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The Best of Romania and Bulgaria – Self-drive Tour

20 days
From Bucharest to Sofia
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Start point
    Bucharest, Romania (centre)
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour on Calea Victorie Avenue
    • View Romanian Athenaeum
    • Visit National Art Museum (former Royal Palace)
    • Explore Revolution Square
    • View National Military House
    • Walking tour in the old town
    • Visit Parliament Palace
    • Visit Village Museum in Herastrau Park
    Landmarks
    Romanian Athenaeum
    National Art Museum
    Revolution Square
    Parliament Palace
    Village Museum
  3. Day 3

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Walking tour in Brasov main square
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Bran Castle
    Brasov Main Square
  4. Day 4

    Brasov - Zarnesti

    Included Activities

    • Visit Libearty Bears Sanctuary
    • Hike in Piatra Craiului National Park
    Landmarks
    Libearty Bears Sanctuary
    Piatra Craiului National Park
  5. Day 5

    Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara - Sibiel

    Meals
    Dinner (Homemade dinner with wine and local brandy in Sibiel guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Viscri Fortified Church
    • Walking tour in Sighisoara Old Town
    • Visit Clock Tower in Sighisoara
    Landmarks
    Viscri Fortified Church
    Sighisoara Old Town
    Clock Tower
  6. Day 6

    Sibiel - Hunedoara - Sibiu

    Meals
    Dinner (Homemade dinner with wine and local brandy in Sibiel guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Corvin Castle
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
  7. Day 7

    Sibiel - Bucharest

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cozia Monastery
    Landmarks
    Cozia Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Bucharest to Veliko Turnovo

  9. Day 9

    Veliko Turnovo

    Meals
    Wine tasting (Wine tasting at local winery club in Veliko Turnovo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tsarevets Fortress
    • Visit Baldwin Tower
    • Walk Samovodska Charshia street
    • Explore Assenova neighbourhood
    • Wine tasting at local winery club
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Baldwin Tower
    Samovodska Charshia
    Assenova Neighbourhood
  10. Day 10

    Veliko Turnovo - Dryanovo - Subotkovtsi - Shipka - Kazanlak

    Meals
    Tasting (Yoghurt tasting in Subotkovtsi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dryanovo Monastery
    • Yoghurt preparation demonstration in Subotkovtsi
    • Visit Shipka Church
    • Visit Goliama Kosmatka Thracian tomb
    • Visit Kazanlak Thracian tomb
    Landmarks
    Dryanovo Monastery
    Shipka Church
    Goliama Kosmatka Thracian Tomb
    Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
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  11. Day 11

    Kazanlak - Sunny Beach

    Included Activities

    • Visit Damascena rose distillery and ethnographic complex
    • Visit rose gardens
    • Rose product samples
    Landmarks
    Damascena Rose Distillery and Ethnographic Complex
    Old Nesebur
  12. Day 12

    Sunny Beach

  13. Day 13

    Sunny Beach - Plovdiv

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Plovdiv architecture reserve
    • Visit Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv
    • Walk longest pedestrian street in the world
    • Explore Roman Stadium and Forum
    Landmarks
    Old Plovdiv
    Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
    Roman Stadium
    Roman Forum
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Plovdiv

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Bachkovo Monastery
    • Visit Assenova Fortress
    • Explore Kapana artistic neighbourhood
    Landmarks
    Bachkovo Monastery
    Assenova Fortress
    Kapana
  15. Day 15

    Plovdiv - Bansko

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in Bansko)
    Landmarks
    Bansko
    Pirin Mountain National Park
  16. Day 16

    Bansko

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in Bansko)

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Pirin Mountain area
    • Visit glacial lakes in Pirin Mountain
    • Lift ride to scenic areas in Pirin Mountain
    • Bike rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Visit Belitsa Dancing Bears Park
    • Visit Leshten village
    • Visit Kovachevitsa village
    Landmarks
    Pirin Mountain
    Belitsa Dancing Bears Park
    Leshten
    Kovachevitsa
  17. Day 17

    Bansko - Melnik

    Meals
    Wine tasting (Wine tasting in Melnik – Kordopulova House), Dinner (Dinner in Melnik)

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at Kordopulov House winery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rojen Monastery
    Landmarks
    Melnik
    Rojen Monastery
    Kordopulov House
  18. Day 18

    Melnik - Sofia

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
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  19. Day 19

    Sofia

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Sofia with English-speaking guide
  20. Day 20

    Sofia

    End point
    Sofia City, Bulgaria (centre)

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    September 20th, 2025
    An excellent itinerary covering the best of Bulgaria and Romania. The highlights of both countries were thoughtfully...
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    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Across Europe Ltd.
    Dear Genevieve, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us for your tour of Romania and Bulgaria. It was truly a pleasure meeting you in Sofia, and I’m glad we had the opportunity to share such a memorable experience together. Wishing you all the best in your future travels!
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    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Europe Ltd.. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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