Welcome to
Sofia
Weekend in Bulgaria
- Duration72 hours
- Max Travelers4 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Cultural Tours
Overview
With this journey you could have a touch with the culture and material heritage of Bulgaria– the Bulgarian rose oil production and the Thracian tombs in the area of Kazanlak – IVth. century B.C. Walk in the biggest city of Bulgaria, listen to the stories and the legends from the guide, walk in rose or lavender fields, take in your hands the liquid gold of Bulgaria – the rose oil.
The best time for that trip is from May till the middle of June when you can see the harvesting period of the roses.
Make one of your weekends memorable in the land of roses, called Bulgaria!
Gallery
What's included
Entrance fees for Boyana church, Damascena complex , Thracian tombs and Essential oils museum.
Guide-driver
Dinner
Comfortable car
Breakfast
Accommodation for 2 nights in 3* hotel in the center of Sofia
What's Not included
Extra food and drinks
Gratitudes (optional)
Itinerary
Welcome to Sofia! Transfer from Sofia airport to a hotel in the center of the city. If it is not too late u2013 a walking tour in the downtown of Sofia.nnThis is the capital of Bulgaria, which has many diamonds of architecture from different periods. Walk bellow the mighty Vitosha mountain and try the fortune of Sofia u2013 the mineral water.nnWelcome dinner in a folklore restaurant in the center of Sofia.nnNight in the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to ethnographic complex u201cDAMASCENAu201d in the village Skobelevo u2013 3 hours. Visiting the rose distillery and museum. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon transfer to Kazanlak u2013 a city, famous with its ancient history and festival of roses. Sightseeing in the city.
The museum will introduce you to the technologies and traditions of manufacturing the most valuable essential oils in Bulgaria and the World.
A copy of the original one, which is a part of UNESCO heritage.
Entrance fee for 3 other Thracian tombs - Gryphons, Helvetia, Shushmanets
Visiting the near town Shipka, to see the Memorial monastery. nnBack drive to Sofia -3 hours.
After breakfast - a walking tour in the center with visiting the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the suburbs.
In the afternoon visiting the Boyana church with its magnificent wall-paintings from 1259 u2013 the first foregoing frescoes of Renaissance in Europe, under the protection of UNESCO.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.