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Tour Bulgaria and Macedonia

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  • Scheduled tours, Fixed dates, Guaranteed departures
Skopje, Macedonia
The St Ioan Kaneo church in Ohrid
Ohrid
Day Tour to Plovdiv
Plovdiv One Day Tour
Veliko Tarnovo day tour


 

Description

TOUR OF BULGARIA AND MACEDONIA

Private tour for Mr Norman

Day 1 – August 2 – Arrive at the Sofia airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

B Overnight in hotel Thracia Premier Best Western ****

 Day 2 – August 3 – Sightseeing tour of Sofia

In the morning visit the Boyana church (UNESCO) and admire beautiful paintings from 1259. Visit the National Historical museum. Continue the tour in the central part 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 Russian Church, the St. Sophia early Christian basilica, which has given the city its name. Finish the tour at around 2 pm at your hotel.  Afternoon at leaisure – time to enjoy the central part of Sofia.

B Overnight in hotel Thracia Premier Best Western ****

Day 3 – August 4 – Sofia – Skopie, Macedonia

Departure to Skopie. Sightseeing tour of the old part of the Macedonian capital with your local guide. Visit to the old Train station – first train station on the Balkans and in that time the most beautiful building. The monument and the house of Mother Teresa, the Stone Bridge – monumental building in the center of the city built in the beginning of the VI century, Daut Pasin Imam – monument of the Islam architecture from the XV century, the church St. Spas, built at the end of the XVII century, the Fortress Kale – the most outstanding tourist attraction of the city Skopje. Overnight.

B Accommodation in hotel Centar 3*

Day 4 – August 5 – Skopie – Ohrid

In the morning departure to Ohrid. Arrive around noon. Take a walking tour of Ohrid. Walk in the old town with its narrow streets and beautiful views to the Ohrid lake. Visit the church of St Kliment, the Fortress, the church of St Ioan Kaneo, teh church of Saint Sofia. In the afternoon walk on the main street with its numerous shops selling pearls from the lake. Overnight.

Accommodation in villa Dea 3* or Mal Sveti Kliement – a luxury house turned into a hotel

Day 5 – August 6 – Ohrid – Bitola – Melnik

In the morning departure to Bitola. Visit the archaeological Roman complex of Hearclea dating to the 4th c. AD. Admire beautiful mosaics and well preserved theater. Continue to Melnik, Bulgaria – the smallest town of Bulgaria, architectural reserve and ethnographic monument, the capital of wine production. Enjoy the marvelous architecture at the foothills of sandstone pyramids. Visit the biggest and the most beautiful house of Kordopulov built in 1754 and its wine cellar cut below the ground. Overnight

B Accommodation in Melnik in hotel Melnik 3*

Day 6 – August 7 – Melnik – the Rila monastery – Plovdiv

Departure to the Rila Monastery (UNESCO site) – 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, UNESCO site. On a number of occasions it was destroyed and burnt down, only to rise again like a phoenix from the ashes. The visitor’s first sight of Rila monastery huge towering walls gives the impression of a fortress. However, a step through the archway produces a wonderful surprise. The Monastery’s unrivalled architecture and murals will captivate you. Continue to Plovdiv. Overnight.

B Accommodation in Plovdiv in “Art Guest Gouse 8 ½” – a luxury house designed in a modern style situated on the main pedestrina street OR in hotel Odeon *** – an old Renaissance house turned into hotel (two nights)

Day 7 – August 8 – Plovdiv

In the morning take a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Plovdiv – the second largest town of Bulgaria, an area since the time of Philip, King of Macedonia, father of Alexander The Great. Its unique location on these ancient crossroads has stimulated cultural and political influences from East and West civilizations and yet maintained its unique cultural identity. The most impressive building of Roman time that has come to us rising above the city is the Antique Amphitheatre by Emperor Mark Avrelii during the 2nd c. A.D. Its magnificent arcade adorned with marble statues is simply breath-taking. Theatre and opera performances are still staged here on warm summer nights. The Roman Stadium is also constructed during the II century and reproduces the layout in Delphi, Greece. Within the centre of the ancient major town of the Roman province of Thrace remains of stone paved streets, foundations of buildings and columns and ancient fortress walls and gates reside. The Old Plovdiv nowadays is an original living museum, an architectural phenomenon with many of the houses of those times’ most prominent Bulgarians turned into museums, galleries hosting various art exhibitions and festivals.

B Overnight in Plovdiv

Day 8 – August 9 – Plovdiv – Nessebar – Varna

In the morning departure to Nessebar – an undoubted jewel of Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, historical and archaeological reserve with ancient archaeological remains of various periods, original churches from the 5th – 17th centuries and more than hundred authentic Revival houses – it is included in the list of UNESCO.

Departure to Varna – During the Second Bulgarian state, Varna was one of the most important trading and craft centers in the country. Now a day it is the biggest sea port and one of the favorite holiday places. Numerous hotels, restaurants and night clubs make it a preferable seaside centre. We will make tour of the town – The city center, the Cathedral, the Roman baths.

B Accommodation in Varna in hotel Oceanic **** or hotel Splendid ****

Day 9 – August 10 – Varna – Madara – Veliko Tarnovo

In the morning visit the Archaeological museum where is being kept the oldest gold treasure in the world dating back 4000 years B.C Departure to the Horse of Madara (UNESCO) – a bas-relief cut in a rock some 23 meters above the ground dating to the beginning of the 8th century. Departure to Veliko Tarnovo. Located on the hills above the meandering river Yantra, this city, once a glorious mediaeval capital (1186 – 1393), is now attracting thousands of romantic travelers with its irresistible atmosphere. Mixing the legends of the past with bursting joy of hundreds of young students – this is Veliko Tarnovo today, the second most important University City after Sofia. Start exploring the city with the Tsarevets Royal hill. Our guide can tell you more than any of the thick books will. The neighboring Arbanassi museum village is a genuine gallery of art. A must here is the 15th century Church of the Nativity, repainted in the 17th century. Because of its more than 1200 frescoes, It is also called the Sistine Chapel on the Balkans. Departure to Sofia. End of service.

B Accommodation in Veliko Tarnovo in hotel Gurko ***

Day 10 – August 11 – Veliko Tarnovo – Kazanlak – Sofia

Departure to Etara – an open air museum. It is the first museum presenting the historic past, economic development and the way of living of the population in 18 – 19th c. The shopping street represents the way crafts were practiced locally in the mid-19th century. Continue to Kazanlak. Visit the « Golyamata Kosmatka » Thracian tomb dating to the 4th century BC. Continue to Koprivshtitsa. The village boasts a large number of architectural monuments from the Revival period, 383 in all, most of which have been restored to their original appearance. Collections of ethnographic treasures, old weapons, National Revival works of art, fine fretwork, household weaves and embroidery, national costumes and typical Bulgarian jewelry has also been preserved. Departure to Sofia. Drop off in your hotel. Overnight.

B Overnight in hotel Thracia Premier Best Western ****

Day 11 – August 12 – Free day in Sofia

Day 12 – August 13 – Transfer to the Sofia airport for your departure flight. End of service.

The tour price is based on a private tour for two travelers with private transportation and English speaking tour guide (to drive) in Bulgaria and local guides in Skopje and Ohrid.

The trajectory of the itinerary please see here: https://goo.gl/maps/yTK43Qd4HG82

Included features in Bulgaria:

  • Accommodation in total 8 overnights with breakfasts
  • fully insured sedan with climate control, for the entire distance
  • fuel & parking fees included, border fees, toll fees, vignette
  • all sightseeing tours & cultural connections
  • transfer from Sofia airport to your hotel on arrival
  • transfer from your hotel to teh Sofia airport on departure
  • 8 breakfasts
  • a professional English speaking guide (driving) to accompany you throughout
  • guide’s expenses
  • admissions to museums, sites, churches as per itinerary
  • VAT and local tax
  • Deatialed map of Bulgaria

Included features in Macedonia:

  • Accommodation in total 2 overnights with breakfasts
  • fully insured sedan with climate control, for the entire distance
  • fuel & parking fees included, border fees, toll fees, vignette
  • all sightseeing tours & cultural connections
  • a Bulgarian guide to accompany you throughout and a local guides in Ohrid and Skopie.
  • guide’s expenses
  • admissions to museums, sites, churches as per itinerary
  • VAT and local tax
  • Deatialed map of Macedonia

At all time not included:

  • Food and beverages other than stated
  • Photo and camera fees in the sites and the museums
  • Bank or paypal fees or credit card fees