Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria

Name: Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria
Brand: Viator
Price: 2258.27 USD
Availability: InStock

11 DaysBucharest

From

$2,258

Discover the heart of the Balkans on this unforgettable 11-day Classical Tour of Romania and Bulgaria. From the legends of Dracula in Transylvania to the ancient Thracian tombs of Kazanlak and the grandeur of Rila Monastery, this immersive journey blends history, culture, and natural beauty. Stay in hand-picked 4-star hotels and explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, medieval towns, and Orthodox monasteries, all with the guidance of a local expert. Whether you’re captivated by the romantic charm of Sighisoara or the vibrant energy of Plovdiv, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation across two of Eastern Europe’s most captivating countries.

Included

10 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
Border assistance
Airport arrival & departure transfers (Bucharest)
Private guide/driver for 11 days
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Tour planning and operational coordination
Breakfast
All land transportation Romania – Bulgaria – Romania

Not included

Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Entrance fees (Parliament Palace, Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, monasteries, museums, UNESCO sites)
Optional activities and experiences
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)

What you'll do

Palace of Parliament
Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest, Romania
Meet & greet at Bucharest Airport Transfer to hotel and check-in Panoramic city tour: Palace of the Parliament, Revolution Square, Victory Avenue Welcome dinner with Romanian cuisine
8 hoursAdmission not included

Sinaia
Sinaia, Romania
Drive to Sinaia – visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romanian royalty Continue to Brasov – walking tour of the Old Town, Black Church, Council Square
8 hours

Bran Castle
Strada General Traian Mosoiu 24, , Bran, Romania
Morning visit to Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle) Transfer to Sighisoara – UNESCO-listed medieval citadel Explore the Clock Tower, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler
8 hoursAdmission not included

Brasov
Brasov, Romania
Morning drive to Sibiu – European Capital of Culture 2007 Visit the Large Square, Brukenthal Palace, Orthodox Cathedral Return to Bucharest
8 hours

Sighisoara
Sighisoara, Romania
Cross the Danube River into Bulgaria Stop in Ruse, known as “Little Vienna” Continue to Veliko Tarnovo – Tsarevets Fortress, Samovodska Street
8 hours

Sibiu
Sibiu, Romania
Visit the nearby Arbanassi village – traditional Bulgarian houses Continue to Kazanlak – UNESCO-listed Thracian tomb Arrive in Plovdiv, Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city
8 hours

Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Morning tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town – Roman Theatre, Ethnographic Museum Visit Bachkovo Monastery (11th century) Transfer to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital
8 hours

Kazanlak
Kazanlak, Bulgaria
Guided walking tour: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Parliament Square, Roman Rotunda. Afternoon free at leisure
8 hours

Plovdiv Old Town
Staria gradPlovdiv Center, , Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Excursion to Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town with sandstone pyramids and wine cellars
8 hoursAdmission not included