HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTHWESTERN BULGARIA
Destinations to visit with this tour: Bansko - Melnik - Plovdiv - Rila Monastery - Rozhen Monastery - Sofia
1 Day ARRIVAL IN SOFIA
Arrival in Sofia. Transfer to a hotel. Overnight in Sofia.
2 Day SOFIA - RILA MONASTERY- BANSKO (160 km.)
Breakfast. Departure to the Rila Monastery - the most famous and the most fascinating monastery in Bulgaria, under the UNESCO protection. Tour of the monastery including the monastery church, museum, and kitchen, known as Magernitsa. Afternoon arrival in Bansko - the most modern ski resort in the country. Bansko has an atmosphere of its own: an exciting combination between the magnificent nature of Pirin Mountain and the ambience of an old Bulgarian small town. Overnight
3 Day BANSKO - ROZHEN MONASTERY- PLOVDIV (280 km.)
Breakfast. Departure for the Rozhen Monastery and visit of the complex - the only monastery restored during the first centuries of Ottoman rule which has survived to the current time. It owes its fame, above all, to its carved iconostases and lecterns. Continue to Melnik - the smallest town in Bulgaria, famous for the unique sandstone pyramids, traditional architecture, and delectable wines. Tour of the town with visit to the Kordopoulov's - the biggest residential building on the Balkans from the Revival Period, housing extraordinary mural paintings and an enourmous wine-cellar. Evening arrival in Plovdiv. Overnight.
4 Day PLOVDIV - SOFIA (150 km.)
Breakfast. Tour of the Old Town of the city of Plovdiv - an imposing open-air museum, situated on the three hills of the ancient Trimontium. Visit to the Ancient Theatre (a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre), Ethnographic museum and other interesting sites. Return to Sofia. Overnight.
5 Day SOFIA, DEPARTURE TO THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure.
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| Transfer | Arrival Transfer Airport – Centre of Sofia, sharing, one way only | Roundtrip Transfer Airport – Hotel - Airport, no assistance only driver; | Roundtrip Transfer Airport – Hotel - Airport, with English-speaking assistance; |
| Guide | English-speaking local guides | English-speaking escort guide throughout, excluding the transfers | English-speaking escort guide throughout; |
| Transport | Air-conditioned vehicles; For parties up to 5 persons – the guide is also a driver; | Modern air-conditioned vehicles; For parties up to 5 persons – the guide is also a driver; | Modern air-conditioned vehicles; For parties up to 5 persons – the guide is also a driver; |
| Hotels | 2-3* hotels, with private bathroom; breakfast included; regardless the location, all hotels are conveniently located next to public transport stations with good connections to the city centre. | 3* hotels, buffet breakfast included; the hotels are located in the central area of the town; | 4* o 5* hotels, buffet breakfast included; top central location; porterage service included |
| Entrance | Not included. | Included. | Included. |
| Meals | Breakfast | Breakfast | Half board – lunch or dinner according the clients preferences |
