Overview

Bulgaria is a fascinating antique European nation that is still taking shape from its history, where horse-drawn carriages compete with the last model Mercedes and Maseratis. Trekking through rustic villages or taking a stroll through the modern capital of Sofia, or its second city of Plovdiv will dazzle you with Thracian tombs, Roman ruins, medieval churches, monasteries, and mosques all in proximity. Relax in a world-class 5-star mineral spa center offering the latest therapeutic and beauty procedures. Explore the rich local cuisine - a blend of National and Mediterranean and taste exquisite Bulgarian world winning wines. By visiting museums and local galleries, you will find perfectly preserved treasures of religious icons and modern art. Bulgaria is the European Union country that HAS IT ALL for the fraction of other European countries’ costs because your $ goes further. So, pack and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! -- Let us show you BULGARIA, THE UNKNOWN GEM OF EUROPE!

  • Visiting towns of Sofia, Plovdiv, Kazanlak, Nessebar, Varna, Balchik, Veliko Turnovo

  • Balchik – tour of Queen Maria of Romania's Palace Complex, boasting an exquisite botanical garden, a chapel, and a villa complex for the Romanian aristocrats

  • Rila Monastery – the most famous and fascinating monastery in Bulgaria; under UNESCO protection

  • Visit the Old Town of Plovdiv, the Ancient Theatre (a well-preserved Roman amphitheater), and the Ethnographic Museum

  • Wine tasting at Brestovitsa the Todoroff winery

  • Visit the town of Kazanlak where the Museum of Roses and the ancient Thracian tomb (UNESCO site) can be found

  • Visit the town of Nessebar – one of the oldest towns in Europe, well known for its impressive monuments from antiquity, its fascinating architecture from the Middle Ages, and the National Revival period

  • In Varna we will visit the National Revival Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the 17th-century Cathedral of the Holy Mother, and the 2nd century Roman Thermae

  • Visit the Rock Aladzha Monastery and the stone forest Pobiti Kamani

  • Visit the Madara Horseman National Preserve (UNESCO site) and Veliki Preslav town to explore the ruins from the First Bulgarian Kingdom

  • In Veliko Turnovo we will visit the medieval fortress of Tsarevets, and explore the Old Marketplace Samovodska Charshia

Highlights

Dates & Prices

Dates Available For Booking

Choose any 10 Days from

May 1 – October 31, 2024

Price per person,

Double Occupancy

$3,595

Single Supplement

$650

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What’s Included?

Included

  • Airport transfers and all ground transportation according to the itinerary

  • Accommodation in 3★/4★ hotels or family guesthouses based on double occupancy

  • All meals according to the itinerary – breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Wine tasting at Brestovitsa the Todoroff winery

  • Entry fees for sights and events according to the itinerary

  • English-speaking guide

  • Luggage transport

  • VAT and all local taxes

  • 24/7 technical support

Not Included

  • Airfare, international flight tickets

  • Travel insurance

  • Single supplement of $650 per person

  • Drinks and meals not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Tips at hotels and restaurants

  • Additional taxi rides or public transportation

  • Personal expenses

  • Optional excursions and entrance fees

Image Gallery

  • Queen Maria's Palace

  • Veliko Turnovo

  • Wine Tasting at Brestovista

  • Museum of Natural History

  • Roman Baths in Varna

  • Veliki Preslav Ruins

  • Veliko Turnovo Craft Festival

  • Ethnographic Museum

  • Sofia

  • Plovdiv

  • Nessebar

  • Thracian Tombs