
The Black Sea Coast to Transylvania
Embark on a 12-day journey through the rich history and diverse landscapes of Romania and Bulgaria, from the Black Sea coast to the heart of Transylvania.
Day 1: Bucharest Arrival
Arrive at Bucharest Airport, Romania.
Meet and assist, transfer to your hotel.
Check-in and overnight in Bucharest.
Day 2: Bucharest City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Bucharest city tour: Victory Street, Triumphal Arch, Savings Bank, Ceausescu's Palace, historical squares.
Free afternoon in Bucharest.
Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 3: Bucharest to Sibiu
Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional: Village Museum and Lake Herastrau cruise.
Travel to Sibiu, Transylvania.
Sibiu city tour: Old Town, Lutheran Evangelical Cathedral, Liar's Bridge, Huet Square, Brukenthal National Museum.
Check-in and overnight in Sibiu.
Day 4: Sibiu Leisure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day to explore Sibiu.
Overnight in Sibiu.
Day 5: Sibiu to Brasov via Bran Castle
Check-out after breakfast.
Travel to Bran: Visit "Dracula's Castle."
Continue to Brasov.
Brasov city tour: Historic center, St. Nicholas Church.
Check-in and overnight in Brasov.
Day 6: Brasov to Bucharest via Sinaia
Check-out after breakfast.
Visit Black Church and First Romanian School in Brasov.
Travel to Sinaia: Visit Peles Castle.
Continue to Bucharest.
Check-in and overnight in Bucharest.
Day 7: Bucharest to Varna, Bulgaria
Check-out after breakfast.
Travel to Călărasi, Romania.
Cross the Danube into Bulgaria.
Visit Silistra.
Continue to Varna, Bulgaria.
Check-in and overnight in Varna.
Day 8: Varna Leisure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day to explore Varna or optional excursion.
Overnight in Varna.
Day 9: Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Check-out after breakfast.
Travel to Veliko Tarnovo.
Visit Madara Rider, Schumen, Church of St. Demetrius of Thessaloniki.
Check-in and overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
Day 10: Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Check-out after breakfast.
Veliko Tarnovo city tour: Samovodska Charshia district, Tsarevets Fortress.
Continue to Sofia, Bulgaria.
Check-in and overnight in Sofia.
Day 11: Sofia City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sofia city tour: Parliament building, Royal Palace, National Theater, Ottoman domes, St. George Rotunda, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Overnight in Sofia.
Day 12: Sofia Departure
Check-out after breakfast (or early morning departure, no breakfast).
Transfer to Sofia Airport for your departure flight.
End of tour.