Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
Once you get to your hotel and check in, you'll have time to settle down for the evening. If you're interested in trying some traditional Bulgarian food, there are local restaurants nearby where you can get a real sense of the area and its culture.
- Start point
- 1540, София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Arrival hall International Airport Sofia )
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant - 3 course set menu with 1 glass of wine
- Day 2
Sofia
Your day starts with a trip out to Rila Monastery, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site with really interesting architecture and a lot of history behind it. Back in Sofia later on, you'll walk through the city and see the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, which is hard to miss. After that, the Old Town is yours to explore at your own pace, and there are plenty of restaurants around if you want to grab dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at hotel)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Rila Monastery
- Walking tour of Sofia
- Visit to Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Explore the Old Town
Landmarks Rila Monastery Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Day 3
Sofia to Plovdiv
After breakfast, you're heading to Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe. A walking tour takes you through the Old Town where you'll check out the Ancient Roman Theatre and the Folk Art Museum. You'll have time to grab lunch wherever sounds good to you. The afternoon brings a visit to a local winery where you can try some Bulgarian wines, and dinner at a local spot is available if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Plovdiv
- Walking tour of Old Town Plovdiv
- Visit to Ancient Roman Theatre
- Visit to Folk Art Museum Plovdiv
- Visit to local winery with wine tasting (3 wine samples)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at traditional restaurant in Plovdiv - 3 course set menu
Landmarks Ancient Roman Theatre, Plovdiv Folk Art Museum Plovdiv - Day 4
Plovdiv to Gabrovo
The drive to Kazanluk Valley takes you through an area known for growing roses. You'll stop at a traditional rose oil distillery to see how they make it and taste some of their products. From there, you'll see the replica Thracian Tomb before heading to Gabrovo and the Etar Open Air Museum. Once you check in at your hotel, the rest of the evening is free time to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Kazanluk Valley
- Visit to rose oil distillery with tasting of local products
- Explore replica of Thracian Tomb in Kazanluk
- Visit to Etar Open Air Museum, Gabrovo
Landmarks Thracian Tomb, Kazanluk Etar Open Air Museum - Day 5
Gabrovo to Bucharest
You'll walk through Veliko Tarnavo and visit Tsarevets Fortress, which sits high above the city. On the way, stop in Arbanassi, a small village with really distinctive traditional buildings. After that, you're crossing into Romania and driving to Bucharest to check into your hotel. Dinner happens at a local restaurant in the historic Old Town area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Veliko Tarnavo
- Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
- Stop in Arbanassi village
- Transfer to Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner at historic restaurant in Bucharest Old Town - 3 course set menu with 1 drink of choice
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress - Day 6
Bucharest
Start by visiting the Parliament Palace, which is one of the largest buildings in the world. A guided tour shows you around the interior with all its detailed decorations and massive scale. Then you'll do a guided walk through Bucharest's Old Town, grab lunch on your own time, and then head out for your departure.
- End point
- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Arrival Hall International Airport Bucharest)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Parliament Palace
- Guided walking tour of Bucharest Old Town
Landmarks Parliament Palace
