Description
Enchanting Balkan Charm: Exploring the Cultural Gems of
Bulgaria
Day wise travel itinerary
● Arrive in Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria.
● Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
● Spend the rest of the day at leisure — explore Sofia’s lively boulevards, Orthodox churches, and charming café culture.
● Overnight stay in Sofia.
● Breakfast at the hotel.
● Begin your morning with a city tour of Sofia, discovering key highlights such as:
○ Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
○ St. George Rotunda, the oldest preserved building in the city.
○ Banya Bashi Mosque, National Theatre, and Parliament Square.
● In the afternoon, drive through the scenic Rila Mountains to visit the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the spiritual heart of Bulgaria.
○ Admire its striking frescoes, colorful arcades, and peaceful mountain setting.
● Return to Sofia for the evening.
● Overnight stay in Sofia.
● Breakfast at the hotel.
● Depart for Plovdiv, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe.
● Explore Plovdiv’s Old Town, where cobblestone streets lead to colorful Revival-era houses, the Roman Amphitheater, and charming art galleries.
● Visit Kapana District, the city’s creative heart filled with trendy cafes, street art, and boutiques.
● Overnight stay in Plovdiv.
● Breakfast at the hotel.
● Journey to Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the medieval Bulgarian Empire.
● Explore Tsarevets Fortress, perched on a hill overlooking the Yantra River, and stroll through Samovodska Charshia, the city’s artisan street lined with workshops and antique stores.
● Capture panoramic views of the city’s red-roofed houses cascading down the hillsides.
● Overnight stay in Veliko Tarnovo.
● Breakfast at the hotel.
● Cross the Danube River into Romania, traveling through scenic countryside toward Bucharest, the elegant “Little Paris of the East.”
● Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore the city’s grand boulevards, Belle Époque architecture, and lively atmosphere.
● Overnight stay in Bucharest.
Important Notes
Payment Policy
- 50% advance payment required at the time of booking.
- Remaining balance must be paid 15 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
- 30+ days before departure: 25% of the package cost.
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% of the package cost.
- Less than 15 days: 100% of the package cost.
- No refund for unused services or last-minute cancellations.