Day 1: Sofia
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! Transfer you to the hotel and free time. You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.
Day 2: Sofia
In the morning, we’ll tour the capital of BULGARIA and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (admission included), the Russian Church, the mosque, as well as the city’s squares and avenues with Stalinist architecture. We’ll also visit the National Museum of History (admission and guided tour included), which offers a fascinating overview of Bulgaria, showcasing Thracian gold treasures, Orthodox icons, and medieval artifacts. It is one of the largest and most prestigious history museums in the Balkans. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3: Sofia - Bachkovo - Plovdiv
We will depart from Bulgaria’s capital and travel to the capital of the Thrace region, an area of great historical importance. Our first visit will be to the Bachkovo Monastery (admission included), founded in the 11th century and the second largest monastery in Bulgaria. Surrounded by mountains, it preserves unique frescoes and a spiritual atmosphere that blends Byzantine history with Bulgarian tradition.We then continue to PLOVDIV, Bulgaria’s second-largest city. Upon arrival, lunch is included, followed by a panoramic city tour of one of Europe’s oldest cities. Admission is included to the Roman Amphitheatre, the Ancient Pharmacy, and the Armenian House. Afterwards, free time to stroll through its charming historic streets and explore its small local shops.
Half board includes: Chicken soup, Stuffed peppers with minced pork and rice, Seasonal fruit, Bread and Mineral water
Day 4: Plovdiv - SOZOPOL - BURGAS
Today we travel towards the Black Sea, enjoying pleasant scenery along the way. Sozopol, on the Black Sea coast, is one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities and one of the best at preserving its historic charm. Its cobblestone streets and traditional wooden houses blend beautifully with beaches and a bohemian seaside atmosphere. The old town features a wide selection of small restaurants. Free time for lunch, strolling through the center, or relaxing on the beach.In the afternoon, we continue to Burgas, Bulgaria’s fourth-largest city and its main seaport. The city combines modern avenues with an extensive seaside park. Free time to stroll and enjoy dinner before heading to the hotel.
Day 5: BURGAS - NESSEBAR - BALCHIK - VARNA
After breakfast, we will depart for NESSEBAR, one of the oldest cities in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded by the Thracians, it later became a Greek, Roman, and Byzantine city. Its historic center is located on a small peninsula in the Black Sea, connected to the mainland by an isthmus, and preserves around 40 churches built between the 5th and 18th centuries. Time to explore the city and enjoy lunch.We then continue along the Black Sea coast to the Aladzha Monastery (admission included), a site rich in spirituality and legend, surrounded by forests that enhance its mysterious atmosphere. The monastery impresses visitors with its chapels and cells carved directly into the rock.Our journey continues to the Balchik Palace and Gardens (admission included), the former summer residence of Queen Maria of Romania.Arrival in VARNA in the late afternoon. Bulgaria’s third-largest city, Varna features a pleasant and lively city center and a large seaside park.
Day 6: VARNA - SHUMEN - Arbanasi - Veliko Tarnovo
After breakfast, we head inland through BULGARIA. Our first stop is the Madara Rider (admission included), an 8th-century rock relief unique in Eastern Europe and a national symbol of Bulgaria, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.We then continue to SHUMEN, a city shaped by both Ottoman and Bulgarian history, where we will see its 18th-century mosque; the largest in the Balkans outside of Turkey. Lunch included.Next, we travel to Arbanassi, a former merchant town with fortress-like houses, where we will visit the Church of the Nativity (admission included).Our journey ends in VELIKO TARNOVO, the former capital of Bulgaria, where you’ll have free time to stroll through its very picturesque medieval center set along a dramatic gorge.
Half board includes: Country-style vegetable soup peas, carrots, peppers, onions, potatoes, duck leg or breast with grilled vegetables and sautéed rice a house specialty, homemade yogurt with berries, bread and bottled water
Day 7: Veliko Tarnovo - Tryavna - Troyan convent - Sofia
Through beautiful mountain scenery, we travel to TRYAVNA, a small town that has exceptionally preserved its historic center, with highlights such as the Clock Tower Square and the Stone Bridge. We will visit the Museum of the Old School (admission included), one of the first secular educational centers in BULGARIA, where you can see classrooms from a 19th-century school. We will also visit the Daskalov House (admission included), an excellent example of Bulgarian National Revival architecture.We continue to the Troyan Monastery, set in a picturesque landscape. Founded in the 16th century, it is the third largest monastery in Bulgaria. Afterwards, lunch is included.We then continue to SOFIA, arriving around 5:30 p.m. Accommodation and free time.
Half board includes: Seasonal salad, grilled Oreshak meatballs with fries house specialty, apple pie, bread and bottled water
Day 8: Sofia
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
