Treasures of Bulgaria: Ancient Ruins, Roses, and Revival
12 days
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If you are looking for a place to explore off-the-tourist path, then join us in Bulgaria, a nation rich with ancient wonders, natural beauty and people eager to show you their land.
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Learn about recent breathtaking archaeological finds in the Kazanlak region, and Thracian culture at the replica site of the world-famous, fourth-century B
- C
- Thracian tomb — a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- At a rose oil distillery in the Valley of the Roses, discover centuries-old traditions of rose oil production and its modern development
- Take an expert-led field trip in the majestic city of Plovdiv, the oldest city in Europe
What's this trip about?
If you are looking for a place to explore off-the-tourist path, then join us in Bulgaria, a nation rich with ancient wonders, natural beauty and people eager to show you their land.
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Itinerary
Day
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Welcome Dinner
Sofia D Best Western Premier Collection City Hotel
Activity note: Check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: Welcome Dinner at the hotel. Unless otherwise noted, dinners on this program are a 3-course set menu. Please note that water is included in the program cost at all meals.
Evening: At leisure.
Day
3
Sofia, Boyana Church, Lecture on Bulgaria Today
Sofia B,L,D Best Western Premier Collection City Hotel
Breakfast: Hotel dining room. On this program, breakfasts will offer a typical European style breakfast buffet with breads, cheeses, cold-cuts, yogurt, fruit, c...
Day
4
Rila Monastery, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Plovdiv B,L,D Ramada Plovdiv Trimontium
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Depart Sofia for Plovdiv. En route we visit the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the majestic Rila Mountains. The...
Day
5
Plovdiv, Talk w/ Local Experts from the Library of Economics
Plovdiv B,L Ramada Plovdiv Trimontium
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Plovdiv is majestic! The ancient city of Plovdiv has an astonishing historical and cultural heritage, an amazing Old Tow...
Day
6
Transfer to Kazanlak, Dinner with Folk Dancing
Kazanlak B,L,D Palas Hotel
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Transfer to Kazanlak. We take a picturesque drive through the famous Valley of Roses to explore the town of Kazanlak. The Valley of Roses is the ...
Day
7
Transfer to Varna, Nessebar
Varna B,L,D Golden Tulip Hotel
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: We depart for Varna. En route visit Nessebar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nessebar, which was once ancient Messambria, is another renowned UNESCO World Herita...
Day
8
Varna Archaeology Museum, Meet local people
Varna B,D Golden Tulip Hotel
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: During our stay in Varna we visit the fabulous Archaeology Museum to see the renowned collection of the world's oldest manufactured gold. It was e...
Day
9
Horse-Rider Rock-Cut Relief, Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Veliko Turnovo B,L,D Meridian Hotel Bolyarski
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Transfer to Veliko Turnovo. En route we visit some of the most remarkable sites of northeastern Bulgaria, including t...
Day
10
Veliko Turnovo, Arbanassi, Bulgarian Cooking Class
Veliko Turnovo B,D Meridian Hotel Bolyarski
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: The scenery of Veliko Turnovo is breathtaking. Perched on steep hills overlooking the Yantra River, Veliko Turnovo is one o...
Day
11
Transfer to Sofia, Etara
Sofia B,L,D Best Western Premier Collection City Hotel
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Transfer to Sofia. En route we will visit the ethnographic and architectural reserve of Etara, which is a beautiful museum-village with nu...
Day
12
Departures
Sofia B
Breakfast: Hotel dining room.
Morning: Transfer to Sofia Airport for departure flights. This concludes our program. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.
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Last Updated: 9/7/2021
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Meals Included
- 26 Meals
- 10 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
- 9 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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