Day 1 – Arriving in Bucharest and begin adventure. Arrival at Bucharest airport. Individual transfer and accommodation at your hotel. Late walking tour of the Old Town. Pick up from your hotel. Cărturești Carusel - In a nutshell, one of the world's most beautiful bookstores... 6 floors and an amazing setting. There's more here (visit inside). Leisure time, with the option of dining at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel at a predetermined time. Some free time. Overnight stay. Day 2 – Discover Romanian treasures Breakfast is served at the hotel. Departure by bus to Peles Castle. Departure for Bran Castle (Dracula). Dracula – as he is perceived today – is a fictitious character whose name derives from the appellation given to Vlad Tepes, the ruler of Wallachia from 1456-1462 and 1476. Evening panoramic bus tour of Bucharest, including the Romanian Parliament (Ceausescu Palace), Victory Square, the Romanian Triumphal Arch, and Revolution Square. Return to your hotel room. Spare time. Overnight stay. Day 3 – Explore Veliko Tarnovo – Medieval Bulgarian capital Breakfast is served at the hotel. Departure by bus to Bulgarian border. Pick up from your hotel. Cross Danube river and arrive in Veliko Tarnovo. (Transfer 190 km – approx. 3 hours) Short walking tour. Departure, we head further south, to Plovdiv city. (Transfer 180 km – approx. 3,5 hours) We cross Stara Planina (The Balkan), At the top we have a coffee break. Your tour guide will tell you an interesting story about this place. Arriving in Plovdiv and check in at your hotel. Short evening walking tour in Old Town. Spare time for dinner and relax. Overnight stay. Day 4 – Go to Istanbul.. Breakfast is served at the hotel. Departure by bus to Istanbul. (Transfer 440 km – approx. 6 hours) During the trip, your tour guide will tell you about the most interesting moments of the historical relations between Bulgaria and Turkey, filled with dramatic events. Short stop for lunch and a short rest in Edirne (Turkey). Arrive in Istanbul. Check in in your hotel. Spare time to relax and dinner opportunity. Evening Istanbul is at your disposal! Overnight. Day 5 - The treasures of Istanbul Breakfast is served at the hotel. Morning - Istanbul sightseeing city tour journey by bus and boat – total 3 hours. Pick up from your hotel. Discover Istanbul on this 90-minute bus tour and a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise. Plus, learn its history through its top sites (and hidden ones too): Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden Tower, Galata Tower, and more. Cruise along for 90-minutes over the Asian and European shores. Enjoy the picturesque skyline as you pass historical sites, palaces, fortresses, and the Bosphorus bridges, becoming fully enchanted by the scenery. Transfer back to your hotel. Half day spare time to relax, shopping and discover Istanbul myself. Overnight stay. Day 6 - Coming home Check out and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight.

You'll meet the tour guide at 9 AM in University Square, by the Mihai Viteazu statue. Imagine you have an old friend in Bucharest who takes you for a lovely walk around the city. We'll discuss daily life, history, politics, customs, food, and many other things. This is what this tour of Bucharest is about. Firstly, you'll enjoy a short ride by subway or bus, during which you'll observe the commuters' daily life and learn more about the city's history. Then, you'll take a pleasant walk along the largest park in Bucharest and visit the Village Museum, one of the best outdoor museums in Romania. The museum boasts several traditional houses from all over Romania. It's the perfect setting for a short history of the country. The next destination for you to explore is Bucharest's oldest and largest market. Interact with the local farmers and taste some of the fruits, vegetables, and cheese displayed in the market. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about Romanian cuisine. Don't forget to try the local "mici" and drink a local beer. "Mici," a skinless sausage made of minced pork and beef meat, represents one of the most traditional meals in Romania. The Authentic Tour of Bucharest continues with a new experience, a tramway ride. This is how you'll reach Bucharest's old town for a tour of the oldest part of the city. You'll explore the cobblestone streets and admire the small and beautiful Stavropoleos Church, Hanul lui Manthe uc, "Carusel" book shop with its stunning architecture, Lipscani Street, and many more. For the last part of the tour, you'll enjoy a stroll along Victoriei Avenue. It is one of the oldest boulevards in Bucharest, full of historical sites. You'll admire the Military Club, the former Royal Palace, and the Romanian Athenaeum. Finally, in Revolution Square, you'll learn about the story of the 1989 anti-communist revolution. The tour ends in front of the Romanian Atheneum, the city's iconic buildiThen, dependingding on availability, you can visit the concert hall, with an impressive long freeze and a beautiful foyer.