Varna - Constanta - Mamaia - Bucharest

Varna is the largest of the Black Sea resort towns. Varna is well-known for its archaeological sites and finds, such as the 6,000-year-old Gold of Varna, the oldest gold treasure in the world, and the Roman Baths which is the largest of its kind in the Balkans. Many people use Varna as a jumping-off point to explore the rest of the Black Sea Coast, but it is a popular tourist destination in its own right. It is one of the cultural centers of Bulgaria, and it is also home to one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes in the country. Be sure to visit one of the hot thermal spring 'sea baths' which dot the coast.

Visit and discover the Dolphinarium Varna, Sea Garden, Varna Archaeological Museum, Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, Roman Thermae of Odessos, Retro Museum, Butterfly House, National Maritime Museum, History of Varna Museum, Varna Eye, Monument of Tsar Kaloyan, and so much more.

Constanta is the largest city on the Black Sea coast of Romania, and is home to the Black Sea's largest port. It is the oldest continuously-inhabited city in Romania, and was first settled in the seventh century BCE. It was the final home of the poet Ovid, in the first century CE, and the Old Town's main square is named for him. Constanta is a popular vacation spot due to its warm weather; a popular beach resort, Mamaia, is located just 20 minutes away by car.

Discover the beauty of the great Museum of Natural Sciences, Museum of National History and Archaeology, Lake Techirghiol, Carol I Mosque, Constanta Casino, Genoese Lighthouse, Lake Siutghiol, Modern Beach, Romanian Navy Museum, Constanta Aquarium, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Belona Beach, Ovidiu Square, Constanta's Old Town, Folk Art Museum, and so much more.

Mamaia is Romania's largest seaside resort, and one of the oldest, dating back to 1905. It is located eight miles northeast of Constanta on a narrow barrier island situated between the Black Sea and Lake Siutghiol. The island, five miles in length but just 300 yards wide in some spots, is jam-packed with resorts, bars, cafes, and restaurants. The main street, the Bulevardul Mamaia, runs through the western portion of the island and the beachfront is situated to the east.

Visit and explore the Luna Park, Aqua Magic Mamaia, Aqua Beach, Plaja Flora, Mamaia Promenade, Mamaia Bridge, Relax Beach, Plaja Iaki, Riviera Beach, Plaja Tomis, Vega Beach, Bikini Beach, Plaja H2O, Cabo Beach, and so much more.

Once known as the 'Little Paris', Bucharest, Romania's capital, is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, and glorious Belle Epoque buildings. There is even an Arc de Triomphe on a boulevard longer than the Champs Elysees, with a variety of trees that flower beautifully in the spring. You will be intrigued by the city's eclectic mixture of architecture, from old monasteries and Orthodox Churches, to Second Empire mansions, the stolid Stalinist architecture of the communist years, and the colossal Parliament House, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon.

Visit and explore the amazing Palace of Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, King Michael I Park, Cismigiu Gardens, National Museum of Art of Romania, Stavropoleos Monastery, Arcul de Triumf, Revolution Square, National Museum of Romanian History, Cotroceni Palace, Mogosoaia Palace, University Square, Pasajul Macca-Vilacrosse, and so much more.