Short Tour of Bulgaria

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Tour with Guaranteed 2009 Departure Dates
5 days/4 nights

Day 01 SOFIA
Arrival in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. Accommodation and overnight in Sofia.

Day 02 SOFIA
Departure to the Rila Monastery/10th c/, UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest and the most impressive Bulgarian monastery. Tour of the monastery complex, church and museum with its lavish collection of precious old manuscripts, icons, jewellery, masterpieces of woodcarving, ethnographic exhibition of fabrics and carpets. After drive back to Sofia. Sightseeing tour of Sofia - a city with 7000 years long history, concentrating numerous cultural and historic monuments from different periods. Visits of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the St. George Rotunda from the 4th century, the St.Sofia Basilica, the Ruins of Serdica. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 03 SOFIA - KASANLAK - VELIKO TARNOVO
Departure to Veliko Tarnovo via Kasanlak. Sighseeing in Kasanlak. Visit the recently discovered Thracian golden treasures in Kazanlak Historical Museum. Continue with one of the UNESCO's sites - the Thracian Tomb dating back from the 4th c.BC. Departure to Veliko Tarnovo via the historical Shipka Pass. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 04 VELIKO TURNOVO - ARBANASSI- SOFIA
Sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo, including Tsarevets hill - an impressive sight with medieval fortifications and dramatic architecture. Departure to the museum town of Arbanassi boasting a genuine gallery of art in its Church of Nativity. Driving back to Sofia.Overnight in Sofia.

Day 05 SOFIA
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
End of our services.

Price per person:
- Sharing a double room : 690 Euro
- Single room supplement: 110 Euro

The above price includes:
· Accommodation 4 nights as per the above program at 3-star hotels;
· Full board meals - 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners. Dinner on the Day 01 is subject to flight schedule.
· Private car (for 2-3 pax) or air-conditioned van, minibus or coach for all the above itinerary and program;
· English speaking guide throughout (for parties of 2-3 pax the guide will also drive);
· All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program;
· All Bulgarian taxes.

The above price does not include:
· Hotel extras /telephone, mini bar, etc./
· Drinks /other than mineral water/, coffee;
· Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites;
· Tips;
· Air tickets;
· Porterage;
· Travel insurance;
· Personal Expenses;
· Visa procurement /if needed/

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES for 2009 for minimum 2 participants at the following dates:
- 13th June 2009;
- 27th June 2009;
- 25th July 2009;
- 29th August 2009;
Tour operates in English and Spanish.
This tour can be organized at any other dates. Supplements may apply.
Group prices available upon request.