The most essential Bulgarian highlights
During the tour you will see the most essencial historical and archaeological places, some UNESCO sites, present day capital Sofia, some traces from communist era. You will enjoy delicious traditional food and wine and discover the best kept secret in Europe - Bulgaria!
per adult from
$2,296
AUDDuration
6 days
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- 5x Breakfast
- 5x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
- Entry/Admission - Boyana Church
- Entry/Admission - Rila Monastery
- Entry/Admission - The Melnik Pyramids
- Entry/Admission - Plovdiv Old Town
- Entry/Admission - Bachkovo Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
- Entry/Admission - Sozopol Old Town
- Entry/Admission - Hotel Downtown
What's excluded :
- Flight tickets, drinks, tips and personal expences
Day 1: Sofia and Boyana church
Pass By: Boyana Church, 3 Boyansko Ezero Str., Sofia 1616 Bulgaria
Through this combined (walking and bus) tour you will discover the present day capital Sofia, as well as its ancient history.
By bus we will reach Boyana Church, renowned for its 13th-century frescoes and included in the list of UNESCO
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in downtown
Day 2: Rila monastery and Melnik city
Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria
In this day you will see the next UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site – Rila monastery, center of learning and church power during the time of Medieval centuries.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: The Melnik Pyramids, Pirin Planina, Melnik Bulgaria
Then we continue to Melnik - the smallest town, natural and architectural reserve renowned for the unique Bulgarian kind of wine “Shiroka melnishka loza”
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in Sandanski or Melnik
Day 3: Bachkovo monastery and Plovdiv
Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria
The oldest town in Europe – magnificent Plovdiv, situated on seven hills, which will be the European Capital of Culture in 2019.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Bachkovo Monastery, 10km south of Asenovgrad on the main road between Assenovgrad and Smolyan, Bachkovo 4251 Bulgaria
The largest and oldest Orthodox monasteries in Europe – Bachkovo monastery.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in Plovdiv town
Day 4: Valley of the Thracian Kings and Kazanlak
Stop At: Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, General Radetski St. Parc Tubelto, Kazanlak 6100 Bulgaria
The 4-th day is dedicated to the most significant tombs of Valley of the Thracian Kings and Kazanlak Thracian Tomb, included in the list of UNESCO. Then we go to the ancient town Apolonia (present day Sozopol), the most charming place on the Black sea coast.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in the Black sea ancient town Sozopol
Day 5: Sozopol and area
Stop At: Sozopol Old Town, Apolonia str. 1, Sozopol 8130 Bulgaria
Relax on the beach, sightseeing, leisure time.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in Sozopol
Day 6: Depart to Sofia and transfer to the airport for flights home
Pass By: Hotel Downtown, bul. "Vasil Levski" 27А, 1040 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Depart to Sofia and transfer to the airport for flights home
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.Departure Point :
St. Kyriaki Cathedral Church, pl. "Sveta Nedelya" 20, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Traveler pickup is offeredDeparture Time :
12:00 AMReturn Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for families with children under 14 years old
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
10
Organised by U Tour - Journey with historical contour
Activity ID: V-116139P1
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