9 Day Guided Motorcycle Tour in Bulgaria and Romania

Overview

Sofia - Belogradchik - Ruse, Bulgaria; Novaci - Turda - Brasov - Bucharest, Romania

Highlights

• Starts and ends in Sofia
• The route includes Belogradchik, Novaci, Turda, Brasov, Bucharest, and Ruse
• Ride on one of the highest roads in the Carpathians, the amazing Transalpina Road
• Ride on one of the most beautiful roads in Europe, the Transfagarasan
• Admire the mountains, panoramic roads, forests, and rivers during the trip
• Guide language: English, Bulgarian, Russian
• 8 nights accommodation

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Welcome to Sofia

   Arrival in Sofia, the biggest city and capital of Bulgaria. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation in a 4 or 5-star hotel. At 18.00, a brief meeting at the hotel lobby, where the participants will be able to meet and inform each other on the accents of the moto tour, and receive the ready pack with the documents required for the trip and a route map. Dinner at the hotel and sleep.

2. Day 2: Sofia – Belogradchik (about 240 kilometers / 149 miles)

   Breakfast and check-out from the hotel. At 08.30, the adventure starts. The road goes along the ridges of the Balkan Mountains to reach the Belogradchik Rocks, one of the unique natural phenomena not only in Bulgaria and Europe but worldwide, aging more than 200 mln. years. They occupy a territory, which is 30 km long and 6-7 km wide. Lunch, after which the route continues with a visit to one of the most beautiful scenic Bulgarian caves - Magurata. It is famous for its rock wall paintings from the Bronze Age, which are the only of their kind in South-eastern Europe. The cave was known and expl

3. Day 3: Belogradchik – Novaci (about 270 kilometers / 168 miles)

   You set off to the neighboring Romania. The last Bulgarian city on the route is Vidin, which is located on the banks of the Danube River. After you cross it, you will find yourself amidst an endless plain with infinite agricultural fields. The final destination of this day will be the town of Novaci, where the most beautiful road starts – Transalpina Road.

4. Day 4: Novaci – Turda (about 230 kilometers / 143 miles)

   The amazing Transalpina Road is a 148-km-long national road, located in the mountains of Parang, Southern Carpathians in Romania, one of the highest roads in the Carpathians with its highest point – the Urdele Pass. It links Novaci, south of the Parang Mountains, with Sebes to the north. The speed limit there is 30 km per hour, so you will be able to see and take pictures of everything.

5. Day 5: Turda – Brasov (about 240 kilometers / 149 miles)

   After breakfast, you go to the salty cave (Salina Turda), one of the ancient places for the production of salt in Romania. The archaeological excavations show that salt was produced in this area before the arrival of the Romans. The Romans developed the salt only on the surface, digging holes, most often 15 meters deep, from which they extracted the salt, after which they left the hole and moved to the next one. This resulted in the formation of salty lakes. After lunch, you will go to the final destination of today’s trip – the city of Brasov. The Kronstadt Fortress was found back in 1211 by

6. Day 6: Brasov – Bucharest (about 380 kilometers / 236 miles)

   Transfagaras expects you today. Real heaven for the moto bikers! A picturesque mountainous winding road in the central part of Romania, between the former principalities of Transylvania and Wallachia, with numerous turns, which open stunning views to the rocky peaks full of fir trees, waterfalls, mountain rivers, and crystal clear lakes. That’s why Transfagaras is known as the most beautiful road in Europe according to Top Gear. Riding along this winding road is a pleasure you will never forget. In the evening, you will arrive in the capital of Romania, Bucharest.

7. Day 7: Bucharest – Ruse (about 80 kilometers / 50 miles)

   The road from Bucharest to Ruse will be the shortest on this trip. After you cross the border, you will set off to stay in a private hotel with a wine cellar. There will be a wine tasting of the best wine specially organized for you before dinner.

8. Day 8. Ruse – Sofia (about 310 kilometers / 193 miles)

   The tour ends in Sofia with a closing dinner, where you will be able to share your impressions and pictures from your adventure with KHL Mototravel!!!

9. Day 9: Goodbye Sofia

   Breakfast, hotel release, and transfer to Sofia airport.

Ride Details

Terrain

paved road

Bike

Personal or rental bikes (BMW models)

Mileage

1800 kilometers / 1118 miles

Daily rides

80 - 380 kilometers / 50 - 236 miles

Riding gear

available for rent

Meals

Breakfast and dinner + lunches while driving

Accommodation

During the tour, you will stay in 4 or 5-star hotels.

Food

The price includes breakfast and dinner in the hotels and lunches while driving. Lunch on a free day is not included.

Getting There

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