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Secrets of Bulgaria, Private Tour

8 days
Start and end in Varna
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Plan your adventure:
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 at own pace in the pedestrian center
    • Explore the Sea gardens
    • Visit museums in town
    • Swimming and beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Sea gardens
  2. Day 2

    Varna or Bourgas - Nessebar - Kazanlak - Plovdiv

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Town Nessebar
    • Visit St. Stephen church in Nessebar
    • Visit Kazanlak UNESCO-designated Thracian Tomb (replica)
    • Visit Rose Museum in Kazanlak
    Landmarks
    Old Town of Nessebar
    St. Stephen church
    Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
    Rose Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Plovdiv - Bansko

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

    Included Activities

    • Morning stroll through Old Town Plovdiv
    • Visit Ethnographic Museum (Hindliyan House) in Plovdiv
    • Visit Roman Amphitheater in Plovdiv
    • Walk around old town Bansko and view Revival-period fortified houses

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at typical tavern in Bansko (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Plovdiv
    Ethnographic Museum (Hindliyan House)
    Roman Amphitheater of Philippopolis
    Bansko
    Youndola pass
    Avramovo
  4. Day 4

    Bansko - Rila Monastery - Sofia

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit church St. Theodor Tiron and St. Theodor Stratilat in Dobarsko
    • Visit UNESCO-designated 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

    • Guided morning walking tour of city center Sofia
    • Visit St. Alexander Nevski cathedral
    • Visit St. George Rotonda
    • Visit Russian church St. Nikolay
    • Visit National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    • Visit UNESCO-designated Boyana church

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National History Museum in Sofia (1.5 hours, guided tour with entrance fee and transport included for extra charge)
    • Dinner with Folklore and Nestinari Dances (four-course menu with glass of wine, folklore program and barefoot Nestinari dance on embers, 20:00-23:00, weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
    St. George Rotonda
    Russian Church St. Nikolay
    National Theatre Ivan Vazov
    Boyana Church
    National History Museum
  6. Day 6

    Sofia - Etara - Veliko Tarnovo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore open-air museum Etara with traditional crafts workshops
    • Stroll through old part of Veliko Tarnovo
    • View fortress Tzarevetz in Veliko Tarnovo
    • Explore crafts street Samovodska Charshia
    Landmarks
    Etara
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Tzarevetz Fortress
    Samovodska Charshia
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  7. Day 7

    Veliko Tarnovo - Varna or Bourgas

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nativity church in Arbanassi village
    • Visit UNESCO-designated Madara Rider
    • Walking tour of pedestrian center in Varna or Bourgas
    Landmarks
    Nativity Church
    Madara Rider
    Varna or Bourgas
  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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Reviews from other tours by Destination Services Bulgaria

  • Vincent
    June 11th, 2025
    Great tour for a quick introduction to the country.
  • David
    August 31st, 2023
    We really enjoyed the excellent communication from Emiliana and we found every detail of the organisation to be...
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  • Adele
    June 26th, 2023
    Our Bulgaria trip was outstanding as we covered so much each day all of which was so interesting as well as varied....
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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.
  • Visa
    • 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 July 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 25th, 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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