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.