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Private tour: Exclusive Bulgaria - Monasteries Frescoes, UNESCO sites & Danube Charm

9 days

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Start and end in Sofia

5.0

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Operator: Across Europe Ltd.
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Sofia
Start point
Столична, София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
Day 2
Sofia to Rousse
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Eyes of God (Prohodna) Cave
- Walking tour of Ruse
Landmarks
Eyes of God (Prohodna) Cave
Day 3
Rousse to Arbanassi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral Church 'Holy Trinity'
- Explore UNESCO Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
- Visit Basarbovo Rock Monastery
Landmarks
Cathedral Church 'Holy Trinity'
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Basarbovo Rock Monastery
Day 4
Arbanassi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Arbanassi Museum Village with Nativity Church
- Visit Petropavlovski Monastery
- Visit Transfiguration Monastery
- Walking tour of Veliko Tarnovo old town
Landmarks
Arbanassi Museum Village
Nativity Church
Petropavlovski Monastery
Transfiguration Monastery
Day 5
Arbanassi to Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dryanovo Monastery
- Visit Sokolski Monastery
- Visit Shipka memorial church
- Visit Kazanlak Thracian Tomb (UNESCO site, copy)
Landmarks
Dryanovo Monastery
Sokolski Monastery
Shipka Memorial Church
Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
Day 6
Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Plovdiv architecture reserve
- Visit Bachkovo Monastery
Landmarks
Old Plovdiv
Bachkovo Monastery
Day 7
Rila Monastery
Included Activities
- Visit Melnik museum town
- Visit Rojen Monastery
Landmarks
Melnik
Rojen Monastery
Day 8
Rila Monastery to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Boyana Church UNESCO site
- Afternoon city tour of Sofia including Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral, St. Sofia basilica, Parliament Square, St. George rotunda, Ancient Serdica ruins, Presidency, National Theatre, and Old City Garden
Landmarks
Boyana Church
Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
Parliament Square
St. George Rotunda
Ancient Serdica Ruins
National Theatre
Day 9
Sofia
End point
София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)

Landmarks
Eyes of God (Prohodna) Cave

Landmarks
Cathedral Church 'Holy Trinity'
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Basarbovo Rock Monastery

Landmarks
Arbanassi Museum Village
Nativity Church
Petropavlovski Monastery
Transfiguration Monastery

Landmarks
Dryanovo Monastery
Sokolski Monastery
Shipka Memorial Church
Kazanlak Thracian Tomb

Landmarks
Old Plovdiv
Bachkovo Monastery

Landmarks
Melnik
Rojen Monastery

Landmarks
Boyana Church
Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral
St. Sofia Basilica
Parliament Square
St. George Rotunda
Ancient Serdica Ruins
National Theatre

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Flights
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Across Europe Ltd.

(8 reviews)

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Age Range

18 to 80 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

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Reviews from other tours by Across Europe Ltd.

Tour Operator
5.0

Sonia
December 9th, 2025
5.0
It was an exceptional experience, we enjoyed our whole adventure, everything was very well organized, the selection...
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Karen
October 6th, 2025
5.0
What a wonderful tour through Bulgaria. Our guide Tsveto was knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about...
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Dianne
September 22nd, 2025
5.0
Well thought out tour with a good English speaking guide. We are history fans and this tour checked all our boxes....
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Tour ID: 176479

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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Private tour: Exclusive Bulgaria - Monasteries Frescoes, UNESCO sites & Danube Charm

Itinerary

Sofia

Sofia to Rousse

Included Activities

Rousse to Arbanassi

Included Activities

Arbanassi

Included Activities

Arbanassi to Plovdiv

Included Activities

Plovdiv

Included Activities

Rila Monastery

Included Activities

Rila Monastery to Sofia

Included Activities

Sofia

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