Romania & Bulgaria
Romania and Bulgaria Treasure Day 1. Homeland - Bucharest Welcome to Romania. It’s home to one of Europe’s biggest squares and its Palace of Parliament is the second largest building in the world. It’s worth arriving into the city a few day s early to explore. Perhaps take a tour of the Palace of Parliament, check out the Museum of the Romanian Peasant.
Day 6. Plovdiv - Bansko Journey on to the small town of Bansko. Down its cobbled streets, many of its stone houses have been transformed into charming ‘mehanes’ . Wander through pl. Vazrazhdane and check out the frescoes of the Church of Sveta Troitsa, or the paintings in the Rilski Convent.
Day 2. Bucharest -Veliko Tarnovo Travel into Bulgaria and on to the picturesque town of Veliko Tarnovo. Because of its importance during the second Bulgarian empire, the city was chosen as the place where the Bulgarian constitution was written in 1879 and where the official proclamation of Bulgaria as an independent state was made.
Day 7. Bansko - Gorno Draglishte - Bansko This morning venture up into the Pirin Mountains. After a short ride on a chairlift stretch your legs with a hike into the eastern slopes of the mountains, with Mt Vihren, the range’s highest peak at almost 3,000m, visible to the west. In the afternoon transfer from Bansko to the small village of Gorno Draglishte. After visiting the village, return to Bansko.
Day 3. Veliko Tarnovo This morning join your leader for a visit to Veliko Tarnovo’s imposing Tsarevets Fortress which overlooks the city. This once-magnificent fortress was first built in the 7th century and the ruined citadel is a delight to wander through. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the City of Tsars. Wander through the Old Quarter with its preserved Renaissance houses and handicraft workshops before relaxing in one of the town’s cafes or ‘vinarnas’. Day 4. Veliko Tarnovo - Plovdiv Travel from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv.Join a local guide for a tour of the main sights and some insight into the town’s history. The most remarkable sight is the ancient Roman theatre, accidentally ‘discovered’ after a landslide exposed the site in the early 1970s. From here, wander up to the site of the former hilltop fortress of Nebet Tepe, where you can enjoy excellent views of the city. Head back down to visit the 15th-century Dzhumaya Mosque, still in use today . Day 5. Plovdiv Today is a free day , so why not embark on an aimless wander through Plovdiv’s narrow alleyways to see traditional coppersmiths, farriers and potters at work, or browse through the myriads of antique shops lining the streets. Alternatively head out of town and check out the underground crypt at Bachkovo Monastery or discover one of the many hot springs in the Plovdiv region.
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Day 8. Bansko - Rila - Sofia Today journey into the Rila Mountains, where you’ll visit the impressive Rila Monastery. Then it’s on to Sofia. You’ve got the rest of the day to wander, so maybe begin with a browse around the cured meats and cheese of the Central Market Hall, then take a walk through the city and see the gold-domed Alexander Nevski Church. Discover artefacts from the many empires of old that have occupied the city at the National Archaeological Museum. In the evening why not meet for a last dinner with your group. Day 9. Sofia - Homeland All good things come to an end, and this morning your adventure officially comes to a close.
Services 8 nights of accommodation in 4* Hotels with HB English speaking guide
Bus/Mini-bus at your disposal Festive dinner
Traditional dance and music show Wine tasting
1 SGL room free of charge for the foreign tour leader Minimum of turists
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8 Lunches Supplement
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Entries supplement
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