
Cultural Retreats (Guaranteed departures)
Summer Escape to Bulgaria






Day 1: Sofia
Transfer from Sofia International Airport to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sofia.
Day 2: Sofia – Rila Monastery – Bansko
City tour in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria: Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski and National Library, Alexander Nevski Cathedral, National Assembly, Russian St. Nicholas Church, St. Sophia Church, National Art Gallery, St. George's Rotunda. Drive to the Rila Monastery (UNESCO) and tour of the monastery complex. Overnight stay in Bansko.
Day 3: Bansko – Dobarsko – Plovdiv
Visit to the church of Dobarsko, which is considered a holy place in the country and is world-famous for its frescoes. Continue to Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe and former European Capital of Culture (2019). Visit to the old town of Plovdiv – Roman theatre, Lamartine's house, Church of St. Constantine and Helena, Roman stadium, Dzhumaya Mosque. Free time in the artistic and colourful Kapana district.
Night in Plovdiv.
Day 4: Plovdiv – Sofia
Free time in Plovdiv. Drive back to Sofia. Overnight stay in Sofia.
Day 5: Sofia / Departure
Transfer to Sofia International Airport depending on flight.
> Sightseeing of Sofia, Bansko and Plovdiv
> Visit to the Rila Monastery (UNESCO), the Dobarsko Church and the Old Town of Plovdiv (UNESCO)
> Tour guide accompanying the group during the tour
> Comfortable transportation
> 2 nights in Sofia, Hotel 4*, incl. breakfast
1 night in Bansko, Hotel 4*, incl. breakfast > 1 night in Plovdiv, Hotel 4*, incl. breakfast
> 1 night in Plovdiv, 4* hotel, incl. breakfast
> Return transfer from Sofia International Airport to your hotel
> Local taxes
The price does not include
> Meals and all personal expenses
> Services not described in the program
> Travel insurance (with surcharge)