Budget friendly Sofia and Plovdiv
Escape to Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria, discover the history and charm of the city, which name means “Wisdom”. Spend a night in Plovdiv – the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe, stroll the Old Plovdiv`s cobble stone streets with a local guide, explore Kapana – the artistic neighbourhod in the centre of the city. You will stay at 3* central hotels. We have included as well a dinner at a traditional restaurant in Sofia, walking distance from your hotel, where you will taste some local dishes.
5 days / 4 nights (in double room)
Package price: 369 EUR per person
Transportation fund (paid in cash): 30 EUR per person
Environmental contribution for the whole trip (obligatory): 5-10 days trip – 5 EUR per person / 11 and more days trip – 8 EUR per person
Price is valid for min. 2 travelers
Day 1 Sofia
Arrival in Sofia. Check in at your centrally located hotel.
Private city tour of Sofia ( walking ) if time permits.
Dinner at a traditional restaurant, walking distance from your hotel ( degustation menu ).
Overnight.
Day 2 Sofia
Free time in Sofia for own discoveries and visits. We will be happy to provide recommendations, if you are interested.
Day 3 Sofia – Plovdiv
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and departure by regular coach line ( or train ) to Plovdiv.
There are several departures daily, so we can provide a ticket based on your preference. Arrival in Plovdiv. Check in at your hotel, walking distance to your hotel. Based on your arrival time – private walking tour of Plovdiv.
Overnight.
Day 4 Plovdiv – Sofia
Free time in Plovdiv. Return to Sofia. Check in at your hotel.
Day 5 Sofia
Free time and departure.
Price includes:
Accommodation:
3* central hotels with breakfast and city tax included
Guide:
Local private guide in Sofia ( 3 h )
Local private guide in Plovdiv ( 3 h )
Meals:
Breakfast at the hotels
1 dinner at a traditional restaurant in Sofia – degustation menu
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let us know the food option that you prefer.
Transport:
Regular coach line tickets: Sofia – Plovdiv – Sofia, reserved seats ( if you prefer, we can book train tickets instead of coach tickets ).
Both types of transport depart within walking distance to your hotels in Sofia and Plovdiv.
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Transportation fund (paid in cash): 100 EUR per person
Environmental contribution for the whole trip (obligatory):
5-10 days trip – 5 EUR per person
11 and more days trip – 8 EUR per person
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