Cultural Tour of Bulgaria's Top Cities and Borovec
Why we love it?
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 5 overnights at 3-star hotels
- Professional English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Food & Drinks
Itinerary
Day 1
The Ancient city of Plovdiv
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Morning
Morning - the pick up could be from your hotel in Sofia city or directly from the Airport (Bus,Train station). 1.5 Hours drive will take us to Plovdiv area. There we will start with a visit of the second oldest monastery in Bulgaria - Bachkovo (founded 1083). We will need less than an hour to explore this holy place and learn more about the history, traditions and customs. 20 Minutes drive from the monastery complex will take us to Asen's fortress - a stunning place from which you can make amazing pictures of the beautiful nature and ruins. Another 30 minutes drive and we will be in Plovdiv - the EU Capital of Culture for 2019. After we check in our carefully selected hotel we will start walking the old town where we will visit: Revival style house museums, 2nd century Roman theatre, Roman stadium,some nice churches (19th century) and of course the oldest Mosque in this part of Europe (1363–1364). The evening is reserved for exploring the "Capana"- place where you will visit the best restaurants, bars and pubs in the city.
Day 2
Nessebar and the beauty of the Black sea
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After breakfast, we will head to the Black Sea coast. On the way, we will stop at NAR (National archaeological reserve) "Kabile" an old Roman military outpost, built next to one of the biggest Thracian cities from the pre-Roman period, with an interesting museum. Our late lunch will be in one of the best restaurants in Nessebar's old town (UNSECO Heritage). In the afternoon, we will walk around the small island of Nessebar (Important Sea town from VI century BC, kept its glory in the Roman and Byzantine era.) exploring the ancient ruins. In the evening we will go (20 min drive) to the party Capital of the Black Sea (optional, upon desires) "Sunny Beach" - the atmosphere is modern and the clubs are one of the best! Overnight will be in the Old part of Nessebar, where you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient place, surrounded by the beautiful sea.
Day 3
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This day
This day is dedicated to the Black Sea. From Nessebar we will drive to Varna (The Sea Capital of Bulgaria) where you will have the chance to visit the Archeological museum (The oldest gold treasury ever found in the World) and the Retro museum (the biggest collection of cars and stuff from the Communist period in Bulgaria). In the afternoon, we will walk around Varna city centre and visit the famous Cathedral. The evening is all about Varna Sea garden with amazing pirate ship restaurant, beach bars and dance clubs. Overnight in Varna.
Day 4
Veliko Tarnovo
Day 5
Devetaki cave, Krushuna waterfalls and returning to Sofia
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This
This is our last day, but before we say goodbye, you will be able to visit two of the most popular caves in this part of the country - the Devetaki cave. We will also go to see the famous Krushuna waterfalls. We will have lunch in the medieval town of Lovech. For dinner, we will be back in Sofia. After checking into the check-in centrally located hotel, you will receive important instructions on how to spend an unforgettable time in Sofia and everything about the nightlife.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- We understand your concerns in relation to COVID 19, therefore we've taken the needed measures for you to feel safe. All our guides and drivers go through regular medical checks, wear masks during the tours and in each vehicle, we have a disinfectant spray. Furthermore due to the situation nowadays we organize tours only for small groups (up to 7 persons) and we have the option for private tours. Pick up from any location in Sofia
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 3 days before start
Non-refundable after 3 days before start




