Romania, unknown to many even today!
Come and discover a land of myths and fairy tales, of the legend of Count Dracula, of Ceausescu's megalomania and its turbulent history, of the wonderful and well-preserved castles, the mysterious Carpathian mountains, of medieval cities, of painters, of poets and writers, of incredible monasteries and churches, the special music, the popular tradition and of course the centuries-old Greek element.
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Departure early in the morning for neighboring Bulgaria with intermediate stops for coffee, food and rest we will reach the border at noon. Without control and delays we now cross into Bulgaria and continue our northern route, for our accommodation hotel in the country's most famous mountain resort Bansko at altitude 900 meters. It is a famous one, village with 9.000 approximately residents and with thousands of visitors every year flooding it both in winter and spring. Arrival at our hotel, arrangement in the rooms and rest. Evening free, dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at our hotel and transfer to the center of the village to enjoy both our walk in the mountain resort and to enjoy our coffee in the many warm cafes. Then, departure again and through a very beautiful route we will reach Bucharest, the Paris of the Balkans as it is commonly called, one of the most charming cities in Europe. Check in at our hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel and we start our day with a visit to a beautiful monastery just outside the city. In a small lake along the Kolentina River, we will visit the monastery of Cernica which was founded in 1608, on the site of an older monastery. Today's grounds stretch over three former islands in a lake that were connected by narrow strips of land over time. The enclosure of the monastery looks like a fortress while the church in the middle of the enclosure is dedicated to Hagia Sophia. Time for spiritual relaxation and prayer, followed by an introduction to the old and new city of Bucharest. Through our panoramic tour we will admire the triumphal arch, the Athenaeum, Revolution Square, the Greek church, the opera, the botanical garden and the military academy. Next, in a prestigious area, we will visit Herastrau Park, one of the largest parks in the country. Time for coffee and food at the many restaurants and cafes within the park. Finally, on our return to the hotel, we will see the imposing House of the People, the largest building complex in Europe today, and the second in the world after the Pentagon of the United States. Its construction was started by Romania's communist leader Nicolae Ceausescu in his glory days, and today it hosts the country's parliament. Free time to explore Lipskani district, the historical center of Bucharest where it still retains the charm of the old town. Here we will find antique shops, small shops overflowing with old decorative objects. In the afternoon return to our hotel and rest. Our evening free, dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
Breakfast at our hotel and today a beautiful full-day excursion follows. First we will visit the village of Bran where the famous Tower of Count Dracula is located. It was built by the Saxons to protect the passage to the Carpathians from the attacks of the Turks. The castle became famous worldwide thanks to Bran Stoker, who the 1897 wrote a horror story with Dracula as the hero. In the outdoor shops of the area, we will find dracula themed wines, masks, shirts, amulets, handmade constructions etc. Then we will reach one of the most interesting cities in Romania, the city of Brasov, a well-known commercial center of the most ancient times. In this fairytale medieval town surrounded by green hills we will see the Black Church which is the largest Gothic church in Romania which took its name from the great fire of 1689 as it blackened its exterior in contrast to its interior which is well-preserved and houses one of the largest church organs in Eastern Europe. We will walk through the cobbled streets, between picturesque buildings that are more reminiscent of Bavarian architecture than Eastern Europe and we will come across the narrowest street in central Europe. All roads lead to the spacious central square where we will stop for coffee and food. Early evening, enthralled by our day we will return to our hotel in Bucharest. Overnight.
Breakfast and early departure for the capital of Bulgaria, the imposing Sofia. Upon arrival, a tour of the city follows, during which we will enjoy the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the National Theatre, the University, the unquenchable flame of the unknown soldier and the temple of Hagia Sophia, the Rotunda of Agios Dimitrios, the Museum of Natural History and the Church of Agios Nikolaos. Time for dinner and late afternoon check in at our hotel and rest. Our evening free, dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for our return to Athens with intermediate stops for rest, coffee and food. Arrival in Athens in the early evening and end of excursion.
Reservation numbers: 210 3312333 – 210 6001810 ( daily 10:00-17:00 )
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As Reason in the deposit, your last name and the destination are noted: (Athanasiadis Ioannis Syros)
Your deposit to secure your seats is 40% of the total value of the package you choose.
You pay for the excursion 7 days before her departure.
When you complete your deposit if possible the receipt is sent to us at
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In case of seat cancellation, your deposit is fully refunded up to 15 days before the departure of the trip.
After this period, your money is not refunded or transferred to another excursion.
All participants of our excursions will be informed by phone or will receive a text message with detailed information about the departure of their package 1 day before the excursion.
The office is not responsible if museums or attractions are closed
due to holidays or events
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Dear friends,
Every excursion we study and plan, we make sure to enrich it so that it remains enjoyable even for the less initiated.
Our leaders and guides as experienced professionals ensure the smooth flow of the program in any extraordinary difficulty.
The hotels we offer you are selected primarily for their good reviews and secondarily for their price. We do not seek to present a financially attractive package unless we have secured as much as we can, that you will receive the desired services.
Below for your proper information, we present to you some important information that you should evaluate before proceeding with a reservation or before rejecting the tour.
Excursion difficulty:
Moderate difficulty for the 1st & 6the day due to long distances
Low for the rest of the days
Hotel (distances):
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Hotel (benefits):
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