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Day Tour to Plovdiv, the Bachkovo Monastery and the Assen`s Fortress

Poly — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 07:08:54 +0000

Day Tour to Plovdiv, the Bachkovo Monastery and the Assen`s Fortress is a very complete and informative tour. It includes three of the major sites of Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv, the Bachkovo monastery and the Assen`s Fortress. You will dive in the depth of the Christian religion and will get back to the remote 13th century. This is the time when the Bulgarians built and fortified the strategic Assen`s Fortress. In Plovdiv you will go through various periods of the rich history of the town. You will admire a beautifully preserved Roman Theater and a Roman Stadium. Not less interesting are the colorful mansions that belonged to the local wealthy merchants from the 18th and the 19th century.

Plovdiv is a mosaic of rich culture, art and abundance of historical sites. This tour is a must-do if you have only a weekend in Bulgaria and you want to see something more than the Capital city.

Day Tour to Plovdiv, the Bachkovo Monastery and the Assen`s Fortress is a great option for art and history lovers and for those that want to discover new horizons. For all visitors it is a big and a very pleasant surprise.

Why book your Day Tour to Plovdiv, the Bachkovo Monastery and Assen`s Fortress with me?

Licensed, accredited and extremely professional tour guide with best credentials and expertise
Pick up from your hotel and drop off included
Choose the pick up time
Flexibility to alter the the program even when on the tour
Best value for money
A very comfortable, safe and non-smoking vehicle
The guide will be happy to go the extra mile to render your tour to a real memorable experience
All taxes, admissions and parking fees will be included in the price

For other day tours from Sofia check here: One Day Tours from Sofia

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Authentic Bulgaria Tour

Poly — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 09:06:30 +0000

Authentic Bulgaria Tour is a program, that I designed few years ago when I realized how beautiful and undiscovered the Bulgarian countryside was. My idea was to give the chance to my clients to indulge in the magic of the rural part of the country. I included unique features such as home hosted meals, first hand crafts and interaction with locals. I think that this is the best way to get familiar with the every day life of the locals. In most of the places included in the program, the people rarely see foreigners. That is why, they are happy and even a bit shy to communicate. You will get a big smile from an old man or will collect plums from a plumtree on the street. This is the uniqueness of the experience called Authentic Bulgaria.

Why the Authentic Bulgaria Tour?

Take the unique chance to see Bulgaria in-depth and to discover its culture
Visit beautiful virgin areas and remote villages where you can still see the authentic features of the Bulgarians
Enjoy accommodation in small hotels and guest houses full of character
Taste the delicious home made Bulgarian traditional food
Take the unique chance to interact with locals
Experience the narrow-gauge train
Benefit of the complete flexibility of having the tour tailored to your requirements
Have the freedom to alter the program, even while you are on the tour
Enjoy the most experienced guides in Bulgaria

If you choose any of my tours, you can also:

Adjust the number of the days of the tour according to your availability
Decide if you would prefer to stay in hotels, guest houses or home hosted accommodation
Ask for further customization of the tour, related to your particular interests
Include wine tasting
Have some time for hiking or trekking
Attend available events or festivals
Ask for available concerts or other cultural performances in the places where you stay
Have a cooking class organized exclusively for you

My other tours including visits to villages and dedicated to the Bulgarian traditions, customs and crafts:

Bulgaria Tour History and Traditions

Rural Bulgaria Tour

Best of Bulgaria Tour

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Sofia Communist Tour

Poly — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:07:04 +0000

Sofia Communist Tour is a product that I designed few years ago. I realized how interesting and unknown for the visitors the communist past was.

How the Sofia Communist Tour will go?

I will pick you up from your hotel and we will walk to the central part of Sofia. There we will see the most important communist buildings related to the communist past of Bulgaria. We will tour the central part for around two and a half hours. During the tour I will provide some extremely interesting information and historical facts about the communism in Bulgaria. If you would like to get further information, we will get on metro for some 20 minutes and will get to the Socialist Art Museum. There you will admire some of the giant statues of communist leaders that are on display. There is an interesting projection about one of the greatest communist Bulgarian leaders, Georgi Dimitrov. We will get the metro back to the central part and I will drop you off in your hotel. In total the tour will take around 3 and a half hours.

Few interesting facts about the emblematic communist Trabant car

Produced from 1957 to 1990 by former East German car manufacturer.
It had a duroplast body mounted on a one-piece steel chassis, front-wheel drive, a transverse engine, and independent suspension.
The 1980s model did not have a tachometer. It did not have an indicator for either the headlights or turn signals. Neither it had fuel gauge, rear seat belts, or external fuel door.
The drivers had to pour a mix of gasoline and oil directly under the bonnet/hood.
Today it is part in the list of the Retro cars in Bulgaria

For my other Tours of Sofia please see here: Sofia Sightseeing Tours

If you are interested in multi-day tours of Bulgaria please see here: Tours of Bulgaria

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Tour Bulgaria & Macedonia incl Kosovo

Poly — Wed, 27 May 2020 16:30:31 +0000

Tour Bulgaria & Macedonia incl Kosovo combines the most interesting and significant sites of both Bulgaria and Macedonia.

It is a unique possibility to combine the three countries in one tour. This trip will revel the secrets and the colors of the unknown part of Eastern Europe.

Macedonia is a small landlocked country nestled between Greece, Albania, Serbia, and Bulgaria. This position gives its culture a unique blend of Balkan influences, making it a wonderful place for food and cultural tours. It is the nature of Macedonia that attracts the most visitors. From the glittering shores of Lake Ohrid to the stunning views of the Matka Canyon, this mountainous country offers up some exceptional natural sights.

Kosovo is the youngest country in Europe. Pristina is its political and economic capital where you will discover an unprecedented architectural contrast in Europe and an ever-evolving effervescent city.

Highlights

Visit the Macedonian capital
Take a one day tour to Kosovo from Macedonia. Visit the Capital of Kosovo, Pristina and the beautiful Grachanitsa monastery.
Discover one of the less visited countries on the Balkans
Enjoy beautiful views that the lake of Ohrid will offer
Get closer to the Balkan culture

Why book your private Tour Bulgaria & Macedonia incl Kosovo with me?

Licensed, accredited and extremely professional tour guide with best credentials and expertise in both countries
Local guides in Macedonia
Local guide in Kosovo
Choose your own dates
Flexibility to alter the program, even while on the tour
Best value for money
A very comfortable, safe and non-smoking vehicle equipped with wi-fi on board
All taxes, admissions and parking fees will be included in tour price

For other Bulgaria and Macedonia Tours check here: Bulgaria and Macedonia Tours

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Tour Bulgaria and Macedonia Treasures

Poly — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:46:24 +0000

Tour Bulgaria and Macedonia Treasures combines the most interesting and significant sites of both Bulgaria and Macedonia.

It is a unique possibility to combine two countries where history has interlaced with culture and traditions. This tour will make you fall in love with this remote area of Eastern Europe.

Macedonia, formally known as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is a small landlocked country nestled between Greece, Albania, Serbia, and Bulgaria. This position gives its culture a unique blend of Balkan influences, making it a wonderful place for food and cultural tours.

It is the nature of Macedonia that attracts the most visitors. From the glittering shores of Lake Ohrid to the stunning views of the Matka Canyon, this mountainous country offers up some exceptional natural sights.

Highlights

Visit the Macedonian capital
Discover one of the less visited countries on the Balkans
Enjoy beautiful views that the lake of Ohrid will offer
Get closer to the Balkan culture

Why book your private Tour Bulgaria and Macedonia Treasures with me?

Licensed, accredited and extremely professional tour guide with best credentials and expertise in both countries
Local guides in Macedonia
Pick up from your hotel and drop off included
Choose your own dates
Flexibility to alter the program, even while on the tour
Best value for money
A very comfortable, safe and non-smoking vehicle equipped with wi-fi on board
All taxes, admissions and parking fees will be included in tour price

For other Bulgaria and Macedonia Tours check here: Bulgaria and Macedonia Tours

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Rural Bulgaria Tour

Poly — Sat, 23 May 2020 08:31:53 +0000

Rural Bulgaria Tour

It is a fantastic choice to escape to the countryside and feel the freedom of the rural life. This program aims to take you closer to what Bulgaria was until fifteen years ago and how it is today. Here we combine overnight stays in traditional villages with visits to historical sites, crafts and meeting locals. In the evenings you will feel the spirit of a century-old life and sincere hospitality, combined with delicious local cuisine, based on organic food and home-made drinks (wine and fruit brandy among them).

The Bulgarian villages have its charm are all year round during each season. However, the summer is full of flavors and fruits, greenery and sun. This is the period when the villagers prepare their food for the winter and prepare conserved tomatoes and peppers, juices and local specific conserved food.

The culture of Bulgaria

The Bulgarian culture is the product of its geography and its rich historical past. Biggest influence today we have from the period of the Ottoman Empire. Along with many Turkish words that we still use in our vocabulary, our cuisine is also very similar to the one of Turkey and the Middle East. We also have many similarities in the superstitious beliefs, in the music and in the architecture. Another aspect is the patriarchal customs in the Bulgarian families. Not less intriguing is that until few years ago, the women covered their heads and the arranged marriages were not rare.

Rural Bulgaria Tours is a journey through the Bulgarian development throughout the centuries. You will fully dive in the rural life and the way the locals live today. It is just a fantastic way to get back to the past and to feel the simple life that people lived.

Trust our experience and enquire your tour today! We will gladly send you a customized program in order you fully enjoy your adventure!

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Skopje One Day from Sofia

Poly — Sat, 23 May 2020 06:11:14 +0000

Skopje Day Tour from Sofia is a great way to visit Macedonia in one day. Skopje is the capital of Republic of Macedonia and its biggest city. In the last few years it emerged as an attractive tourist center with narrow streets and mixture of different cultures and people. You will visit its central part ornated with statues of kings, painters and writers.

The old part is very romantic with its sokaks and narrow streets, you will see the house of Mother Theresa and will learn more about her live and contribution to the Catholic world. This tour will give you a complete idea about the history of ancient and today’s Macedonia.

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje from Sofia and tick off another Balkan capital in just one day. Travel the distance with ease via private vehicle, and discover landmarks including the Skopje Fortress, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Old Bazaar, with insights provided by your guide.

Why book your Skopje Day Tour from Sofia with me?

Reserve now, pay when you decide
Experienced Bulgarian tour guide to drive
Comfortable non-smoking vehicle, wi fi on board (on Bulgarian territory only)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Secure payment via our site

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Rila Monastery and the Boyana church Day Tour – 2 UNESCO sites

Poly — Sat, 23 May 2020 06:05:04 +0000

Rila Monastery and the Boyana church Day Tour is one of my Best Sellers.

It includes two of the most popular UNESCO sites of Bulgaria. It is a great opportunity to spend your day outside of Sofia and to enjoy the beauty of the countryside.

The Rila Monastery’s unrivalled architecture and murals will captivate you. You will admire rich collections of carpets, jewelry, costumes and buckles. It keeps more than 150 000 manuscripts in its library. Today, there are 9 monks that live in the monastery, although it has more than 150 monastic cells.

The Boyana Church is famous with its beautiful and valuable paintings from 1259. It is one of the best preserved mediaeval monuments in southeastern Europe.

Rila Monastery and the Boyana church Day Tour will take you to the depth of the centuries old Christian religion in our territory. It is a tour of understanding the result of the big impact of the religion on the today`s culture, rites and customs of the Bulgarians.

I strongly suggest this tour to all visitors that are eager to discover more of the Bulgarian history.

Highlights:

Explore the most visited monastery in Bulgaria at your own pace with a professional tour guide
Visit the world famous Boyana church and admire frescoes dating to 1259
Choose your own departure time
Have a comfortable vehicle. All our vehicles please see here.
WI-FI on board

Why Book Day Tour to the Rila Monastery and the Boyana church with me?

Have an exceptional guide, that will go beyond your expectations by knowledge, flexibility and professionalism
Enjoy a ride by a comfortable and non-smoking vehicle with wi-fi on board
Get the information that will be just enough. Not less than necessary and not boring
Choose your own pick up time
Do the tour at your pace
Pick up and drop off at your hotel/address included

Good to Know!

Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended
Bring long sleeve shirt or a scarf to cover your shoulders. Wearing very short skirt or shorts is not recommended. Legs have to be covered
Have some warm blouse or pullover. Even in the summer it can be chilly
Have a sun-protection cream handy
It would be good to have a hat and sunglasses as well

See my other exciting One Day Tours from Sofia to:

Plovdiv Day Tour

Plovdiv, the Bachkovo monastery and the Assens Fortress Day Tour

Rila Monastery day Tour

Koprivshtitsa Day Tour

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Tour of Sofia with the Vitosha mountain

Poly — Sat, 23 May 2020 05:31:56 +0000

Tour of Sofia with the Vitosha mountain will make you familiar with the central part of Sofia, but also with the beauty of the Vitosha mountain. It is a combination of a standard tour of Sofia and visit to the closest mountain to Sofia. The tour will take around 5 hours.

In the Tour of Sofia with the Vitosha mountain you will see the following landmarks of Sofia:

The Saint Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the National Assembly, The Saint Sofia church, the Holy Synod, the former Russian embassy, the Russian church, the former Royal palace, the City garden, the National theater, the President`s palace, the Council of Ministers, the National archaeological museum housed today in a former mosque, the TSUM department store, the extremely interesting Roman ruins dating to the 4th century AD, discovered only in 2006, the Mosque dating to 1567, the Synagogue built in 1909, the Saint George Rotonda 4th century AD – one of the oldest active churches in Europe.

You can wander around Sofia for hours, but being with a fun and knowledgeable guide is a completely different experience. Visit the Vitosha mountain is easy: our guide will take you to the top of the mountain by private car. There are two roads in the mountain that the visitors can take. One of them will take you to the Kopitoto area. There is a spot that offers a beautiful panorama view towards the city. It is also possible to see the high mountains of Serbia and North Macedonia. Here is also the part where you can admire the majestic “Moreni” area, a unique natural phenomenon, called also the “stone river”. The second one will take you to the Aleko hut. From there you can hike to another part of the “stone river”. It is also a starting point for hiking to the highest peak – the Cherni Vrah (2290 m).

The Vitosha Mountain:

It is one of the jewels of Sofia with its proximity to the city, exquisite nature and amazingly rich flora. It covers an area of 300 km2. Its average height is 1500 m (4900 ft). The highest point is Cherni Vrah. It reaches 2290 m (7500 ft). Nine rivers flow from it, including one of the longest in Bulgaria called Struma. The Vitosha mountain is the first national park in Europe declared already in 1934. The landmarks of the Vitosha Mountain include the Dragalevtsi monastery, Boyanski waterfall, the Golden bridges area, the unique “stone river” and of course the Boyana church.

Why should you book this tour with me?

Here are only some of the advantages that you will get booking this tour with me:

All my tours are private
My team and I are guides of new generation. We are still knowledgeable, but also very flexible and fun.
You can stop anytime for a break, get coffee or a bite
You will get closer to the local life and will hear stories that will give you a deeper understanding about Sofia and Bulgaria
The guide will tell you about the everyday life of the Bulgarians, you can discuss any aspect of life – education, healthcare, politics and any other topic that you are interested in
It is not just a tour, it is an experience

For other Guided Tours of Sofia please see:

Guided Tour of Sofia for two and a half hours

Tour of Sofia Full Day

Communist Tour of Sofia

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Tour of Sofia Full Day with the Boyana Church

Poly — Sat, 23 May 2020 05:19:47 +0000

Tour of Sofia Full Day with the Boyana church is a combination of a standard tour of Sofia plus visit to the Boyana church and the National Museum of History. It is a very informative tour and is a perfect option for those travelers that would be interested to dive into the rich history of Bulgaria. It comprises many aspects of our development such as history and culture, traditions and religion. The Tour of Sofia Full Day takes around six hours. It will leave a feeling of completeness and in-depth knowledge about the country. It covers various periods of the rich historical past of Bulgaria such as the Thracian and the Roman eras. The Mediaeval Age and the period of the Ottoman Empire as well as the Communism and the post-communist era are also quite interesting.

What will you visit during the Tour of Sofia Full Day?

During this tour you will visit some of the most significant landmarks included in the Standard Tour of Sofia.

After the standard tour of Sofia the guide will drive you to the Boyana church that is included in the List of UNESCO. The Boyana church is one of the best preserved of Bulgaria`s monuments from the 12-14 century period. Its murals are real masterpieces of the European Mediaeval painting. It is located in the foothills of the mountain and is very close to the National Historical Museum. In the National Historical Museum you will admire unique golden and silver treasures, that you will not find in any other museum in the world.

Why should you book this tour with me?

Here are only some of the advantages that you will get booking this tour with me:

All my tours are private
I will pick you up from your hotel by a private car. After the tour of Sofia, I will drive you to the Boyana church and the National Historical museum
My team and I are guides of new generation, knowledgeable and flexible. Each of our client gets a personal attitude
Stop anytime for a break, get coffee or a bite
Get closer to the local life and hear stories that will give you a deeper understanding about Sofia and Bulgaria
The guide will tell you about the everyday life of the Bulgarians. You can discuss any aspect of life such as education and healthcare as well as politics and economy, religion, customs and traditions
It is not just a tour, it is an experience.

For other tours of Sofia please see

Guided Tour of Sofia – 2,3 hours

Tour of Sofia including the Vitosha mountain

Communist Tour of Sofia

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