Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, 4 June 2010: Sofia. Arrival in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. Accommodation and overnight in Sofia.
Day 2, 5 June 2010: Sofia - Plovdiv
Sightseeing tour of Sofia – a city with 7000 years long history, concentrating numerous cultural and historic monuments from different periods. Visits of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the St. George Rotunda from the 4th century, the St. Sofia Basilica, the Ruins of Serdica. Departure to Plovdiv. Plovdiv is one of the most ancient towns in Europe, older than Rome. Sightseeing of the Old town of Plovdiv with National Revival architecture and excavations from Roman times. Visit of the ancient Roman theatre with impressive marble statues, decorative columns. Overnight in Plovdiv. / Breakfast and dinner included/
Day 3, 6 June 2010: Full day Rose Festival in Kazanlak
Early morning departure to the rose fields to experience the Rose picking ritual with rose-pickers dressed in colorful national costumes dancing to the rhythm of Bulgarian folk music to glorify the first Rose blossom. After join the fest in the city center and see the city carnival parade. Barbecue lunch with typical Bulgarian dishes and Bulgarian wine. Visit the replica of the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak from the 4th c.BC – World Heritage site by UNESCO. Late afternoon departure to Sofia. Overnight in Sofia. /Breakfast and lunch included/
Day 4, 7 June 2010: Sofia. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Option for extension to Rila Monastery.
End of our services.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation 3 nights on BB basis at tourist class hotels
- Meals as per program – one barbecue Rose Festival lunch on 06 June and one dinner on 05 June
- Transportation for the outlined itinerary
- English speaking guide (driver-guide for parties of 2-3 pax)
- Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the program
- One day participation at the Rose Festival in Kazanlak
- All Bulgarian taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Hotel extras, telephone, mini bar, etc.
- Additional meals, Drinks (other than mineral water), coffee
- Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites
- Tips
- Air tickets
- Porterage
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Visa procurement (if needed).
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