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1st day - SOFIA Arrival in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. Accommodation and overnight in Sofia. |
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2nd day - SOFIA - RILA MONASTERY - SOFIA Departure to the Rila Monastery from the 10 century, UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest and the most impressive Bulgarian monastery. Tour of the monastery complex, church and museum with its lavish collection of precious old manuscripts, icons, jewellery, masterpieces of woodcarving, ethnographic exhibition of fabrics and carpets. After drive back to Sofia. Sightseeing tour of Sofia – a city with 7000 years long history, concentrating numerous cultural and historic monuments from different periods. Visits of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Roman Ruins of Serdica from the 3 century, the Saint George Rotunda Church from the 4 century, the Saint Sofia Basilica from the 5 century. Overnight in Sofia. |
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3rd day - SOFIA – KASANLAK – VELIKO TARNOVO Departure to Veliko Tarnovo via Kasanlak. Sighseeing in Kasanlak. Visit the recently discovered Thracian golden treasures in Kazanlak Historical Museum. Continue with one of the UNESCO’s sites – the Thracian Tomb dating back from the 4 century BC. Departure to Veliko Tarnovo via the historical Shipka Pass. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo. |
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4th day - VELIKO TURNOVO – ARBANASSI- SOFIA Sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo, including Tsarevets hill - an impressive sight with medieval fortifications and dramatic architecture. Departure to the museum town of Arbanassi boasting a genuine gallery of art in its Church of Nativity. Driving back to Sofia. Overnight in Sofia. |
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5th day - SOFIA Transfer to the airport for departure flight. |
• Transportation with licensed bus;
• Accommodation 4 nights as per the above program at tourist class hotels on BB;
• Professional guide during the trip;
• All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program;
• All Bulgarian taxes.
• Museum fees and taxes
• Other meals and beverages.
• Visa procurement /if needed/.
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