoara
- Visit Sighisoara Citadel
- Visit Clock Tower in Sighisoara
- Visit Covered Staircase in Sighisoara
- Visit Dracula's birth house in Sighisoara
- Visit Church on the Hill in Sighisoara
- Stop in Biertan Saxon village
Landmarks
Black Church
Bran Castle
Sighisoara Citadel
Clock Tower
Church on the Hill
Biertan Fortified Churches
Day 4
Sibiu to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Sibiu
- Visit Evangelical Church in Sibiu
- Visit Council Tower in Sibiu
- Visit Large and Small Squares in Sibiu
- Visit Liars' Bridge in Sibiu
- Visit Brukenthal Palace
Landmarks
Evangelical Church
Council Tower
Liars' Bridge
Brukenthal Palace
Day 5
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Churches of Ivanovo
Landmarks
Rock Churches of Ivanovo
Ruse
Day 6
Kazanlak - Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Tsarevets fortress
- Visit Patriarchal church in Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Emperor Baldwin's Tower
- Visit Ethnographical Complex Damascene
- Visit Thracian Kazanlak Tomb
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Patriarchal Church
Emperor Baldwin's Tower
Ethnographical Complex Damascene
Thracian Kazanlak Tomb
Day 7
Plovdiv to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit old part of Plovdiv
- Visit Ethnographical Museum in Plovdiv
- Visit St. Constantine and Elena church
- Visit Antique Theatre in Plovdiv
- Visit Roman Stadium in Plovdiv
- Visit Rila Monastery
Landmarks
Antique Theatre
Roman Stadium
Rila Monastery
Day 8
Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Sofia
- Visit Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit St. Sofia Church
- Visit Roman theatre
Optional Activities
- Sofia outskirts tour with visit to Boyana Church
- Sofia outskirts tour with visit to National Museum of History
Landmarks
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Royal Palace
St. Sofia Church
Roman Theatre
Boyana Church
National Museum of History
Day 9
Departure
End point
София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Main Entrance)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Parliament Palace
Peles Castle
Sinaia

Landmarks
Black Church
Bran Castle
Sighisoara Citadel
Clock Tower
Church on the Hill
Biertan Fortified Churches

Landmarks
Evangelical Church
Council Tower
Liars' Bridge
Brukenthal Palace

Landmarks
Rock Churches of Ivanovo
Ruse

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Patriarchal Church
Emperor Baldwin's Tower
Ethnographical Complex Damascene
Thracian Kazanlak Tomb

Landmarks
Antique Theatre
Roman Stadium
Rila Monastery

Landmarks
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Royal Palace
St. Sofia Church
Roman Theatre
Boyana Church
National Museum of History

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Carpathian Travel Center

4.8

(21 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

79%

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Reviews from other tours by Carpathian Travel Center

Tour Operator
4.8

Jay
July 2nd, 2025
5
Excellent tour, crafted just for our family. We loved walking Via Transilvanica.
brenda
June 11th, 2025
5
great really enjoyed

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Tour ID: 299348

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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Two of the oldest civilizations in Europe Romania & Bulgaria from OTP to SOF

Itinerary

Arrival

Bucharest to Brasov

Included Activities

Bran - Sighisoara - Sibiu

Included Activities

Sibiu to Bucharest

Included Activities

Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

Included Activities

Kazanlak - Plovdiv

Included Activities

Plovdiv to Sofia

Included Activities

Sofia

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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