OFFER
20-Day Romania & Bulgaria
Eastern Europe is where myth and history come together to form a land of hidden gems. With this 20-day package, you'll be able to dive into the intrigue of Romania and Bulgaria, exploring the best of the region's castles, monasteries, small towns and UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience the highlights of Romania and Bulgaria
• Enjoy a full day city tour of Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital
• See the Arch of Triumph, Old Town and more
• Visit the Curtea de Arges Monastery, the resting place of the Romanian Royal family
• Witness the ruins of the 4th century Poienari Castle
• Enjoy a guided walk of Sibiu’s historical old town
• Visit the UNESCO listed Biertan Fortified Church
• Enjoy a guided walk of Sighisoara’s and visit the Clock Towe Museum and more
• Visit Alba Lulia, home to an impressive Vauban style fortress
• Explore the vast Turda Salt Mines complex
• Stay in Cluj-Napoca one of Transylvania’s seven fortified cities
• Travel back in time in historic Maramures
• Visit a local market and the Sapanta Merry Cemetery
• Enjoy a Romanian cooking workshop and learn some traditional techniques
• Experience a Romanian folk show with local music and dances
• Visit Barsana Monastery which is home to the oldest wooden church in Romania
• Travel across the beautiful Carpathian Mountains
• Marvel at the beauty of the painted monasteries of Voronet, Humor, Sucevita and Moldovita
• Learn about the Romanian tradition of Easter egg painting
• Visit the Nicolae Popa Ethnographical Museum
• See Old Town and visit St Nicholas’s Church and more on a full day city tour of Brasov
• Enjoy a guided visit of Bran’s Castle, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle
• Visit Peles Castle the magnificent former summer residence of the Romanian Royal family
• Cross the Danube River into Bulgaria and enjoy a stop in the port town of Ruse
• Explore the old town of Veliko Tarnovo on a guided tour
• Visit the village of Arbanassi, an architectural gem
• Travel through the Shipka Pass and the Valley of the Roses
• Enjoy a full day guided tour of Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second largest city
• Visit Old Town, Kîyumdzioglu House and more
• Enjoy a city tour of Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital
• See Aleksandar Nevski Cathedral, St. George’s Rotunda and more
• Explore Rila Monastery, a 10th century UNESCO listed site
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
• Return economy flights from either Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth to Bucharest, Romania and from Sofia, Bulgaria
• Return airport transfers
• 15 nights hotel accommodation
• 2 nights in a traditional Romanian family run guesthouse (Pensiuni)
• 19 meals including 2 traditional Romanian home cooked dinners
• English-speaking tour leader and guides
• All entrance fees and local taxes
• Airline taxes and surcharges
PRICE
From $3,999*
*Terms and conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share based on adult fares in AUD and subject to availability at time of booking. Offer valid until 29 February 2020, unless sold out prior and for selected departures in 2020. Seasonal surcharges & single supplements may apply, & prices may vary due to currency fluctuations & changes to taxes & surcharges. Valid for new bookings only & not combinable with any other offers. Saving amount has already been applied to the advertised price. Valid for travel on selected dates. Departures may be based on minimum group numbers. Prices are correct as at January 2019 & are subject to change without notice. Further conditions apply, call your Travel Club team.
