1 DAY
Arrival in Sofia. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Guided sightseeing tour of the city center, including a visit to the Alexander Nevski Cathedral – one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in Europe, as well as one of Sofia`s symbols and a primary tourist attraction; the Rotunda “St George”, the Church “St. Sophia”, built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, the National Theatre “Ivan Vazov”, the former Royal Palace, housing the National Revival Art Gallery and the Ethnographic Museum, the President hall, etc. Free time in the city center and the main trade area around Vitosha Boulevard. Optional tour upon request: half day visits to the National History Museum and Boyana Church in Sofia. Dinner at the hotel or, optional, dinner with folklore program and dances at a traditional restaurant in Sofia. Overnight in Sofia.
2 DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Sofia, or, optional: full day trip to Plovdiv. 8 a.m. – departure for Plovdiv. Sightseeing tour the Old Town, including a visit to The Roman Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv, which was build in the 2nd century AD under the rule of the Roman Emperor Trayan and is nowadays considered to be the largest surviving Roman construction in Bulgaria, visit to the Ethnographic Museum, the Roman Stadium, “St. Konstantin and Helena” Church, etc. Free time. Drive back to Sofia in the late afternoon. Duration of the tour 8 hours. Arrival in Sofia in the evening. Dinner and overnight.
3 DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. A free day in Sofia for shopping and sightseeing or, optional: full day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi. Sightseeing tour of Veliko Tarnovo – visit to the historical Tsarevets Hill, which served as a primary fortress of the capital town during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. Drive to the village of Arbanassi, famous for its well preserved 17 and 18 century churches and the typical Revival architecture of its houses. Visit to the Konstantsalieva Museum House. Drive back to Sofia. Dinner and overnight.
4 DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Transfer to the airport and departure.
SUPPLEMENTS:Full day trip to Plovdiv /entrance fee to the Ethnographic museum included/ – 47 EUR;
Full day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi – 65 EUR;
Half day tour in Sofia – visits to the National History Museum and Boyana Church (entrance fees included) 35 EUR;
Dinner at a traditional restaurant with folklore music and dances /transfer to the restaurant is included/- 25 EUR.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Arrival and departure transfers;
3 nights at a 3* hotel in Sofia;
Meals on HB basis included – breakfast and dinner;
Air-conditioned motor-coach throughout;
Guided sightseeing tour of Sofia in English.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Full day trip to Plovdiv;
Full day trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi;
Half day tour of Sofia with visits to the National History Museum and Boyana Church;
Dinner at a traditional restaurant with folklore music and dances.
DISCOUNTS:
Children up to 12 years – 59 EUR;
3rd person in a DBL room – 26 EUR.
NOTES:
The hotel reservations are guaranteed as a rule, when they are made more than 21 days prior to arrival. For requests made less than 21 days prior to arrival, additional confirmation of hotel reservations is needed. Additional confirmation of hotel reservations is needed at National Holidays/Events and Official Orthodox Holidays, such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, Rose Festival /1st week of June/, 6th May, 6th September, 22nd September. For early group reservations /min. 6 rooms/, a 4-star hotel can be provided in Sofia at the same rate.
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