Sofia
Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., we’ll begin a city tour of Bulgaria’s capital and get to know famous sights such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Russian Church, the Mosque, and the city’s squares and avenues known for their Stalinist architecture. The rest of the day will be free for you to explore at your leisure.
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Sofia
11:00 a.m. – Arrive at Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria’s second most important monastery, founded in the 11th century — Explore the peaceful atmosphere and visit the three churches
12:00 p.m. – Departure from Bachkovo Monastery 12:45 p.m. – Arrive in Plovdiv – Enjoy lunch (included) Panoramic tour of Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe
Admission to the Roman Amphitheatre, Old Pharmacy, and Armenian House
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08:00 a.m. – Departure from Plovdiv, travel through charming small roads to the Rose Valley
10:00 a.m. – Arrive in Kazanlak – Admission to the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (UNESCO World Heritage)
11:30 a.m. – Departure from Kazanlak
Visit the Russian Shipka Memorial Church, a symbol of Bulgarian-Russian ties and independence
01:15 p.m. – Arrive in Etara, an ethnographic village Lunch at a local restaurant
03:30 p.m. – Departure from Etara
04:45 p.m. – Arrive in Arbanasi, an ancient trading city – Visit the Nativity Church (admission included)
05:45 p.m. – Departure from Arbanasi
06:00 p.m. – Arrival in Veliko Tarnovo, former capital of Bulgaria – xplore the picturesque medieval center and historic hilltop sites
08:30 a.m. – Departure from Veliko Tarnovo
10:00 a.m. – Arrive at Basarbovski Monastery, a pilgrimage site carved into the rock
11:00 a.m. – Departure from Basarbovski – Cross the border and the Danube (possible delays at the border)
12:45 p.m. – Arrive in Bucharest
Lunch included
03:00 p.m. – City tour of Bucharest – Visit the historic center and the Palace of Parliament & Free time to explore Bucharest at your leisure
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
