Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Sofia
Sofia- Start point
- Budapeshta Street 92А, 1202 Orlandovtsi, Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel Budapest, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
Optional Activities
- Visit Archaeological Museum to see Thracian, Roman and medieval artefacts in a former mosque dating from 1496
- Explore Museum of Socialist Art featuring items from the Soviet era including statues of Lenin and propaganda films
- Walk through ancient ruins of Serdica with eight streets, an early Christian church and a Roman bathhouse
Landmarks Archaeological Museum Museum of Socialist Art Serdica Ruins - Day 2
Sofia to Bansko
Sofia to BanskoIncluded Activities
- Visit Monument to the Soviet Army with guided tour
- Walking tour of Sofia
- Visit Neo-Byzantine Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit Saint Nedelya Church with colourful murals and carved wooden iconostasis
- Visit Rila Monastery UNESCO World Heritage Site with frescoes, gilded iconostasis and religious art
Landmarks Monument to the Soviet Army Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Saint Nedelya Church Serdica ancient crossroads Rila Monastery - Day 3
Bansko to Plovdiv
Bansko to PlovdivIncluded Activities
- Walk to UNESCO-Listed Church of Saint Theodore Tyron and Theodore Stratelates
- Meet local women and experience traditional customs including folk songs and round dance 'horo'
- Taste banitsa cheese pastry and homemade cheese
- Train journey on Rhodope Narrow Gauge Railway through mountains and Chepinska River Gorge to Avramovo Railway Station
Landmarks Church of Saint Theodore Tyron and Theodore Stratelates Dobarsko Avramovo Railway Station - Day 4
Plovdiv
PlovdivIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Plovdiv highlights with Tour Leader
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre of Philipoppol
- Visit Ethnographic Museum in 1847 merchant's house
- Visit Church of Saint Constantine and Helena
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Philipoppol Ethnographic Museum Church of Saint Constantine and Helena - Day 5
Plovdiv to Nessebar
Plovdiv to NessebarIncluded Activities
- Visit rose oil distillery in Rose Valley
- Visit Thracian Tomb of Kazanluk UNESCO-Listed replica with murals
- Visit Shipka Memorial Church
Landmarks Rose Valley Thracian Tomb of Kazanluk Shipka Memorial Church - Day 6
Nessebar to Varna
Nessebar to VarnaIncluded Activities
- Visit Park-Monument Dedicated to the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship
- Climb Staircase of Victory to view Brutalist style statue
Optional Activities
- Explore old town of Nessebar
- Visit Temple of Apollo
- Walk through acropolis and old city walls
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Relax at the beach
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Nessebar Acropolis Park-Monument Dedicated to the Bulgarian-Soviet Friendship Staircase of Victory - Day 7
Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Varna to Veliko TarnovoIncluded Activities
- Visit Monument to 1,300 Years of Bulgaria
- Visit Nativity Church in Arbanasi Village with frescoes
Optional Activities
- Walk through largest landscaped park in the Balkans
Landmarks Monument to 1,300 Years of Bulgaria Nativity Church Arbanasi Village - Day 8
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo to SofiaIncluded Activities
- Walk up to and explore Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit Samovodska Charshiya handicraft market
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress Samovodska Charshiya - Day 9
Sofia
Sofia- End point
- Budapeshta Street 92А, 1202 Orlandovtsi, Sofia, Bulgaria (Hotel Budapest, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
