Day 1 Arrive Sofia
On arrival at Sofia airport, meet and assist and transfer to hotel. Check in at your hotel and relax. Later in the evening make your way to the front of Palace Of Justice to join a 2 hours walking tour of Sofia downtown. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Day 2 Sofia -Taranovo – Arbanassi – Verna (By Road) (450 kms / 6 Hrs.)
After breakfast at the hotel meet your driver cum guide for a comfortable travel to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi  on arrival visit the medieval capital Veliko Tarnovo followed by visit to this beautiful 13th-Century village of Arbanassi.

Lunch will be served in a typical Bulgarian pub in Arbanassi. After Lunch proceed to Varna . Check in at your hotel on arrival at Varna.
Overnight in Varna.

Day 3 Verna
After a leisurely breakfast you may choose to see Dolphin Show or visit to Euxinograd Castle.  Later, make your way to the front of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin to join a 2 hours walking tour of Varna downtown.  Rest of the day is free for you to explore Varna and its beaches. Overnight in your hotel in Varna.

Day 4  Varna – Brugas (By Road) (130 kms 02Hrs.)
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel followed by some free time at Sea Garden park of Varna to admire the greenery and the beautiful beaches of Varna, later meet your driver cum guide for a comfortable transfer to Sunny beach for lunch and further to your Burgas Hotel for check-in.

Burgas is located on the coast of Black sea and is fourth largest city of Bulgaria. A visit to Burgas means fun filled beach-time, excursions to its famous museums and archaeology sites, day trip to many of the popular places near Burgas lined up along the Black Sea Coast near Burgas.

Join the happy crowd on the central Pedestrian Street of Burgas and continue to Sea Garden, a huge seafront park, which is also the centre of recreational, sports and cultural activities. Enjoy dinner in one of the fish restaurant on the beach.
Overnight in Burgas.

Day 5  Brugas–Sozopol–Brugas-Nessebar – Brugas (By Road) (138 km/ 2 hrs)
Breakfast at your hotel. The Day is free for you to explore beach activities or simply relax at your hotel. You may also choose to visit Sozopol ( 35 Kms from Burgas), a Black Sea historical resort town founded in 7th century BC to explore its beautifully carved wooden buildings in its Old town and Sozopol medieval fortifications ( or castle ) before you return to your hotel in Burgas.

Later in the afternoon travel to Nessebar, a UNESCO-listed town that offers seaside fun along with with sites of immense historical wealth. Nessebar is also approx 35 Kms from Burgas). On arrival in Nessebar make your way to the main gates of the Old Town to join a walking tour of Nessebar city old town. After the tour you may continue to explore Nessebar or indulge in some local shopping.

Meet your driver and transfer back to your hotel in Burgas.
Overnight in Burgas.

Day 6 Burgas – Plovdiv – Sofia (By Road) (394 kms / 1 hrs 5 min)
After a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, meet your driver for a comfortable travel in a private vehicle to Sofia via Plovdiv.  On arrival at Plovdiv enjoy a walking tour of the Plovdiv city downtown, an Open-Air UNESCO Heritage Town. ( This Tour starts in front of Municipality building on the central pedestrian street )

Enjoy some free time to explore Plovdiv – the town of seven hills, and considered to be one of the oldest cities in Europe, you may choose to visit Bunardzik hill or explore some some street shopping before you travel to Sofia, the Capital city of Bulgaria. Check in at your hotel in Sofia. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 7 Sofia
With a mix of Communist and European-style architecture taking a centre stage and Vitosha Mountain in the background, Sofia the capital city of Bulgaria is one of the most important destination in Bulgaria. Later, today after breakfast you may choose to visit Rila Monastery (a UNESCO Heritage Site) or spend the day to explore city of Sofia on your own. Overnight in Sofia. (See Sightseeing and activities in Bulgaria)

Day 8 Depart Sofia
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel transfer to Sofia airport on time to take your flight.

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Day 01 Arrive Sofia
Arrive at Sofia airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Sofia.

Day 02 Sofia
Proceed to first take a walking tour of Sofia starting with Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – the symbol of Sofia, the St. Sophia church, built in 6th century, the former Royal Palace, St. George Rotunda and the ruins of ancient Serdica. Near Banya Bashi Mosque is located one of the oldest commercial complex – Central Sofia Market Hall also known as ‘Halite’ or ‘Tsentralni Hali’ opened in 1911, showing unique architecture and containing many stores for food, clothes, shoes etc.

Next to the Ruins of Serdica is one of the remarkable buildings in Sofia where is located the Central Universal Market. Free time on Vitosha blvd. famous with its many stores of world known brands. The tour continues to one of the Sofia shopping centers. In Sofia are located the biggest trendy malls in the country. Return to your hotel. Overinght in Sofia.

Day 03 Sofia – Plovdiv (By Road) (145 kms / 1 hrs / 43 mins appx.)
Transfer to Plovdiv, which is the second largest city in Bulgaria. It is situated at about two hours drive from Sofia near the beautiful Rhodope Mountains. Plovdiv was selected to be the Europe’s cultural capital in 2019. The town in its present appearance was built around seven hills – the hills of Plovdiv. For a true experience of Bulgaria it is worth touring the sights of tradition and natural beauty in Plovdiv – a town with ancient past, an open-air museum with fascinating architecture. Its Old town preserves examples of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture along with the Roman Antique theatre and the Roman stadium.

You will be able to take a walk along the small cobbled streets you will visit the Ethnographic museum where you will see an exhibition representing traditional culture of Thrace, The Rodhopes and the Central Balkan mountains during the 18th-19th centuries in Bulgaria. The main street of the city offers excellent opportunities for entertainment and shopping. In Plovdiv you will discover many opportunities to experience shopping. Whenever you go to Markovo Tepe Mall, Grand Mall or Mall of Plovdiv, you will find anything you want. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 04 Plovdiv – Nessebar – Varna (By Road) (383 km / 4 hrs 37 min appx.)
Transfer to Nessebar – one of the oldest towns in Europe, the successor to the ancient Thracian settlement of Mesambria, founded in the Second century AD. Through the centuries the town has been occupied by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Turks. It was added to the UNESCO heritage list more than 20 years ago for its many churches, old houses and wealth of history. City tour at the old town. In the afternoon continue to Varna – the Bulgarian Sea capital. Overnight in Verna.

Day 05 Varna
Proceed to half day sightseeing tour of Varna. Bulgaria’s Sea Capital is full of history, sights and legends. You will visit the Sea Garden – an amazing place for walking along the sea. In the city center you will see the symbol of Varna – Cathedral “The assumption of Holy Mother”. If you want to see the oldest worked golden artefacts you may want to visit Varna’s Archaeological museum. Also the Roman Thermae, which are the most valuable monument of culture in Varna, situated in the central part of the city where they were constructed in the late 2nd century AD. In the afternoon free time at leisure. Overnight in Varna.

Day 06 Varna
Departure to Balchik. The trip begins with a visit to the Botanical Garden in the picturesque town of Balchik, a tour of the summer residence of the Romanian Queen Maria – a romantic and exquisite architectural mix of Oriental and European styles, located on the beach, in a magnificent botanical garden – hosting over 3000 plants, including the second largest collection of cacti in Europe containing more than 250 species. Overnight in Varana.

Day 07 Varana
Proceed to Feel Bulgaria, discover the picturesque countryside. We will make a full day trip to Shumen, the famous historical sight Madara and the old town of Preslav, get know with the Bulgarian traditions. In the late afternoon departure in the hotel. Overnight in Varana.

Day 08 Varana
Proceed to ready for an exciting off road tour. An exotic trip with Jeeps in the unique natural environment, shooting with air rifles, picnic in the forest and entertainment. Free time at leisure.

Day 09 Depart Varana.
Departure transfer to onward destination.

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Day 1 Arrive Varna
Arrival in Varna meet assist at the airport later transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Verna.

Day 2 Varna
Sightseeing in Varna – the biggest city on the Black Sea coast – the Historical Museum, the Archeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Cathedral, the Dolphinarium, etc. Overnight in Varna.

Day 3 Varna
Sightseeing in the region. A visit to the botanical gardens in the town of Balchik. These are the second largest gardens in Europe, once were part of the summer palace of the Romanian queen Maria.

Visiting museums, going to Pobiti Kamani – a very interesting semi-dessert area covered with yellow sands and many stone figures that are still unknown whether they are remnants of a vanished town, or of a giant wall. Some of these rocks are 6-7 meters high; others are similar to pots or flowers. The area is 4 km.
Very close is the cave Tamnata Dupka (The Dark Hole) where traces of prehistoric people are found. Overnight in Varna.

Day 4  Varna – Veliko Tarnovo (By Road) (222 kms / 2 hrs / 36 mins appx.)
Proceed for the town of Veliko Tarnovo. On the way to the town the tourists will see the old Bulgarian capitals Pliska and Preslav, the Rider of Madara – a 23m-high stone monument enlisted in the UNESCO list of historical monuments. A visit to a wine cellar where the popular wine “Pelin” is produced.

A visit to the monastery “St. Pantaleimon” where the Bulgarian king Boris had spent some time. A visit to Ljaskovo nunnery. Overnight in Veliko.

Day 5 Veliko Tarnovo
Sightseeing in Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasy and the monastery of Kelifarevo.
Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 6 Veliko Tarnovo – Nessebar (By Road) ( 245 kms / 2 hrs / 55 mins appx.)
Proceed for the town of Nessebar. On the way visiting Drjanovo Monastery, the village of Bojentzi, the ethnographic complex Etara, the Thracian tomb near Kazanlak. Overnight in Nessebar.

Day 07 Nessebar
Visiting the towns of Nessebar and Sozopol. Nessebar is a small town situated on a peninsula. Its population is 7000 people and during the summer each house turns into a small hotel.

The legends tell that once there were 41 churches in Nessebar. Nowadays the tourists may see the following churches: the Old Metropolis, the Basilica on the see coast, “St. Todor”, “St.Parasceva”, etc. The other pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is Sozopol. The town was established in 609. Its first name was Apolonia.

Day 08 Nessebar – Varna (By Road) / (101 km/ 1 hrs 33 min) / Dep. Varna
Departure transfer to onward destination.

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Day 01 Arrive Sofia
Arrival at Sofia airport meet assist and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Sofia.

Day 02 Sofia – Plovdiv (By Road) (145 kms / 1 hrs / 43 mins appx.)
Walking tour of Sofia starting withAlexander Nevsky Cathedral – the symbol of Sofia, the St. Sophia church, built in 6th century, the former Royal Palace, St. George Rotunda and the ruins of ancient Serdica.Near Banya Bashi Mosque is located one of the oldest commercial complex – Central Sofia Market Hall also known as “Halite“ or “Tsentralni Hali“ opened in 1911, showing unique architecture and containing many stores for food, clothes, shoes etc. Next to the Ruins of Serdica is one of the remarkable buildings in Sofia where is located the Central Universal Market. Free time on Vitosha blvd. Famous with its many stores of world known brands. In the afternoon transfer to Plovdiv – Bulgaria’s second largest city. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 03 Plovdiv
Proceed toa city tour of  Plovdiv which was selected to be the Europe’s cultural capital in 2019. The town in its present appearance was built around seven hills – the hills of Plovdiv. For a true experience of Bulgaria it is worth touring the sights of tradition and natural beauty in Plovdiv – a town with ancient past, an open-air museum with fascinating architecture. Its Old town preserves examples of Bulgarian Renaissance architecture along with the Roman Antique Theatre and the Roman Stadium. You will be able to take a walk along the small cobbled streets you will visit the Ethnographic museum where you will see an exhibition representing traditional culture of Thrace, The Rodhopes and the Central Balkan Mountains during the 18th-19th centuries in Bulgaria. The main street of the city offers excellent opportunities for entertainment and shopping. In Plovdiv you will discover many opportunities to experience shopping. Whenever you go to Markovo Tepe Mall, Grand Mall or Mall of Plovdiv, you will find anything you want. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 04 Plovdiv – Nessebar – Varna (By Road) (383 kms / 4 hrs 37 min)
Proceed to Nessebar – one of the oldest towns in Europe, the successor to the ancient Thracian settlement of Mesambria, founded in the Second century AD. Through the centuries the town has been occupied by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Turks. It was added to the UNESCO Heritage List more than 20 years ago for its many churches, old houses and wealth of history. City tour at the old town. In the afternoon continue to Varna – the Bulgarian Sea capital. Overnight in Varna.

Day 05 Varna
Proceed to half day sightseeing tour of Varna. Bulgaria’s Sea Capital is full of history, sights and legends. You will visit the Sea Garden – an amazing place for walking along the sea. In the city center you will see the symbol of Varna – Cathedral “The assumption of Holy Mother”. If you want to see the oldest worked golden artefacts you may want to visit Varna’s Archaeological museum. Also the Roman Thermae, which are the most valuable monument of culture in Varna, situated in the central part of the city where they were constructed in the late 2nd century AD. In the afternoon free time at leisure. Overnight in Varna.

Day 06 Varna – Veliko Tarnovo – Varna (By Road) (444 kms / 5 hrs appx.)
Departure to the old Bulgarian capital. Veliko Tyrnovo is charms, it will teleport you back in time, to make you a spectator of the rise and fall of the mighty capital of the Second Bulgarian kingdom (12-14 century). By walking on the winding cobble streets, you will learn and feel how its proud population lived under the Turkish oppression, developing fabulous architectural masterpieces and established cohesive and powerful craftsmen’s guild. Overnight in Varna

Day 07 Depart Varna
Departure transfer to onward destination.

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Day 1  Sofia (By Flight)
Arrivals in Sofia meet assist and accommodation in a hotel in the city center.

Visit to the “Alexander Nevski” Cathedral. This is a memorial church, the most splendid of many notable buildings from around the turn of 20th century. It is a golden-domed five-aisle cathedral that can accommodate 5 000 people. More than 30 years craftsmen and artists from six countries have worked on the huge chandeliers, candelabra, the mural paintings and the icons, as well as on the interior made out of marble, onyx, alabaster, gold, copper and bronze.

Downstairs is the crypt with the largest collection of icons and religious artifacts on the Balkan Peninsula. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2 Sofia
Sightseeing in Sofia – a walk in the city center where is the finely preserved 4-century rotunda of St. George, the remains of the Roman fortress wall, the church of St. Petka Samarjiiska, St. Nedelja Church and St. Sofia Church – 4th to 6th century church that gave the name of the city. In the city center are also to be found the Presidency, the National Assembly building, the building of the Council of Ministers, etc. Seeing the Mosque, the National Library and the University of Sofia.

Visit to the National History Museum. It houses a wealth of rare objects from the Paleolithic age to the 14 century AD, some of the world’s oldest known gold artifacts and many objects giving detailed illustration of the centuries of the Turkish Yoke and the National Liberation Movement.

Visit to Boyana Church. The church is dated 12th century and contains frescoes from 1259 which are recognized as among the best-preserved and most interesting examples of Eastern European medieval art. Some of the 90 scenes are painted from life rather than stylized. The frescoes are considered the first manifestation of Renaissance art and the church is included in UNESCO’s list of cultural and historic sites. Overnight in Bahrain.

Day 3 Sofia – Plovdiv (By Road) (147 kms / 1 hrs / 41 mins appx.)
Proceed for the town of Plovdiv .

Visit to the Old Town – one of the most beautiful complexes of late 19 century bourgeois domestic buildings in the Balkans. Many houses are turned into museums. In this architectural reservation are to be found the ancient Roman Theater dating from the 2nd century, the ethnographic museum, the Thracian and Roman fortress walls, fine examples of churches, cultural monuments and a harmonious blend of Thracian, Roman, Slav, medieval and revival remains. A walking tour in the center where is the Djumaja Mosque, the horseshoe shaped Hellenistic stadium, the Roman forum and others.

Gala dinner in a stylish restaurant, with musical program and an orchestra (the restaurant will be reserved only for the group).
Overnight  in  Plovdiv.

Day 4: Plovdiv
Proceed to Bachkovo Monastery (70 km in both directions). This is the oldest one in Bulgaria and one of the finest of the Bulgarian monasteries. It was founded in late 11 century and represents the intermingling of the Old Georgian, Greek and Bulgarian traditions. It combines antique and modern buildings in a harmonious and inspiring whole.

In the afternoon visit to a wine cellar (30 km in both directions). The wine cellar is a complex combining modern technologies of wine production with an impressive National Revival style architecture. The tourists will walk about the cellar and listen to a lecture about the origin of the grape varieties, myths and legends, and specific technologies of wine production and preservation.

and “Mavrud” varieties, in authentic atmosphere and with suitable appetizers. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 05 Plovdiv – Sofia (By Road) ( 147 km/ 1 hrs 41 min appx.) / Depart Sofia
Departure transfer to onward destination.

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