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BULGARIA

HIDDEN SURPRISES OF WONDERFUL BULGARIA

city, the round church of St. George, which Day 05: Plovdiv – Kazanluk – Etara
Program is the best preserve Byzantine building. – Veliko Tarnovo
Itinerary Continue driving to Rila Monastery. Visit AM: Leaving behind Plovdiv, we”ll continue
to the town of Kazanluk. The area is well
Rila Monastery, a sanctuary of Bulgarian
literature and spiritual life. known as The Valley of the Thracian Kings
PM: Drive back to Sofia due to the numerous Thracian tombs
Day 01: Sofia Apt – Sofia Overnight in Sofia discovered in the surroundings.
Flight details: Visit one of the finest examples – a replica
Meet the local host at the airport and Day 03: Sofia – Bachkovo Monastery of the oldest discovered Thracian tomb
transfer at your hotel in Sofia – Plovdiv listed in UNESCO World Heritage.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel AM: After breakfast at the hotel, depart for PM: Continue our drive to Veliko Tarnovo, with
Overnight in Sofia Plovdiv. Will visit on the way the famous stop en route to Etara Open Air Museum.
Bachkovo Monastery. Cntinue driving to This is a fantastic place to visit to learn about
Day 02: Sofia – Rila Monastery – Sofia Plovdiv traditional arts, crafts, building and artisans
AM: After breakfast you will enjoy a PM: In the afternoon we continue to of Bulgaria. Our drive wil lproceed to Veliko
comprehensive city tour of Sofia and Plovdiv, which has preserved ruins from Tarnovo
get to know the highlights of the capital. Roman, Ottoman and Bulgarian Revival Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo
Among the most impressive sites are the period. Walk along the tiny cobbled streets
Alexander Nevski Cathedral dominating the of the old town surrounded by beautiful Day 06: Veliko Tarnovo – Sofia
Revival houses and churches. AM: After breakfast, check out of the hotel
Overnight in Plovdiv and start the walk to Tsarevets fortress
where the Bulgarian kings once lived. Walk
Day 04: Plovdiv – Starosel – Plovdiv along the oldest merchant street in the
AM: After the breakfast, we’ll drive to town called Samovodska Charshia.
Thracian Temple Complex Starosel. A There guests can see masters who pursue
walk in the cellar with tasting of 7 types their crafts according to old traditions.
of specially selected bottled wines of Board the coach and drive to Sofia.
STAROSEL, served with special bites and Upon arrival, enjoy free time in Sofia
mineral water in the “WINE TEMPLE” and Overnight in Sofia
a gift certificate.
After this amazing experience, we’ll drive Day 07: Sofia – Airport
back to Plovdid and enjoy leisure time by Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Transfer
yourself from your hotel in Sofia to the airport.
Overnight in Plovdiv End of Service

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