PROUD CITIES OF BULGARIA
Destinations to visit with this tour: Arbanasi - Kazanlak - Plovdiv - Shipka Church - Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo
1 Day SOFIA - TROYAN MONASTERY - VELIKO TARNOVO (245 km.)
Arrival in Sofia. Departure towards Veliko Turnovo - the Medieval Capital of Bulgaria. En route stop to visit the Troyan Monastery. Arrival in Veliko Turnovo. Tour of the city including the medieval fortress of Tsarevets; the old Marketplace Samovodska Tcharshia; and other landmarks. Overnight.
2 Day VELIKO TRANOVO-ARBANASSI - ETARA - SHIPKA - KAZANLAK - PLOVDIV (180 km.)
Breakfast. Tour of the museum village of Arbanassi with visit to the Konstancelieva House and the Holy Nativity Church. Departure for the Valley of Roses. En route: stop to feel the unique atmosphere of the Etara open air museum of authentic traditional crafts, created to preserve the appearance and the spirit of the old time Bulgarian mountain villages and the manufacturing traditions of the region for the future generations. Continue through Shipka mountain pass, which provides some admirable mountain views. Visit to the Memorial Church of Shipka town, erected after Bulgaria's Liberation from Ottoman rule as a gesture of gratitude to both Russian and Bulgarian soldiers that died in the fierce battles there. Visit to the Thracian Tomb (UNESCO) in Kazanlak. Continue to Plovdiv. Overnight.
3 Day PLOVDIV - SOFIA (150 km.)
Breakfast. City tour of the Old Town of Plovdiv - imposing open-air museum situated on the three hills of the ancient Trimontium. Visit to the Ancient Theatre (a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre), the Ethnographic museum, and other interesting sites. Evening arrival in Sofia.
4 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 |
