Rural Romania and Backroads of B

Rural Romania and Backroads of B Overview

A wonderful two country walking holiday to Bulgaria and Romania brimming with mountain views and fascinating cities.

Bursting with captivating scenery, fascinating culture, a relaxed pace of life and warm welcome, Romania and Bulgaria are fantastic destinations for a walking holiday in the heart of the Balkans. Here you’ll find beautiful panoramas, fabulous folklore and delicious cuisine, plus that rare feeling of taking a step back in time. In Bulgaria we start by exploring the lively capital of Sofia, home to a gold-domed cathedral and eclectic mix of architecture. After the capital we escape to the country to enjoy some charming walks off the beaten track. Walking in Bulgaria’s undiscovered national parks ensures we’ll be surrounded by colourful flora and fauna. We end our time Bulgarian adventure in Veliko Tarnova, the City of the Tsars, as we wander down Ottoman streets to a dramatic fortress. From Bulgaria we cross the Danube and enter neighbouring Romania. First stop is the fascinating capital of Bucharest, home to the incredible Palace of the Parliament, and wonderful Parisian style architecture. After Bucharest it’s the exquisite castle of Peles before starting a magical walking journey through the heart of Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains. Here we’ll stay in timeless mountain hamlets, discover Romania’s alpine shepherds and taste a rich variety of traditional dishes. This charming walking and cultural holiday finishes perfectly in the medieval gem of Brasov.