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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 (8 reviews)

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Operator: Across Europe Ltd.
City & Culture: 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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Sofia
Sofia
Start point
Столична, София, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
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
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
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
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
Day 6
Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Plovdiv architecture reserve
- Visit Bachkovo Monastery
Landmarks
Old Plovdiv
Bachkovo Monastery
Day 7
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery
Included Activities
- Visit Melnik museum town
- Visit Rojen Monastery
Landmarks
Melnik
Rojen Monastery
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
Day 9
Sofia
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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Across Europe Ltd.

Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
Response time: within 2 days
Response rate: 89%
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5.0

Sonia5.0•December 2025
It was an exceptional experience, we enjoyed our whole adventure, everything was very well organized, the selection...
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Karen5.0•October 2025
What a wonderful tour through Bulgaria. Our guide Tsveto was knowledgeable, accommodating, and passionate about...
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Dianne5.0•September 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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US $2,455 per person

+ $78 Sites visits fund

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Pay only 30% today. The rest is due 60 days before departure. Learn more

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Plan your adventure:

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

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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What's Included

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лв. - Bulgarian Lev

Plug types C, F

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Plugs & adapters

Visa

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Accepted for Across Europe Ltd. tours

Cancellation Policy

Insurance

Best price guarantee

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