During this 5 night/6 day independent private tour, you can explore the highlights of Bulgaria with an English speaking driver throughout.
- 2 nights in Sofia, Bulgaria
- 1 night in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- 2 nights in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Sofia
5* Arena di Serdica Hotel or similar
Plovdiv
3* 8 1/2 Art Guest
House or similar
Veliko Tarnovo
3* Boutique Hotel
Gurko or similar
Meals: Breakfast daily, 1 lunch. 2 dinners as per itineraray
Tours: Extensive guided city tour throughout
Transportation: Air-conditioned minibus or coach. Fuel, road tolls, border fees and parking charges.
* English Speaking Tour Director/ Driver
* Entrance fees to museums.
* Tax and Service Charge
Guaranteed departures
Day by Day Itinerary
1. day
SOFIA / BULGARIA
Upon arrival at Sofia airport you will be met and assisted by your tour-guide, then transferred to your central Sofia hotel. The rest of the day free for individual activities. (B)
2. day
SOFIA / BULGARIA
After breakfast – a walking tour of ancient and contemporary Sofia. Afternoon free for individual activities. Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant. (B,D)
3. day
PLOVDIV / BULGARIA
Some free time in the morning. Then in the outskirts of Sofia, we’ll visit the UNESCO listed 12th century Boyana Church. Later, a 1 ¾ hour drive southeast to Plovdiv. In the afternoon, a walking tour of the Old town and end the day with a dinner at a traditional restaurant with live entertainment. (B,D)
4. day
KAZANLAK / BULGARIA
This morning travel north through the Valley of Roses and the Valley of the Thracian Kings. Later, we will cross the Balkan range through the scenic Shipka Pass and stop in Etara - open-air Village Museum depicting authentic housing and crafts traditions from the past 3 centuries. Evening arrival in Veliko Tarnovo. (B)
5. day
VELIKO TARNOVO / BULGARIA
After breakfast, take a tour of Bulgaria’s medieval capital. Visit to the museumvillage of Arbanassi. Back in Turnovo, late afternoon and evening at leisure. (B)
6. day
VELIKO TARNOVO / BULGARIA
After breakfast journey back to Sofi a for your return flight. (B)