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5-Day Explore Bulgaria

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Overview

From ancient times, the people inhabiting the Balkans have been highly susceptible to different cultural and economic influences. Its turbulent history has left a varied landscape of local ethnographic specialities, enigmatic antique findings, and a huge variety of traditions.

With this intensive itinerary, we utilise your time to visit the most important and memorable sites in just four full days of sightseeing and have you in a hotel situated in the heart of Sofia at the Hotel Forum. There are extraordinary experiences ahead of you in a tour specially designed to exceed your expectations.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Sofia

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Arrival in Sofia

Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in Sofia. This will be your base for the duration of the trip. After checking in, you have the rest of the day free, so you can either relax or wander around the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forum3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sofia Airport to Sofia Center

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sofia

Day 2

Sofia Walking Tour & Rila Monastery

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Sofia Walking Tour & Rila Monastery

After breakfast, start the day with a guided walking tour around Sofia covering all of the must-see sights in the city that introduces you to Sofia's history. In the afternoon, you will head to the most frequented UNESCO Site in Bulgaria, Rila Monastery. Upon your return to your hotel, you are free to explore the city on your own terms in the evening,

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forum3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sofia Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Sofia

    Rila Monastery

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sofia to Rila Monastery

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sofia

    Rilski Manastir, Kiustendil

Day 3

Day Trip to Plovdiv

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Day Trip to Plovdiv

After breakfast, you head towards Plovdiv, the artistic capital of Bulgaria and the city of seven hills. You will go on a guided tour of the Old Town and you will visit the Ethnographic Museum. Your town will give you a taste of what Plovdiv has to offer. Before heading back to Sofia, you will have some free time to explore the town on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forum3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Plovdiv Old Town

    Regional Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sofia to Plovdiv

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sofia

    Plovdiv

Day 4

Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Day Trip

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Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi Day Trip

We leave Sofia to travel to Veliko Tarnovo, one of the oldest towns in the country. Here, you will spend the day exploring the town, Tsaravets Fortress and the nearby village of Arbanasi with its unique culture and history where you can explore the ethnographic museum. You can expect to return to Sofia in the late afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forum3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Veliko Tarnovo Walking and Sightseeing Tour

    Tsarevets Fortress

    Arbanasi

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

    Minivan from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sofia

    Veliko Tarnovo

Day 5

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today you will check-out of the hotel, grab some breakfast and then you will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sofia Center to Sofia Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sofia

Included in Price

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 5 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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