8 Day itinerary in Bulgaria, Europe
A week dive into the old world Europe
A week in Bulgaria one of the hidden gems in Europe where new still coexists with the old. During this week we are going to visit some of the highlights of the country among which is Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. The old world Europe is awaiting!
By Krasimir
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Sofia
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Meet local people
Hiking
Culture & History
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Plovdiv old section
Veliko Tarnovo - the capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom
Visit to the Rila Monastery - the largest Orthodox Tenmple on the Balkans
Gala dinner with folklore programme, inclusive of dancing with bare feet on charcoals
Plovdiv old section
Veliko Tarnovo - the capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom
Visit to the Rila Monastery - the largest Orthodox Tenmple on the Balkans
Gala dinner with folklore programme, inclusive of dancing with bare feet on charcoals
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival Day
• Meet and greet at the airport • Check in a Central 4 star Sofia Hotel • Afternoon at leisure / shopping • Dinner at Hotel or city restaurant
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 2
Rila Monastery
• Visiting The Rila Monastery • Lunch in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant • Check in a Central 4 star hotel in Bansko • Dinner at Hotel or city restaurant
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 3
Bachkovo Monastery
• Visiting Plovdiv and introduction to The European Capital of Culture 2019 • Visiting the Bachkovo Monastery • Lunch in a restaurant in Plovdiv • Check in a Central 4 star hotel in Plovdiv • Dinner at Hotel or city restaurant
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 4
Veliko Tarnovo
• Morning transfer to Veliko Tarnovo the capital of the second Bulgarian Kingdom, a city, surpassing in beauty and grandeur, Constantinople • Visit to Etara crafts village en route • Lunch in a restaurant en route • Check in a Central 4 star hotel in Veliko Tarnovo • Dinner at Hotel or city restaurant
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 5
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi
• Morning tour of Veliko Tarnovo and the medieval fortress of Tsarevets • Lunch in a restaurant en route • Visit to Arbanassy Renaissance and its beautiful Orthodox Church • Check in a Central 4 star hotel in Veliko Tarnovo • Dinner at Hotel or city restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 6
Sofia
• Bus trip to Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria • Visit to Troyan Monaster and lunch en route • Check in a Central 4 star Sofia Hotel • Afternoon at leisure / shopping • Dinner at Hotel or city restaurant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 7
Sofia City Tour and Acapela Concert
• Tour of Sofia • Lunch in a city restaurant • Visit to National Museum of History • Visit to Boyana Church - a UNESCO Heritage • Gala dinner with folklore programme, inclusive of dancing with bare feet on charcoals
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: 4* Hotel
Day 8
Departure Day
• Breakfast at Hotel • Check-out the hotel • Airport transfer
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- 4* Hotel
Meals
- Dinner (7)
- Breakfast (7)
- Lunch (6)
Transport
- Airport return transfer in a 20-seater mini bus
- All transfers during day tours
Activities
- Guided tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Extras
- Museum Taxes
Not Included
- Flight tickets
- Insurance
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Tips & Gratuities
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