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Discover Bulgaria, one of the oldest inhabited places in Europe, boasting one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters on earth. Start your tour with Sofia, the Bulgarian capital and get acquainted with the most important boulevards and tourist attractions. Enjoy this trip together with your personal guide. After a delicious lunch in a local restaurant (included in the tour price), continue your tour to Boyana Church, a Unesco World Heritage Site, with the National Museum of History. Continue exploring Bulgaria and visit its second largest city, Plovdiv, one of the oldest towns in Europe where traces from the Thracians, Romans, Goths, Slavs and Ottomans have turned the town into a museum. Enjoy a day tour to Rila Monastery, the biggest monastery in Bulgaria situated 120 km away from Sofia, and admire the mountainous landscape. End your tour in Bulgaria with a trip to the medieval capital of Bulgaria, Veliko Turnovo, and visit Tsarevets, with the remains of the Royal Palace.
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Day 1
Sofia
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- Sofia: Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Crystal Palace Boutique (4*) (B)
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Day 2
Sofia
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- Private - 1/2 d City Tour - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Crystal Palace Boutique (4*) (B)
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Day 3
Sofia
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- Private - Plovdiv Tour (with Lunch) - Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Crystal Palace Boutique (4*) (B)
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Day 4
Sofia
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- Private - Rila Monastery Tour (with Lunch) - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
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Crystal Palace Boutique (4*) (B)
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Day 5
Sofia
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- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
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Depart
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| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
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Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.
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Itinerary
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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*). |
Sofia |
Crystal Palace |
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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*). |
National Theater |
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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*). |
Plovdiv, Old Town houses |
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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*). |
Rila Monastery |
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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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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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