Bulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Explorer
- Art and architecture
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 4 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 10-99 yrs
- max group size 30
- guiding method Partially guided
- Tour Code BM-36523
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- Operated in English
- Starts Sofia, Bulgaria
- Ends Sofia, Bulgaria
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Rila Monastery: hidden deep in the mountain, the monastery and its premises keep stories and legends tightly connected with Bulgarian history and the Revival period.
- Boyana Church: one of the most remarkable medieval monuments in the world with especially fine wall paintings in the interior - from the 11th, 13th, 15-17th and 19th centuries.
The trip "Bulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break" starts and ends in Sofia. It is an art and architecture trip that takes 4 days taking you through Sofia in Bulgaria. "Bulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break" is a self-guided group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.
Breathe the aromas of the colourful bouquet, called Bulgaria, only for 4 days. Take part in this city break, centred in Sofia and learn more about its culture and traditions. Explore the capital of Bulgaria, a modern and buzzing city which keeps impressive history from Antiquity to nowadays. Take a drive to the imposing Rila Monastery and learn more about the medieval Boyana Church, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Have your free time to reveal the secrets of unknown Bulgaria.
Breathe the aromas of the colourful bouquet, called Bulgaria, only for 4 days. Take part in this city break, centred in Sofia and learn more about its culture and traditions. Explore the capital of Bulgaria, a modern and buzzing city which keeps impressive history from Antiquity to nowadays. Take a drive to the imposing Rila Monastery and learn more about the medieval Boyana Church, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Have your free time to reveal the secrets of unknown Bulgaria.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrival Sofia (10km – 30min)
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Day 2: Rila Monastery And Boyana Church Excursion (260km – 4hrs)
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Day 3: Sofia
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Day 4: Departure Sofia (10km – 30min)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 3 night's accommodation
- Hotel city tax
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Budapest or similar 3*
Meals
- 3 Breakfasts
Transport
- Private arrival transfer from Sofia International Airport (Day 1)
- Shared transportation sightseeing tour (Day 2)
- Private departure transfer to Sofia International Airport (Day 4)
Guide
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during the shared activity on Day 2
Others
- All activities mentioned as included: Rila Monastery and Boyana church sightseeing tour, excluding entrance fees (Day 2)
- Meet & Greet
- Any entrance or optional tour fees. Please note that the entrance fees for Boyana church and the museum in Rila Monastery are not included in the price
- Domestic/International flights
- Any meals
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Bulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break tour. You can cancel the tour up to 32 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 31 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 21 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 31 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Bulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
The included on Day 2 trip “Rila Monastery and Boyana church” starts at 09:00h from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Please be sure to organize your travel to the meeting point and be there at least 15 minutes in advance
The optional trip “Plovdiv” starts at 09:00h from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Please be sure to organize your travel to the meeting point and be there at least 15 minutes in advance Check-in time for the hotels, in general, is after 2:00 pm, check out until 12:00 pm. Because of the new COVID-19 restrictions, these requirements may differ We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed Please consider that the driving times and distances are estimated and that they can vary because of many circumstances, such as the specific route is taken, hotel location, traffic, weather, road conditions, etc.This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
- Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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