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Discover Bulgaria from Plovdiv
Day 1 – Arrive in Plovdiv by your own transport.
B Accommodation in Plovdiv in Villa Antica
Day 2 – Plovdiv – Kazanlak – Veliko Tarnovo
In the morning meet your guide. Departure to Kazanlak. In the region of Kazanlak visit two Thracian tombs dating to the 4th century BC – The Golyamata Kosmatka and the Kazanlak tomb (UNESCO). You will visit the copy as the original is closed for the public. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo via the Shipka pass. Have a short stop at the Shipka peak to admire the beautiful view towards northern and Southern Bulgaria. See from close the Shipka monument that was erected to commemorate the Bulgarian and Russian soldiers that lost their life at the Shipka pass in 1878 for the Liberation of Bulgaria. Once you cross the pass visit the Etara open air museum presenting 22 crafts that the locals practices in the 18th and 19th century – weaving, cutlery, icon painting, saw-mill, full-mill, water-mill. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo. Here you will be captured by the beauty of the setting of the town. Old houses perched on the rocks and two Mediaeval fortress preserve the glorious past of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (1186 – 1396). Evening at leisure to enjoy the beautiful view from the hotel towards the Yantra river. Overnight.
B Accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo in hotel Gurko ***
Day 3 – October 22 – Veliko Tarnovo – Sofia
In the morning take a tour to Veliko Tarnovo. For more than two centuries Tarnovo is the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (the end of XII – XIV century.). It is the center, where were decided the most important political, religious, administrative and cultural issues in the life of the mediaeval state. Contemporaries spare the epithets calling it “Great Tarnov”, “Queen of the Cities” “… second in words and deeds after Istanbul,” its fame wore in distant lands, reaching to the “North Ocean”. Visit the Tsarevets Fortress – the stronghold of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (12th – 14th century) when Tarnovo was its capital. During the excavations there were found 470 residential buildings, 23 churches, 3 monasteries and an inn. When visiting Tsarevets, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes, as visiting the fortress involves some degree of hiking on cobbled pathways. From the Patriarchal Church you have a beautiful view over the city.
In the village of Arbanassi you will visit the church of “the Nativity” called the Sistine chapel on the Balkans thanks to its extremely rich gallery counting more than 4000 images.
Departure to Sofia. Take a sightseeing tour of Sofia. Visit the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral – the biggest and the most beautiful on the Balkan Peninsula, the Monument of Alexander II – Tzar Liberator, the Parliament, The Statue of St Sofia – the symbol of the city, the Presidency, the National Theater, the Ruins of Serdica and the Rotonda St George 4th c. AC, the Synagogue. Reminder of the day – at leaisure – time to enjoy the central part of Sofia.
B Accommodation in Sofia in hotel Thracia Premier **** (two nights)
Day 4 – October 23 – Sofia – the Rila monastery – Sofia
Departure to the Rila Monastery – the richest historical and architectural monument of the Orthodox enclave, founded in 10th century and transformed to the most important spiritual and cultural center of Bulgaria. The Monastery’s unrivalled architecture and murals will captivate you. In the monastery visit the Ethnographic museum – very rich with its carpets and rugs exhibition, jewelry, customs, buckles. Also you will visit four rooms decorated according to the typical styles of decoration of four regions of Bulgaria. Return to Sofia.
B Accommodation in Sofia in hotel Thracia Premier ****
Day 5 – October 24 – At 3 pm transfer to the Sofia airport for your departure flight. End of service.
Price is based on a private tour of four people accommodated in double/twin rooms allover in the hotels stated in the program with private vehicle and private local professional English speaking tour guide.
PRICE INCLUDES:
ACCOMMODATION IN TOTAL 4 OVERNIGHTS
TRANSFERS AND TRANSPORTATION
TOURS / GUIDES / FOOD
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Additional private expenses of a client
All that is not mentioned in section “Price includes”
Travel insurance package
Other meals than stated
Photo/video fees at sites and museums
Bank, credit card and pay pal fees
Travel distances:
Day 1 – Plovdiv – Kazanlak – 110 km – & h 50 mins
Kazanlak – Shipka – 25 km – 40 mins
Shipka – Veliko Tarnovo – 75 km – 1 h 30 mins
Day 2 – Veliko Tarnovo – Sofia – 220 km – 3 hours
Day 3 – Sofia – the Rila monastery – 125 km – 2 hours
Our vehicles: Our company is owner of the vehicles that we provide for the tours of our clients. All of them are very comfortable and fully insured. We are aware that your safety is most important, that is why we regularly renovate our car park. Our vehicles pass technical check every month and all of them have perfect air conditioners.
You can see our fleet here.
Confirmation: The travel arrangement and full-day or half-day tours will be officially booked once we have received a 30% deposit payment. After that you will receive a booking confirmation via e-mail. We kindly ask you to pay the balance not later than 7 days prior to your arrival, unless the booking is made 1 week prior to your arrival or if there is not an agreement for paying cash upon arrival. Once we have received the payment, we will send the following to your e-mail address: the invoice, the vouchers (if you have booked self-guided tour), and all the other necessary travel-related documents and information.
Cancellation Policy
The customer can cancel the travel arrangement and full-day or half-day tour at any moment; however, Easy Bulgaria Travel shall keep a certain portion of the paid amount which will depend on the cancellation period, and which is specified as follows:
21 days prior to departure – no cancellation fee will be applied
21 to 14 days prior to departure – 30 % of the price of a travel arrangement or tour
14 to 7 days prior to departure – 50 % of the price of a travel arrangement or tour
7 to 3 days prior to departure – 80 % of the price of a travel arrangement or tour
3 to 0 days prior to departure – 100 % of the price of a travel arrangement or tour
After the departure or no-show – 100 % of the price of a travel arrangement or tour
In cases of extraordinary circumstances (like flood, fire, earthquake or other), Easy Bulgaria Travel Ltd reserves the right to change itineraries. Easy Bulgaria Travel Ltd will certainly always try to meet customers’ requests and return all the funds that were not spent for the purpose of same travel arrangement or a tour.
Easy Bulgaria Travel Ltd wishes you a very pleasant stay in Bulgaria and will be extremely happy to be your host and to show you the beauty of our country!
Regards, Pavlina
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Sofia – hotel THRACIA PREMIER ****
The PREMIER Thracia Hotel is situated between the busiest central city boulevards, Hristo Botev Boulevard and Vitosha Boulevard. Located in the proximity of all major institutions and numerous entertainment places, the property offers easy access to multiple tourist sites.
Whether you are there for business or pleasure, the PREMIER Thracia Hotel is ideal for International travelers who seek the comfort and convenience of a modern hotel. The hotel has been built in accordance with the latest styles of accommodation and elegance with comfortable accommodations which await you in the spacious rooms and suites, and offering a high level of service to its guests.
All units have electronic lock systems, central air-conditioning, cable television, a working area with direct phone line and Internet access, indoor-safe box and mini-bar.
Room Size: 20 m²
Bed Options: 1 queen or 2 twin
Please note there is no extra bed possible.
Room Facilities: Safe, Air conditioning, Iron, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Carpeted, Sofa, Soundproof, Shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Slippers, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Minibar, Wake-up service, Alarm clock
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Plovdiv – Villa Antica
Situated in a renovated historical building dating back to the early 1900s, Villa Antica offers rooms, suites and self-catering accommodation units with free Wi-Fi and access to a garden. A breakfast buffet is available to guests. All air-conditioned, brightly decorated rooms and apartments offer a view to the garden and few historical monuments nearby. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels.
Villa Antica is located just a minute from the main pedestrian and shopping street of Plovdiv and is facing the Roman Odeon.
Veliko Tarnovo – hotel Gurko
Hotel and Tavern Complex Gurko is situated on Gurko Street in the Old town where you can see lots of traditional Bulgarian buildings from the XVIII and XIX century. The amphitheatrical position of all houses around creates a fascinating picture in the same heart of Veliko Tarnovo. As an important part of this landscape, Hotel Gurko provides romance and comfort by the banks of the river, overlooking the Sveta Gora Hill and Four-Horseman monument. Being in the immediate vicinity of the famous Samovodska Street, where you can enjoy the various small workshops that present typical Bulgarian crafts, makes it comfortable for the tourists during their holiday. At the same time the hotel is just a few minutes away from the centre and well-known Carevec Hill, where you can watch unique “Sound and Light Show”, which presents the history of the town.
Room Size: 30 m²
Bed Options: 1 queen or 2 twin
– air conditioning
– free WiFi
– flat-screen TV with cable channels
– minibar
– bathroom with a shower or bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer
Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Wardrobe/Closet, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Mini bar, Wake-up service, Towels, Linens
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.