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.