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HomeClassic 8 DAYS AROUND BULGARIA
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A journey going back to the 6th millennium BC

8 days Around Bulgaria... 8 remarkable cities... a journey going back to the 6th millennium BC... with 5 existing capitals far away from Sofia just in one country... Nothing special will be described for the tour, because we want you clean of expectations. Open your senses and experience this 8 steps of bulgarian initiation, taking just some code words from the following program!

 

Round Trips Bulgaria & Balkans

1. Explore

The oldest gold tresure in the world, the largest Roman baths on the Balkan Peninsula, the bigest Rose Valley in the world, three UNESCO World Heritage sites and Europe's oldest living city.
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2. Experience

The winemaking traditions, the unique historical performances, activities, rituals and degustations in Historical Park. You will admire Thracian art, treasures, and food prepared according to authentic Thracian recipes. Stories and legends will come alive to immerse you in a world of ritual, mysticism, and beauty.
Bulgaria's Historical Park

3. Enjoy

Bulgaria’s culture, history, and nature.  The contact with the locals. The gentle aroma of rose oil, natural food prepared on ancient recepts, different types of wines and dishes.

8 DAYS AROUND BULGARIA

 All year round! 8 days / 7 nights

This tour can be upgraded according to your wishes and needs. Contact us if you want a tailor-made tour with more nights and activities: + 359896 612175 or via email: info@tripvam.com

Please contact us in order to get a quotation and be able to make a booking.

 

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Day 1 - Welcome to Bulgaria

Sofia Airport transfer / 20 km and 20 minutes driving time

Welcome to Sofia Airport. We will meet you at the airport and if your flight hasn’t arrived too late we’ll do a welcome walk in Sofia. We love Sofia and will show you its charm and most amazing spots with the best views and places in the city.

 Overnight in Sofia. Hotel 3*, 4* or 5* depending on your choice.

Day 2 - Plovdiv - a life story of 8000 years and winemaking traditions

Sofia – Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Assen fortress – Plovdiv / 210 km and 3 hours drive / 1

Breakfast.

We depart for Plovdiv which is less than 2-hour drive from Sofia.

Walking tour in Plovdiv city – the oldest alive city of Europe and Europian Capital of Culture for 2019.

Bachkovo Monastery with the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in the Mountain of Orpheus – Rodopy.

Medieval Assen’s fortress and wine tasting of sacral Mavrud wine in the town of Asenovgrad.

Overnight in Plovdiv. Hotel 3*, 4* or 5* depending on your choice.

Day 3 - The valley of Roses and the Thracian Kings

Plovdiv – Damascena – Kazanlak – Shipka – Etar – Veliko Tarnovo / 220 km and 4 hours driving time for the day

Breakfast.

Damascena rose oil distillery in the bigest Rose Valley in the world.

Thracian tomb-temples of immortality and golden treasures in the Valley of the Thracian Kings.

The peak of freedom “Shipka” in the heart of the Balkans.

Ethnographic open-air museum “Etara” with working wooden technologies, powered by water.

Overnight in the town of Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 4 - Veliko Tarnovo - the historical and spiritual capital of Bulgaria!

Tarnovo – Arbanasi – Transfiguration Monastery – Veliko Tarnovo / 40 km and 1 hour driving time for the day

Breakfast.

Historical up-down walking tour of the holly hils of Veliko Tarnovo.

The village of Arbanasi with the picturesque atmosphere and unique architecture of the houses – each with high and strong surrounding walls and massive wooden gates.

Transfiguration Monastery with the Wheel of Life.

Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo. Hotel 3*, 4* or 5* depending on your choice.

Day 5 - The Old Bulgarian Capitals and Madara rider - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tarnovo – Preslav – Madara – Pliska – Varna / 250 km and 3.5 hours driving time

Breakfast.

Shumen plateau and the rock relief of the global bulgarian simbol “Madara Rider”.
The sacral geometry of First Bulgarian Capital – Pliska, since year of 681.
The Second Capital – Veliki Preslav and the message of the Round church.
Overnight in/around Varna.  Hotel 3*, 4* or 5* depending on your choice.

Day 6 - Historical Park Bulgaria

Varna – Balchik – “Pobiti Kamani” – Historical Park – Varna  160 km and 2.5h driving time for the day

Breakfast.

Botanic garden and the “Manifestation of God” in the palace of Balchik town.

Museum attraction “Historical Park” where the history form the past comes alive so that every visitor can experience it.

The phenomenon of “Pobiti Kamani”- Stone Forest or experimental field of time traveling.
The oldest processed gold in the World – Varna treasure, 5th millennium BC.

Overnight in Varna. Hotel 3*, 4* or 5* depending on your choice.

Day 7 - Ancient City of Nessebar - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Varna – Nessebar  – Burgas – Stara Zagora 300 km and 4 h driving time for the day

Breakfast.

Historical tour in the old town of Nessebar – the town of the 40 churches.

The 9 names city – Stara Zagora city. This is the 5th largest city in the country. It’s built on top of an old Roman village called Irinopolis. Many valuable mosaics, tombs, and antiques from the old ages have been found there. A part of the antique theatre is still well preserved.

Overnight in  Stara Zagora. Hotel 3*, 4* or 5* depending on your choice.

Day 8 - Bye Bye Bulgaria

Breakfast.

Stara Zagora – Sofia / 230 km km and 2.5 hours driving time

We can spend some shopping time if we have it and then – transfer and departure from Sofia airport 

OR an extension of the tour.

Thracians in Historical Park Bulgaria
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Historical Park Bulgaria - Gold Treasure
Round church Veliki Preslav
Nessebar(1)
Bulgarian Communism legacy tour
Bulgarias Thracian Heritage
Koprivshtitsa food
Price includes

Price includes

  1. Transport in a modern vehicle in all directions – (car/minibus/bus) with air conditioning. 
  2. All entrance fees
  3. Accommodation in 3*, 4* or 5* hotels ( BB or HB basis) in accordance with the program
  4. An English speaking tripvam representative during the whole trip
  5. VAT, parking fees and local taxes.
Price does not include

Price does not include

  1. Personal expenditures
  2. Airplane ticket
  3. Using a single room or a hotel upgrade are not included
  4. Food and beverages excluding the included in the tour’s price breakfasts and meals 
  5. Medical Insurance
  6. Gratuities (optional)

Please, contact us if you have any specific needs or wishes!

Documents

Documents

  1. Personal ID or passport
Useful info

Useful info

  1. Important – We reserve the right to make changes to the tour if the meteorological conditions demand it.
  2. We have the obligation to offer you the opportunity to sign a “Cancellation of the trip” insurance policy which is optional for you according to article 80, paragraph 1, section 14 from the Bulgarian Tourism Law.
  3. 3*, 4* or 5* hotels depending on your choose
  4. 1 euro = 1.95583 Bulgarian leva. You can check the international currency rates in real-time when you click on the link “Currency conversion rates” at the bottom of this page.
  5. 3-course lunch usually comes up to 20-30 leva/10 -15 euro per adult.
  6. During the days good local restaurants will be suggested for lunch and dinner en-route.
  7. Hiking and walking distance in all routes is available for beginners and all levels except for people with disabilities.
  8. Please, choose your clothes according to Bulgarian weather and seasonal conditions. Try to wear comfy shoes.
  9. You are also advised to take with you some swimwear.
Accommodation

Accommodation

7 nights and breakfast in a double room in any of the below hotels. Just choose the ones you like and let us know – We’ll take care of the rest!

Bed & breakfast in a single room is to be paid additionally.

Hotel upgrades are not included.

3 Star Hotels Sofia: Favorit / St. George / Niky hotel

4 Star Hotels Sofia: BWP Bristol / BW City / Central

5 Star Hotels Sofia: Intercontinental / Grand Hotel Sofia / Arena Di Serdica / Hilton 

Please, contact us if you have any other specific needs or wishes!

Payment options

Payment options

Terms and payment timelines:

  1. You can make your booking on our website. You can use the following payment methods: bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

You can unsubscribe from using our services at any time by paying the following cancellation fees:

  1. From the day you have made the booking until 45 days to the tour: 10% of the tour price;
  2. 44-30 days: 30%
  3. 29-15 days: 50%;
  4. 14 -9 days: 70%;
  5. 8 days or less: 100%

Important: We reserve the right to make changes to the tour if there are circumstances that occur and are beyond our control – like severe weather conditions, strikes etc.

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