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PRIVATE - 7 days Budapest & Transylvania Bucharest and Sofia - 3 Capitals of Europe tour

7 days
From Budapest to Sofia
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest to Timisoara

    After breakfast, you'll meet your guide and cross into Romania at the Arad border. The day involves a walking tour through this Transylvanian town where you'll see City Hall Palace, the Palace of Culture, and the Red Church. From there, you're heading to Timisoara for the night, with lunch at a local restaurant available if the schedule allows time for it.

    Start point
    Budapest, Hungary (Budapest)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Continental Timisioara or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arad
    • City tour of Timisoara

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad
    Landmarks
    City Hall Palace
    Palace of Culture
    Red Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    State Theatre
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  2. Day 2

    Timisoara to Sibiu

    Begin with a walking tour of Timisoara's Old Town, which shows off Turkish and Austro-Hungarian architecture from different periods. Next you'll travel to Corvin Castle, one of Europe's largest Gothic castles, where you'll have free time to walk around and explore on your own. After that, head to Sibiu for a guided walking tour of the Old Town before you settle in for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Hotel Golden Tulip Sibiu or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Timisoara
    • Entrance to Corvin Castle
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
  3. Day 3

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    You'll start early and travel toward Bucharest while stopping at two major castles along the way. First comes Bran Castle, the 14th-century fortress tied to Dracula legends. Then you'll visit Peles Castle in Sinaia, a well-preserved 19th-century royal residence. By evening you'll arrive in Bucharest to spend the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Bran Castle
    • Entrance to Peles Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Bucharest

    This morning starts with breakfast at your hotel before joining a guided tour of Bucharest's main sites like Revolution Square, the Romanian Atheneum, and the Old Town area. You'll see landmarks including Manuc's Inn and the Old Princely Court. The rest of the day is free for you to do what you like, and you'll stay another night in Bucharest.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest with licensed local guide
    • Visit Revolution Square
    • Visit Romanian Atheneum
    • Visit Old Town
    • Visit Manuc's Inn
    • Visit Old Princely Court

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Old Town
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  5. Day 5

    Bucharest to Sofia

    After breakfast, you'll travel to Sofia, Bulgaria's capital. On the way, stop in Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the Bulgarian Empire, where you'll have lunch. Once you arrive in Sofia, check into your hotel and the rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace and take in the local atmosphere.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Veliko Tarnovo
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
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  6. Day 6

    Sofia

    Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Sofia's cultural landmarks. You'll visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a monumental symbol of Bulgarian Orthodoxy, and St. Sofia Basilica, one of the city's oldest churches. From there, head to the National Art Gallery and the Presidential Palace, known for its impressive architecture and ceremonial significance. Later, you'll have free time to explore Sofia's city center on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    • Sofia city tour
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
  7. Day 7

    Sofia

    After breakfast, your tour ends and services conclude.

    End point
    София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Sofia)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Liberty
    · September 30th, 2025
    We had a great time on this tour visiting Bulgaria and Romania. It was well organised, the hotels were good and close to the city centers and the guides were very knowledgable and fun.
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  • Olga
    · September 21st, 2025
    It was a good tour and very affordable! Really well organized and the guides were very informative and fun!
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  • Tom
    · September 9th, 2025
    Great tour to see and experience Romania in such a short time. Really satisfied with the services.
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