Bran Castle in Transylvania Romania is famously known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’ because of its ties to Bram Stoker’s iconic Gothic novel, Dracula. This medieval fortress also has a dark history with ties to Vlad the Impaler.
The Bucegi Mountains are in the southern part of Romania’s famous Carpathian Mountains known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians”. These beautiful mountains offer skiing in winter and scenic hiking in the summer months.
The fairy tale style Peleș Castle and Pelişor Castle sit nestled amongst trees with the beautiful Bucegi Mountains as a backdrop. These stunning castles once belonged to Romania’s royal family, but are now open to the public to explore.
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Bulgaria has a beautiful countryside, mountains, wine regions, culture, and ancient ruins dating back to the Thracian and Roman times. Use this 10 day self-drive itinerary to plan your holiday to Bulgaria.
Sozopol is one of the oldest towns on the Bulgarian coast. It has been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, all of which have left their mark on this historic Bulgarian town. These days it is a bustling tourist destination where we enjoyed visiting ancient ruins, churches, and a coastal fortress. It also has a beautiful coastline and is the perfect place to find unique souvenirs.
The UNESCO city of Nessebar has a long and interesting history. It has been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Ottomans, all of which have left their mark on this historic Bulgarian city. These days it is a bustling tourist destination where we enjoyed visiting ancient ruins, churches, and buildings. It also has a beautiful coastline and is the perfect place to find unique souvenirs.
Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast is a popular summer destination and Burgas is the perfect place to stay if you are looking to avoid the crowds and party zones. It has a laid back atmosphere with good food and the opportunity to explore some traditional and historic areas. It’s also has a beautiful beach that stretches for miles.
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, has an interesting history. It was occupied for over 2,000 years by Greeks, Romans, Ottomans and the Soviets. Each left their imprint on this beautiful historic city. There are numerous historic churches and buildings as well as the ancient Thracian and Roman city of Serdica which has been excavated and is open to the public.
Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria in the heart of Bulgaria’s wine growing region. It sits at the foothills of the Pirin mountain range and is famous for its ‘Melnik Earth Pyramids’, sandstone rock formations formed by erosion from rainfall and wear. We were keen to sample the Bulgarian wine and explore the beautiful countryside and medieval Rozhen Monastery.