UNESCO Bulgaria & Romania 12 Days Tour, Castles & Culture

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Sofia, Bulgaria

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11 days (approximately)
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Explore Bulgaria and Romania on a well-planned 12-day journey covering UNESCO sites, castles, and authentic local regions.
• Smart route with less travel time
• Small group for a more personal experience
• Mix of iconic highlights + hidden gems
• Comfortable 4★ stays
• Stress-free travel with everything organized

Perfect for travelers who want depth, comfort, and culture in one seamless trip

What's Included

All land transportation Bulgaria – Romania
10 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
Border assistance
Private guide/driver for 11 days
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Tour planning and operational coordination
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Airport arrival & departure transfers (Sofia / Bucharest)
Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Entrance fees (Boyana Church, Rila Monastery, Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, castles, museums
Optional excursions and folklore dinners
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Airport Pickup Details
Your driver will be waiting for you at Sofia Airport (arrival hall) with a sign displaying your name. For a smooth transfer, please provide your flight details in advance.

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Meeting point
Sofia

Meeting Point (for travelers without pickup): Travelers who do not require airport pickup can meet our guide directly at their hotel reception in Sofia

End point

Continue to Bucharest Airport for departure transfer

Itinerary

Duration: 11 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Sofia (Bulgaria)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Sofia

    Arrival at Sofia Airport. Transfer to hotel. Welcome dinner in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant. Overnight: Sofia

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Sofia – Boyana Church – Rila Monastery – Plovdiv

    1 stop
  • 2
    Rila Monastery

    Morning visit to UNESCO-listed Boyana Church, then drive to Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s most famous spiritual site. Afternoon transfer to Plovdiv. Overnight: Plovdiv Included Sites: Boyana Church, Rila Monastery

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Kazanlak – Veliko Tarnovo

    1 stop
  • 3
    Bachkovo Monastery

    Tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town, Roman Theater, and Ethnographic Museum. Proceed to UNESCO-listed Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, then to Veliko Tarnovo. Overnight: Veliko Tarnovo Included Sites: Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Bucharest (Romania)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Explore the medieval capital with Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Charshia. Stop in Arbanassi for frescoed churches. Cross the Danube into Romania and arrive in Bucharest. Overnight: Bucharest

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Bucharest – Curtea de Argeș – Sibiu

    1 stop
  • 5
    Bucharest

    Visit the Palace of the Parliament, then travel to Curtea de Argeș Monastery. Drive through the Carpathians via the Transfagarasan Road (seasonal). Arrive in Sibiu. Overnight: Sibiu

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara

    1 stop
  • 6
    Bucharest

    Explore Sibiu’s squares and Gothic churches. Continue to Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO), then on to the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad Dracula. Overnight: Sighisoara

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov

    1 stop
  • 7
    Sibiu

    Stop in Viscri, one of the most charming Saxon villages and home to a UNESCO-listed fortified church. Afternoon walking tour of Brasov. Overnight: Brasov

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Brasov – Bran Castle – Rasnov – Sinaia

    1 stop
  • 8
    Alba Iulia

    Visit Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula legend. Then on to Rasnov Fortress. End the day at elegant Sinaia. Overnight: Sinaia

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Sinaia – Peles Castle – Bucharest

    1 stop
  • 9
    Wooden Churches of Maramures

    Tour of Peles Castle, a fairytale royal residence. Return to Bucharest for free time and dinner. Overnight: Bucharest

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 10

    Bucharest – Free Day

    1 stop
  • 10
    Bucovina Village Museum

    Optional museum visits (Village Museum, Cotroceni Palace). Leisure day or optional half-day excursions. Overnight: Bucharest

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 11

    Departure from Bucharest

    1 stop
  • 11
    Bicaz

    Transfer to the airport. End of services.

    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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