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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Legends and Heritage tour
- Explore ancient Sofia and Veliko Turnovo
- Taste local wines in Samovodska Charshia
- Discover the marine capital, Varna
- Visit UNESCO sites and taste rose liquor
- Enjoy a farewell dinner with folklore music
10 days / 9 nights (in double room)
Package price: 2420 EUR per person
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
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 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
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Scenic tour of Bulgaria: mountain activities, seaside and traditions
- Discover breathtaking mountains while hiking, rafting, biking or horseback riding.
- Visit some of Bulgaria’s most impressive caves and nature wonders such as Prohodna cave, Yagodina and Devil’s throat.
- Immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy the hospitality of small towns like Tryavna, Bansko and Trigrad.
- Explore ancient cities and towns such as Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo and Nessebar.
- Soak up the sun on the sandy beaches of the Black Sea.
18 days / 17 nights (in double room)
Package price: 1730 EUR per person
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
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 Hiking/ Trekking Tour – Rila, Pirin, Rhodopes – 8 days
Mountains constitute a significant part of Bulgaria and are dominant in the southwest and central parts of the country. Some of the most popular regions for walking/ hiking and trekking are located in Rila (highest peak Musala, 2925 m/ 9596 ft; the highest in the Balkans), Pirin and the Rhodopes massif. They are rich in mountain lakes, forests, flora and fauna, nature reserves, beautiful caves, deep gorges, as well as authentic villages, often declared architecture reserves and museums.
We offer: a full package including licensed mountain guide, transport, accommodation, roundtrip mountain lift tickets, jeep tour, Yagodina and Devil`s Throat cave, visits of the tourist sites along the itinerary – Koprivshtitsa, Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery, Bansko, Sofia, a selection of traditional restaurants and special menus.
The tour can be tailored to different levels of difficulty.
Best period: mid June – mid October
Environmental 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
12 days / 11 nights (in double room)
Package price: 800 EUR per person
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
Price is valid for min. 2 travelers
Bulgarian Highlights ( with Black Sea coast ) – 8 days
Short itinerary:
Day 1: Sofia – arrival transfer, overnight.
Day 2: Sofia – full day tour of the city
Day 3: Sofia – Arbanassi museum village – Veliko Turnovo
Day 4: Veliko Turnovo – Varna – Nesebur/ Burgas
Day 5: Nesebur/ Burgas – Kazanluk – Plovdiv
Day 6: Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Assen`s Fortress – Plovdiv
Day 7: Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – Sofia
Day 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.
