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Eastern Europe Express

Trip Type: Explorer

10 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $3,335.00 /Person
Embark on an express journey from Romania to Bulgaria, finishing in Istanbul. Soak up the atmosphere of Bucharest during an evening in the city, …
Eastern Europe Express

Embark on an express journey from Romania to Bulgaria, finishing in Istanbul. Soak up the atmosphere of Bucharest during an evening in the city, compare age-old places of worship in Sofia and breathe in crisp alpine air on a short hike in the Pirin Mountains. Meander back in time in the Old Town of Plovdiv, see Veliko Tarnovo's imposing Tsarevets Fortress and learn about the distillation process and history of rose oil production at a family rose distillery in Kazanlak Valley. This 10-day trip is a fascinating insight into just how much regions can change as you cross national borders!

Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest

Day 2: Veliko Tarnovo

Day 3: Veliko Tarnovo

Day 4: Sofia

Day 5: Sofia

Day 6: Bansko

Day 7: Plovdiv

Day 8: Plovdiv

Day 9: Istanbul

Day 10: Istanbul

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private Mini-bus, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Train

Accomodation

Hotel (9 nights)

Included Activities

  • Veliko Tarnovo- Orientation Walk
  • Veliko Tarnovo- Local Cheese and Wine Workshop
  • Veliko Tarnovo - Tsarevets Fortress
  • Kazanlak Valley - Tracian tombs
  • Kazanlak Valley - Family Rose distillery
  • Kazanlak Valley - Etno Village visit
  • Sofia - Orientation Walk
  • Rila - Monastery Visit
  • Pirin Mountains - Hike (weather dependent)
  • Rhodope Narrow-Gauge Railway
  • Plovdiv - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Trip Highlights
  • Journey through the scenic Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, where you'll visit the Rila Monastery. Meet local monks at you wander through this UNESCO World Heritage site and largest and holiest of Bulgaria's orthodox monasteries.
  • Indulge in local Bulgarian cheese and wines with a local chef in Veliko Tarnovo, at their family-owned spot in the Old Town.
  • Take a trip on the last operational narrow-gauge line in Bulgaria, from Bansko to Plovdiv. Grab a window seat if you can, the scenery is worth it!
  • Breathe the crisp mountain air on a short hike in the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria. Stop at the small blue lake surrounded by towering peaks – you might even be able to see the range’s highest peak, Mt Vihren.
  • Visit Kazanlak Valley, also known as the Valley of Roses. Known for growing the Damascena rose, learn how the rose oil is distilled and created into a perfume during your visit to a family rose distillery in Kazanlak Valley.
Dates & Availability

Departing

Finishing

Availability

Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: WMSI
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Bucharest, Romania
Trip Ends: Istanbul, Turkey
Countries Visited: Bulgaria

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Destination Details

Bulgaria
| 10 Days
| 1 - 12 People