Bulgaria. the Bulgarian Pearls

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Bulgaria. The bulgarian pearls.

Tour designer: Maya Petrova Telephone: +359 52 382 535 Email: [email protected] DURATION: 11 days / 10 nights

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Start & finish destination Bulgaria - a country with modern buzzing cities, rich cultural UNESCO heritage, fascinating scenaries, vibrant TOUR OVERVIEW folklore, traditional cuisine and wines which charm every visitor. Don’t miss a visit to the Ancient Nessebar 1. Bourgas 7. Varna with churches form the 13th c.BC, the UNESCO Thracian tomb at Kazanlak, the imposing open-air museum of Old Plovdiv. Follow your experienced guide through small mountain towns, colorfull monasteries right to the capital city of Sofia. On the way to the Black sea you Destinations will visit the former Bulgarian capital Veliko Tarnovo and the architectural village Arbanassi. Last but not least enjoy the local hospitality 2. Nessebar 4. Bansko 6. Tryavna and be a guest in a country house! What else can we say - Explore this land! 3. Plovdiv 5. Sofia

Day 1 | Arrival Bourgas the days of the ancient Greeks, Romans and Byzantines. Visit of the of the ancient Trimontium. Visit of the Roman Amphitheatre, the Thracian tomb at Kazanlak. Ethnographical museum, Hindliyan House. Dinner at a traditional Arrival at Bourgas Airport and transfer to the Hotel. restaurant. Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Plovdiv | Half board basis Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Bourgas | Half board basis Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Plovdiv | Half board basis Day 2 | Bourgas - Nessebar - Plovdiv Day 3 | Plovdiv Drive to Batchkovo monastery - the second largest Bulgarian Day 4 | Plovdiv - Bansko After breakfast drive to Nessebar - the “pearl” of the southern monastery. Drive back to Plovdiv - walk in the old part of Plovdiv, on Drive to Bansko - on the way visit of the Dobarsko Church. Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Follow your guide through the cobbled the cobblestone streets is a pleasure for every visitor. With houses Sightseeing tour of Bansko. Visit of the old part of the streets and explore the numerous churches from 13th c. B.C., the from the National Revival period (18-19th century) the Old City of picturesque town with typical architecture. Picknick lunch - old style houses and the souvenir shops. The narrow streets, the Plovdiv is an imposing open-air museum situated on the three hills outdoor when the weather is nice - with folklore music. Part historical monuments and the old churches will turn time back to panoramic tour includes: The Parliament, Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Russian Church, The King Boris III Palace, The statue of St. Sofia, St. Petka Church, National Palace of Culture, Vasil Levski Monument, Boris Garden Park, the Central Baths. Visit of the National Historical museum, a Cosmic Voices concert and dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Sofia | Half board basis

Day 8 | Sofia - Tryavna After breakfast drive to Tryavna. On the way stop and visit of Etara - the only one in Bulgaria ethno-craft reserve including original exhibitions of Bulgarian craftsmen. Arrival in Tryavna in the afternoon - sightseeing walk in the old part of Tryavna - the clock tower, visit of the Museum of wood carving and the Icon Painting Museum. Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Tryavna | Half board basis

Day 9 | Tryavna - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi - Tryavna Departure to Veliko Tarnovo and visit of the emblem of the city - the fortress hill Tsarevets. Visit of Birth of Christ Church in the architectural reserve Arbanassi. The murals in the aisle are the work of an unknown master and were painted in 1600. Those in the women’s section were painted in 1603. Visit of the House of Konstantsaliev - among the largest of the richly decorated houses that have been preserved. It dates from the 17th century. Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Tryavna | Half board basis

Day 10 | Tryavna - Varna of the distance can be passed with horse carriages - typical Day 6 | Melnik - Rila Monastery - Sofia carriages for that region. Visit of the Madara Rider - the oldest historical record of the First After breakfast drive to Rila monastery - imposing creates a great Bulgarian State, UNESCO designated monument. Visit of a local Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Bansko | Half board basis impression on the visitors with its renaissance architecture and house - folklore performance and treat with traditional pastry. frescos. Rila Monastery is under UNESCO patronage. For centuries Further drive to Varna - the Sea capital of Bulgaria. Walking tour in Day 5 | Bansko - Melnik it played an extraordinary part in the Bulgarian history, in the the central part of the city. struggle of the nation for spiritual and political freedom. Further After breakfast drive to Melnik - famous for its wine, scenic pale- Dinner in a classical restaurant drive to the capital Sofia. chalk-coloured cliffs and history. Melnik offers a unique combination Overnight stay in 3 star hotel in Varna | Half board basis of ancient and medieval historical and cultural heritage, beautiful Overnight stay in 4 star hotel in Sofia | Half board basis nature and houses worth seeing and, certainly, the famous Melnik Day 11 | DEPARTURE Transfer wine. Visit of the Kordopulova House and Rozhen Monastery. Day 7 | Sofia Dinner with wine-tasting. Transfer to Airport Varna Panoramic tour of Sofia with visit of Alexander Nevski Cathedral Overnight stay in 3 star hotel in Melnik | Half board basis - the biggest Cathedral in Bulgaria with gold-plated cupola. The Included HOTEL ACCOMMODATION A/C TRANSPORT TOUR LEADER FOC IN SGL ROOM LOCAL GUIDE COSMIC VOICES CONCERT

Not included ENTRANCE FEES TIPS LUGGAGE HANDLING PERSONAL EXPENCES MEALS AND DRINKS OTHER THAN ABOVE FLIGHTS

22 Parva Street 9006 Varna, Bulgaria Telephone: +359 52 382 535 Email: [email protected]