12-Day Bulgaria & Romania Private Tour: UNESCO Sites & Castles

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Sofia (Bulgaria)
1 stop
1
Sofia
Arrive at Sofia Airport and meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel in Bulgaria’s capital. Settle into your accommodation before your journey begins the next day. The itinerary also mentions a welcome dinner at a traditional Bulgarian restaurant, although dinner is not listed as included in the package.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sofia – Boyana Church – Rila Monastery – Plovdiv
1 stop
2
Rila Monastery
Leave Sofia in the morning and head to UNESCO-listed Boyana Church, known for its medieval frescoes. Continue to Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s best-known religious landmarks, surrounded by the Rila Mountains. In the afternoon, travel to Plovdiv, a historic city known for its ancient roots and old town, where you'll spend the night.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Kazanlak – Veliko Tarnovo
1 stop
3
Bachkovo Monastery
Begin the day exploring Plovdiv’s Old Town, with its Roman Theater and Ethnographic Museum on the sightseeing route. Continue toward Bachkovo Monastery before traveling through Kazanlak, home to the UNESCO-listed Thracian Tomb. From here, head to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former medieval capital, known for its hilltop setting and historic buildings.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Bucharest (Romania)
1 stop
4
Explore Veliko Tarnovo, including Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Charshia, a historic area known for its traditional shops and crafts. Continue to nearby Arbanasi, a village with traditional houses and churches known for their frescoes. Then travel north, crossing the Danube River into Romania before reaching Bucharest, the country's capital.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Bucharest – Curtea de Argeș – Sibiu
1 stop
5
Bucharest
Start in Bucharest, with the Palace of the Parliament on the day's sightseeing route. Continue to Curtea de Argeș Monastery before heading toward the Carpathian Mountains. When seasonally accessible, the planned route follows the Transfagarasan Road, known for its winding mountain scenery. Continue to Sibiu, a Transylvanian city with historic squares and distinctive architecture.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara
1 stop
6
Bucharest
Explore Sibiu's historic squares and Gothic church architecture before traveling to Biertan, a Transylvanian village known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church. Continue to Sighisoara, where colorful medieval buildings, cobbled streets and a preserved citadel reflect the town's history. Sighisoara is also known for its connection to Vlad Dracula.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov
1 stop
7
Sibiu
Leave Sighisoara and travel to Viscri, a traditional Saxon village known for its historic houses, rural surroundings and UNESCO-listed fortified church. Continue to Brasov for an afternoon walking tour through its historic center, where medieval buildings and old streets sit against a backdrop of mountains.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Brasov – Bran Castle – Rasnov – Sinaia
1 stop
8
Alba Iulia
Leave Brasov and head to Bran Castle, often called Dracula's Castle because of its connection to the Dracula legend. Continue to Rasnov Fortress, another historic landmark in the Carpathian region. From here, travel through the mountain scenery toward Sinaia, a town known for its royal history and surrounding forests.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Sinaia – Peles Castle – Bucharest
1 stop
9
Wooden Churches of Maramures
Begin the day in Sinaia with Peles Castle, a former royal residence known for its detailed architecture and mountain setting. The itinerary includes a castle tour, but entrance tickets are not included in the package. After visiting the castle area, return to Bucharest, where you'll have free time in the evening and can arrange dinner at your own expense.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 10
Bucharest – Free Day
1 stop
10
Bucovina Village Museum
Spend the day exploring Bucharest at your own pace or relaxing after several days of traveling through Bulgaria and Romania. If you'd like to see more of the city, the itinerary suggests optional visits to the Village Museum or Cotroceni Palace, or an optional half-day excursion. These activities are not part of the scheduled program, and any additional costs are your responsibility.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 11
Departure from Bucharest
1 stop
11
Bicaz
After breakfast, prepare for your departure from Bucharest. Your arranged airport transfer takes you to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, where your journey through Bulgaria and Romania comes to an end.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available

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