Duration
8 days / 7 nights

Model Program
Day 01 SOFIA
Arrival in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. Accommodation and overnight in Sofia.

Day 02 SOFIA
Sightseeing tour of Sofia – a city with 7000 years long history, concentrating numerous cultural and historic monuments from different periods. Visits of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the St. George Rotunda from the 4 century, the St.Sofia Basilica, the Ruins of Serdica. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 03 SOFIA – RILA MONASTERY – PLOVDIV
Departure to the Rila Monastery / 10 c. / , UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest and the most impressive Bulgarian monastery. Tour of the monastery complex, church and museum with its lavish collection of precious old manuscripts, icons, jewellery, masterpieces of woodcarving, ethnographic exhibition of fabrics and carpets. Continue to Plovdiv – a city ranking second in importance after Sofia, passing through the highest Bulgarian mountain - Rila. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 04 PLOVDIV - BACHKOVO MONASTERY – KAZANLAK
Plovdiv is one of the most ancient towns in Europe, older than Rome. Sightseeing of the Old town of Plovdiv with National Revival architecture and excavations from Roman times. Visit of the ancient Roman theatre with impressive marble statues, decorative columns and arcades. Excursion to the Bachkovo Monastery /11 c./ - one of the richest galleries of traditional Bulgarian religious art with exquisite murals and medieval icons. Departure for Kazanlak, the capital of the famous Valley of Roses. Overnight in Kazanlak.

Day 05 KAZANLAK - SHIPKA PASS – TRYAVNA - VELIKO TARNOVO
Visit the recently discovered Thracian golden treasures in Kazanlak Historical Museum. Continue with one of the UNESCO’s sites – the Thracian Tomb dating back from the 4 c. BC. Visit the replica of The Thracian Tomb. Departure to the town of Tryavna via the historical Shipka Pass. Walking tour of Tryavna, where vaulted stone bridges, houses, churches and square with a clock tower preserve the spirit and talent of the artists from Tryavna School of Art from the 17 century. Visit the Woodcarving Museum of Tryavna. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 06 VELIKO TURNOVO - ARBANASSI
Sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo, including a walk on Samovodska Charshiya – traditional arts and crafts street and visit to Tsarevets hill - an impressive sight with medieval fortifications and dramatic architecture. Departure to the museum town of Arbanassi boasting a genuine gallery of religious art in its Church of Nativity. Visit Konstantsalieva house – fine example of 17 century house of a wealthy merchant. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 07 VELIKO TURNOVO - TROYAN MONASTERY - SOFIA
Departure to Sofia. On the way stop and visit the Troyan monastery, dating from 16 century and third largest in Bulgaria. Arrival in Sofia in the afternoon. Time at leisure. Overnight.

Day 08 SOFIA
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
End of our services.

Price per person:
- Sharing a double room : 800 Euro
- Single room supplement: 130 Euro

The above price includes:
• Accommodation 7 nights as per the above program at 3-star hotels
• Full board meals /breakfast, lunch, dinner/ throughout the program, dinner on the day of arrival is subject to flight schedule
• Private car (for 2-3 pax) or air-conditioned van, minibus or coach for all the above itinerary and program
• English speaking guide throughout (for parties of 2-3 pax the guide will also drive)
• All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program
• All Bulgarian taxes

The above price does not include:
• Hotel extras /telephone, mini bar, etc./
• Drinks /other than mineral water/, coffee
• Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites
• Tips
• Air tickets
• Porterage
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses
• Visa procurement /if needed/

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES for 2010 for minimum 2 participants at the following dates:
- 27 March 2010
- 08 May 2010
- 12 June 2010
- 10 July 2010
- 07 August 2010
- 28 August 2010
- 11 September 2010

This tour can be organized at any other dates. Supplements may apply. Group prices available upon request.