Secrets Of Bulgaria, Private Tour

Welcome to Bulgaria! Arrive at your chosen Airport – Varna or Bourgas and have a transfer to your hotel. Check-in and meet your professional guide, who will escort you through the roundtrip. Enjoy a walk at your own pace in the pedestrian center to find out more about the town and its most significant sites. Beautiful promenades crowded with enthusiastic tourists, romantic Sea gardens with lots of idyllic places to hide from the crowd, interesting museums housing the history and traditions from the Ancient times to nowadays. Or just take your swim suite and relax at one of the numerous beaches of the town and its surroundings. This arrival day is at your disposal. Overnight in Varna or Bourgas.

Depart early today, after your rich breakfast, as you have a very intriguing program ahead including two UNESCO sites. Start with the “Pearl” of the Black Sea Coast - the Old town of Nessebar. Follow your guide through the cobbled streets and explore the numerous churches from 13th c. The narrow streets, the historical monuments, and the old ruins will turn time back to the days of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. Visit the church St. Stephen which is one of the most important monuments of the Bulgarian cultural heritage. The church is unique not only because of its architectural style, but mostly because of its iconostasis and remarkable mural paintings. Then, head off to the countryside. After a picturesque drive, you will reach the town of Kazanlak where you will visit the UNESCO designated Thracian Tomb – dating back to 310 – 290 BC, impressing with its most well-preserved artworks from the Hellenistic world. You will visit a replica of the Tomb. As you are in the rose valley, it is a must to witness the unique rose production and experience the spirit and fragrance of the Rose Valley in a Rose-oil distillery in a village nearby. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Enjoy your nice breakfast at the hotel before exploring the city. Heir of great civilizations, Plovdiv has a lot to offer – from ancient sites, to bohemian quarters with great artistic cafes and ateliers. Start your day with a morning stroll in the maze alleys of the Old town of Plovdiv to reach the first site for today – the Ethnographic museum (or Hindliyan House). Find out more about the life of the rich merchants in the Medieval times before following your guide to the Roman Amphitheater. Built in the beginning of the 2nd century AD during the ruling of Emperor Trayan, it is one of the best preserved antique theaters in the world. Explore this ancient site and embrace the chance to immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of the cobbled streets before enjoying a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant in the Old town. In the afternoon, depart to the famous mountain resort Bansko. Admire the natural beauty while you drive through the Youndola pass and breath-in the fresh air near Avramovo – the highest train station on the Balkan Peninsula. Upon arrival in Bansko, enjoy a walk around the old town and learn more about the typical architecture of the fortified houses, built in the Revival period. You will have your evening at your own, to explore the town and find a typical tavern to celebrate the dinner as a local. Overnight in Bansko.