DAY 1 |
Arrival in Sofia. Meet with the guide at the airport. Transfer to the city center. City tour of Sofia including visit of Alexander Nevski Cathedral and St. George Rotunda – the oldest building in the city, dating to the times of the Roman empire. (about 2 hours walking tour). Accommodation at hotel. Overnight in Sofia.
DAY 2 |
Breakfast. 9:00 am departure for the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second most important city (2 hours’ drive, 150 km). Sightseeing tour of Old Plovdiv - Ethnographic Museum, Roman Stadium, St. Constantine and Helena Church, the Roman Theatre. (about 2,5 walking tour). Check-in at hotel. The rest of the day is free for time at leisure. Overnight in Plovdiv.
DAY 3 |
Breakfast. Departure for the Rose Valley and the town of Kazanlak. Visit the famous Thracian Tomb and the Rose Museum. Departure for the Black Sea Coast. Arrival in Nessebar in the evening. Check-in at hotel and overnight in Nessebar or Sunny Beach.
DAY 4 |
Breakfast. Walking tour in the Old town of Nessebar included in UNESCO World Heritage List. (1 hour walking). Free afternoon for sunbathing at the beach. Overnight in Nessebar or Sunny Beach.
DAY 5 |
Breakfast. Morning departure for the sea capital of Bulgaria – the city of Varna. City tour of Varna including the Sea Garden, Varna Cathedral, Roman Baths. Free time. Check-in at hotel in Varna. Overnight in Varna.
DAY 6 |
Breakfast. 9:00 Check-out and departure for Veliko Tarnovo. (4 hours drive). Arrival in Veliko Tarnovo around noon. Check-in at hotel and short rest. Sightseeing tour of Veliko Tarnovo including a visit of Tsarevets Hill. (about 2 hour walk). Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
DAY 7 |
Breakfast. 9:00 Departure for Romania. Arrival in Pojana Brasov Mountain resort in the afternoon. (6 hour drive) Check-in and overnight at hotel in Poiana Brasov Mountain Resort.
DAY 8 |
Breakfast. 9:00 Departure for the Bran castle. (1 hour drive) Visit the castle, residence of Dracul. Continue to the town of Brasov (1,5 hour drive) Tour in Brasov old town - the central square, the famous Black Church, Catherine gate. Overnight in Pojana Brasov Mountain Resort.
DAY 9 |
Breakfast. Free day for relax and leisure in the mountain resort. Possible cable car ride to the mountain peak. Overnight in Pojana Brasov.
DAY 10 |
Breakfast. 9:00 Drive to Sinaia. Visit the famous and very beautiful Peles Castle, the residence of Romanian King Carol I. Reach of Bucharest and accommodation. Overnight in Bucharest.
DAY 11 |
Breakfast. 9:00 Panoramic tour of Bucharest with local guide: old town, Parliament house. Free day time for leisure. Overnight in Bucharest.
DAY 12 |
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and departure.