Itinerary

Day 1

ROUTING: GIURGIU (BULGARIAN BORDER) - VELIKO TURNOVO
- Pick up at Giurgiu : Romanian side of the border approx. at 1 p.m.
- Cross the border to Bulgaria
- Drive to the Rock monasteries by Ivanovo, included in the UNESCO World
Heritage List
- Check-in hotel
- Overnight.
ACCOMMODATION: BOLYARSKI HOTEL **** or similar

Day 2

ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO
- Breakfast
- After breakfast : sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo - the ancient capital of the
Second Bulgarian Kingdom (12th -14th C.), picturesquely situated on the hills at
the banks of the meandering river Jantra. Visit of the medieval fortress of
Tsarevets hill and of Samovodska charshiya - handy craft street.
- Sightseeing of Arbanassi : 17th C. fortified village with entrance to
Konstanzaliev's house (17th C.) and Jesus Christ's Nativity Church which
interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes.
- Overnight
ACCOMMODATION: BOLYARSKI HOTEL **** or similar

Day 3

ROUTING: VELIKO TURNOVO - SHIPKA - PLOVDIV
- Breakfast
- Drive to Plovdiv via Shipka Pass.
- Visit to the Shipka Memorial church with golden domes.
- Visit to the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak, UNESCO World Heritage monument
- Arrival in Plovdiv in the afternoon. Walking in the old part of the town with
beautiful old houses from the Bulgarian Revival period (18th : 19th C.).
- Entrance to the St. Konstantin and Elena church and to the Roman Theatre.
- Overnight at 3-star hotel in Plovdiv.
ACCOMMODATION: Seven Hills hotel *** or similar

Day 4

ROUTING: PLOVDIV - RILA - SOFIA
- Breakfast
- Departure to Rila Monastery across the magnificent nature of the Rila and
Rhodope Mountains.
- Stop at winter resort Borovets.
- Visit of the largest and one of the oldest Bulgarian monasteries (10th C.),
included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with medieval defense tower from the
14th C. and fine frescoes.
- Departure to the capital Sofia. Overnight at 3-star hotel in Sofia.
- Overnight in Sofia
ACCOMMODATION: Meg Hotel*** or similar

Day 5

ROUTING: SOFIA
- Breakfast
- Transfer to the Airport and the 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 - Entrance fees - Alcoholic drinks - Gratuities - Extra charges of hotel, eg. Laundry, telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.. - Insurance

Extras -

Experience Bulgaria's ancient culture, scenic beauty, friendly people,
hospitality and warmth. A visit to Bulgaria will take you back dozens of
centuries. This tour is a great introduction to the touristical aspects of the
country.

First stop on this tour; Veliko Turnovo - the ancient capital of the Second
Bulgarian Kingdom, picturesquely situated on the hills at the banks of the
meandering river Jantra. Visit the medieval fortress of Tsarevets hill and of
Samovodska charshiya - handy craft street.

Next we go to Plovdiv via Shipka Pass. On the way we will stop to visit the
Outdoor ethnographic museum Etura with its 18th -19th C. crafts. In Plovdiv take
a Walk in the old part of the town to see beautiful old houses from the
Bulgarian Revival period, St. Konstantin and Elena church and Roman Theatre.

Rila Monastery - The Best of Bulgaria TourBefore heading to Sofia we will make a
stop at Rila Monastery; the biggest and one of the oldest in Bulgaria (founded
in the 10th c.), one of the Bulgarian monuments, included in the UNESCO World
Heritage List with medieval defense tower from the 14th c. and fine frescoes.

The above and more will be included on this private driven tour. This is a
perfect tour to continue your journey from Romania. For more details please
refer to the Day by Day Itinerary.

See Bulgaria's most important monuments!!!