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Castles, Culture & Legends: Bulgaria–Romania Private Tour

8 days

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From Bucharest to Sofia

5.0 (8 reviews)

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Operator: Across Europe Ltd.
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Start point
Bucharest, Romania (Bucharest airport)
Day 2
Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov
Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Bran Castle
- Walking tour of Brasov old town centre including Black Church and Council Square
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Bran Castle
Black Church
Council Square
Day 3
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Parliament Palace
- Visit Romanian Atheneum
- Visit Village Museum
Landmarks
Parliament Palace
Romanian Atheneum
Village Museum
Day 4
Bucharest to Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo
Bucharest to Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short panorama tour of Ruse
Landmarks
Ruse
Day 5
Veliko Tarnovo - Gabrovo - Shipka - Kazanlak - Plovdiv
Veliko Tarnovo - Gabrovo - Shipka - Kazanlak - Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit Tsarevets Royal Hill
- Walk Samovodska Charshia old marketplace
- Photo stop at Shipka memorial church
- Visit Kazanlak Thracian tomb
Optional Activities
- Try local wines and specialties in Veliko Tarnovo
- Stop at Dryanovo monastery
- Visit Gabrovo
Landmarks
Tsarevets Royal Hill
Samovodska Charshia
Shipka Memorial Church
Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
Day 6
Plovdiv to Sofia
Plovdiv to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning walking tour of Old Plovdiv Architecture reserve
- Visit Ancient Theatre
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
- Visit St. Constantine and Helena Church
Landmarks
Ancient Theatre
Roman Stadium
Roman Forum
St. Constantine and Helena Church
Day 7
Sofia - Rila Monastery - Sofia
Sofia - Rila Monastery - Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery UNESCO site
- Afternoon tour of Sofia including Largo area, ancient Serdica ruins, St. George Rotunda, Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. Sofia basilica
Landmarks
Rila Monastery
St. George Rotunda
Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
Day 8
Sofia
Sofia
End point
София, Sofia Capital, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Bran Castle
Black Church
Council Square

Landmarks
Parliament Palace
Romanian Atheneum
Village Museum

Landmarks
Ruse

Landmarks
Tsarevets Royal Hill
Samovodska Charshia
Shipka Memorial Church
Kazanlak Thracian Tomb

Landmarks
Ancient Theatre
Roman Stadium
Roman Forum
St. Constantine and Helena Church

Landmarks
Rila Monastery
St. George Rotunda
Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica

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Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
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5.0

Sonia5.0•December 2025
It was an exceptional experience, we enjoyed our whole adventure, everything was very well organized, the selection...
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Karen5.0•October 2025
What a wonderful tour through Bulgaria. Our guide Tsveto was knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about...
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Dianne5.0•September 2025
Well thought out tour with a good English speaking guide. We are history fans and this tour checked all our boxes....
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2 local currencies
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Plug types C, F
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Romania and Bulgaria.

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Plan your adventure:

Castles, Culture & Legends: Bulgaria–Romania Private Tour

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Included Activities

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