Eastern Europe Express





Find your new favourite spot on an express adventure through Eastern Europe’s ancient sites
Why you'll love this trip
- Journey through the scenic Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, where you'll visit the Rila Monastery. Meet local monks at you wander through this UNESCO World Heritage site and largest and holiest of Bulgaria's orthodox monasteries.
- Indulge in local Bulgarian cheese and wines with a local chef in Veliko Tarnovo, at their family-owned spot in the Old Town.
- Take a trip on the last operational narrow-gauge line in Bulgaria, from Bansko to Plovdiv. Grab a window seat if you can, the scenery is worth it!
- Breathe the crisp mountain air on a short hike in the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria. Stop at the small blue lake surrounded by towering peaks – you might even be able to see the range’s highest peak, Mt Vihren.
- Visit Kazanlak Valley, also known as the Valley of Roses. Known for growing the Damascena rose, learn how the rose oil is distilled and created into a perfume during your visit to a family rose distillery in Sofia.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
This trip generates 31 kg of CO2-e per person per day
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Before you book you should know
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. You don't have a lot of time in Bucharest and Istanbul at the start and the end of the trip respectively, so if you're keen to explore these underrated cities in depth, we recommend you arrive a day or two before the start of the trip and/or extend your stay at the end.
3. Due to a border crossing with Turkey, we require your full name and passport details at the time of booking in order to secure relevant transfers. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 60 days of departure.
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