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Experience the Balkan spirit and explore the pearls of Bulgaria and Romania!

On this 12 days tour, you’ll explore the cultural and historical profile of Bulgaria and Romania with its most remarkable sites, but also you’ll get to feel the local lifestyle and some famous Bulgarian and Romanian traditions like wine making, rose picking, oil making, traditional crafts, arts and much more.  You can't miss the contact with the locals and  different types of wines and dishes.

During this wonderful combined tour you will explore Bulgaria’s and Romanian capitals. You will feel two different Balkan cultures, and see the difference between them.

Part of the tour are UNESQO World hertige sites, spectacular castels, old monasteries, churches, beautiful fortresses, the largest Roman baths on the Balkan Peninsula, the bigest Rose Valley in the world and Europe's oldest living city. You will enjoy also of the Bulgaria's and Romanian Black Sea coast side and beauty. Sail trough famous Danube delta of Romania - a world-class biosphere reserve and has been under the protection of UNESCO. In the heart of Bucharest await you  the Palace of Parliament - the world’s second-largest administrative building (after the Pentagon) and former dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu’s most infamous creation.

In order to experince the rich history of the Balkans, you will visit also Historical Park, where you will have the chance to parcipate in different historical performances and activities.

As you already noticed, the best of Bulgaria and Romania are here!

Get ready to explore it!

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Bulgaria and Romania Tour

12 days Grand Tour of Bulgaria and Romania

 All year round! 12 days / 11 nights

This tour can be upgraded according to your wishes and needs. Contact us if you want a tailor-made tour with more nights and activities: + 359896 612175 or via email: info@tripvam.com

Please contact us in order to get a quotation and be able to make a booking.

 

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Day 1: Welcome to Bulgaria!

Sofia Airport transfer / 20 km and 20 minutes driving time

Welcome to Sofia Airport. We will meet you at the airport and if your flight hasn’t arrived too late we’ll do a welcome walk in Sofia. We love Sofia and will show you its charm and most amazing spots with the best views and places in the city. 

You’ll feel the spirit of the city about which Constantine the Great was saying often – “Serdika is my Rome” and was wondering if he should turn it into a capital of his empire. Visit the remains of the ancient fortress Serdika,  Aleksandăr Nevski Carthedral, Rotunda of St. George (II century), considered the oldest building in Sofia. 

There also the Sofia Synagogue – the largest synagogue in Southeastern Europe, one of two functioning in Bulgaria and the third-largest in Europe. Visit Banya Bashi mosque,  built in 16th century is the only surviving mosque from Ottoman Empire standing in the centre of Sofia.

Overnight in Sofia. Best Western Premier Collection City Hotel 4* or similar.

Day 2 Two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day

Sofia – Boyana church – Rila Monastery – Sofia  / 240 km and 3.5 hours driving time

Breakfast.

We have ahead of us a day full of history, fresh air, wonderful breathtaking views, and delicious Bulgarian food!

High, high in the Rila mountain where the forest touches the sky and the prayers to God are most powerful is situated the Rila Monastery. This is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria and one of the country’s most visited sites. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We’ll take a look at that holy Bulgarian architectural treasure. Pictures are a must! Prayers are optional 🙂

On our way to Rila Monastery, we will visit The Boyana Church and marvel at the wonderful frescoes which helped the church to become one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Our next stop is the Rila Monastery which is 2 hours drive from Sofia. There you’ll enjoy  guided visit of the Monastery and afterward try some traditional cuisine in a local restaurant.

Overnight in Sofia. Best Western Premier Collection City Hotel 4* or similar.

Day 3 A life story of 8000 years and winemaking traditions

Sofia – Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery –  Assen fortress – Plovdiv / 210 km and 3 hours drive

Breakfast.

Depart for Plovdiv. During our half-day tour in Plovdiv we’ll learn the most interesting stories and visit the most spectacular places in Europe’s oldest living city which is also a European capital of culture for 2019. There we’ll enjoy the old town with its beautiful houses, Thracian fortress remains 7000 years old, as well as some Roman times buildings.

Our afternoon is going to be dedicated to the Bachkovo Monastery with its miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. Next we’ll visit the medieval Asen’s fortress and have some Mavrud wine tasting in the town of Asenovgrad. Back to Plovdiv.

Free time and overnight in Plovdiv. Grand Hotel Plovdiv 4* or similar.

Day 4 The valley of Roses and the Thracian Kings

Plovdiv – Damascena – Kazanlak – Etara – Veliko Tarnovo / 220 km and 4 hours driving time.

Early Breakfast.

Today we’ll explore the Valley of Roses and Thracian Kings.

We’ll visit Kazanlak where we’ll explore the Damascena rose oil distillery in the biggest Rose Valley in the world. Rose tour and rose products tasting are a must.

In Kazanlak we’ll also explore the History museum which is keeping the newest golden, silver and bronze Thracian findings in the region. They include the unique golden wreath of Seuthes III.

After the museum we’ll visit Golyama Kosmatka mound – the tomb of the famous Thracian ruler Seuthes III and the unique Kazanlak Thracian Tomb which is one of the most significant monuments of the Thracian culture in the Bulgarian lands, included in the list of the global cultural inheritance of UNESCO in 1979.

The peak of freedom “Shipka” in the heart of the Balkans.

Ethnographic open-air museum “Etara” with working wooden technologies, powered by water.

We drive off for Veliko Tarnovo in late afternoon. 

Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo in Park Hotel Arbanasi 4* or similar.

Day 5 The medieval capital of Bulgaria

Breakfast

Veliko Tarnovo is one of the richest in historical sites cities in Bulgaria also known as the City of Kings. 

We will start our day with tour of Veliko Tarnovo. The medieval Bulgarian capital keeps the glory of Bulgarian kingdom spread out on 3 seas in the 13th and 14th centuries.The city of Kings as it’s well known nowadays is still spiritual, cultural and respectable center of the Bulgarian fighting fame. We will conquest the king’s hill “Tsarevets” – a medieval capital, fortress and palace.

Later on we’ll visit the “Holy Forty Martyrs” church – the most popular Bulgarian medieval monument in the region which is keeping some of the most important Bulgarian epigraphy monuments – the Omurtag, Asenova and border pillar from the times of Han Krum. A message is encoded in the pillar. Discovering what’s that message is a must!

Today we will visit also Arbanasi village which is a village turned into an architectural museum. It is famous for its massive houses that resemble minor fortresses on the outside and boutique mansions from the inside. We’ll also explore the Nativity of Christ church with its beautiful frescoes from 1632 and one of the oldest preserved iconostasis from wood. The mural paintings include the life of St. John the Baptist, patron of the church, and the wheel of life with the 12 zodiac signs.

Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo in Park Hotel Arbanasi 4* or similar.

Day 6 Veliko Tarnovo - Veliki Preslav - Madara Rider - Pliska - Varna 250 km and 3.5 hours driving time

Breakfast.

Our day will begin with a visit to the second Bulgarian capital – Veliki Preslav and the message of the Round church. Veliki Preslav was a leading administrative, spiritual and art center of the European South-East and was the place for some of the greatest Bulgarian achievements during the medieval ages. We’ll explore the archeological reserve and the fort walls of the old capital.

After a short walk in this archeological reserve we leave for the Shumen Plateu where we’ll see the world-renown Bulgarian symbol – the Madara rider. It is the most significant part of the Madara reserve and is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Nearby is situated the first Bulgarian capital – Pliska, established in 681. There we’ll learn about the city building plan which was used by Bulgarian rulers for centuries.

Our day ends with a walk through Varna city center and the sea garden.  Part of our tour are the Roman Baths in Varna. They are one of the best preserved architectural remains of antiquity and at the same time are the largest Roman baths on the Balkan Peninsula – about 7000 sq.m. Video HERE

We leave for the hotel. Overnight in Varna hotel Aqua 4* or similar.

Day 7 Historical Park

Varna – Stone forest – Historical Park – Balchik / 130 km and  2 hours drive

Today will start with the phenomenon “Beaten stones” – a mystery of a million years. The Bulgarian Stone Desert is located about 15-20 miles outside of the city of Varna and is one of the most beautiful and mysterious locations in Bulgaria. A stone forest or an experimental field of time?

We will explore this magical place to find the answer, then continue to our next stop. In the town of Devnya there is an antique building dating from the time of Emperor Constantine I the Great – end of III – beginning of IV century. The building was a townhouse (villa urbana) and occupied the area of ​​an entire neighborhood in the Roman city of Marcianopolis, which was one of the largest Roman cities in this part of the empire. Today it is turned into a museum that we will visit to see the preserved multicolored mosaic floors. Here are some of the finest examples of Roman mosaic art of that time found in Bulgaria.

Just 7 kilometers from Devnya is the Historical Park – a world significant attraction that represents the cultural and historical values of people and civilizations, which inhabited the Balkan Peninsula since the Stone Age up until the late Middle Ages. 

Real gold treasures, battles, demonstrations, wine degustations and thracian rituals, predatory birds, horseback riding and archery are some of the experiences here.

We will have the opportunity to relive the history, lifestyle, culture, beliefs and lifestyle of this ancient civilization.

We will admire Thracian art, treasures and food prepared according to authentic Thracian recipes. Here are the only fully restored Thracian palace in the world, as well as the marble Temple of the Mother Goddess – Cybele. Stories and legends will come alive to immerse us in a world of ritual, mysticism and beauty.

Depart to Balchik, also called “The White Town”. Dinner and Overnight in hotel Regina Maria SPA  4* or similar.

Day 8 The beauty of the Northern Black Sea Coast

Balchik – Constanta – Tulcea, Romania / 260 km and 4 hours driving time

Breakfast.

You will visit the summer residence of the Romanian Queen Maria, called “The quiet nest” and the Botanical garden, with more than 3000 species of plants. There are also about 250 species of cactuses. The Botanical garden is the second largest garden in Europe. Video HERE

Departure for Constanta – the ancient Greek city of Tomis, Romania’s largest Black Sea port. On our walking panoramic walk we’ll visit: The harbor; The old casino which was built between 1904 and 1910; The aquarium; The Genoese lighthouse built in 1860; Ovid Square – The Archaeological Museum and the Mahmoudie Mosque. We’ll also visit the Black Church.

Next, we depart for Tulcea. Accommodation at the Delta Hotel 3*. Overnight.

Day 9 Explore Danube Delta of Romania, "The Amazon of Europe"

Tulcea – Bucharest / 300 km and 3.5 hours driving time

Breakfast.

Today we will explore the Danube Delta, which has been declared a world-class biosphere reserve and has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1991. During our 4 hour ship cruise we will enjoy the rich biodiversity and the unique local culture at the best-preserved continental delta and the Biosphere Nature Reserve. We’ll sail among reeds and wild horses, up to the reserve of the Pelicans at the Nebunu Lake. Then we’ll have some fish for lunch on board with drinks.

Video HERE

In the afternoon we depart for Bucharest. 

The capital of Romania is one of those cities which has a bit from everything and that’s why everyone can find their place in it! Some parts of the city with wide boulevards and huge buildings will remind you of Paris (it’s not a coincidence that Bucharest is called the Little Paris). Other parts of the city are filled with the typical communist style architecture. There are also cobblestone roads with old-age houses as well as interesting shops and delicious food.

Gentle walking tour of Bucharest historical city center. 

Overnight in Bucharest Rin Grand Hotel 4* or similar.

Day 10 Explore Transylvania - Sinaia, Bran and Brasov

Bucharest – Sinaia – Bran – Brasov / 220 km and 4 hours driving time.

Breakfast

We depart for the region of Transylvania.

First will visit Sinaia and Peles and Pelisor castles, which are ranked as the most beautiful in Romania.

Then we continue with the castles by visiting Bran Castle or more famously known as the Count Dracula’s castle. This is one of the most famous historical attractions in Romania and the top visited castle in the country.

The afternoon will be dedicated to walking tour of downtown Brasov’s sights and visit to the narrowest Romanian street.

Overnight in Brasov Golden Time Hotel 4* or similar.

Day 11 Bucharest

Brasov – Bucharest / 190 km and 3 hours drive

Breakfast

This day is dedicated to Bucharest downtown main sights. You will enter the building of the Parliament (second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon). There is an option to visit and enjoy the biggest aqua and SPA center in Europe –  Bucharest Therme or visit the Village Museum. 

Free time for shopping and relaxation.

Overnight in Bucharest Rin Grand Hotel 4* or similar.

Day 12.

Breakfast

Free time available and transfer to the airport.

End of the program.

Thracians in Historical Park Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Historical Park Bulgaria - Gold Treasure
Round church Veliki Preslav
Nessebar(1)
Bulgarian Communism legacy tour
Bulgarias Thracian Heritage
Koprivshtitsa food
Price includes

Price includes

  1. Transport in a modern vehicle in all directions – (car/minibus/bus) with air conditioning. 
  2. All entrance fees
  3. Accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotels ( BB or HB basis) in accordance with the program
  4. An English speaking tripvam representative during the whole trip
  5. VAT, parking fees and local taxes.
Price does not include

Price does not include

  1. Personal expenditures
  2. Airplane ticket
  3. Using a single room or a hotel upgrade are not included
  4. Food and beverages excluding the included in the tour’s price breakfasts and meals 
  5. Medical Insurance
  6. Gratuities (optional)

Please, contact us if you have any specific needs or wishes!

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  1. Personal ID or passport
Useful info

Useful info

  1. Important – We reserve the right to make changes to the tour if the meteorological conditions demand it.
  2. We have the obligation to offer you the opportunity to sign a “Cancellation of the trip” insurance policy which is optional for you according to article 80, paragraph 1, section 14 from the Bulgarian Tourism Law.
  3. 3*, 4* or 5* hotels depending on your choose
  4. 1 euro = 1.95583 Bulgarian leva. You can check the international currency rates in real-time when you click on the link “Currency conversion rates” at the bottom of this page.
  5. 3-course lunch usually comes up to 20-30 leva/10 -15 euro per adult.
  6. During the days good local restaurants will be suggested for lunch and dinner en-route.
  7. Hiking and walking distance in all routes is available for beginners and all levels except for people with disabilities.
  8. Please, choose your clothes according to Bulgarian weather and seasonal conditions. Try to wear comfy shoes.
  9. You are also advised to take with you some swimwear.
Accommodation

Accommodation

7 nights and breakfast in a double room in any of the below hotels. Just choose the ones you like and let us know – We’ll take care of the rest!

Bed & breakfast in a single room is to be paid additionally.

Hotel upgrades are not included.

3 Star Hotels Sofia: Favorit / St. George / Niky hotel

4 Star Hotels Sofia: BWP Bristol / BW City / Central

5 Star Hotels Sofia: Intercontinental / Grand Hotel Sofia / Arena Di Serdica / Hilton 

Please, contact us if you have any other specific needs or wishes!

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Payment options

Terms and payment timelines:

  1. You can make your booking on our website. You can use the following payment methods: bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

You can unsubscribe from using our services at any time by paying the following cancellation fees:

  1. From the day you have made the booking until 45 days to the tour: 10% of the tour price;
  2. 44-30 days: 30%
  3. 29-15 days: 50%;
  4. 14 -9 days: 70%;
  5. 8 days or less: 100%

Important: We reserve the right to make changes to the tour if there are circumstances that occur and are beyond our control – like severe weather conditions, strikes etc.

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