A tour in the very center of Eastern Europe, where the influences of Orient & Occident came together, where the people from North & South defied each other before they lived together.
Bulgaria, lies in the Balkans and in spite of its small size was an important cross- road for many civilizations: the Trachians whose burial sites were discovered in the last decades; then, the Greeks, the Romans, the Slavs, the Byzantines and especially, the Ottomans who dominated the country before being excluded by the Russian Armies. Discover the Bulgarian culture, with its innumerable influences: the richly painted monasteries; the traditional peasant homes in the middle of nature; the castle fortresses and their medieval centers; the icons and iconostases of Orthodox churches; the treasure of Tracian graves....
Bulgaria is an authentic and pure country which has not yet been affected by an overcrowded tourism.
DAY 1
Arrival at the airport in Soa. Meeting with the guide. Accommodation at Rodina Hotel. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2
Visit to the Al. Newski Cathedral and the icon collection before noon. Departure to Veliko Tarnovo. Visit of the picturesque Arbanassi Village. Dinner at the Ljuljaka Restaurant of Arbanassi. Dinner and overnight at a Veliko Tarnovo Hotel.
DAY 3
Veliko Tarnovo – visiting the Zarevez Hill. Proceed to the open air Etara Museum – visit. Departure to Kazanlak through Schipka Pass. Dinner and overnight in a Kazanlak Hotel.
DAY 4
Visit of the Tracian tomb and the Roses Museum. Departure to Plovdiv. Visit of the old city. Dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight.
DAY 5
Plovdiv - Bansko via Velingrad and the Jundola - Dobarsko Pass. Dobarsko lies 15 km north of Raslog. This is a place that can be found only on the most detailed maps. Visit of the 14th century church with its interesting wall paintings. Departure to Bansko. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel. Folkloric dinner in a Macedonian pub.
DAY 6
Bansko – Sandanski. Accommodation at a Sandanski Hotel. Departure to Rojen Monastery - visit of the monastery. In the late afternoon visit to the picturesque small-town called Melnik - famous for its red wines. Short wine tasting in special cellars. Dinner at a pleasant restaurant in Melnik. Departure back to Sandanski and overnight.
DAY 7
Sandanski – Rila monastery – Sofia. Accomodation in a 4* Hotel. Folkloric evening with traditional food and drink.
DAY 8
Transfer to the airport in Soa for the return ight.
• Rooms with showers or baths/WC
• Half board;
• Folkloric evening in Soa;Evening?swinesinMelnik;
• Transportation by coach according to the program with a 3* bus
• Visits and entrance fees;
• Professional guide.
1. Minimum number of people: 15
2. This program can be changed upon request.
3. Different packages are available - we customize any tour to meet all demands.
4. For further information please contact: Cultural Romtour, ofce@culturalromtour.ro
