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Castles, Culture & Legends: Bulgaria–Romania Private Tour

8 days

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From Bucharest to Sofia

5.0

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Operator: Across Europe Ltd.
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

Day 1
Bucharest
Start point
Bucharest, Romania (Bucharest airport)
Day 2
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
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
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short panorama tour of Ruse
Landmarks
Ruse
Day 5
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
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
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
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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Across Europe Ltd.

(8 reviews)

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Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Reviews from other tours by Across Europe Ltd.

Tour Operator
5.0

Sonia
December 9th, 2025
5
It was an exceptional experience, we enjoyed our whole adventure, everything was very well organized, the selection...
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Karen
October 6th, 2025
5
What a wonderful tour through Bulgaria. Our guide Tsveto was knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about...
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Dianne
September 22nd, 2025
5
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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Tour ID: 341028

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Vaccines
- 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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Castles, Culture & Legends: Bulgaria–Romania Private Tour

Itinerary

Bucharest

Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov

Included Activities

Brasov to Bucharest

Included Activities

Bucharest to Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo

Included Activities

Veliko Tarnovo - Gabrovo - Shipka - Kazanlak - Plovdiv

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Plovdiv to Sofia

Included Activities

Sofia - Rila Monastery - Sofia

Included Activities

Sofia

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