12 days in Larnaca, Bulgaria & Rome Itinerary
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Start: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Larnaca, Cyprus
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Sofia, Bulgaria
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Rome, Italy
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End: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Larnaca, Cyprus — 3 nights
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Situated on the southernmost coast of Cyprus, the 6,000-year-old city of Larnaka features a bustling promenade full of bars, cafes, restaurants, and plenty of spots in the sun.Bring the kids along to Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement and Kourion. Change things up with these side-trips from Larnaca: Kolossi Castle (in Limassol City) and Aphrodite's Rock (in Kouklia). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Lazarus, get out on two wheels at The Juices Cycles, admire the masterpieces at Petreon Sculpture Park, and make a trip to Emira Pottery.
For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Larnaca trip planning tool.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Larnaca is an approximately 16-hour flight. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Johannesburg in March: high temperatures in Larnaca hover around 23°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Sofia.
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Sofia, Bulgaria — 3 nights
Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.Kids will appreciate attractions like ProX-Treme and Museum of illusions Sofia. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sofia: Borovets (Borovets Ski Resort & Yanakiev Ski and Snowboard School). There's still lots to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the landmark architecture of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, take in the dramatic natural features at Zlatnite_Mostove -Golden Bridges, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Sofia Church.
For ratings and other tourist information, go to the Sofia trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Larnaca to Sofia takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, bus, and train. Traveling from Larnaca in March, things will get slightly colder in Sofia: highs are around 14°C and lows about 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to fly to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 5 nights
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Bring the kids along to Colosseum and Pantheon. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and don't miss a visit to Roman Forum.
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You can fly from Sofia to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sofia in March, expect Rome to be somewhat warmer, temps between 19°C and 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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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.
