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Rila Monastery
TRANSYLVANIA
Sighisoara 2 Brasov
Sibiu 1
Bran
Bucharest 2
Sofia 1 Veliko Tarnovo
2
ROMANIA
1 Plovdiv BULGARIA
BULGARIA + ROMANIA
10 DAYS + FOR $3,899 + Never more than 16 guests OR Private
DAY 8 | Discover the ancient Saxon heritage of Sibiu and visit the Cozia Monastery built in 1388. Continue to the Grand Continental Hotel in Bucharest. b+d
DAY 9 | Discover city landmarks including the Palace of Parliament and Primavera Palace. Learn more about Romanian life and culture at the open-air Village Museum. b+d
DAY 1 0 | Transfer to the airport. b
ADD THE REMARKABLE PAINTED
MONASTERIES OF BUKOVINA
With all on-tour transportation, first class hotels, and in-depth privately guided sightseeing. 4 days.
Our unique itinerary plumbs the rich heritage, colorful stories and World Heritage Sites of this often overlooked corner of Europe.
+ Discover the marvelous frescoes of
Bulgaria’s Boyana Church – hailed as a sublime example of medieval art.
+ Journey through the beautiful Carpathian Mountains to Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian Royal family.
+ Tour the fairytale town of Brasov and see the mighty fortified church in ancient Biertan.
+ With 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
DAY 4 | At the Damascena Complex, you’ll see how Bulgaria’s famed rose oil was distilled in ancient times and watch modern techniques in use today. Then learn about the remarkable Hellenistic frescoes of the Thracian Tomb in Kazanlak. Continue to the Grand Yantra Hotel and tour Veliko Tarnovo and the village of Arbanassi. b+d
DAY 5 | Journey into Romania’s Carpathian Mountains for lunch, a cellar tour, and wine tasting at Urlateanu Manor. Tour the lavish Peles Castle and continue to the fairytale town of Brasov for an evening walking tour including the historic Black Church. Enjoy two nights at the deluxe Aro Palace. b+l
DAY 6 | A full-day excursion takes you into Transylvania to visit the fortified church in Biertan . Then tour the medieval town of Sighisoara and sample local brandies. In charming Viscri , you’ll experience Romania’s enduring village traditions. b
DAY 7 | Tour Bran Castle, made famous in Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Then visit the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti and Fagaras Fortress, built in 1310. Continue to Sibiu and check in to the Continental Forum Hotel. b
$ 3,899 $ 3,599
10 DAYS
Never more than 16 guests
DAY 1 | On arrival in Sofia, you’ll be escorted to the Hilton Sofia. Our welcome dinner is a 15-dish tasting of Bulgarian cuisine. meals d
DAY 2 | Enjoy a private tour of Sofia’s histori- cal core and the 10th-century Boyana Church
, hailed for its medieval frescoes. b
DAY 3 | Visit the Rila Monastery , founded in the 10th century. Continue to Plovdiv for a guided walking tour through Old Town. At the Trakart Museum, you’ll see the amazing restoration of a Roman mosaic floor of the 2nd century. Spend the night at the Ramada Princess Hotel. b+l
for for SMALL GROUP
2O18
May 18, Jun 29, Aug 17 Sep 14, Oct 12
2O19
May 17
2O18 + 2019
Jan - Dec
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$3,899 $4,599 $3,899 $4,599
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