GRAND TOUR OF BULGARIA WITH BLACK SEA HOLIDAY
Day 1
SOFIA
Arrival at Sofia International Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Half-day sightseeing tour of
the most impressive sights of Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria, one of the oldest cities in
Europe, with 7,000 years of history. Overnight in Sofia. (B)
Day 2
SOFIA – KOPRIVSHTITSA – TROYAN – VELIKO TURNOVO (280 km)
After breakfast departure for Koprivshtitsa – one of the most famous museum-towns in
Bulgaria. Drive further to the town of Troyan – our worldwide famous pottery center.
Visits of the Oreshaka village, situated nearby, with its permanent exhibition of arts and
crafts and the Troyan Monastery – third largest monastery in Bulgaria, founded in 14th
century. Departure for Veliko Turnovo – capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (12th –
14th century). Veliko Turnovo is the town with the most glorious historical past in
Bulgaria. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo. (B)
Day 3
VELIKO TURNOVO – ARBANASSI VILLAGE – TRYAVNA
Morning sightseeing tour of Veliko Turnovo – with its stone houses perched over the
banks of the Yantra River. Visits of the Tzarevets Hill with ruins from the King’s Palace
and the mediaeval fortress and tour of the old town. Drive further to the village of
Arbanassi – 4 km away from Veliko Turnovo. Tour of the village including visits of
Konstanzliev’s house (19th century) with museum collection and Church of Nativity (17th
century). Tour of the two monasteries in the village – St. Nicola and Holy Virgin.
Overnight in picturesque medieval town of Tryavna. (B)
Day 4 TRYAVNA – BOZHENCI – ETURA – KAZANLUK (140 km)
In the mornig – visit of two of ethnographic reserves in Bulgaria – Tryavna town and
nearby village of Bozhenzi. The houses were built during the 18th -19th century in a
typical for this region Revival style. Drive further to the Etura architectural and
ethnographic complex – the unique in South-Eastern Europe open-air museum. Further
on is Shipka Cathedral and continue to Kazanluk – small town located in the world’s only
Valley of Roses. Visits to the Thracian Tomb (4th century) – UNESCO site, a masterpiece
of the Thracian architecture and painting. Overnight in Kazanluk. (B)
Day 5 KAZANLUK – NESSEBAR – SUNNY BEACH RESORT (250 km)
Morning departure for Nessebar – a unique town (UNESCO site) on the Black Sea.
Panoramic walking tour in the Old sity. Departure for Sunny Beach resort – just 5 km
north from Nessebar. Overnight at Sunny Beach. (B)
Days 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 SUNNY BEACH RESORT
Sunny Beach resort is the biggest and the sunniest resort at the Bulgarian Black Sea
coast, situated in a beautiful bay, with the longest and widest beach strip, with hotels
spread along the beach, among the dunes. Time for leisure and relax. (B)
Day 11 SUNNY BEACH RESORT – PLOVDIV (270 km)
Morning departure for Plovdiv – second largest and second in importance town in
Bulgaria.Lunch with wine-tasting in a boutique wine cellar, specialized in production of
high quality red wines of „Mavrud”, „Merlot” and „Cabernet Sauvignon” grape varieties in
limited quantity Walking tour in the Old city. Overnight in Plovdiv. (B, L)
Day 12 PLOVDIV – BACHKOVO MONASTERY – PLOVDIV (100 km)
Drive to Bachkovo Monastery – the second largest monastery in Bulgaria. Tour of the
monastery, founded in 1083. Bachkovo Monastery is impressive with monumental
architecture, invaluable icons, murals and frescoes (11th –14th century). Drive to Sofia –
a panoramic city tour. Overnight in Sofia. (B)
Day 13 PLOVDIV – SOFIA (160 km)
In the morning drive away from the city center to the foot of Vitosha Mountain for visits
to the National Museum of History and the Boyana Church (UNESCO site) – a unique
monument with wonderful frescoes (13th century). Farewell dinner in a restaurant with
folklore performance. Overnight in Sofia. (B, D)
Day 14 SOFIA
After breakfast – time for leisure and shopping. Departure to Sofia International Airport.
(B)
GROUP – minimum 10 PAX
Price per person in double room: 700.00 EUR
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Accommodation at 3 Superior & 4-star hotels for 13 nights on BB basis;
Welcome drink;
Lunch with wine tasting;
Farewell dinner in a special folk style restaurant;
Professional guide services throughout the itinerary;
Entrance fees to all the museums and places of visit;
Transfers airport – hotel - airports – hotel - airport