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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
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Sofia's historic sites and cathedrals
- Travel by train through the Balkan mountains
- Tour medieval Veliko Turnovo and local wineries
- Visit Tryavna, a hub for icon painting and woodcarving
- Discover the ancient and religious history of Stara Zagora
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Sofia
- Day 2 Sofia - Veliko Turnovo
- Day 3 Veliko Turnovo
- Day 4 Veliko Turnovo - Tryavna - Veliko Turnovo
- Day 5 Veliko Turnovo - Stara Zagora
- Day 6 Stara Zagora
- Day 7 Stara Zagora - Plovdiv
- Day 8 Plovdiv
- Day 9 Plovdiv - Septemvri - Bansko
- Day 10 Bansko
- Day 11 Bansko - Rila Monastery - Sofia
- Day 12 Sofia
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Optional
Operated by
Across Europe Ltd.
Number of tours
18
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
100%
Across Europe is an incoming and outgoing tour operator based in Sofia. We...
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- Dianne· September 22nd, 2025Well thought out tour with a good English speaking guide. We are history fans and this tour checked all our boxes. The hotels were comfortable with great breakfasts and good mattresses. None of the drives were excessively long and the vehicle was spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour.Show more
- Genevieve· September 20th, 2025An excellent itinerary covering the best of Bulgaria and Romania. The highlights of both countries were thoughtfully selected, offering a perfect balance of history, culture, and nature. The short stay at the Black Sea added a relaxing touch to the journey. From medieval towns to scenic landscapes and rich historical sites, everything was well-paced and well-organizedShow more
- Beryl· July 19th, 2025The printed guide and organisation of the final itinerary were excellent. We were glad we changed the itinerary to add a night in Kazanlak between Plovdiv and Nessebar as it was a long way to drive, and as there are many interesting sights around Kazanlak: we also visited Shipka Church and Pass which were well worth seeing as we had a bit of extra time there. Due to the long drive to get to coastal Bulgarian areas, we would have liked an extra night there, probably in Varna which suited our historical interests. Both guided tours in Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo were excellent and very informative. We appreciated the extra time spent with Sofia in Veliko Tarnovo giving us a guided tour of the Tsarevets Fortress and also sights in the town. Overall the sights in Bulgaria including historic and natural were a pleasant surprise.Show more
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday1 Mar, 2026To Thursday12 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday2 Mar, 2026To Friday13 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday3 Mar, 2026To Saturday14 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday4 Mar, 2026To Sunday15 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday5 Mar, 2026To Monday16 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday6 Mar, 2026To Tuesday17 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday7 Mar, 2026To Wednesday18 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday8 Mar, 2026To Thursday19 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday9 Mar, 2026To Friday20 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday10 Mar, 2026To Saturday21 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $1,604 per personTransport fund$58
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Lauren
Asked on July 31st, 2024I am very interested in taking this trip, but I do not see any availability after November. Don't you offer this in December 2024?
Across Europe Ltd.Operator•Written July 2024There are no dates for December, because we do not operate such tours in wintertime. Heavy snow is possible, which means possible delays in a lot of sections, the days are short and the road is not that picturesque for a rail tour.
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Lauren
Traveler•Written July 2024Do you offer this in June?
- Across Europe Ltd.Operator•Written August 2024
June is a beautiful month to travel (with a lot of events as well). Please note that we can tailor the program for you as well.
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Janet
Asked on February 19th, 2024Is there a single supplement? Is one accompanied on the train or just meeting in the cities? Departure in September probably. I'm also looking at self-drive.
- Across Europe Ltd.Operator•Written February 2024
You do not have a tour guide accompanying you on the trains. The hotels chosen are close to railway stations (walking distance) or easily accessible with a taxi from the station (max. 5-6 EUR). The package price for a single traveller (accommodation in 1 single room) is 1680 EUR + 70 EUR of local payments. We are flexible and I can tailor-make a package for you if you have specific requirements, incl. guiding and budget.
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Valerie
Asked on August 21st, 2023when will there be booking opportunities for 2024?
- Across Europe Ltd.Operator•Written September 2023
The tour you were interested in is available for booking in 2024. If you have any special interests, requirements for category of accommodation or budget, I can tailor-make for particular date, which you can book.
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Jenny
Asked on August 19th, 2023Why is there a age range?
- Across Europe Ltd.Operator•Written August 2023
The age range is more with advisory purposes and in no way has the meaning to be restrictive. The tour is with 8 train connections and to some clients can seem quite active. On the other side, there is no problem to tailor it to change activities as well.
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