Highlights of Bulgaria

This is the best trip to discover Bulgaria’s many faces: picturesque monasteries, villages, cultural landmarks, pristine nature, and hotels offering a warm welcome. You will also visit UNESCO sites and other significant places, enjoy dinners in authentic restaurants and meet local people.

The trip starts in Sofia – the capital city. Visits of Boyana Church and Rila Monastery – two highlights of Bulgaria – are planned for the second day. In the next days we drive through three mountains ranges – Rila, Pirin and Rodopi. Along the way we visit Bansko, Dobarsko and Bachkovo Monastery. In Plovdiv, the second largest Bulgarian city, we explore the Old Town, which is a melting pot of various cultures and historical monuments. We continue of our trip through the Rose Valley and the valley of the Thracian Kings and cross the Balkan Mountains at the historical Shipka Pass. In Triavna, Etara, Bojentsi and Arbanasi we learn more about Bulgaria from the Revival Period (18-19^th century) – architecture, art, and traditions. In the medieval capital Veliko Tarnovo we will feel the spirit of glorious Bulgaria (12-14^th century). On the last days of this trip we visit Troyan Monastery and make the classical sightseeing walk of Sofia.

This trip offers several optional walks and hikes, which give opportunities to discover also plenty of Bulgaria’s pristine nature.

Not enough? You are guaranteed to have a great time because you will be with one of our best English-speaking guides.

Day 1: Tour starts in Sofia

Day 2: Dragalevtzi Monastery, Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

Day 3: Visits in Bansko and Dobarsko

Day 4: Visit of Bachkovo Monastery and sightseeing in Plovdiv

Day 5: Discover the valley of the Thracian Kings and Rose Valley

Day 6: Explore rural Bulgaria, charms of the Revival Period

Day 7: Visits in Arbanasi and Veliko Tarnovo

Day 8: Troyan Monastery

Day 9: Tour ends in Sofia

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