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Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
Highlights
Exploring diverse histories and landscapes of Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia.
Marvel at UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery's unique architecture and vivid frescoes.
Discover charming Lake Ohrid and its stunning mountainous backdrop
Itinerary
Travel back in time on the "Ancient Macedonia" tour, a 15-day journey steeped in the legends and landscapes of Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and Greece. Crafted for experienced travelers interested in history and culture, this easy-paced itinerary showcases the lost empire of Alexander the Great alongside vibrant local traditions.
Explore the tranquil shores of Lake Ohrid, discovering ancient monasteries framed by mountain vistas. Marvel at the distinctive frescoes of the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, and walk the storied streets of Bansko and Kavala. The tour’s highlight? Standing in Pella, the birthplace of Alexander, and admiring intricate mosaics depicting mythological scenes.
Accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guides are included, ensuring a seamless and insightful experience. The unique selling point of this tour package is its rich blend of historical depth and scenic beauty, offering a rare chance to trace the footsteps of ancient kings while enjoying the warmth of modern Balkan hospitality.

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excellent trip. great insight into rarely seen places, especially Macedonia. I'm an archaeology fan and I was delighted with the site visits and museums. Our tour leader Yane was a delight - warm, caring and highly capable.
Just finished a 2 week trip (Ancient Macedonia) with a small group of 13 people. Janne, our guide, was outstanding. The trip was well organized and all visits/sites/local guides were excellent. Additionally, our driver Dzogo, also added much local knowledge. All in all a great trip with a fun like minded group of travelers.
A very interesting tour with plenty of historic destinations visited. It was great that we had sufficient free time to further explore the museums and sites of Sofia, Skopje and Ohrid. Elena the tour guide was terrific - very informative and well organised. Zoki the driver was also brilliant - patient and competent. The only negative for me at 6' tall was that the Sprinter minbus was rather cramped with little knee room and no overhead shelves to store day bags.
The Balkans are a beautiful part of Europe and are full of history. The two tour leaders we had, Zorica and Elena were very good, as were the local guides and our driver.
A great trip, moderately paced allowing free time to visit many of the museums in the cities. Heraclea, Philippi and Vergina were excellent. Coach was a little cramped if you were over 6' tall. Guide was excellent.
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