Explore Bulgaria`s main sites on a short train tour up to Bucharest ( Romania ). Travelling by train allows you to take in breathtaking views of forests, rivers, valleys, and villages, offering a truly picturesque experience and a way to immerse yourself in the local culture.
Arrival in Sofia. Check in at your hotel. If time permits - private city tour of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria, which Contantine the Great once called "My Rome". Visit Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. Sofia 6th c basilica, the Parliament Square, National Theatre and the Old City Garden, St. George rotunda, the mineral springs and the ruins of Ancient Serdica.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant to taste local dishes. Overnight.
Start point
Sofia City, Bulgaria
Free day in Sofia for own discoveries, or have a city tour of Sofia ( if arrival in Sofia is late on day 1 ).
Nestled at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain, Sofia is not only the political, economic, and cultural center of the country but also a vibrant city where ancient heritage meets modern urban life. It’s a city of contrasts, where Roman ruins coexist with Soviet-era architecture, and buzzing cafes line cobblestone streets.
After breakfast, departure by regular coach line or train to Plovdiv,
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with a history that spans over 8,000 years. Located in the south-central part of the country, it is beautifully set along the Maritsa River and is known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant atmosphere, and a blend of ancient and modern influences.
Check in at your hotel.
Half day morning tour of Plovdiv - visit the Old Plovdiv architecture reserve, admire the colourful national-revival houses, the ruins of the Ancient Theatre, Roman stadium, Djumaya mosque square, St.St. Constantine and Helena Church, walk along the longest pedestrian street in the world.
Free afternoon for own discoveries.
Departure by train from Plovdiv to Veliko Turnovo, with a change at Stara Zagora or Dubovo/ Tulovo.
Several trains per day run between the two cities. You will cross with the train the highest and most beautiful part of the Balkan mountain - the mountain, which gave its name to the Balkan peninsula.
Arrival, check in at your hotel.
Free day to explore Veliko Turnovo and its region.
We have included for you a guided visit of Tsarevets citadel - the Royal hill with the medieval fortress, Patriarh`s comples and Baldwin tower - the leader of the 4th Crusade, who was imprisoned there.
Proceed with independent visits of some of the museums, or walk along Samovodska Charshia - the old marketplace of Veliko Turnovo - now-a-days street with many workshops, souvenir and art centres, a bakery and a winery.
Not far from Veliko Turnovo, you can visit Arbanassi museum village.
Free time after breakfast nd take the train to Bucharest with a change at Rousse train station. Arrival in Bucharest around 17:30 o`clock.
End point
Bucharest, Romania
3* hotels with breakfast and city tax
Private guide in English ( 3 h ) for a walking tour of Sofia
Private guide in English ( 3 h ) for a walking tour of Plovdiv
Guided visit of Tsaverets fortress - Veliko Turnovo, entrance fee
Dinner at a traditional restaurant in Sofia ( 3-course menu, mineral water )
- train ( or regular line coach ) Sofia - Plovdiv
- train Plovdiv - Stara Zagora ( change ) - Veliko Turnovo
- train Veliko Turnovo - Ruse ( change ) - Bucharest
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