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Transylvanian Treasures – Romania and Bulgaria

16 days
From Bucharest to Sofia
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Transylvanian Treasures – Romania and Bulgaria - Crooked Compass
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Discover Romania’s pastoral traditions at a local sheepfold with cheese tasting
  • Gently hike through the scenic Carpathian Mountains
  • Visit the legendary Bran Castle at sunset for a private wine tasting, famously known as Dracula’s Castle
  • Dine like royalty in one of King Charles’ favoured spots in Crit
  • Ebike amidst the scenic Transylvanian hills near Sighisoara and Apold village
  • Indulge in a delightful cooking class, delving into the heart of Romanian cuisine.
  • Discover Sofia’s architectural marvels, bustling markets, and culinary delights
  • Experience dining in an exclusive and historic venue atop a 2nd-century ancient Roman defensive wall
  • Immerse in Soviet nostalgia at a retro communist-themed restaurant
  • Explore Plovdiv’s rich Roman heritage
  • Discover Gela: A Mythical Haven in the Rhodope Mountains
  • Masterchef Bulgaria Experience
  • Discover the winemaking process from vine to bottle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Bucharest
  2. Day 2 Bucharest - Peles Castle - Cantacuzino Castle - Brasov – Magura village
  3. Day 3 Magura village - Carpathians – Bran Castle
  4. Day 4 Magura village – Viscri village – Crit
  5. Day 5 Crit – Sighisoara - Apold village
  6. Day 6 Crit- Biertan- Brateiu village – Sibiu
  7. Day 7 Farewell Romania, hello Bulgaria
  8. Day 8 Sofia to Plovdiv
  9. Day 9 Plovdiv – Dragomir Winery
  10. Day 10 Gela
  11. Day 11 Kovachevitsa
  12. Day 12 Zornitza
  13. Day 13 Sand Pyramids, and Rozhen Monastery
  14. Day 14 Zornitza
  15. Day 15 Sofia
  16. Day 16 Departure 
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Crooked Compass

Number of tours

97

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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16 days
Transylvanian Treasures – Romania and Bulgaria
From Bucharest to Sofia

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 274765

  • Currencies
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Euro
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Bulgaria and Romania
    Type E
    Bulgaria and Romania
    Type F
    Bulgaria and Romania
  • 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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