Sofia short break

escorted trip (English,German, French,Spanish,Italian,Russian langages available)

price per person: 356 EUR / 698 BGN (valid for a group of 6 people)

Visit Sofia, Rila Monastery & Plovdiv

The city centre of Sofia is a combination of historical sites, bustling local markets, and the modern conveniences of a capital city, including good restaurants, hotels, and shopping areas. A stroll through it reveals traces of Thracians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Turks. More than 250 sites are protected, and hot mineral fountains still flow in its centre. St. George Rotunda is the oldest preserved building, dating back to the 4^th century. The impressive gold domed Alexander Nevski Cathedral, the Russian Church, the Sofia Synagogue, and the Banya Bashi Mosque are a short walk from each other.

Plovdiv is a remarkable city with a history over 6000 years. The second largest Bulgarian town is also without doubt the most beautiful one.

The Rila Monastery is Bulgaria’s biggest Christian monastery. It has a breathtaking location in Rila Mountains. Its history, architecture, art and setting are really the best Bulgaria can offer.

Code: E SOF 12

Duration: 5 days/4 nights

Best period: all-year

Trip style: culturе

Technical difficulty: optional easy hiking

Route highlights:

Day 1: Tour starts in Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria

Day 2: A day for Sofia

Day 3: A day trip to Plovdiv

Day 4: A day trip to Rila Monastery

Day 5: Tour ends in Sofia

The price includes: