From ancient times, the people inhabiting the Balkans have been highly susceptible to different cultural and economic influences. Its turbulent history has left a varied landscape of local ethnographic specialities, enigmatic antique findings, and a huge variety of traditions.
With this intensive itinerary, we utilise your time to visit the most important and memorable sites in just four full days of sightseeing and have you in a hotel situated in the heart of Sofia at the Hotel Forum. There are extraordinary experiences ahead of you in a tour specially designed to exceed your expectations.From ancient times, the people inhabiting the Balkans have been highly susceptible to different cultural and economic influences. Its turbulent history has left a varied landscape of local ethnographic specialities, enigmatic antique findings, and a huge variety of traditions.
With this intensive itinerary, we utilise your time to visit the most important and memorable sites in just four full days of sightseeing and have you in a hotel situated in the heart of Sofia at the Hotel Forum. There are extraordinary experiences ahead of you in a tour specially designed to exceed your expectations.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Sofia
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Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in Sofia. This will be your base for the duration of the trip. After checking in, you have the rest of the day free, so you can either relax or wander around the city.
Accommodation
Hotel Forum★3 star
Transportations
Minivan from Sofia Airport to Sofia Center
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sofia
Day 2
Sofia Walking Tour & Rila Monastery
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After breakfast, start the day with a guided walking tour around Sofia covering all of the must-see sights in the city that introduces you to Sofia's history. In the afternoon, you will head to the most frequented UNESCO Site in Bulgaria, Rila Monastery. Upon your return to your hotel, you are free to explore the city on your own terms in the evening,
Accommodation
Hotel Forum★3 star
Activities
Sofia Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Sofia
Rila Monastery
Transportations
Minivan from Sofia to Rila Monastery
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sofia
Rilski Manastir, Kiustendil
Day 3
Day Trip to Plovdiv
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After breakfast, you head towards Plovdiv, the artistic capital of Bulgaria and the city of seven hills. You will go on a guided tour of the Old Town and you will visit the Ethnographic Museum. Your town will give you a taste of what Plovdiv has to offer. Before heading back to Sofia, you will have some free time to explore the town on your own.
Accommodation
Hotel Forum★3 star
Activities
Plovdiv Old Town
Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv
Transportations
Minivan from Sofia to Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sofia
Plovdiv
Day 4
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Day Trip
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We leave Sofia to travel to Veliko Tarnovo, one of the oldest towns in the country. Here, you will spend the day exploring the town, Tsaravets Fortress and the nearby village of Arbanasi with its unique culture and history where you can explore the ethnographic museum. You can expect to return to Sofia in the late afternoon.
Accommodation
Hotel Forum★3 star
Activities
Veliko Tarnovo Walking and Sightseeing Tour
Tsarevets Fortress
Arbanasi
Transportations
Minivan from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo
Minivan from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo
Day 5
Departure Day
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Today you will check-out of the hotel, grab some breakfast and then you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Transportations
Minivan from Sofia Center to Sofia Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sofia
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
8 activities
5 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 4,313/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Bulgaria in 5 days
3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
