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

9 days
Start and end in Sofia
5.0 (8 reviews)
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Sofia

    Sofia
    Start point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Sofia to Rousse

    Sofia to Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eyes of God (Prohodna) Cave
    • Walking tour of Ruse
    Landmarks
    Eyes of God (Prohodna) Cave
  3. Day 3

    Rousse to Arbanassi

    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
  4. Day 4

    Arbanassi

    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
  5. Day 5

    Arbanassi to Plovdiv

    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
  6. Day 6

    Plovdiv

    Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Plovdiv architecture reserve
    • Visit Bachkovo Monastery
    Landmarks
    Old Plovdiv
    Bachkovo Monastery
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  7. Day 7

    Rila Monastery

    Rila Monastery

    Included Activities

    • Visit Melnik museum town
    • Visit Rojen Monastery
    Landmarks
    Melnik
    Rojen Monastery
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Rila Monastery to Sofia

    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
  9. Day 9

    Sofia

    Sofia
    End point
    София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional
Rating
5.0 (8 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
90%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Across Europe Ltd.

  • Sonia5.0December 2025
    It was an exceptional experience, we enjoyed our whole adventure, everything was very well organized, the selection...
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  • Karen5.0October 2025
    What a wonderful tour through Bulgaria. Our guide Tsveto was knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about...
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  • Dianne5.0September 2025
    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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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 27th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Europe Ltd.. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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