9-Day Grand Bulgaria: Monasteries, Mountains & the Black Sea

4.9 ·Bulgaria · 9D / 8N

Thracian Gold · Roman Antiquity · Orthodox Monasteries · Alpine Peaks · Thermal Springs · Black Sea Coast
Private / Group Tour
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Thracian Gold · Roman Antiquity · Orthodox Monasteries · Alpine Peaks · Thermal Springs · Black Sea Coast

Highlights

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Serdica Ancient Complex
Rila Monastery (UNESCO)
Pirin National Park
Bansko Old Town
Plovdiv Roman Theatre & Old Town
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (UNESCO)
Tsarevets Fortress
Varna Archaeological Museum
Roman Baths of Varna
Sea Garden Promenade

Your journey

9 days · open a day to see the plan

01
Arrival at Sofia International Airport · Private Airport Transfer · Hotel Checkin & Refresh · Stroll Vitosha Boulevard Promenade · Welcome Dinner with Traditional Bulgarian Cuisine & Folk Music
Sofia Hotel
02
Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral · Explore St. George Rotunda · Walk Serdica Ancient Underground Complex · See National Theatre & City Garden · Leisure Evening
Sofia Hotel
03
Hotel Checkout · Scenic Drive through Rila Mountains · Tour UNESCO Rila Monastery · Arrive in Alpine Bansko · Walk Bansko Old Town · Traditional Mehana Tavern Dinner
Bansko Alpine Resort
04
Drive to Pirin National Park · View Vihren Hut Alpine Panoramas · See Ancient Baikushev's Pine · Light Alpine Scenic Walk · Soak in Banya Thermal Mineral Springs · Leisure Evening
Bansko Alpine Resort
05
Hotel Checkout · Scenic Mountain Drive to Plovdiv · Tour Ancient Roman Theatre · Explore Plovdiv Old Town National Revival Houses · Stroll Kapana Creative District
Plovdiv Boutique Hotel
06
Hotel Checkout · Drive to Thracian Valley · Visit UNESCO Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak · Cross Scenic Shipka Pass · Arrive in Medieval Capital Veliko Tarnovo · Evening Walk along Gurko Street & Yantra River Viewpoints
Veliko Tarnovo Hotel
07
Hotel Checkout · Explore Tsarevets Fortress & Patriarchal Cathedral · Shop at Samovodska Charshiya Crafts Street · Scenic Drive to Maritime Capital Varna · Sea Garden Evening Coastal Walk
Varna Beachfront Hotel
08
Visit Varna Archaeological Museum (Thracian Gold) · Explore Ancient Roman Baths · See Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral · Black Sea Promenade Stroll · Farewell Balkan Seafood Dinner
Varna Beachfront Hotel
09
Breakfast & Hotel Checkout · Private Airport Transfer to Varna International Airport (or Sofia Airport via overland drive) · Departure Flight

What’s included

Handpicked 4-Star Premium & Boutique Central Hotels (Sofia, Bansko, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Varna)
Daily Breakfast Buffet
Private Chauffeured Vehicle for All Transfers & Intercity Sightseeing
Entry Fees to Rila Monastery Museum, Tsarevets Fortress, and Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
Admission to Plovdiv Roman Theatre, Varna Archaeological Museum, and Roman Baths
Entrance & Pool Access to Banya Thermal Mineral Springs
Local English-speaking Guides for Cultural Sightseeing Walks
Traditional Welcome Dinner & Tavern Dinner

Not included

International Airfare
Bulgaria Paper Visa or Schengen Visa Fees
Travel Insurance
Optional Activities or Personal Expenses Not Mentioned
Lunches & Dinners Not Specified
Gratuities for Private Driver & Local Guides
Local Municipal & City Eco Taxes

Price by room sharing

Per person, based on how many travellers share a room.

per person · 2 travellers	₹1,08,000
per person · 4 travellers	₹91,800

When to go

Best months

May–Sep · Oct (Autumn Colors in Mountains)

Better avoided

Nov–Feb (Heavy Snow in Mountain Passes & Closed Sea Resort Facilities)

₹91,800 per person

9D / 8N · Bulgaria

Expert-assisted

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