SOFIA 1ºC - 2ºC

Welcome to Sofia! Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you’ll receive information about the start of your tour. At approximately 3:00 p.m., we’ll begin a city tour of Bulgaria’s capital and get to know famous sights such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Church, the Mosque, and the city’s squares and avenues known for their Stalinist architecture. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore at your leisure.

SOFIA 1ºC - 2ºC - BACHKOVO 2ºC - 2ºC - PLOVDIV 4ºC - 4ºC

In the morning, we’ll head to Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria’s second most significant monastery, established in the eleventh century. With its three churches, this monastery offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere. We’ll then proceed to Plovdiv, where lunch is included before going on a tour of this city, one of the oldest in Europe. Our tour includes admission to the Roman Amphitheatre, the Old Pharmacy, and the Armenian House.

PLOVDIV 4ºC - 4ºC - KAZANLAK 2ºC - 2ºC - SHIPKA 1ºC - 1ºC - ETAR 37ºC - 37ºC - ARBANASI -2ºC - -2ºC - VELIKO TARNOVO -1ºC - -1ºC

Today’s journey will take us through the stunning landscapes of the Balkan Mountains. In the Rose Valley, we’ll visit Kazanlak, where admission is included to see the replica of the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll also learn about the local production of rose-based products. Amidst the mountains, we’ll stop at the Shipka Memorial Church, a memorial to the Russo-Turkish War. We’ll then explore Etara, a charming village and ethnographic museum. After lunch (included), we’ll travel to Arbanasi, an ancient trading city known for its fortress-like houses, where we’ll visit the Nativity Church (admission included). Our day will end in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s former capital, renowned for its picturesque medieval center beside its canyon.

Note: Occasionally, the visit to Arbanasi may take place on Sunday morning.

VELIKO TARNOVO -1ºC - -1ºC - BASARBOVO 3ºC - 3ºC - BUCHAREST 5ºC - 7ºC

We’ll travel to Romania, stopping along the way to visit the Basarbovski Monastery, a pilgrimage site carved into the rock. We’ll then cross the border and the Danube, arriving in Bucharest around 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be included. In the afternoon, we’ll take a panoramic tour of the city, exploring the historic center and the impressive Palace of Parliament. You’ll have free time afterward to explore on your own.

BUCHAREST 5ºC - 7ºC

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.