Feel the magic of Southwestern Bulgaria by visiting Rila monastery and Melnik just in one day. Feel the spirit of the holiest bulgarian monastery. Sense the power of mother nature by visiting the Melnik pyramids. Taste one of the most famous bulgarian wines. Three different experiences that will create a day full with emotions. Do not hesitate to save money and time with this extraordinary tour!
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Plovdiv was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek city, and then a major Roman city. In the Middle Ages, it retained its strategic regional importance, changing hands between the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria, it has traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 6000 BC. Approximate schedule,…
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Plovdiv is the second biggest town of Bulgaria offering great number of extremely valuable historical sites. You will admire a beautifully preserved Roman theater, Roman stadium, beautiful houses from the 18th and 19th century that belonged to rich local merchands. The Old town of Plovdiv is a living museum that is absolutely a must to see. The village of Koprivshtitsa is one of the most emblemat…
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Most tours stop at Buzludzha. We include the Shipka Freedom Monument — the hilltop battleground where Bulgaria's liberation was decided in 1878 — and the only rose museum where you see Bulgarian rose oil made the same way it has been for three centuries. Three iconic experiences, one small group, one passionate local guide. Maximum 8 people means you get real conversations, real stories, and real…
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The Belogradchik Fortress, also known as Kaleto (“the fortress” from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town’s primary cultural and historical tourist attraction, drawing, together with the Belogradchik Rocks, the main flow of tourists into the region. It is one of the best-…
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Traverse millennia of history on a seamless day trip from Sofia. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, explore ancient Plovdiv, the mystical Starosel Thracian Temple, and the open-air street art village of Staro Zhelezare. - Plovdiv Old Town: Walk through historic cobblestone streets and major Roman ruins. - Lunch & Walk: Enjoy local food along Europe's longest pedestrian zone. - Starosel Temple: D…
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Do you know what is Lactobacillus bulgaricus? This is a specific bacterium, lives in local dairy products. Its qualities can reduce cancer cells and aging. It was discovered for the first time in this region where we are going – Trun. The production of yogurt has deep traditions – historically there have always been people in these lands. Thracians, Romans, even Crusaders have settled here. Come…
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You will have the pleasure to get to the highest of all lakes - the Eye, the Tear, the Kidney, the Twins, the Trefoil, the Fish Lake and the Lower Lake and enjoy the super scenery revealed from there. It's superb!
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Experience the pinnacle of Bulgarian cultural heritage in a single day! This unique itinerary allows you to explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the majestic Rila Monastery, renowned as Bulgaria's largest and most significant monastery, and the captivating Boyana Church, celebrated for its exquisite 13th-century proto-Renaissance frescoes. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of Rila Mo…
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Visit the stunning Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Sofia. Depart at 9:00 AM from Vasil Levski Monument (Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7) and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through Bulgaria’s beautiful landscapes. Take a guided tour of the monastery’s breathtaking architecture and frescoes while learning its fascinating history and legends. Then enjoy your free time to e…
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Buzludzha is a historical peak in the Central Balkan Mountains, Bulgaria and is 1,432 metres high. In 1868 it was the place of the final battle between Bulgarian rebels led by Hadji Dimitar and Stefan Karadzha and forces of the Ottoman Empire. The House-Monument of the Bulgarian Communist Party (also known as the Buzludzha Monument) was built on the peak by the Bulgarian communist regime. It comm…
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The emphasis of this day tour is to experience the spectacular Iskar Gorge landscape at first hand through short walks to hidden nature landmarks not seen from a tour bus. Enjoy stunning mountain scenery, caves, amazing rock formations, spectacular waterfalls and Cherepish monastery dating back the 14th-century in a day tour from Sofia!
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Most people see Rila Monastery from a bus - one rushed hour, a fridge magnet, and back to Sofia. Beautiful, yes. Memorable, rarely. This tour gives Rila the full day it deserves - and goes further than any bus ever will. After a proper guided visit to Bulgaria's most sacred UNESCO site, you hike through ancient spruce forest to the cave where St. Ivan Rilski lived as a hermit. The cave ends in a…
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Welcome to Your Skopje one-day tour! During this tour you will be having a Bulgarian guide-driver and while driving to the Bulgarian-North Macedonian boarder you will learn more about the common history of the two states as well as a summed overview of the history of the Republic of North Macedonia. Your guide will make your boarder crossing as smooth as possible and will be in touch with his loc…
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This tour is an excellent option for you to experience a wonderful adventure and see the most-visited UNESCO site in Bulgaria - Rila Monastery. We are offering day trip to Struma river gorge, where you will have 12 kilometers of rafting and fun and a sel-guided visit of RIla Monastery with audio-guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian, English.
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9.40 am Arrive at Rila monastery Deep in the Rila Mountain in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, about 1h 30min drive from Sofia is situated the biggest symbol of Christianity in Bulgaria- Rila Monastery. The Monastery was founded by the hermit St. Ivan Rilski in the beginning of the X century. The monastery is the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria. Part of UNESCO. After our immersion in anc…
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Embark on an exciting one-day trip from Sofia to the charming town of Veliko Tarnovo, the historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Visit the majestic Tsarevets Fortress, a medieval stronghold that has proudly stood since the 12th century Your journey begins early in the morning from St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and follows a scenic road at the foot of the Balkan Mountains. An English-sp…
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This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to explore the beauty of North Macedonia without going on a long day trip. It is perfect for busy travelers or those who prefer a shorter outing. We are thrilled to invite you to join us and experience one of the highlights of North Macedonia – Osogovo Monastery and taste the delicious traditional cuisine during this short trip. This tour is perfect for tho…
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This tour is absolutely unique having in mind the diversity of the sites included. You will visit the Koprivshtitsa village known for its turbulent history from the 19th and the 20th century, the Thracian tomb of Seuthes III dating to the 4th century BC and the Buzludzha monument related to the communist time. This unique combination of periods, ideologies and colorful sites will give you a great…
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Take a day to visit the cultural heart of Bulgaria: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Discover the origins of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic alphabets and learn about the monastery’s role in Bulgaria’s political and Orthodox history. The artistic richness of frescoes, carvings, and ancient monuments at these sites is immense. Rila Monastery features a large museum complex with a library holding arou…
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Explore Bulgaria's rich cultural heritage on a day trip from Sofia to the stunning Rila Mountains. Begin with a visit to the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its medieval frescoes that offer a glimpse into European art history. Next, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Rila Monastery, another UNESCO site, where you can wander the colorful architecture and intricate fresc…
