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Bran Castle on its rock in Transylvania on a Romania Bulgaria tour package

Castles, Carpathians & Painted Monasteries: Romania & Bulgaria at an Easy Pace

Two neighbours, one Schengen visa, and three nights in the same hotel where it matters.

ToursRomania Bulgaria 9n 10d Senior Friendly

Tour Overview

Route

Bucharest (OTP) → Sinaia (Peleș Castle) → Brașov → Bran → Bucharest → Danube Bridge → Veliko Tarnovo → Arbanasi → Sofia → Rila Monastery → Sofia (SOF)

Duration

9N - 10D

Tour Highlights

Touring the carved-wood halls of Peleș Castle in the Carpathian forest

Spending three slow nights in medieval Brașov's old town

Visiting Bran Castle and the legend of Dracula

Riding the Tâmpa cable car above Brașov's red roofs

Strolling Bucharest's Old Town and its belle-époque boulevards

Crossing the Danube from Romania into Bulgaria

Seeing the frescoes of Arbanasi and the hilltop fortress of Tsarevets

Sitting in the painted courtyard of Rila Monastery

Attractions Covered

Peleș Castle, Sinaia — 19th-century royal castle in the Carpathian forestBrașov Old Town — Medieval Saxon town with Council Square and the Black ChurchTâmpa cable car — Cable car to a viewpoint above BrașovBran Castle — Hilltop castle linked to the Dracula legendBucharest Old Town & Romanian Athenaeum — Historic centre and domed concert hallPalace of the Parliament — One of the world's largest administrative buildings (interior optional)Veliko Tarnovo & Tsarevets Fortress — Former Bulgarian capital above the Yantra river gorgeArbanasi — Hill village of fresco-covered churchesAlexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia — Neo-Byzantine cathedral with gold domesBoyana Church (UNESCO) — Small church with 13th-century frescoesRila Monastery (UNESCO) — Bulgaria's largest monastery in the Rila Mountains

Photo Gallery

Bran Castle on its rock in Transylvania on a Romania Bulgaria tour package
Brașov's Council Square near the hotel base of a Romania tour for senior citizens
Shopska salad at a farewell dinner in Sofia on a slow-paced Eastern Europe tour
Painted arches of Rila Monastery on a Rila Monastery day trip from Sofia

Tour Itinerary

Route

Bucharest (OTP) → Sinaia (Peleș Castle) → Brașov → Bran → Bucharest → Danube Bridge → Veliko Tarnovo → Arbanasi → Sofia → Rila Monastery → Sofia (SOF)

Duration

9N - 10D

Important Note:

Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, and other factors. We'll do our best to adhere to the schedule but flexibility may be required.

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • 1 night in a 4-star hotel in central Bucharest at the start, and 1 night at the end of the Romania leg (twin-sharing)
  • 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in or near Brașov's old town
  • 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Veliko Tarnovo
  • 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in central Sofia
  • Lift access and lower-floor rooms requested at every hotel (TBC)
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels
  • 3 dinners: welcome dinner in Bucharest, traditional dinner in Brașov, farewell dinner in Sofia
  • Vegetarian meals confirmed as standard on all included meals; Jain meals on request (limited — TBC)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with an easy step and driver for all transfers and touring (arrival OTP, departure SOF)
  • English-speaking guide for all touring days (Hindi subject to availability — TBC)
  • Entry tickets: Peleș Castle, Bran Castle, Tâmpa cable car, Tsarevets Fortress, Boyana Church, Rila Monastery museum
  • 5% GST and all applicable local taxes
  • 24/7 on-trip support via WhatsApp and call

What's Not Included

  • International airfare (unless specified)
  • Schengen visa fees (amount TBC at booking, subject to change)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended — choose a plan covering pre-existing conditions for travellers above 60; required for the Schengen visa)
  • Local tourist taxes payable at hotels (where applicable)
  • Personal expenses — tips, laundry, phone calls, minibar
  • Lunches and meals beyond inclusions
  • Palace of the Parliament interior tour, Veliko Tarnovo Sound & Light show
  • Optional activities not listed in itinerary
  • Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions

Cancellation Policy

  • 130+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
  • 215–29 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 37–14 days before departure: 25% refund
  • 4Less than 7 days or no-show: Non-refundable
  • 5Force majeure: Full credit note valid 12 months

Important Note:

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.

Package Upgrade Options

Enhance your trip with these optional upgrades. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

  • Hotel Upgrade to 5-star throughout: +₹36,000 per person
  • Private Transfers Throughout: Already included — upgrade to a larger premium van for extra legroom: +₹9,000 per person
  • Plovdiv Old Town Day Trip from Sofia: +₹7,500 per person
Starting from
₹149990.00per person

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Peleș Castle in the Carpathian forest on a Romania Bulgaria tour package for seniors

Why Safari Sutra?

Most Romania–Bulgaria tours change hotels almost every night; we keep three-night stays in Brașov and Sofia, use a single private vehicle for the whole journey, and tell you upfront where the stairs and cobblestones are. Because both countries are now fully in Schengen, the trip needs just one visa — something we sort out with you before you book anything else.

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