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Seeking a short escape brimming with history and color? "Bulgaria At A Glance: Sofia City Break" is a four-day art and architecture tour thoughtfully tailored for seniors. Centered in the vibrant capital of Sofia, this self-guided trip immerses you in Bulgaria’s fascinating blend of ancient and contemporary culture.
Explore Sofia’s landmarks, from Roman ruins to modern boulevards, and take a day trip to the majestic Rila Monastery and the UNESCO-listed Boyana Church. With ample free time, you can uncover Sofia’s hidden gems at your leisure.
What sets this tour package apart is its perfect combination of guided highlights and independent exploration—ideal for those who love to savor a city’s character in a relaxed, enriching way. If you crave a trip that’s both compact and culturally rich, this Sofia city break is for you.
day 1Arrival Sofia (10km – 30min)
Welcome to Bulgaria! Arrive at Sofia International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying the highlights of Sofia. You may stroll around the city centre and visit the biggest Orthodox Cathedral in Bulgaria - St.Alexander Nevski, with an impressive gold-plated cupola and rich interior. Your walk may continue with the most significant sights in the centre – St. George Rotonda, the Russian church St. Nikolay, and the National Theatre Ivan Vazov. Do not miss having a cup of coffee on the pedestrian street Vitoshka and feel the atmosphere of this vibrant city. Alternatively, you can choose to end the day with the following Optional Tour (not included):
Dinner with Folklore and Nestinari Dances (shared basis):
Celebrate the start of the trip by being part of a typical Bulgarian night with a delicious welcome dinner and folklore program. Songs, dances… what a magical night full of unforgettable moments. The Nestinari dances, a barefoot dance on smouldering embers, part of the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage will leave you speechless. This ritual will lead you back to the mystery of Eastern Orthodox beliefs together with the older pagan traditions from the Strandza Mountains.
Notes: Included: Dinner in a typical restaurant four-course menu, including a glass of wine; folklore program, and Nestinari Dance* (*performed only if the weather conditions allow). Dinner starts at 20:00h and ends at 23:00h. Not included: guide, transfers.
Overnight in Sofia.
day 2Rila Monastery And Boyana Church Excursion (260km – 4hrs)
day 3Sofia
day 4Departure Sofia (10km – 30min)
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