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DISCOVER BULGARIA
7 Days /
6 Nights
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1 DAY
Arrival to Sofia by fight
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2 DAY
After breakfast sightseeing city tour in the capital see the ancient center of Roman Serdica the Rotunda from 4thc., St. Nedelya Church, the Russian Church, the National Theater. Take a closer look at the magnificent Alexander Nevski Cathedral. In the afternoon leisure time for shopping or individual program visit to the National Historical Museum at Boyana suburb and the Boyana church with unique murals from the 13 century or visit one of the newest amusement parks in Europe Sofia Land. Dinner and Overnight at Princess Hotel****
3 DAY
After breakfast departure to the town of Gabrovo and Etura Open Air Ethnographic Museum, where master craftsmen fashion beautiful gold, silver, copper, leather and wooden articles right before your eyes from early morning until late at the night. The waft of freshly baked bread drifts across from an old bakery and a tiny coffee shop serves streaming sweet Turkish coffee, amidst lovely old houses & small shops. Lunch at a Tavern in the complex. In the early afternoon departure to Turnovo . Accommodation at Interhotel Veliko Turnovo****. Dinner and seeing from the terrace the impressive spectacle Light & Sound at Tsarevets HIll.
4 DAY
After breakfast tour of Veliko Turnovo the Old town, the Mediaeval capital of Bulgaria, situated on the Tzarevetz Hill, a natural inaccessible fortress where the royal palace once was, encircled by the deep-cutting Yantra River. Perched one above the other on the rocks, the houses reach right down to the riverbank. Lunch and walking tour at the nearby Arbanassy village architectural museum. In the afternoon departure to Plovdiv. Accommodation and dinner at Princess Trimontium Hotel****
5 DAY
In the morning city tour of Plovdiv Bulgaria's second largest city, it has a 24-centuries long history and is one of the ancient crossroads between East and West, proofs of its glory are the Roman amphitheatre, the Forum, the Old Plovdiv and its National Revival architecture (from 18th - 19thc). Lunch at Alafrangite restaurant in the Old town. In the afternoon leisure time optional excursion to Bachkovo Monastery and Assenova Fortress at the foot of Rodope Mountain. Dinner at Chevermeto Tavern with specialties from the cuisine of the Rodope mountain region and live music accompaniment.
6 DAY
After breakfast departure to the Rila Monastery via Borovets, the most prestigious and largest year-round mountain resort and ski center in Bulgaria. Borovets lies at the foot of Mount Moussala in the northern part of the Rila Mountain at an altitude of 1350 meters. The resort was founded 100 years ago by the Bulgarian kings who built a palace and hunting lodges there stop for refreshment and short walk around. At noon arrival at Rila Monastery, the most famous monument of the Bulgarian architecture and history included in INESCOs world heritage list. It's the stronghold of the Orthodox religion and Slavic culture and is located in the magnificent surroundings of Rila Mountain at 120 km from Sofia. Lunch in a mountain restaurant with menu of monastery recipes. Continue to Sofia and arrival in the late afternoon. Accommodation at Sofia Princess Hotel**** Farewell dinner at a restaurant with live music.
7 DAY
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the return flight n
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Package price includes:
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6 overnights in 3 or 4-star hotels in the towns of Sofia
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5 Full boards breakfast, lunch & dinner in chosen restaurants
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Transport with deluxe coach or minibus
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Guide service through the tour in English, French, Spanish, Russian or other upon request and according to bookings and all entrance fees for museums and sites as per program
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