60 days in Romania, Greece & Bulgaria Itinerary
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Start: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Bucharest, Romania
— 5 nights
Drive
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Brasov, Romania
— 5 nights
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania
— 2 nights
Fly
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Athens, Greece
— 7 nights
Fly
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Fira, Greece
— 6 nights
Ferry to Heraklion, Taxi to Rethymnon
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Rethymnon, Greece
— 5 nights
Drive
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Chania Town, Greece
— 6 nights
Fly to Rhodes, Bus to Lindos
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Lindos, Greece
— 5 nights
Bus to Rhodes, Fly to Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki, Greece
— 4 nights
Drive
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Sofia, Bulgaria
— 6 nights
Drive
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria
— 2 nights
Drive
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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Bucharest, Romania — 5 nights
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Go for a jaunt from Bucharest to Mogosoaia to see Mogosoaia Palace about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, do sightseeing at your own pace with Romania Motorcycle Tours, and steep yourself in history at Stavropoleos Monastery.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Bucharest sightseeing planner.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Bucharest is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Dubai in July, expect Bucharest to be cooler, temps between 36°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Brasov.
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To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Bucharest sightseeing planner.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Bucharest is an approximately 8-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Dubai in July, expect Bucharest to be cooler, temps between 36°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Brasov.
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Brasov, Romania — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brasov: Predeal Monastery (in Predeal), Peles Castle (in Sinaia) and Sighisoara (Pivnita lui Teo - Teo's Cellar, The Dracula Investigation, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), take in the awesome beauty at Muntele Tampa, indulge in some personalized pampering at Sport Wellness Spa, and take an in-depth tour of Prima Scoala Romaneasca.
For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Brasov trip planner.
Getting from Bucharest to Brasov by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Brasov trip planner.
Getting from Bucharest to Brasov by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Cluj-Napoca.
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Sighisoara, Sport Wellness Spa, Fortified Church of Harman, Predeal Monastery, Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
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Cluj-Napoca, Romania — 2 nights
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Treasure City
Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): hike along TransyBike - Day Tours, then explore the world behind art at Muzeul de Arta, and then stroll around Simion Bărnuțiu Central Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Cheile Turzii and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Salina Turda.
To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cluj-Napoca sightseeing planning site.
You can drive from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Athens.
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To see photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Cluj-Napoca sightseeing planning site.
You can drive from Brasov to Cluj-Napoca in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 7 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Mycenae (Archaeological Site Mycenae & Lion Gate) and TASTE3 (in Nafplio). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Athens online journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Cluj-Napoca to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cluj-Napoca in July, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Fira.
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For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Athens online journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Cluj-Napoca to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cluj-Napoca in July, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Fira.
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Fira, Greece — 6 nights
Fira is known for nightlife, wineries, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, explore the activities along Amoudi Bay, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and don't miss a visit to Sunset in Oia.
For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Fira trip itinerary builder.
Fly from Athens to Fira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. When traveling from Athens in July, plan for slightly colder days in Fira, with highs around 35°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Rethymnon.
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For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Fira trip itinerary builder.
Fly from Athens to Fira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. When traveling from Athens in July, plan for slightly colder days in Fira, with highs around 35°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Rethymnon.
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Rethymnon, Greece — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Rethymnon side-trips: The Palace of Knossos (in Knosos), Lake Kournas (in Kournas) and Heraklion (Kotsanas Museum, DA pottery workshop, &more). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Rethymnon Old Town, look for all kinds of wild species at Reptisland, experience rural life at Paraschakis Olive Oil - Crete, and contemplate the long history of The Venetian Fortezza.
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Rethymnon online visit planner.
Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Fira to Rethymnon takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of ferry and bus. July in Rethymnon sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Chania Town.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Rethymnon online visit planner.
Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Fira to Rethymnon takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of ferry and bus. July in Rethymnon sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Chania Town.
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Chania Town, Greece — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Elafonissi Beach (in Elafonissi), German Military Cemetery (in Maleme) and Astrikas Estate Biolea (in Astrikas). Spend the 3rd (Thu) exploring nature at Samaria Gorge National Park. Next up on the itinerary: go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor, get a new perspective on things with Royal Octopus DIVE CENTER, stroll the grounds of Souda Bay War Cemetery, and explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site of Ancient Aptera.
For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Chania Town visit planner.
Getting from Rethymnon to Chania Town by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. July in Chania Town sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Lindos.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Chania Town visit planner.
Getting from Rethymnon to Chania Town by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. July in Chania Town sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Lindos.
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Lindos, Greece — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lindos: Ancient Kamiros (in Kalavarda) and Marias House (in Embonas). Spend the 8th (Tue) exploring ancient history at Village of Lindos. There's lots more to do: stroll through Lindos Beach, identify plant and animal life at Jungle of Rhodes, discover the deep blue sea with Lepia Dive Centre, and don't miss a visit to Monastery Tsambika.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Lindos trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Chania Town to Lindos takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle, ferry, and bus. In August in Lindos, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Thessaloniki.
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To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Lindos trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Chania Town to Lindos takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle, ferry, and bus. In August in Lindos, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel to Thessaloniki.
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Thessaloniki, Greece — 4 nights
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Mother of Israel
Venture out of the city with trips to Koviou Beach (in Nikitis), Kalogria Beach (in Nikiti) and Daysailing (in Afitos). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Museum of Byzantine Culture, pause for some photo ops at Arch of Galerius, steep yourself in history at Osios David (The Latomou Monastery), and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St.Sophia.
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Do a combination of bus and flight from Lindos to Thessaloniki in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Traveling from Lindos in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 24°C in Thessaloniki. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sofia.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Thessaloniki trip simple and quick.
Do a combination of bus and flight from Lindos to Thessaloniki in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Traveling from Lindos in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 24°C in Thessaloniki. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Sofia.
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Sofia, Bulgaria — 6 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Rila (Rila National Park & Rila Monastery). There's still lots to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, admire the striking features of Church St. George Rotunda, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Sofia Church, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Sofia trip builder website.
You can drive from Thessaloniki to Sofia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Thessaloniki in August, things will get little chillier in Sofia: highs are around 34°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Plovdiv.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Sofia trip builder website.
You can drive from Thessaloniki to Sofia in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. Traveling from Thessaloniki in August, things will get little chillier in Sofia: highs are around 34°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Plovdiv.
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria — 2 nights
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City of the Seven Hills
On the 22nd (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Sourp Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church, then explore the ancient world of Plovdiv Roman Theatre, then examine the collection at Art Gallery Philippopolis, and finally walk around Park Tsar Simeon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Bachkovo Monastery, go all around town with Your Plovdiv Trips, and then make a trip to Plovdiv Old Town.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Plovdiv attractions planner.
Drive from Sofia to Plovdiv in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. August in Plovdiv sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sunny Beach.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Plovdiv attractions planner.
Drive from Sofia to Plovdiv in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. August in Plovdiv sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Sunny Beach.
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Sunny Beach, Bulgaria — 6 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Sunny Beach side-trips: INHOM Art Glass Gallery (in Varna) and Sozopol (Sozopol Old Town, Saint Nicholas Chapel, &more). Pack the 28th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Sunny Beach Luna Park. There's lots more to do: slough off your stress at Erma Spa Turkish Bath, contemplate the long history of Nessebar, get out on two wheels at Karting Sunny Beach, and admire the striking features of St Stephens Church.
Planning Sunny Beach trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
You can drive from Plovdiv to Sunny Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Planning Sunny Beach trip won't be overwhelming when you use Inspirock's itinerary maker.
You can drive from Plovdiv to Sunny Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Romania travel guide
An image of ancient architecture contrasted against a backdrop of vivdly green landscape represents the country of Romania, which features a diversity of landscape that has been largely undeveloped. With numerous mountain, valley, and lakeside resorts, an abundance of activities await outdoor enthusiasts. The other side of Romanian tourism is its impressive collection of ancient ruins, prehistoric fortresses, and medieval castles. Many of these date back to prehistoric times, the Ottoman Empire, and Austro-Hungarian rule, the influences of which are still apparent in preserved details. Tourism in Romania is not as prevalent as other countries, which this makes the travel experience here feel more authentic and awe-inspiring. Check out this simple but captivating country and discover its natural and historic beauty.
Greece travel guide
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient sites. One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the country draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on foot and discover the islands on a guided boat or ferry tour.
Bulgaria travel guide
Eventful history has endowed Bulgaria with a rich cultural, architectural, and artistic heritage, while natural beauty and recreational opportunities make it one of Europe's most desirable holiday destinations. Carpeted by dense forests and fed by mighty rivers, this ancient land once drew invaders from distant corners of Europe. Today, the country's Black Sea coastline and seven rugged mountain ranges top the itineraries of nearly 8 million annual visitors. While its growing cities offer modern shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, Bulgaria's countryside remains a history buff's paradise, boasting well-preserved reminders of ancient civilizations that conquered or passed through this land. Begin your Bulgarian adventure in Sofia, one of Europe's oldest capitals, with over 250 historic landmarks.
