8-Day Romania & Bulgaria: Bucharest, Brașov, Veliko Tarnovo & Sofia
Cross between two fascinating EU destinations with rich Orthodox, Roman, and Ottoman heritage. From Bucharest, journey into Transylvania to Brașov, cross south across the Danube Bridge to Veliko Tarnovo, and finish in Sofia.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Bucharest Old Town & Cafes
BucharestArrive in Bucharest. Explore Lipscani, Calea Victoriei, and the National Village Museum.
Train to Brașov & Council Square
BrașovTake CFR train into the Carpathian mountains to Brașov (€10). Walk through Council Square and Black Church.
Bran Castle & Mountain Trails
BrașovDay trip to Bran Castle (€12) and take the Gabony steps up Mount Tâmpa for sunset.
Return Train to Bucharest
BucharestReturn to Bucharest by morning train (€10). Visit Herăstrău Park and Romanian Athenaeum.
Cross Danube Bridge to Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko TarnovoTake international coach across the Danube at Ruse into Veliko Tarnovo (€16). Check into a river gorge guesthouse.
Tsarevets Fortress & Medieval Alleys
Veliko TarnovoTour the royal Tsarevets Citadel (€5) and stroll Gurko Street.
Coach to Sofia & Alexander Nevsky
SofiaTake express coach to Sofia (€11). See Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Saint George Rotunda.
Vitosha Boulevard & Departure
SofiaMorning coffee along Vitosha Boulevard with Mount Vitosha views and airport metro ride.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
Skip Brașov and head directly south from Bucharest across the Danube to Veliko Tarnovo.
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