Day 1 - Arrival in Sofia - meeting at the airport, transfer and check in 5* hotel.
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and also the largest city.
The city center walking tour includes:
- The Statue of St. Sophia
- The official workplace of the President of Bulgaria
- The St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral the St. Sophia Church
- The National Assembly
- The Russian Church
At dinner enjoy traditional folklore music and dances. Overnight in Sofia.
Day 2 - Transfer to Sandanski - a town and a recreation center in south- western Bulgaria.
It is located in a valley at the foot of Pirin Mountain. The town’s favorable position and the concentration of mineral water springs in the area are all reasons for the town’s fame as a center for relaxation and recreation. Sandanski is well loved by international visitors who crave the fine summer heat, invigorating air, and relaxing atmosphere. The town is also famous for its unique city park – “St. Vratch” – the previous name of Sandanski. It contains more than 200 kinds of Mediterranean species of plants, which make the park a picturesque place for relaxation. Accommodation in the hotel. Freetime for SPA and Relax. Overnight in Sandanski.
Day 3 - One day trip in Sandanski region.
Feel the mystical energy of Rupite area - it is in fact the crater of an extinct volcano and it is best known as the place where the Bulgarian medium Baba Vanga lived and was buried. Rupite is also known for the curative hot springs issuing in the area, with a temperature of 71-78°C and an average discharge of 35 l/sec. Volcanic rocks and rock pyramids can be observed at the foot of the surrounding Kozhuh mountain. Visit Rozhen monastery and enjoy the picturesque view from the there. Transfer to Melnik. After arriving in Melnik, lunch in a local restaurant. Melnik is a town in Blagoevgrad Province, southwestern Bulgaria, in the southwestern Pirin Mountains. With a population of 385, it is the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons. The town is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments.
The town is also associated with the impressive natural sand pyramids in various forms, resembling giant mushrooms, ancient towers and obelisks. The town has also been famous for producing a strong wine since the 14th century. Back to Sandanski. Overnight in Sandanski.
Day 4 – Transfer to Velingrad – the SPA capital of Bulgaria.
It is the administrative center of the homonymous Velingrad Municipality and the most popular Bulgarian balneological resort. There are more than 90 mineral water springs with curative and preventive properties in and around the town. Together with the numerous mineral waters, Velingrad boasts another natural phenomenon as well — the Kleptuza, the biggest Karst spring in Bulgaria. The city is also known as the Spa capital of Bulgaria for offering its guests a wide range of exotic SPA and wellness procedures, gourmet cuisine and picturesque places for relax and recreation. Check in at a hotel and free time for SPA and relax. Overnight in Velingrad.
Day 5 - After breakfast transfer to Plovdiv.
City tour of the Old PlovdivPlovdiv - one of the oldest cities in Europe /6 000 years/, if not the oldest one, and sits on top of three hills. It was originally a Thracian city before later becoming a Greek and a major Roman one. In the so called Old city part of town there can be seen beautiful old houses, built during the Bulgarian Renaissance period. In 1979, the city was awarded a gold medal for preserving its cultural heritage. Transfer to Brestovitsa Village – famous for the boutique wine cellars and vine gardens in the region. Check in at a 4* hotel. Gourmet dinner and wine-tasting event in a boutique wine cellar. Overnight in Brestovitsa village.
Day 6 - Transfer to Hisarya – famous Spa resort.
Hisarya is a small resort town in Bulgaria, in Plovdiv Province. Located in the outskirts of the Sredna Gora mountain range, it boasts of a very mild climate and over two dozen different mineral springs, which make it a favorite spa for many Bulgarian and foreign tourists. Because of these springs, the town was founded thousands of years ago. Many Roman ruins are still visible everywhere public buildings, a small amphitheater, the barracks of the Roman garrison, the foundations of a couple of the oldest churches in Bulgaria, as well as the best preserved Roman fortress in Bulgaria.
Check in at a 4* hotel and free time for SPA and relax. Overnight in Hisarya.
Day 7 - Transfer to Kazanlak – The city of roses.
Kazanlak is a small town in the heart of the valley of Roses, famous for old traditions of rose picking and production of pure rose oil. Today, the rose is one of the emblems of Bulgaria. And the Rose Museum which is the only one of its kind is situated in the town of Kazanlak. Built as a museum collection of the rose of Kazanlak in 1967, two years later it presented its first exhibition. The rich material, photograph and documentary material in it traces back the 330 years old history of the Bulgarian rose production. Tourists can buy rose oil, peppermint oil and lavender oil, various products of the oil bearing rose, rose liqueur, rose rakiya and other souveniers.
Transfer back to Hisarya and overnight .
Day 8 – After breakfast transfer to Veliko Tarnovo with a stop at Gabrovo.
Tour in the Architectural-ethnographic Complex Etar:
“Etar” is an open-air museum and a neighbourhood of Gabrovo. It presents the Bulgarian customs, culture and craftsmanship. Contains a total of 50 objects, including water installations and houses with craftsmen’s workshops attached. Using original instruments and following the old traditions, locals represent around 20 characteristics of the regional crafts such as wood-carving, pottery, coppersmith crafts, furriery, cutlery making, needlework etc.
Upon arrival to Veliko Tarnovo check in at a 4* hotel.
City tour in Veliko Tarnovo with visit:
- Ruins of the castle Tsarevets on the hill of the same name, which housed the royal and patriarchal palace
- St. st. Forty Martyrs Church
- Samovodska Charshia, the old trade street which sheltered skilful craftsmen through the Revival Period and even today many of the houses and the workshops are fully restored
- The House with the Monkey and Mother Bulgaria monument, both on the main street
- Gurko Street, an illustration of Bulgarian Revival architec- tural style
- Stambolov’s Bridge, which is the way to the Asens’ Monument and the City Art Gallery.
- Sound and Light Show at Tsarevets Fortress. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
Day 9 - Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Sofia. Check in at a 5* hotel.
Depending on weather visit the Vitosha mountain. Enjoy the view of Sofia from Kopitoto area; visit the Vitosha Stone River or the Boyana waterfall. Overnight in Sofia.
Day 10 - Depends on the time of the departure to China, visit a shopping Mall and lunch at Chinese restaurant. Transfer to Sofia Airport.
The tour includes:
- Transfers from / to airport
- Transport with luxury bus and all the time the group will be accompanied by a Chinese speaking representative from Demi Travel agency
- 9 overnights in 4*/5 * hotels in Bulgaria
- Breakfast in the hotel, lunch and dinner
- City tours of Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo and Plovdiv with professional guide Chinese speaking
- All museum tax. Insurance.
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