Day 1 Arrival at the Sofia Airport. Transfer to the hotel, short rest and walking tour in the city center - visit of St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and its crypt, the St. Sophia early Christian basilica, which has given the city its name. You will also see the Monument of the Unknown Warrior, the grave of the Patriarch of the Bulgarian Literature Ivan Vasov, St. Nedelya Church, Parliament square, The Presidency, National Theatre, the Ruins of Serdica and St. Rotonda Church from 4th c. AC, The Russian church. Dinner. Overnight.
2 Day Departure to Veliko Tarnovo – capital city of The Second Bulgarian Kingdom. City tour and visit and visit of the medieval fortress of Tsarevets, the old Marketplace Samovodska Tcharshia, the churches St. Demetrius (12th c.), Holy Forty Martyrs, built in 1230 by Tsar Ivan Assen II, and St. Peter and Paul (14th c.). Only 4 km from Veliko Turnovo is Arbanassi, a charming village with an eventful history and fascinating architecture. Thirty six of its 80 houses and the five local churches have been declared for national monuments of culture. The historic reserves Etara and Bozhentsi are located nearby. Dinner. Overnight.
3 Day Visit to the ethnographic museum Etara. The traditional Gabrovian crafts and lifestyle from 18 – 19 century become true at the visitors’ eyes. Afternoon visit to the village of Shipka with its memorial church. The trip continues to the Village of Koprivshtitza – beautiful traditional town with houses with big eaves, wooden gates and stone fences. Accommodation in a small family hotel. Dinner. Overnight.
4 Day Departure to Sofia. Visit of the Museum of History and Boyana Church – UNESCO site. Free afternoon. Overnight. |
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