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Description
Embark on a short tour to Bulgaria and see some of its major tourist attractions such as Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the church of St. Sophia, the Monument of Tsar Liberator and the Rotunda of St. George. Admire the monastery church of Rila with its exquisite frescoes, and stroll down the old town of Plovdiv full of decorated houses, fortress walls, and churches.
Highlights
- Marvel at the gold-domed Alexander Nevski Cathedral
- Explore the Rila Monastery, a sanctuary of Bulgarian literature and spiritual life
- Visit the ancient Roman Forum, Stadium, and Theatre
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Day 1: Arrival in Sofia - City Tour expand_more
Welcome to Sofia.
Transfer to Sofia city center and check-in at your hotel after 14:00.
In the afternoon, start a comprehensive city tour of Sofia with your Sofia tour guide and get to know the capital's highlights.
Among the most impressive sites are the gold-domed Alexander Nevski Cathedral dominating the city; the church of St. Sophia, which gave the name to the city; the Monument of Tsar Liberator dedicated to the Russian Tsar Alexander II; the Rotunda of St. George, which is the best-preserved Byzantine building; the Russian church st. Nikolas, the ruins of ancient Roman Serdica, Parliament buildings, and more.
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Day 2: Sofia - Rila Monastery - Sofia expand_more
In the morning, drive to Rila Mountains (the highest on the Balkan Peninsula) to see one of Bulgaria’s most visited sites – the Rila Monastery, included in UNESCO Patrimony. This monastery is a sanctuary of Bulgarian literature and spiritual life. Founded in the middle of the 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila, it played a crucial role in preserving Bulgarian culture and language. You shall see the monastery church with its unique frescoes painted by the most famous Bulgarian fine artists from the 19th century and the monastery museum housing a rich collection of exhibits connected with the history of the monastery and the spread of Christianity on the Bulgarian lands.
In the afternoon, drive back to Sofia and stay overnight.
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Day 3: Sofia - Plovdiv - Sofia expand_more
After breakfast, depart to Plovdiv - Bulgaria’s second-largest city. This city with a millennium-old history, contemporary to Troy and Mycenae, and it has preserved ruins from Roman, Ottoman and Bulgarian Revival periods.
During your city tour, you will see the Roman Forum and Stadium as well as the Roman theatre dating back to the 2nd AD.
Visit one of Plovdiv beautiful Revival houses.
Walk along the old town where you will see beautifully decorated houses, ancient fortress walls, and revival churches with your Plovdiv tour guide.
Drive back to Sofia.
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Day 4: Sofia Departure expand_more
Transfer to Sofia Airport for your flight back home.
What's Included
Entrance fees: Sofia city tour (no museums); Rila Monastery (church and museum); Roman Theater, House of Hindliyan (Plovdiv)
English speaking Bulgarian tour guide from Day 1 until Day 3
Transport by private car or minivan throughout
Transfer to/from the airport
What's Excluded
Hotel accommodation in Sofia - please contact for the best hotel deal available
Gratitudes for the guide/driver
Camera/video fees at museums
Any meals
Any other entrance fees not mentioned above
Know before you go
Escape to Bulgaria for four days
This tour will introduce you to Bulgaria's most emblematic tourist sites. You will get to know Sofia - the country's capital - a vivid and youthful city; Plovdiv - the first Bulgarian city, elected a European capital of culture for 2019; the UNESCO listed Rila monastery - a symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox church.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 360 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 50 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |