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Secrets of Bulgaria, Private Tour

8 days
Start and end in Varna
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Varna or Bourgas

    Start point
    Varna, Bulgaria (Welcome to Bulgaria! Arrive at your chosen Airport – Varna or Bourgas and have a transfer to your hotel., 00:00 - 00:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through pedestrian center
    • Visit museums
    • Explore Sea gardens
    • Swim and relax at beaches
  2. Day 2

    Varna or Bourgas - Nessebar - Kazanlak - Plovdiv

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Old Town of Nessebar
    • Visit St. Stephen Church
    • Visit Thracian Tomb (replica) in Kazanlak
    • Visit Rose Museum
    Landmarks
    Old Town of Nessebar
    St. Stephen Church
    Thracian Tomb, Kazanlak
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  3. Day 3

    Plovdiv - Bansko

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in a typical restaurant in the Old Town)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ethnographic Museum (Hindliyan House)
    • Visit Roman Amphitheatre

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old taverns in Bansko for dinner
    Landmarks
    Roman Amphitheatre, Plovdiv
    Old Town of Plovdiv
    Avramovo Train Station
  4. Day 4

    Bansko - Rila Monastery - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in a restaurant along the way)

    Included Activities

    • Visit church St. Theodor Tiron and St. Theodor Stratilat in Dobarsko
    • Visit Rila Monastery
    Landmarks
    Church St. Theodor Tiron and St. Theodor Stratilat
    Rila Monastery
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  5. Day 5

    Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a modern restaurant preserving folklore traditions)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    • Visit St. George Rotonda
    • Visit Russian church St. Nikolay
    • Visit National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Visit Boyana Church

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National History Museum (entrance fee and tour guide included, duration 1.5 hours)
    • Dinner with Folklore and Nestinari Dances (four-course menu including a glass of wine, folklore program and Nestinari Dance performance if weather permits, 20:00-23:00)
    Landmarks
    St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    St. George Rotonda
    Russian Church St. Nikolay
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    Boyana Church
  6. Day 6

    Sofia - Etara - Veliko Tarnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Etara open-air museum
    Landmarks
    Etara Open-Air Museum
    Fortress Tzarevetz
    Samovodska Charshia
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  7. Day 7

    Veliko Tarnovo - Varna or Bourgas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nativity Church in Arbanassi
    • Visit Madara Rider
    Landmarks
    Nativity Church, Arbanassi
    Madara Rider
  8. Day 8

    Varna or Bourgas

    End point
    Varna, Bulgaria (DEPARTURE VARNA/ BURGAS: Check out; transfer to the airport in time to catch your onward flight. , 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    June 11th, 2025
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  • Vaccines
    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before June 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Bulgaria. 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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