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Bulgaria Treasures - 6 Nights 7 Days
Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Black Sea
6N/7D
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Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Sofia airport, metro/taxi city center, settle hotel, afternoon Alexander Nevsky Cathedral golden domes Orthodox largest Balkans interior icons frescoes crypt museum impressive, walk Vitosha Boulevard pedestrian shopping cafes National Assembly parliament yellow cobblestones, evening traditional Bulgarian restaurant shopska salad cucumbers tomatoes white cheese kavarma meat stew rakia plum brandy strong|
Day 2:
Sofia full day (morning Boyana Church UNESCO 13th century frescoes medieval masterpiece pre-Renaissance realistic portraits layers earlier 10th century unique artistic historical suburban Sofia Vitosha Mountain foothills 20min bus taxi, Vitosha Mountain optional cable car hike Cherni Vrah peak 2290m panoramic summit summer hiking winter ski resort urban proximity unique capital, afternoon Roman ruins Serdica ancient city center excavations metro station visible archaeological glass floors layers history visible walking Romans 2nd century Thracian earlier settlement older than Rome claimed, St Sofia Church 6th century namesake city oldest churches basilica beneath ground level sunken archaeological discoveries tombs skeletons ancient, Museum Socialist Art outdoor park statues Lenin Marx Dimitrov communist removed displayed educational propaganda posters fascinating Soviet era history context totalitarian regime fall 1989 transition democracy understanding|
Day 3:
Drive Rila Monastery day trip (120km, 2 hours south mountains scenic, UNESCO 10th century founded St Ivan Rilski hermit cave nearby spiritual center Orthodox Bulgaria monastery church frescoes 1200 vivid colorful Zahari Zograf Dimitar Zograf brothers 19th century Biblical Last Judgment heaven hell detailed artistic masterpiece incredible beauty, courtyard arches striped black white red yellow unique architecture stunning mountain backdrop pine forests peaceful spiritual, museum Rafail Cross wooden carved 650 figures microscopic monk Rafail blind completing dedication masterpiece intricate breathtaking, 4-5 hours wander mountain trails optional hike St Ivan cave hermit original 1hr steep), return Sofia evening or overnight Rila village|
Day 4:
Morning train/bus Plovdiv (2.5 hours southeast), afternoon ancient city older Athens Rome 6000 years claimed Thracian Philippopolis Roman amphitheater 2nd century AD preserved restored seating marble performances concerts summer atmospheric stunning, Old Town hills cobblestones National Revival architecture 18th-19th century colorful houses ornate wooden carved overhanging upper stories beautiful preserved artistic galleries cafes terraces panoramic ancient stadium visible main street embedded underground partially exposed archaeolog
ical layers, evening Kapana Creative District hipster cafes craft breweries rakijas fruit brandies local bars street art murals vibrant nightlife|
ical layers, evening Kapana Creative District hipster cafes craft breweries rakijas fruit brandies local bars street art murals vibrant nightlife|
Day 5:
Plovdiv morning leisure Ethnographic Museum traditional house preserved interior costumes crafts regional Rhodope Mountains culture, walk pedestrian main street shops Roman forum ruins visible, afternoon/evening drive/bus Veliko Tarnovo (3.5 hours north), medieval capital settle hotel river Yantra gorge views dramatic|
Day 6:
Veliko Tarnovo full day (morning Tsarevets Fortress hilltop medieval capital Second Bulgarian Empire 12th-14th century ruins Patriarchal Cathedral Baldwin Tower prison Crusader emperor captured walls climb panoramic views river meander gorge dramatic beautiful patriarchal complex sound-light show evening summer spectacular booking advised, Samovodska Charshia crafts street traditional artisans workshops pottery copper leather authentic old town architecture preserved walk galleries cafes, afternoon optional Arbanasi village nearby 5km fortress views stone houses National Revival architecture churches frescoes 16th-17th century preserved wealthy merchant village historical), evening Tsarevets light show if available or traditional mehana restaurant folk music|
Day 7:
Optional Rose Valley detour (100km south June Rose Festival season Kazanlak rose oil production distillation tours early morning harvest dew petals fragrance 3000 petals 1 gram oil labor-intensive expensive perfume industry 70% world Bulgaria famous Damascena rose, Thracian tomb Kazanlak UNESCO 4th century BC replica original closed preservation frescoes horses chariot funeral impressive, Shipka Pass monument Russian liberation 1877-78 memorial stairs 890 steps climb panoramic worth effort Balkan Mountains views patriotic pilgrimage emotional historical Bulgarian independence Ottoman 500 years ended) or return Sofia (4 hours drive/bus)|
Day 8:
Morning Sofia leisure National History Museum huge collection Thracian gold treasures Bulgarian heritage or Ivan Vazov National Theater beautiful architecture, departure airport end Bulgaria medieval treasures rose valleys monasteries ancient cities affordable authentic Balkans emerging
What's Included
- Hotels with breakfast, Sofia cathedral and mountain, Plovdiv Roman theater, Varna Black Sea, Rila Monastery, All transfers, Guides
What's Not Included
- Flights, Bulgaria visa, Meals, Optional activities, Shopping, Tips, Travel insurance
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 15 persons per group
- Meal Plan: As per itinerary
- Transportation: Private AC Vehicle
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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