Itinerary

Day 1

ROUTING: SOFIA
- Your English-speaking specialist guide will pick you up from Sofia Airport
- Transfer to hotel
- Evening at your leisure
- Overnight in Sofia
ACCOMMODATION: CITY CENTRE HOTEL****

Day 2

ROUTING: SOFIA - RILA - PLOVDIV
- Breakfast
- Depart to Rila Monastery to visit the largest and one of the oldest Bulgarian
monasteries (10th c.), under UNESCO protection.
- Drive from to Plovdiv enjoying the scenery of Rila and Rodophi mountains
- Overnight in Plovdiv
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***

Day 3

ROUTING: PLODIV - NESSEBAR - VARNA
- Breakfast
- Drive along the coast to the town of Nessebar, picturesquely situated on a
small peninsula with beautiful old houses and ruins of medieval churches, a
monument of the UNESCO World heritage list.
- In the afternoon arrival in Varna : the capital of the Black Sea coast. Visit
to the Roman Baths and the Holy Virgin Cathedral.
- Overnight in Varna
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL****

Day 4

ROUTING: VARNA - ALDJA - MADARA - SHUMEN
- Breakfast
- Visit of the Aladja rock monastery.
- Drive to the town of Shumen
- On the way : visit to Madara horseman-relief on the rocks (9th c.), included
in UNESCO World Heritage List
- Sightseeing of Shumen : visit of the Tombul Mosque - the biggest in Bulgaria
(18th C) and the Monument of the Founders of the Bulgarian State
- Overnight in Shumen
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***

Day 5

ROUTING: SHUMEN - ARBANASSI - VELIKO TARNOVO
- Breakfast
- Departure for Veliko Tarnovo - capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom
(12th-14th c.
- Sightseeing of Arbanassi : 17th c. fortified village; entrance to
Konstanzaliev's house (17th c.) and Jesus Christ's Nativity Church which
interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes
- Visit to the medieval fortress of Tsarevets hill
- Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***

Day 6

ROUTING: VELIKO TARNOVO - SOFIA
- Breakfast
- Drive to Sofia
- Sightseeing of the capital town : Al. Nevski Cathedral, St. Sofia church,
Ruins of Serdica, St. George Rotunda.
- Overnight in Sofia
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***

Day 7

ROUTING: SOFIA
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Airport and Final good-bye from your Bulgarian Driver

This tour can also be adjusted to start or end in Romania

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Local guides upon request

Exclusions -

Not Included: - Airfare - Alcoholic drinks - Gratuities - Extra charges of hotel, eg. Laundry, telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.. - Insurance

Extras -

An exciting journey back into the centuries, touching the roots of Bulgaria
and ancient architectural silhouettes is blended with the modern urban
environment.

On this tour we will explore the ancient cities of Bulgaria and the modern
cities such as Sofia. Starting in the current capital we will then continue to
Plovdiv crossing through the Rodophi mountains. On the way we will make a stop
at Rila Monastery; built in the 10th century, the largest and the oldest of the
Bulgarian Monasteries. All the symbols of Bulgarian spirit can be seen in the
town of Plovdiv; remnants of Thracian, Greek and Roman civilizations can be
found here.

Next we will head towards the Black Sea. First stopping in the quaint fishing
village of Nessebar; a picturesque town on a peninsula. Ruins of medieval
churches can be found here which are included in the UNESCO World heritage list.
After we will then finish the day in Varna; the capital of the Black Sea Coast.
From here we will go to Aladja rock monastery and Shumen to visit the Tombul
Mosque.

Tour Bulgaria - The Ancient and Modern Bulgaria TourA visit to Bulgaria would
not be complete with a stop at Veliko Tarnovo. Turnovo is among the most visited
cities in Bulgaria. The old capital of the Bulgarian Kingdom during the
12th-14th centuries, Turnovo has been the living symbol of Bulgarian statehood
over the ages. Part of the territory of Veliko Turnovo has been declared a
museum reserve with three zones, also including the territory of the village of
Arbanassi. The two main medieval fortresses rose on Tsarevets and Trapezitsa
hills. The strong fortifications guaranteed the security of 'the inner town',
spreading on the two hills.

The tour will end in Sofia where your personal local driver will say the final
good-bye. This tour is customizable and can be adjusted upon your request. For
more details please refer to the "Day by Day Itinerary".


Tour of Bulgaria's Ancient and Modern Cities!!!