Itinerary

Day 1 Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria, located at the foot of the mountain massif Vitosha. One of the oldest cities in Europe, the history of Serdica-Sredets-Sofia can be traced back some 7000 years. The well preserved town walls date back before the 7th century BC, when Thracians established their city next to the most important and highly respected mineral spring, still functioning today. Sofia has had several names in the different periods of its existence, and remnants of the city's millenary history can still be seen today alongside modern landmarks.

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer with vehicle and driver.

With its 63 beautifully appointed, spacious rooms and suites Crystal Palace Boutique Hotel (4*) offers superior facilities and quality service, introducing the Bulgarian hospitality to business and leisure travellers. You will be steps away from nearby the sights of the city like Alexander Nevski Cathedral, St. Kliment Ohridski Sofia University and St. St. Kiril and Metodii National Library. Windows face amazing views to Vitosha mountain and Doctor’s garden. Within easy walking distance is the city center of Sofia. The unique combination between an architectural and a cultural monument and a modern comfort building brings the hotel The Building of the Year Prize in 2004.

Overnight at Crystal Palace Boutique (4*).

Day 2 Sofia

Enjoy a private tour with your private guide and vehicle along the main tourist attractions of Sofia and view the Roman walls of ancient Serdika, St. George Rotunda, one of the oldest fully preserved churches in Europe dating from 4th century AD. View the most important religious buildings such as the Mosque, the Synagogue, St. Joseph Catholic church and the Orthodox churches of St. Nedelya, St. Petka, St. Sophia, the Russian Church and St Alexander Nevski Cathedral - cathedral church of the Patriarch of Bulgaria and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world, the former Royal Palace, the National Theatre, the Mineral Baths, the Parliament, the statue of Tsar Liberator, and the Sofia University. Visit the Crypt of St Alexander Nevski Cathedral with the best collection of icons in Bulgaria.

Overnight at Crystal Palace Boutique (4*).

Day 3 Sofia

Enjoy a full day tour to Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Goths, Slavs and Ottomans whose traces have turned the town into a museum. The Ancient Plovdiv Architectural Reserve is of special interest. Brilliant examples of the Bulgarian National Revival Period are preserved here. One can sit among the ruins of the ancient Roman Theater and feel the atmosphere of the extinct world. Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant included in the tour price.

Overnight at Crystal Palace Boutique (4*).

Day 4 Sofia

Enjoy a full day tour to Rila Monastery, the biggest monastery in Bulgaria, one of the most remarkable monuments on the Balkan Peninsula. The monastery was founded in the l0th century by the Bulgarian monk St. John of Rila and was rebuilt in the l3th -l4th century and it is situated 120Km/75 miles south of Sofia in the beautiful surroundings of Rila Mountain. In the four-storied dormitories there are more than 400 cells, 4 chapels, guest-rooms, a cook-house, unique in terms of construction and design. A museum with a rich library is arranged at the monastery. Since 1983 it is included in the list of monuments of the world culture and natural heritage compiled at UNESCO. Lunch is included in the tour price.

Overnight at Crystal Palace Boutique (4*).

Day 5 Sofia

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer with vehicle and driver.

Depart from Sofia International airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.

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