2 weeks Romania & Bulgaria itinerary – UNESCO tour
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If you are ready to discover what Eastern Europe has to offer, this 2 weeks itinerary in Romania and Bulgaria is a great option. During it, you will see the best of both countries and enjoy a great mix of natural attractions and cultural places. Also, you will visit the most important UNESCO heritage sites in Bulgaria and Romania. At the end of your trip, you will have a better understanding of these countries and you will leave back home with your heart full of memories.
If you have less than 2 weeks to spend in Eastern Europe, check this itinerary and write us about what you would like to see from it. We will design a custom-made trip in Bulgaria and Romania according to your wishes and your availability.
Or you can try another multi-day trip to Romania and Bulgaria.
| Duration | 14 days |
|---|---|
| Location | Danube Delta, Plovdiv |
Highlights
- Day 1: Welcome to Bulgaria
- Day 2: Sofia Guided Tour
- Day 3: An Ancient City: Plovdiv
- Day 4: Thracian tomb of Kazanlak
- Day 5: Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
- Day 6: Basarabovo and Ivanovo monasteries
- Day 7: Bucharest guided tour
- Day 8: Explore Sibiu
- Day 9: Sarmizegetusa regia & Corvin castle
- Day 10: Sighisoara fortress & Biertan fortified church
- Day 11: Bran Castle & Brasov
- Day 12: Peles Castle
- Day 13: Danube delta trip
- Day 14: Goodbye, Romania!
Details of the tour:
Day 1: Welcome to Bulgaria
Accommodation: hotel in Sofia
Day 2: Sofia Guided Tour
After you explore its old interior, just a few meters away from it, you will discover where the name Sofia comes from. The St Sophia church is an old orthodox church built on an Roman amphiteatre. After lunch on Vitosha boulevard, the famous boulevard, you will visit a church dating back to the 10th century, Boyana church. Today Boyana church is a UNESCO heritage site.
Looking for an extended tour of the capitals in Eastern Europe? Check this itinerary.
Accommodation: hotel in Sofia
Day 3: UNESCO in Bulgaria - Visit Plovdiv
You will visit the Roman Amphitheatre, a jewel preserved from the 1st century and used today for concerts and other events. Walk the narrow streets paved with cobblestone and see the colourful houses with their traditional balconies. Alongside these ancient treasures, you will find modern restaurants and cosy cafes where you can relax along the way. Plovdiv will be a real surprise!
Accommodation: hotel in Plovdiv
Day 4: Thracian tomb of Kazanlak
But what is impressive about this city is that its history dates back from Thracian times. And here you can visit the proof of it. The Thracian tomb of Kazanlak is a UNESCO heritage site and even though the original one is closed to the public, in order to better preserved it, a complete replica of it can be visited. Once you have discovered Kazanlak, go to Veliko Tarnovo where you will spend the night.
Accommodation: hotel in Veliko Tarnovo
Day 5: Explore Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
The afternoon is booked for a visit in Arbanasi, an old village near Veliko Tarnovo. Arbanassi is also a UNESCO heritage site and you will have the opportunity to wander on its narrow streets framed by old, medieval houses.
Accommodation: hotel in Veliko Tarnovo
Day 6: Basarabovo and Ivanovo monasteries
In the afternoon you will arive in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. After you check in at your hotel, use the rest of the day to discover Bucharest on your own.
Do you want to visit other UNESCO attractions in Bulgaria? Check the 7-day tour in Romania and Bulgaria.
Accommodation: hotel in Bucharest
Day 7: Bucharest guided tour
You will spend your night in Bucharest and the next day you will go to Transylvania.
Accommodation: hotel in Bucharest
Day 8: Enjoy the medieval city of Sibiu
In the afternoon, after you check in at your hotel, discover the city center and the medieval buildings that make Sibiu such a lovely place! Probably you will want to stay here longer, but Transylvania has other interesting places to visit!
Accommodation: hotel in Sibiu
Day 9: Sarmizegetusa Regia & Corvin Castle
On the way back to Sibiu, stop and explore Sarmizegetusa Regia, a 2000-year old fortress, capital of Dacia. It will remind you of Stohenge in England. Here, you can see the solar calendar and the place of sacrifice used to bring gifts to gods. Sarmizegetusa Regia is the best preserved fortress in Orastie mountains. The Dacian fortresses are UNESCO heritage site.
Accommodation: hotel in Sibiu
Day 10: UNESCO in Romania: Sighisoara fortress & Biertan fortified church
At noon, you will arrive in Sighisoara. You can enjoy your lunch here and in the afternoon go inside the citadel. The cobblestone streets, the 300-year-old houses and the well-preserved towers of Sighisoara will show you why it was included on the UNESCO heritage sites list. In the evening it is time to Brasov.
Interested to visit other UNESCO attractions in Romania? Check the Unesco tour in Romania.
Accommodation: hotel in Brasov
Day 11: Bran Castle & Brasov
For lunch, come back to Brasov and take a break to enjoy some traditional disches at one of the local restaurants on Republicii street. After that, take a long walk on the beautiful streets of Brasov. This is another medieval city with a very well preserved old town. Here, you can visit the Black church, the largest gothic church in Romania, and explore the old fortifications of the city.
Accommodation: hotel in Brasov
Day 12: Peles Castle
Here, you can visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence for the royal family of Romania. The castle was built by the first Romanian king, Carol I and it was one of the most modern castles in Europe at that time. Inside, you can see the opulent furniture and rich decorations. You can have lunch in Sinaia, and after that, go to Tulcea.
Accommodation: hotel in Tulcea
Day 13: Danube delta boat trip
In the afternoon, come back to Bucharest. It is time to prepare for your ride back home, but in the evening go to the old town of Bucharest and enjoy its night life.
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