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Overview
Highlights
- Visit 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Enjoy a full day city tour of Bucharest
- Romania's vibrant capital
- Explore the fortified Transylvanian cities of Sibiu
- Cluj Napoca & Brasov
- Visit the monastery in Curtea de Arges which is the resting place of the Romanian Royal Family
- Witness the ruins of the 4th century Poienari Castle
- Enjoy a guided walk of Sibiu's & Sighisoara's historical old towns
- Visit Alba Iulia - home to an impressive Vauban - style fortress
- Explore the vast Turda Salt Mines complex and learn the history of salt mining from ancient times to modern times
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- All entrance fees
- Private Guide
- Private Vehicle
- Free Wi-fi
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- All taxes
- 17 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
Itinerary
Upon arrival into Bucharest you will be met and transferred to your hotel accommodation.
Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building,...
Today, enjoy a full day city tour of Bucharest. Start with a panoramic drive around the main sights such as the Arch of Triumph, Victoria Square, Victoria Avenue then enjoy guided visits of the Village Museum. Enjoy a lunch break (lunch not included) in the beautiful...
After breakfast check out and depart Bucharest, headed for the Transylvanian city of Sibiu. On the way, visit the monastery at Curtea de Arges – resting place of the Romanian Royal family. A short ride further on the scenic Transfagarasan mountain road and you will ar...
Today enjoy a day trip to the city of Sighisoara, located on the Tarnava Mare River and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.
On the way take a short detour to visit the Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Upon arrival into Sighisoara enjoy a g...
This morning check out of the hotel and travel further towards the north in Romania. On the way enjoy a short stop at the city of Alba Lulia, home to an impressive Vauban – style fortress, where you may enjoy a guided walk in the fortress. Afterwards continue onwards ...
Today travel north to the area known as the Maramures, a geographical, historical and cultural region in northern Romania and western Ukraine and widely regarded as Romania’s most traditional region, dotted with steepled wooden churches and farmhouses fronted by ornat...
Today enjoy a full day of exploring the beautiful region that is Maramures. Visit a local market, the Sapanta Merry Cemetery, and discover more of the regions iconic wooden architecture. In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Museum which pays respects to the Victims of...
This morning leave Maramures headed for Bucovina region. In the morning, visit the astounding Barsana monastery
with its impressive Ieud wooden church which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is believed to be the oldest wooden church in Romania. Afterwards co...
Today enjoy a full day spent exploring the famous painted monasteries of Voronet, Humor, Sucevita and Moldovita (all of them UNESCO World Heritage sites).
Also known as the ‘the Sistine Chapel of the East’ due to its splendid frescoes, the church of the Monast...
Leave Gura Humorului, returning back towards Transylvania. On the way enjoy a stop at the Nicolae Popa Ethnographical Museum. Housed in the home of where the artist, one of the most valued and appreciated naive sculptors of Romania and a true creator of folklore, used...
Today enjoy a full day tour of Brasov beginning with a guided walk in the Old Town area, with visits to sites such as St. Nicholas’s church, where you can also visit the First Romanian School, the Catherine Gate, Rope Street, the Black church and the Council Square. I...
After breakfast check out and leave Brasov heading for Sinaia, where you will visit the magnificent former summer residence of the Romanian Royal family – Peles Castle along with the Sinaia monastery. Enjoy a lunch at leisure (not included) before returning to Bucharest in the afternoon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy one last evening at leisure in Romania.
Today check out and leave the Romanian capital headed south for the neighbouring country of Bulgaria. You will cross the Danube river, which forms most of the border between the 2 countries and arrive at the town of Ruse, Bulgaria. Enjoy a quick stop in the port town ...
Today check out after breakfast and embark on a scenic journey that will take you over the Shipka Pass to the area known as The Valley of Roses. Stop at the top of the Shipka Pass to visit a monument there, built as a reminder of the
heroic Shipka Pass battle t...
Today enjoy a guided tour of Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria and one with centuries old history and today you will visit the town’s landmarks and uncover its rich history. Start with a walk in the Old Town situated on 3 hills which is an architectural res...
After breakfast, check out and drive onward to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Upon arrival in Sofia enjoy a city tour including a panoramic sightseeing drive, a visit of the Boyana Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a walk that will explore the major sights So...
Today enjoy a day trip from Sofia to Rila monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the 10th-century patron saint of the Bulgarians, John of Rila, it is considered one of Bulgaria’s holiest sites. This architectural masterpiece played an essential role in Bu...
Today transfer to the airport for your return flight back home.
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Tour cancelled/moved, no refund
Watch out! We booked tour with East European Experience a tour of the Bucharest Parliament Palace. They cancelled/moved the tour without informing us, so we wasted ...
Thank you Eastern European Experience!
"After being presented different offers in the hotel we decided to book with this company at the recommendation of our receptionist Alex. We were picked up in a bran...
Theo was fantastic!
Our day with Theo was fantastic! He is an excellent driver with lots of knowledge about the history of Romania. He also appreciated the importance of Vlad/Dracula fo...
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