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Bulgaria & Romania: Folkways & Fortresses

Explore the complex history and fascinating culture of Bulgaria and Romania, two Balkan countries whose rugged terrain and consequent isolation have helped preserve their heritage. Discover the luminous frescoes of the painted monasteries, admire the towering limestone cliffs of stunning Bicaz Gorge, breathe in the fragrance of the Valley of the Roses and spend an evening visiting with villagers in a tiny Transylvanian town. We begin our journey in Sofia, Bulgaria, a city with more than 7,000 years of history. In the mountains nearby we visit the serene Rila Monastery. Founded in 927, the monastery began as a retreat for… more

Bulgaria & Romania: Folkways & Fortresses

Explore the complex history and fascinating culture of Bulgaria and Romania, two Balkan countries whose rugged terrain and consequent isolation have helped preserve their heritage. Discover the luminous frescoes of the painted monasteries, admire the towering limestone cliffs of stunning Bicaz Gorge, breathe in the fragrance of the Valley of the Roses and spend an evening visiting with villagers in… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,695* per person
Lodging: hotel
When: June, August
Number of days: 17
Group size: 16

This trip is offered by:

MIR Corporation

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Trip details

Days 1-2: Sofia

Day 3: drive to Plovdiv

Day 4: Plovdiv

Day 5: drive to Veliko Tarnovo

Day 6: Veliko Tarnovo

Day 7: drive to Bucharest

Day 8: drive to Sibiu

Day 9: drive to Vadu Izei region

Day 10: drive to Gura Humorului

Day 11: Gura Humorului (painted monasteries of Bucovina)

Day 12: drive to Zetea region

Day 13: drive to Sighisoara

Day 14: drive to Timisu via Brasov, Bran

Day 15: drive to Sinaia

Day 16: drive to Bucharest

Day 17: Bucharest

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