BULGARIA EXTENSION (POST TRIP, DEPARTURE FROM BUCHAREST)

DANUBE DELTA & THE BLACK SEA COAST EXTENSION (PLEASE SEE BELOW)

BULGARIA THREE DAY EXTENSION (ENDING IN SOFIA)

 You'll Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

  • Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
  • Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
  • Rila Monastery

 

Itinerary

From Bucharest you will be driven to the border at Giurgiu. Clear customs and cross the Danube into Bulgaria. Proceed with a panoramic tour of Ruse with its Viennese architecture. From there drive south to the rock hewn Ivanovo Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) before arriving to thepicturesque village of Arbanassi. The afternoon highlight is the visit to the Church of Nativity, richly decorated in fresco. Continue to the nearby town of Veliko Tarnovo - the ancient capital of Bulgaria. Walk in the old centre on Samovodene Street where many artisans have their workshops. A view of the Tsarevets Fort is included. Hotel check in with evening at leisure.
Accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo at Hotel Gurko *** (located in the Old Town)
 

Hot and cold buffet breakfast at hotel. Leave Veliko in the morning driving thru the Bulgarian countryside to Plovdiv passing the picturesque Rose Valley, we'll make a stop in the town of Kazanlak at the world famous Thracian Tomb you'll get an up-close view of Hellenistic frescoes dating back to the 3th century BC. Continue thur the picturesque Valley of Roses where the world famous Bulgarian rose oil is produced. Afternoon arrival to Plovdiv - Bulgaria's oldest town. Enjoy a walking tour of the old center with the Roman Amphitheatre before checking into your hotel. Dinner on your own.
B Accommodation in Plovdiv at the Famous House Hotel *** (or similar)

Hot and cold buffet breakfast at hotel. Enjoy a scenic ride on the way to Bulgaria's most famous monastery: Rila, inscribed on the World Heritage List. This religious settlement was founded as early as the 10th century by St. Ivan Rilsky as a place of higher religious achievement and it is today one of the most visited tourist attractions of the Balkans. It always was a center of Bulgarian culture. Take a guided tour including the monastery's museum.  In the afternoon continue to Sofia, the capital of the country. The panoramic city tour will take you to Alexander Nevski Cathedral as well as to all places of interest.
                                                         Optional: Traditional Bulgarian Folklore Dinner (please inquire).
 B Accommodation in Sofia at Hotel Niky *** 

Hot and cold buffet breakfast at hotel. In the morning transfer to Sofia International Airport for your return flight.

Included/Excluded

  • 3 nights at three and four star hotels (best available)
  • fully insured sedan/minivan with climate control, for the entire distance
  • fuel & parking fees included
  • train ticket from Bucharest, Romania to Ruse, Bulgaria
  • all sightseeing tours & cultural connections
  • 3 breakfasts
  • a Tours Of Romania® professional English speaking guide (driving) to accompany you throughout (a native of Bulgaria)
  • guide's expenses
  • all transfers
  • porterage (except for customs areas)
  • VAT and local tax
  • detailed map of Bulgaria
  • Other meals than stated
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Admission fees at museums.

Hightlights

TV
Heater
Saving Safe
Free Wifi
Phone
Towels