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Old & New Capitals of Romania & Bulgaria

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 8-day route through Bulgaria's former capitals — Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo — before crossing into Romania for Bucharest and the historic capitals of Targoviste, Curtea de Argeș, and Alba Iulia. Three nights are in Bulgaria (Sofia, then Veliko Tarnovo), before the route crosses into Romania for the remaining four nights (Bucharest, then Alba Iulia, then back to Bucharest) — every night's hotel is confirmed in whichever country you're actually in that day.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Sofia Airport.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Sofia

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria's capital.

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Day 2 — Sofia City Tour

Visit St. George Rotunda, the UNESCO-listed Boyana Church, and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

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Day 3 — Veliko Tarnovo

Explore Bulgaria's medieval capital: Tsarevets Fortress, the Patriarchate, Trapezitsa Fortress, and the old town.

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Day 4 — Veliki Preslav, Pliska & Bucharest

Visit two more former Bulgarian capitals, Veliki Preslav and Pliska, then cross the border and travel to Bucharest, Romania.

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Day 5 — Bucharest City Tour

A panoramic tour of Romania's capital, including the Palace of Parliament, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Village Museum, and the old town.

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Day 6 — Former Romanian Capitals

Visit Targoviste and Curtea de Argeș, including a monastery and Vlad the Impaler's citadel, with an overnight in Alba Iulia.

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Day 7 — Alba Iulia to Bucharest

Explore the star-shaped Alba Carolina Fortress before returning to Bucharest.

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Day 8 — Departure from Bucharest

A final morning in Bucharest before your airport transfer for departure.

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Departure

The trip ends in Bucharest, Romania, with a transfer to Bucharest Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Three of the seven nights are in Bulgaria — Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo — before the route crosses into Romania for the remaining four nights in and around Bucharest and Alba Iulia.
The route links Bulgaria's and Romania's former capitals — Veliko Tarnovo, Veliki Preslav, Pliska, Targoviste, Curtea de Argeș, and Alba Iulia — with each country's current capital, Sofia and Bucharest.
Yes — 7 nights in 3- to 5-star hotels with daily breakfast.
Pricing depends on group size and vehicle choice. Send a quote request and we'll follow up with details.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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