• 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
  • 8 Day Bulgaria Tour
Duration 8 days
Guiding in English Fully guided
Group Size 100
Budget Class Comfort

Tour overview

Our Bulgaria tour is full of impressive cultural sites, such as the 10th century Rila Monastery, to the natural beauty of the Valley of the Roses.

Itinerary

Arrival at Sofia. The representative of our travel agency will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel in Sofia. Accommodation. Free time. Overnight in Sofia.

VISITED PLACES

Sofia
After breakfast: 2- hour guided tour in the heart of the town during which you will learn about its rich history and see its heritage: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – the biggest in Bulgarian, Saint Sofia Basilica – the symbol of the town, the old Parliament Building, the Presidency, Saint George Rotunda – one of the oldest churches in Europe, the Roman Remains and the other important historical buildings and sites. Free time. Overnight in Sofia.

VISITED PLACES

Sofia
Breakfast. Day trip to two UNESCO world heritage sites. The first stop is the Boyana Church, remarkable with its amazingly well-preserved and very unique frescoes from the 13th century. After that, you will continue to the Rila Monastery (2- hour drive)- the biggest monastery in Bulgaria, which will enchant you with its beaty. There you will learn about its emergence and the life of Saint John of Rila – the most important Bulgarian saint. You will also have an included visit to the monastery museum and an authentic monk room! Free time for lunch. Transfer back to the hotel in Sofia. Overnight in Sofia.

VISITED PLACES

Sofia Rila Monastery
Breakfast. Departure to Plovdiv (2-hour drive) – considered to be the oldest existing town in Europe and its capital of culture for 2019. There you will have a 2- hour guided tour during which you will learn about its ancient history and you will discover its very well preserved and restored heritage: the Roman forum, stadium and theater, the main walking street (which is the longest pedestrian street in Europe), the Revival old town with its beautiful houses and coble- stone streets, the remains of the old fortress and the beautiful panoramic views from there. After that you will have some free time for lunch and shopping. Overnight in Plovdiv.

VISITED PLACES

Plovdiv Sofia
Breakfast. Departure to the town of Kazanlan – the heart of the Rose Valley. There you will visit the Thracian Tomb, remarkable with its decorations that illustrate the life of the Thracians and UNESCO heritage site. A local rosary will be visited as well. After that, departure to the ethnographic reserve “Etara”. It represents the life of a Balkan village as it was in the end of the 18th and in the beginning of the 19th century. Different crafts from that period are demonstrated on its streets. Free time for lunch. Departure to Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval Bulgarian capital. Hotel accommodation and overnight stay in Veliko Tarnovo.

VISITED PLACES

Plovdiv
Breakfast. Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom between the 12th and the 14th century. It was a strong fortress situated on three hills. There you will have a 2-hour guided tour during which you will visit the “Tsarevets” hill where you will see the old fortress and some of the medieval churches. After that, you will explore the old merchant street where old- style crafts are presented. Free time for lunch and shopping. After that free time and overnight stay in Veliko Tarnovo.

VISITED PLACES

Veliko Tarnovo
Breakfast. Departure to the charming mountain town of Koprivshtita - – the cradle of the Bulgarian National Revival. The small colorful village hidden in “Sredna Gora” mountain is strongly related to the Bulgarian National Revival Period which happened in the 19th century. On one hand it was the home of many rich local merchants who built their traditional beautiful houses – the most famous of them are now working as museums and inside you will be able to see their authentic furniture and decoration and learn more about the life of the merchants back then. On the other hand – Koprivshtitsa was also the home of some of the most active Bulgarian revolutionaries who were fighting for an independent Bulgarian state (the Bulgarians back then were under Ottoman rule). In 1876 these revolutionaries started in Koprivshtitsa the “April Uprsing” which although was brutally crushed, was an important step towards the liberation. In Koprivshtitsa you will visit 5 or 6 house- museums and you guide will tell you in details about the important events that took place there. After that you will have free time for lunch. The expected return in Sofia is at 6 pm. Overnight is Sofia.

VISITED PLACES

Sofia Koprivshtitsa Veliko Tarnovo
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport

VISITED PLACES

Sofia

Routes

Included

7 nights in 4-star hotels with central city location

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group.

Hotel

Professional English - speaking tour guides

7 breakfasts

Arrival transfer from Sofia International Airport Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking car or minivan Tours & Transfer Taxes

Coach / Bus Mini-coach Private Vehicle

Guided tours in: Sofia, Rila Monastery, Boyana Church, Plovdiv, Kazanlak, Veliko Tarnovo, Koprivshtitsa

Entrance fees to: Boyana Church, Rila Monastery museum, Plovdiv ancient theater, Kazanlak Thracian Tomb, Kazanlak rosary, Tsarevets fortress, Koprivshtitsa house- museums

Please check the information below before your departure

1-    International & Domestic Flight Tickets

2-    Covid-19 PCR Test

3-    Tour Itinenary

4-    Confirmed Documents are sent by us to include Hotel reservations etc.

5-    Domestic Flight Tickets if any (Please check your title/name spelling printed correctly)

6-    Passport Validation Terms

7-    Visa if needed (check before your trip for the dates on your visa)

8-    If visa needed, please ask us for invitation letter to ease the visa application process

9-    Flight details for on time Airport transfer services

10- Observe the luggage limitation by Airlines for domestic flights if any

11- Obtain emergency contact details from our office 

If you have any further information that is not listed above, please contact us by the details below:

Please email us at [email protected]

Excluded

International and Domestic Flights

Insurance: All types

City Tax (currently 0,50-euro cents per night)

Bulgaria entry visa (if needed)

Food (besides the breakfast) & personal expenses

Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers

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