Bulgaria, officially Republic of Bulgaria, Bulgarian Republika Bulgariya, country occupying the eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe. Founded in the 7th century, Bulgaria is one of the oldest states on the European continent. It is intersected by historically important routes from northern and eastern Europe to the Mediterranean basin and from western and central Europe to the Middle East. Before the creation of the Bulgarian state, the empires of ancient Rome, Greece, and Byzantium were strong presences, and people and goods traveled the land with frequency.
Day 01 Arrive Varna By Flight
Arrival in Varna meet assist at the airport later transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Varna
After breakfast free time.Sightseeing in Varna – the biggest city on the Black Sea coast – the Historical Museum, the Archeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Cathedral, the Dolphinarium, etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Varna
After breakfast free time.Sightseeing in the region. A visit to the botanical gardens in the town of Balchik. These are the second largest gardens in Europe, once were part of the summer palace of the Romanian queen Maria. Visiting museums, going to Pobiti Kamani – a very interesting semi-dessert area covered with yellow sands and many stone figures that are still unknown whether they are remnants of a vanished town, or of a giant wall. Some of these rocks are 6-7 meters high; others are similar to pots or flowers. The area is 4 km2. Very close is the cave Tamnata Dupka The Dark Hole where traces of prehistoric people are found. Overnight in Varna.
Day 04 Varna – Veliko Tarnovo By Road 222 Kms / 02 hrs 36 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed for the town of Veliko Tarnovo. On the way to the town the tourists will see the old Bulgarian capitals Pliska and Preslav, the Rider of Madara – a 23m-high stone monument enlisted in the UNESCO list of historical monuments. A visit to a wine cellar where the popular wine “Pelin” is produced. A visit to the monastery “St. Pantaleimon” where the Bulgarian king Boris had spent some time. A visit to Ljaskovo nunnery. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
Day 05 Veliko Tarnovo
After breakfast sightseeing in Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasy and the monastery of Kelifarevo. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.
Day 06 Veliko Tarnovo – Nessebar By Road 245 Kms / 02 hrs 55 min appx.
After breakfast, Proceed for the town of Nessebar. On the way visiting Drjanovo Monastery, the village of Bojentzi, the ethnographic complex Etara, the Thracian tomb near Kazanlak. Overnight in Nessebar or Vlas.
Day 07 Nessebar
After breakfast visiting the towns of Nessebar and Sozopol. Nessebar is a small town situated on a peninsula. Its population is 7000 people and during the summer each house turns into a small hotel. The legends tell that once there were 41 churches in Nessebar. Nowadays the tourists may see the following churches: the Old Metropolis, the Basilica on the see coast, “St. Todor”, “St.Parasceva”, etc. The other pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is Sozopol. The town was established in 609. Its first name was Apolonia. Overnight in Nessebar or Vlas.
Day 08 Nessebar – Varna By Road 101 Kms / 01 hrs 33 min./Dep. Varna
Departure transfer to onward destination.
| City | Nights | 5* Hotels |
| Varna | 03 | Graffit Gallery Hotel |
| Velico Tarnovo | 02 | Arbanasi Palace |
| Nessebar | 02 | Grand Hotel Pomorie |
- Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
- 07 nights accommodation as per the program
- Meals as per the program
- Entrance fees.
- Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
- The Historical Museum, the Archeological Museum, the Ethnographic Museum
- Botanical gardens
- A visit to the monastery “St. Pantaleimon”
- Drjanovo Monastery
- the Old Metropolis
- All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private vehicle.
- All taxes.
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– Logo branding on Vehicles.
– Color and logo branding Merchandise.
– Departure gifts with company’s branding.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera / Video Camera Fees.
- Medical Aid.
- Tips.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.