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GROUP Two of the oldest civilizations in Europe Romania & Bulgaria from SOF to OTP

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From Sofia to Bucharest
4.8
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Carpathian Travel Center
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, German
Group Size 8 - 18
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

  • Sofia
    Sofia
  • Rila
    Rila
  • Plovdiv
    Plovdiv
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Sibiu
    Sibiu
  • Sighisoara
    Sighisoara
  • Bran
    Bran
  • Brasov
    Brasov
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's historic sites and shops
  • Visit Rila Monastery, a UNESCO site
  • Tour Plovdiv's Old Town and Roman relics
  • See Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo
  • Discover Dracula's Castle in Bran

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Sofia – departure
  2. Day 2 Sofia city tour
  3. Day 3 Sofia – Rila Monastery - Plovdiv
  4. Day 4 Plovdiv – Kazanluk – Etara – Arbanassi - Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi - Etara - Kazanluk - Plovdiv
  5. Day 5 Veliko Tarnovo – Ruse – Bucharest
  6. Day 6 Bucharest – Sibiu
  7. Day 7 Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara – Bran (Dracula Castle) - Brasov
  8. Day 8 Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest
  9. Day 9 Bucharest
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Carpathian Travel Center

4.8
(21 reviews)

Number of tours

24

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Jay
    · July 2nd, 2025
    Excellent tour, crafted just for our family. We loved walking Via Transilvanica.
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  • brenda
    · June 11th, 2025
    great really enjoyed
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    Ellen

    Asked on June 10th, 2025

    Would like a tour in spring (April, May, or June) 2026

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    Patrick

    Asked on April 5th, 2025

    I want to do this group tour. But I'm a solo traveler, please could you provide me a reasonable single supplement price?

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    • Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written April 2025

      As solo traveler we can propose you this tour for the period 08th May - 16th May 2025 for the special price of EUR 1890 in SGL-room.

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      Patrick

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      Please give me about two-three days to think about it and finalize. Also, this 8th May tour will have the same itinerary from Sofia to Bucharest, right?

    • Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written April 2025

      The tour from 8th May 2025 is starting from Bucharest and will end on 16th May 2025 in Sofia. If you book flights, please book them like this.

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      Patrick

      Traveler•Written April 2025

      Can please provide me a pdf of the May 8th tour itinerary? Also, is it possible for any extra discount please :)

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    Carrie

    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    Are they all full or do you not run them during that month?

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    • Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written February 2025

      We have people interested on this tour starting 08.05.2025. Could you book this tour starting 08.05.2025?

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      Carrie

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      We have to be in Italy on May 8. I gather you have no availability in April?

    • Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written February 2025

      In this moment we do not have people booked this tour on April. Should we put your reservation in option? We can keep it without any problems until 26th March 2025.

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      Carrie

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      If you have any people registering for the tour starting around April 25, please let us know.

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      Carrie

      Traveler•Written February 2025

      I also noticed that the price went up by $300. Is there a reason why the price would change within 2 days?

    • Carpathian Travel CenterOperator•Written March 2025

      We did not change the prices for 2025. Maybe you saw the prices for 2026.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before October 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Carpathian Travel Center. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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