Arrival in Bucharest (Romania)

Palace of Parliament - Meet and greet at Bucharest Airport
Transfer to hotel and check-in
Panoramic city tour: Palace of the Parliament, Revolution Square, Victory Avenue
Welcome dinner featuring Romanian cuisine

Bucharest – Sinaia – Brasov

Sinaia - Travel to Sinaia to visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romanian royalty
Proceed to Brasov for a walking tour of the Old Town, Black Church, and Council Square

Brasov – Bran – Sighisoara

Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) - Morning visit to Bran Castle, famously known as Dracula’s Castle
Transfer to Sighisoara, a UNESCO-listed medieval citadel
Discover the Clock Tower, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler

Sighisoara – Sibiu – Bucharest

Brasov - Morning drive to Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007
Explore the Large Square, Brukenthal Palace, and Orthodox Cathedral
Return to Bucharest

Bucharest – Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)

Sighisoara - Cross the Danube River into Bulgaria
Visit Ruse, often referred to as “Little Vienna”
Continue to Veliko Tarnovo to see Tsarevets Fortress and Samovodska Street

Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Kazanlak – Plovdiv

Sibiu - Explore the nearby Arbanassi village with its traditional Bulgarian houses
Proceed to Kazanlak to see the UNESCO-listed Thracian tomb
Arrive in Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city

Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Sofia

Veliko Tarnovo - Morning tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town, including the Roman Theatre and Ethnographic Museum
Visit the 11th-century Bachkovo Monastery
Transfer to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria

Sofia City Tour

Kazanlak - Guided walking tour featuring Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Parliament Square, and the Roman Rotunda. Afternoon free for leisure

Sofia – Rila Monastery – Melnik

Plovdiv Old Town - Excursion to Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town, known for its sandstone pyramids and wine cellars

Sofia – Bucharest

Romania - Return to Romania via Sofia
Enjoy a farewell dinner in Bucharest

Departure from Bucharest

Sofia - Transfer to the airport for your flight home

• 10 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
• Border assistance
• Airport arrival & departure transfers (Bucharest)
• Private guide/driver for 11 days
• Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
• Tour planning and operational coordination
• Breakfast
• All land transportation Romania – Bulgaria – Romania

• Meals
• Flights
• Entrance fees (Parliament Palace, Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, monasteries, museums, UNESCO sites)
• Optional activities and experiences
• Local specialist guides where required
• Tips and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees (if applicable)

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day Classical Tour through the heart of the Balkans, exploring Romania and Bulgaria. Experience the legendary tales of Dracula in Transylvania, visit the ancient Thracian tombs of Kazanlak, and marvel at the majestic Rila Monastery. This enriching journey combines history, culture, and natural beauty. Enjoy accommodations in carefully selected 4-star hotels and discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval towns, and Orthodox monasteries, all with the expertise of a local guide. Whether enchanted by the romantic allure of Sighisoara or the lively spirit of Plovdiv, this tour perfectly balances adventure and relaxation in two of Eastern Europe’s most fascinating countries.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.