This fascinating tour will offer you the opportunity to see the best of the
cultural and historic heritage of Bulgaria.
The tour starts on 15 June
(Suitable period: March - September)
Itinerary
Day 1
Depending on the arrival times of the group members at the Sofia Airport, the
time we have and the weather conditions, we will see some of the Sofia landmarks.
Accommodation in hotel Kremikovtzi in Vitosha Nature Park.
Day
2
In the morning visit in the Boyanska Tzarkva church, situated
on the slopes of the Vitosha mountain. The eastern church building has been
constructed in 10th century AD, and another one in the 13th century. The mural
paintings are dating back to 1259 and are an extraordinary treasure of the East
European medieval art.
Afterwards we continue to our next spot - the Rila Monastery.
This world famous heritage is the most visited historical and cultural landmark
of Bulgaria. It is established in 10th century AD by the hermit Ivan Rilski
who has been later acknowledged and proclaimed a saint by the Orthodox Church.
For several centuries of Ottoman rule the monastery has been a spiritual and
cultural center of Bulgaria, with its rich library of more than 16 000 volumes
and 134 manuscripts. Here you will see marvelous mural paintings, woodcarving
and icons. Overnight accommodation in a nearby hotel or in the very monastery.
Day
3
In the morning we head off to the Trakyiska Grobnitza in Kazanlak.
This is a Thracian tomb discovered in 1944 and dated back to 4th century BC.
On the way we pass through the beautiful mountains Rila and Pirin, where we
will stop for rest and picnic. In the afternoon we arrive in the city of Kazanlak
and the tomb. Inside we will see beautiful mural paintings describing the Thracian
burial rituals and culture. Hotel accommodation in Kazanlak.
Day
4
Transfer to Nessebar on the Bulgarian seaside, where we will see its Old
Town. The town has been established as a Thracian settlement more than
3000 years ago, and later evolved as an ancient Greek colony on the Black Sea
coast. A total of 13 churches are discovered until now, together with other
historical remnants. Being destructed several times in the past, now the town
is full of wooden houses, most of them built in 19th century AD. Evening free
program and hotel accommodation.
Day
5
We head for Madara. Near the town the famous Madarski Konnik (Madara
horse rider) is located. Even though the monument is in reconstruction at the
moment, the bas-relief carved in the 100 meter high rocks featuring a rider
who has pierced a lion with his pike, is an impressive view. A picnic is following
up on the mountain plateau. Hotel accommodation in the city of Shoumen.
Day
6
In the morning we depart for the Royal Thracian Tomb near the
village of Sveshtari. Discovered in 1982, the tomb is unique architectural monument
of the rich culture of Ghetti , one of the numerous Thracian tribes inhabiting
this area in the ancient past and culturally influenced by the Greek civilization.
In the afternoon: a visit to the seventh, last spot on our tour map: the Ivanovski
Skalni Tzarkvi (Ivanovo Rock Churches). Hollowed out in the rocks of
the picturesque valley of the Roussenski Lom river by still unknown hermit monks
in the 14th century, these churches are the most significant landmark of the
Bulgarian medieval art. Overnight accommodation in a private house located in
the nearby village of Cherven.
Day
7
Leaving for Sofia, with more or less stops on the way depending on your travel
schedules. Arrival in Sofia. Departures.
Group size: 5 -14 persons +
leader
Price: 685 EUR per person
Individuals: 1 - 4 persons + leader
Price: 820 EUR per person
Single suplement: 65 EUR
Deposit: 100 EUR
Price include: all ground transfers (a comfortable mini-bus), accomodation in good hotels, full board, all entry fees, guide.
The
price does not include: airfares,travel insurance, hard drinks and
all items for personal use.
Official language
for the tour: English.
German and French speaking guides are also available.
We can also offer you a great variety of customized tours according to your preferences.
Should you have any questions or special requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us