Escorted tours 2022

27 tile arts, woodcarvings and even demonstrations of traditional crafts such as metalworking. You will have some free time savor a cup of Turkish coffee brewed over hot sand, just as it was done in times long past. DAY 5: ARBANASSI – RUSE – BUCHAREST B, L Day will start with a short drive to village of Arba- nassi, an architectural gem of the 1600s and 1700s built by the patronage of an Ottoman sultan. This is where rich and powerful merchants of the past lived out their lives. Catch a glimpse of the Kon- stantsalieva House, home of one of the wealthiest merchants of the 18th century and discover the Nativity Church, built at a time when Christian ar- chitecture in Bulgaria was heavily restricted by the Ottomans. Continue your trip to Romania and just before crossing the border and Danube river, stop in port town of Ruse with its charming pedestrian area for lunch. Arrival to Bucharest in later after- noon, accommodation and free time. DAY 6: BUCHAREST B If we are talking about Communist monuments, then Ceausescu’s Romania is surely highly ranked on that list and your guided tour of its capital Ro- mania will confirm that. The parliament building is one of the biggest buildings in the world, right next to American Pentagon. Your guide will take you Arch of Victory, Revolution square and even the Princely home to give you a nice introduction in Romania and its history. Afternoon will be free for individual museum visits and your own explor- ing. Overnight in Bucharest. DAY 7: SINAIA – BRAN – BRASOV B, L Magical days ahead as we head to Transylvania. You will start with town of Sinaia and one of the most beautiful European castles – Peles. Built in German renaissance style, the castle is holding numerous arts from woodcarvings, ceramics and tapestry. After that, finally time for mysterious count Dracula! In Bran, you will visit the castle that Bram Stoker forever marked as Count Dracula’s home in his stories. In 1918, the castle was given to Romanian Queen Mary that left a big mark on the castle when she restored it. Enjoy some time among the marvellous ponds and small meadows and admire the picturesque ethnographic muse- um outside. Day will end in Brasov, surrounded by Carpathian Mountains. DAY 8: BRASOV – SIGHISOARA – SIBIU B, L Start your day with Brasov tour. The city offers a lot of interesting sites, such as St Nichola’s church with Forest Romanian School, Catherine Gate, Rope Street, Council square and of course the famous Black church. Your next stop will be Sighisoara, located on Tarnava Mare River the town is also birthplace of Vlad Impaler. The Old Town is also on UNESCO’s list and offers interest- ing sites as Clock tower and Arms museum. You will end today’s journey in Sibiu, known as cross- roads of different cultures as besides Romanians, you can find here also German minority, big Hun- garian minority and smaller gipsy, Slovakian and Ukrainian communities. Accommodation in hotel and overnight. DAY 9: SIBIU – TRANSFAGARASAN – BUCHAREST Guided walk through Sibiu’s old town is absolutely the right way to continue with magical spirit be- fore returning back to Bucharest on the famous road through mountains called Transfagarasan road. This scenic road, through Fagaras mountains is connecting historical regions Transylvania and Wallachia and offers spectacular views of pristine nature. On the way you will stop on the ruins of 14th century Poenari castle and monastery Curtea de Arges – the resting place of Romanian Royal family. Arrival in Bucharest in afternoon and free time before farewell dinner where you will talk about most memorable moments of the tour and plan for new ones. DAY 10: BUCHAREST FLY OUT Free time until departure for flight back home. SIGHTSEEING TOURS INCLUDED: • SOFIA • PLOVDIV • KAZANLUK • VELIKO TARNOVO • ARBANASSI • BUCHAREST • SINAIA • BRAN • BRASOV • SIGHISOARA • SIBIU PREDICTED HOTELS: SOFIA: HILTON SOFIA 5*, BW PLUS BRISTOL 4* or similar PLOVDIV: BW PREMIER 4*, LANDMARK CREEK 4* or similar VELIKO TARNOVO: RAYA GARDEN 4*, YANTRA GRAND 4* or similar BUCHAREST: GOLDEN TULIP TOWN 4*, NOVOTEL BUCHAREST 4* or similar BRASOV: RAMADA BRASOV 4* , GH BELVEDERE 4* or similar SIBIU: RAMADA SIBIU 4* , PLAZA 35 4* or similar PRICE INCLUDES: • All transfers as per itinerary • English speaking tour leader • Accommodation in 4* hotels on BB basis • 5 × lunch • 1× farewell dinner • Entrance to Museum of Socialist Arts • Entrance to Rila Monastery • Entrance to Thracians tomb • Entrance to Museum of Roses • Entrance to Peles castle • Entrance to Bran castle • Entrance to Curtea de Arges monastery • Tourist tax SGL ROOM SUPPLEMENT: 450 € DINNER IN HOTELS: 225 € DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES STARTS (FLY IN SOF) ENDS (FLY OUT OTP) PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM APR 01, 2022 APR 10, 2022 1.460 € APR 22, 2022 MAY 01, 2022 1.580 € MAY 13, 2022 MAY 22, 2022 1.580 € JUN 03 2022 JUN 12, 2022 1.580 € JUN 24, 2022 JUL 03, 2022 1.580 € JUL 15, 2022 JUL 24, 2022 1.580 € AUG 05, 2022 AUG 14, 2022 1.580 € AUG 26, 2022 SEP 04, 2022 1.580 € SEP 16, 2022 SEP 25, 2022 1.580 € OCT 07, 2022 OCT 16, 2022 1.580 € OCT 28, 2022 NOV 06, 2022 1.460 € NOV 18, 2022 NOV 27, 2022 1.460 €