THREE-DAY TOUR

SOFIA – RILA MONASTERY – BANSKO - PLOVDIV - SOFIA
  • THREE-DAY TOUR
  • THREE-DAY TOUR
  • THREE-DAY TOUR
Price from: 170 EUR

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1st day
Arrival in Sofia. Accommodation at a hotel in the city centre. A walking city tour during which you will see St. Alexander Nevsky’s Cathedral, St. Sophia’s Church that gave its name to the city, the Parliament, St. Nicholas’ Russian Church, St. George’s Rotunda, the Banya Bashi Mosque built in 16th century. Dinner at a traditional Bulgarian restaurant (upon request). Overnight in Sofia.
2nd day
Breakfast. A trip to the Rila Monastery. the largest and the most important Bulgarian monastery situated on the Rilska river in the Rila National Park, a UNESCO site, very popular among tourists. It was founded in 930 by St. John of Rila, built, demolished and rebuilt many times throughout its history, famous for its murals, columns and wood carvings. Lunch at a restaurant by the river (upon request). Leaving for Bansko, one of the most popular ski resorts located in the Pirin mountains at 925 m. above sea level, a town with traditional 18th and 19th century houses made of stone and wooden logs. A walking tour in the old part of the town. Dinner (upon request). Overnight in Bansko.
3rd day
Breakfast. Leaving for Plovdiv, the second largest Bulgarian city, an important cultural and tourist centre located in the Thracian valley on the Maritsa river and built on 7 hills. A walking tour of the old part of the city with a visit to St. Constantine and Elena’s Church, the Ethnographic Museum, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman Stadium and the Djumaya Mosque. A walk down the pedestrian Alexander Battenberg street. Free time for lunch. Leaving for Sofia. Overnight in Sofia or transfer to the airport. End of the tour.

The price includes:

  • The price includes:
  • - accommodation in 3-star hotels for 2 nights with breakfasts;
  • - bus transportation during the tour, road taxes included;
  • - English-speaking guide during the tour;
  • - VAT included in the price.

The price does not include:

  • The price does not include:
  • - Lunch and dinner – between 13-15 Euro per lunch/dinner;
  • - Entrance fees to the sites included in the itinerary.

Prices:

-          170 Euro per person in a twin/double room for groups between 9 and 12 people;

-          190 Euro per person for groups of 7 people;

-          220 Euro per person for groups of 5 people;

-          For groups of 12 and more people – please contact us for group rates.



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