8 Days, 7 Overnights
Sofia - Sofia, Bourgas - Bourgas, Varna - Varna

Tour Overview

Duration in days/overnights: 8 days, 7 overnights

From/To:

Sofia - Sofia, also available Bourgas - Bourgas or Varna - Varna

Transportation: bus, A/C

Accommodation: 3- and 4-star hotels.

Meals: Halfboard - breakfast & dinner included.

Tour overview:

This tour highlights the major cities in Bulgaria providing a good mixture of modern life and ancient history. The program also includes visit to museum villages with well preserved Renaissance atmosphere. A visit to the largest monasteries of the country will contribute to understanding better the role of the religious places as centers of culture and art. During the tour a cross-journey of Bulgaria will be performed - from west to east, from north to south.

Sightseeing:

Sofia
Rila Monastery
Melnik
Rozhen Monastery
Plovdiv
Bachkovo Monastery
Nessebur
Varna
Madara Horseman
Arbanassi
Veliko Turnovo
Shipka
Kazanluk

Special Interests/Activities:

Modern cities
Religion
Bulgarian Renaissance
Wine-production

Difficulty Grade:

Extensive walking on uneven terrain is involved; not accessible by wheelchairs.

Recommended Period:

April - June, September – October.

Notes:

Order of visits may vary.
This tour program is subject to changes in timings and itinerary.