THE GREATER BALKAN

TYPOLOGIES

6 Days
DATES

April – October

MIN. PARTICIPANTS

2

340 €

The Greater Balkan

This trip is for people who want to discover Bulgaria for a long weekend.
It gives a very complete idea of ​​the country with the most beautiful small
villages and sites listed as World Cultural Heritage (UNESCO) - the
Church of Boyana and the Monastery of Rila.

The passage through the
valley of roses and the Thracian kings shows the beauty of the virgin
nature of the Balkans. Visit the beautiful city of Plovdiv - European
capital 2019.
The circuit includes accommodation with breakfast and rental car.

Price per person:
340 € for a group of 2 people (Self – guided and self – driven tour with a Rental Car)
410 € for a group of 4-6 people (Mini Van with a driver)

Trip Highlights

  • Visit the Rose valley and Thracian Kings
  • Sofia city – the Bulgarian capital
  • Plovdiv city – European capital of culture in 2019
  • Koprivshtitsa - one of the most picturesque old villages in Bulgaria
  • UNESCO heritage: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, Kazanlak Thracian tomb

Price includes

Private Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport.

Accommodations in double room and 5 breakfasts included.

Rental Car - Economy class (2 passengers) or Middle class (3 passengers) with GPS.

Customer support and English-speaking assistance 24/7.

Roadmap and Electronic guide with practical tips.

Price does not include

Flight ticket / return (on request)

Driver and local guide (on request)

Fuel and parking fees (fuel in Bulgaria is around 1.15 EUR).

Admission to museum and sites

Cancellation insurance, repatriation and medical expenses

Other meals than stated and alcoholic beverages

Tour map

Gallery

DAY 1 Arrival in Sofia

Arrival at Sofia airport. Meet and greet by your Bulgarian guide. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

DAY 2 Boyana Church - Rila Monastery - Plovdiv

After breakfast, the car and travel notes will be delivered to your hotel. Admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Visit two of Bulgaria’s must-see sights. Rila monastery is the most famous and fascinating monastery in the Balkans, under the UNESCO protection. After time to explore independently, continue to Boyana Church, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes. Continue to Plovdiv, Cultural Capital of Europe in 2019, this is one of the oldest cities in Europe with rich heritage. Overnight in Plovdiv. Transfer: 4 hours 49 min / 406 km.

DAY 3 Sofia - Koprivshtitsa - Plovdiv

After breakfast departure for Plovdiv by the Rhodope routes, bordered by picturesque landscapes. Pass by the village-museum of Koprivshtitsa on the road. Koprivshtitsa is a small town situated in a picturesque valley among the mountains in the central part of Bulgaria. Continue to Plovdiv, Cultural Capital of Europe in 2019, this is one of the oldest cities in Europe with rich heritage. Overnight in Plovdiv.

DAY 4 Plovdiv - Bachkovo Monastery - Assen's Fortress - Kazanlak

DAY 5 Kazanlak – Valley of roses – Sofia

Discover the mysterious epic of the Thracians by visiting the temples and tombs in the region, recently renovated and presenting a unique architecture. The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (early 3rd century BC) is a true masterpiece of Thracian architecture and painting. On the road between Kazanlak and Shipka, visit the elegant Russian-style Nativity Church. It is time to return to Sofia. Accommodation. Overnight.

DAY 6 Sofia - Departure

Breakfast. You may visit other sites and monuments before your flight. Transfer to the Sofia airport.


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