Start your day like a local with a Bulgarian breakfast of 'banitsa' (savoury pastry) and 'ayran' (yoghurt drink), and discover Sofia's landmarks on this 3-hour walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll past Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia University and the National Parliament Building, and visit at least three food stops to sample tasty treats. Learn the origins of Bulgarian cuisine as you savor Sofia's much-loved 'baklava' (nut-stuffed filo pastries), traditional snacks and a glass of sweet 'boza' (wheat drink). A hearty appetite is compulsory on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people for a personalized experience.
Begin your Sofia vacation in style by booking this private arrival transfer from Sofia Airport. Escape the hassle and confusion of public transport and taxis, and relax as you travel to the Bulgarian capital in your very own comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Your professional driver will greet you upon your arrival at the airport and drive you directly to your accommodation in the city center. It couldn't be simpler.
Spend a day exploring the idyllic Seven Rila Lakes on this small-group hiking tour from Sofia. With an expert guide, travel from the Bulgarian capital to the Rila Mountains, the country's highest range. Be wowed by sweeping mountain panoramas during a 30-minute chairlift ride, and then set off on foot to explore the lakes. During your 4- to 5-hour hike, you'll see all seven lakes and enjoy frequent stops to capture photos and rest your legs. Enjoy personalized attention from the guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.
Discover two of Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minivan, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes. Entrance fees not included.
Discover two of Bulgaria's most visited towns, Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, on this day trip from Sofia. With a professional driver-guide, travel from your hotel in the Bulgarian capital to the historical city of Plovdiv. Explore the winding streets of the Plovdiv Old Town on a walking tour and marvel at the 19th-century architecture and Thracian, Roman, Byzantine and Bulgarian antiquities. Then, continue to Koprivshtitsa, once at the heart of the Bulgarian fight for liberation. After a walking tour, enjoy free time to explore independently before returning to Sofia. Entrance fees not included.
Enjoy a stress-free finish to your Sofia vacation with a private departure transfer from your hotel to the airport. Book your transfer and enjoy your time in the Bulgarian capital, knowing that your return transfer is already taken care of. Then, when your vacation is over, meet your courteous driver in the hotel lobby and recline in comfort as you travel to Sofia Airport in your very own private vehicle.
Visit the history-steeped Plovdiv Old Town and Bachkovo Monastery on this day trip from Sofia, led by an expert guide. Travel by comfortable minivan to the charming city of Plovdiv. Wander amid historical monuments, art galleries, bohemian cafes and stunning 19th-century architecture during a guided tour of the Old Town. Then, after visiting the Roman amphitheater and enjoying free time to sightsee independently, continue to the Bachkovo Monastery. Explore the holy site with your guide and admire the magnificent frescoes that depict Judgment Day. Entrance fees not included.
