Walking Communist City Tour of Sofia
Get inside the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia: with our tour you have the chance to visit the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party, the place of the destroyed mausoleum, the Monument of the Soviet army, The National Palace of Culture. During this special city tour, you learn about the theory of communism, what Marxism-Leninism is, the history of communism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period and the relation between the communist government and religion, industry, economy, culture and everyday life of the people.
Visit the Museum of Socialist Art, which exhibits some 77 sculptures, 60 paintings and 25 smaller plastic art works created between 1945 and 1989 by the most renowned sculptors and painters of the time.
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Highlights of Bulgaria by train
Explore Bulgaria on a low-impact tour. By choosing to travel by train, you reduce more than 5 times the release of harmful emissions into nature! You will have private guides to visit Sofia, Plovdiv and Veliko Turnovo. 12 days / 11 nights (in double room)Package price: 1350 EUR per personEnvironmental 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
Bulgarian Rose Fields in May
Plan a visit to Bulgaria during one of its most colourful months - May. Visit the famous Valley of Roses, where once 75% of the world rose attar was produced. The tour highlights include as well the romantic Koprivshtitsa museum town, the capital city Sofia and the oldest continuously inhibited town in Europe - Plovdiv, which we will visit by train with care for the nature. 5 days / 4 nights (in double room)Package price: 635 EUR per personTransportation fund (paid in cash): 50 EUR per personEnvironmental 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
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 personTransportation fund (paid in cash): 30 EUR per personEnvironmental 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
Bulgaria – Unique Local Wines and Traditional Cuisine – 8 days
During the tour, you will taste some unique local varieties: Broad Leave Melnik – reportedly a favourite of Winston Churchill’s; Mavrud ( southern Bulgaria ), Gamza, Dimyat, Misket, etc. And enjoy special dishes: Shopska salad ( voted Europe`s favourite food in 2016 at European Parliament’s Facebook page ), Bean soup, Thracian barbeque, Stuffed peppers, Tarator, Banitsa ( cheese pastry ), Bulgarian Yoghurt with honey…Bulgaria grows over 3000 wine varieties and is a renowned exporter to more than 70 countries, ranking among the 15 leading wine producing countries in the world. It is the only country celebrating a wine growers day – Trifon Zarezan on 14th Feb.An interesting fact: Some historic researches say, that the area of nowadays Bulgaria may claim property to the first vine protection decree in 2 c. AD as well as to the first prohibitionist laws implemented in history by the Bulgarian Chan Krum during his reign from 802 to 814 AD. The wine cellar may also be Bulgarian invention since Bulgarian monastic orders had first been reported to have stored wine in cool vaults deep under the ground level.
Guided Walking/ Hiking Tour in 4 Mountains – 11 days
For those, who love nature, Bulgaria is the place to be! Explore nature and conservation parks with many eco paths, caves, lakes, small waterfalls, rich flora and fauna, hospitable museum villages with rich folklore, organic foods and local traditions and crafts.We offer: a full package including licensed mountain guide, transport, accommodation, roundtrip mountain lift tickets, jeep tours, visits of the tourist sites along the itinerary, selection of traditional restaurants and special menus, wine tasting.The tours can be tailored to different levels of difficulty.Best period: end May – end OctoberEnvironmental contribution for the whole trip (obligatory): 5-10 days trip – 5 EUR per person / 11 and more days trip – 8 EUR per person
Budget friendly tour – seaside and mountains
- Explore Sofia and Plovdiv’s diverse architecture and history
- Relax on the sandy beaches of the Black Sea
- Hike to Pirin mountain’s glacial lakes and explore Bansko museum town
- Feel the magic of holy Rila monastery
Bulgarian Highlights ( with Black Sea coast ) – 8 days
Short itinerary:Day 1: Sofia – arrival transfer, overnight.Day 2: Sofia – full day tour of the cityDay 3: Sofia – Arbanassi museum village – Veliko TurnovoDay 4: Veliko Turnovo – Varna – Nesebur/ BurgasDay 5: Nesebur/ Burgas – Kazanluk – PlovdivDay 6: Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Assen`s Fortress – PlovdivDay 7: Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – SofiaDay 8: Sofia – free time and departure ( no services )
2 days from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
2 days tour to the Medieval Capital of Bulgaria, also known as “The City of Tsars”. Located in north-central Bulgaria, on 4 hills on the banks of Yantra River, some 230 km to the east of Sofia.Among the main attractions in the city are: Tsarevets Citadel – the Royal Hill with the Patriarhal Cathedral and Baldwin tower, the Monument of Asenevtsi, Samovodska Charshia ( the Old Marketplace ), Gurko Street, The House with the Monkey, Hadjinikuli Inn, Assenevsi neighbourhood with the numerous medieval churches, etc.Arbanassi museum village is located on a hill above Veliko Turnovo. It was mentioned for the first time in documents from 1538. The village was so scenic that Greek bishops from Mount Athos and from as far as Jerusalem went to spend the summer there!Short itinerary:Day 1: Transfer from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo. Afternoon tour of the city. Overnight.Day 2: After breakfast visit Arbanasi museum village. Departure back to Sofia.
