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Romania · Bulgaria · Hungary
ROM005 Private Tour: Charm of the Carpathian Mountains 8 Days 7 Nights (Timișoara, Sibiu, Bucharest, Sofia, Budapest)
- 8 days 7 nights
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
8 Days 7 Nights Private Tour of Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary: Visit Bran Castle and World Heritage cities, traveling comfortably with a private van with driver throughout the entire journey.
Day by day
Day 1 Budapest – Timisoara: Union Square – Victory Square – Orthodox Cathedral
- Pick you up at Budapest Airport in Hungary, then cross the border to Timisoara, Romania, designated as a European Capital of Culture for 2023.
- Walk and discover the history and beauty of Timisoara across Union Square, Victory Square, and Liberty Square.
- Admire the exquisite Art Nouveau and Baroque architecture, and visit the Orthodox Cathedral, Opera Square, and City Hall.
Overnight Timisoara · example hotel Hotel Best Western Lido (4 stars) or similar
Day 2 Timisoara – Hunedoara: Corvin Castle – Sibiu: Evangelical Church – Liar’s Bridge – Council Tower
- Travel to Hunedoara to visit Corvin Castle (or Hunyadi Castle), one of the grandest Gothic-Renaissance castles in Eastern Europe.
- Travel to Sibiu, the former cultural capital of Transylvania.
- Explore Sibiu, visit the Evangelical Church, cross Liar’s Bridge—the first cast iron bridge in Romania—and see the Council Tower, Brukenthal Museum, and the Small Square, famous for its house roofs with the eyes of the city.
Overnight Sibiu · example hotel Hotel Mercure Arsenal (4-star) or similar
Day 3 Sibiu – Bran: Bran Castle – Brasov: Big Square – Old City Hall – Black Church – Bucharest
- Depart for the village of Bran to visit Bran Castle (or Dracula’s Castle), the famous medieval fortress that inspired the legend of Dracula.
- Explore Brasov, a medieval town nestled in a valley. Stroll around the Big Square, visit the Old City Hall, and see the Black Church, the largest Gothic church in the region.
- Travel to Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
Overnight Bucharest · example hotel Hotel Continental Forum (4-star) or similar
Day 4 Bucharest: Arch of Triumph – Palace of Parliament – Lipscani Street – Veliko Tarnovo: Tsarevets Fortress – Plovdiv
- Explore Bucharest, passing by the Press House, Kiseleff Boulevard, the Arch of Triumph, Victoria Square, the Spring Palace, Cotroceni Palace, the Palace of Parliament (the second-largest administrative building in the world), and the Old Town on Lipscani Street.
- Cross the border into Bulgaria and stop at Veliko Tarnovo, the ancient capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit Tsarevets historical hill, Tsarevets Fortress, the Patriarchal Church, and Emperor Baldwin’s Tower.
- Continue to Plovdiv.
Overnight Plovdiv · example hotel Hotel Ramada (4-star) or similar
Day 5 Plovdiv: Old Town – Rila Monastery – Sofia
- Stroll through Plovdiv’s Old Town and experience the charm of ancient cobblestone streets and Bulgarian National Revival architecture.
- Travel to Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Continue to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
Overnight Sofia · example hotel Hotel Vega (4-star) or similar
Day 6 Petrosani – Hunedoara: Corvin Castle – Sibiu: Old Town Square – Historic Bridges
- Travel through Petrosani to Hunedoara to view Corvin Castle from a picturesque vantage point.
- Continue to Sibiu and explore the Grand Square, Small Square, and historic bridges at a leisurely pace.
- Optionally enjoy dinner with a Romanian folk show at your leisure.
Dinner with a folk show is an optional service and is not included in the van service fee.
Overnight Sibiu · example hotel Hotel Ramada (4 stars) or similar
Day 7 Sofia – Vidin – Drobeta-Turnu Severin: Danube River Gorge – Recas Wine Region
- Depart from Sofia via Vidin, a port town on the Danube River, and cross the border back into Romania at Drobeta-Turnu Severin.
- Optionally experience a Danube Gorge Cruise.
- Optionally stop to taste exquisite local wines in the Recas area.
The Danube River cruise ticket and wine tasting fees are optional activities and are not included in the van service fee.
Overnight Drobeta-Turnu Severin · example hotel Drobeta Turnu Severin Hotel (3 stars) or similar
Day 8 Drobeta-Turnu Severin – Budapest: Return Journey
- Depart from Drobeta-Turnu Severin and cross the border toward Budapest, Hungary.
- Drop you off at Budapest Airport for a safe journey home.
Included
- Private van with driver (price includes the driver's fuel, tolls, hotel and meals)
- Group travel insurance as required by law, with coverage according to the policy terms and conditions
Not included
- Your hotel
- Parking fees, paid per occurrence according to the places you actually visit on your itinerary
- For coach services, the price does not include city permits, which are paid per occurrence according to your actual itinerary. If the vehicle needs to be taken on a ferry, the fee is paid on the spot at the actual cost.
- Driver's tip, optional and at your discretion. We recommend 40 EUR per day per group
- Anything not stated as included, such as lunch and dinner, luggage handling fees at your hotel, visa fees, international flight tickets, and sightseeing tickets, is paid by you on the spot at the actual cost. 7% VAT and 3% withholding tax are also not included.
- If you would like a tour leader, there is an additional charge of 16,500 THB per day. The price includes the tour leader's hotel and meals.
Payment
- Installment 1: Deposit of 5,350 THB per group, payable by credit card directly through the website system. We will then issue a tour booking confirmation for you (if the trip is not confirmed, 100% will be refunded within 7 days).
- Installment 2: 5,000 THB per person within 7 days after receiving confirmation (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
- Installment 3: 25,000 THB per person after visa approval and/or at least 30 days before departure (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
- Installment 4: Remaining balance per person on Day 2 of the trip after we pick you up (non-refundable upon trip cancellation).
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We've used Rin's service for 2 years in a row now. We're so impressed, both with the private car with driver and with the carefully selected hotels. We were truly not disappointed! / Nat
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