Tours » Bulgaria - The Land of 8 000 Years History, Culture and Traditions

  Bulgaria - The Land of 8000 Years History, Culture and Traditions 

 
  1 day    Sofia – Stara Zagora /240 km/ D

Arrival at Sofia Airport. Meeting by a representative of the local tour operator – Lucky Holiday Ltd. Transfer by

car/bus to the city of Stara Zagora (duration – about 2 hours and 30 minutes). Accommodation at the

hotel. Dinner with wine‐tasting and overnight in Stara Zagora.

 

  2 day    Stara Zagora – ancient history B, L

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Stara Zagora. You will visit the most impressive archeological, historical

and cultural highlights of the city – the Neolitic Dwelling museum; the Regional Historical Museum, the

Roman Street leading to the Southern Gate of Augusta Trayana, the Antique Forum Augusta Trayana, and

the Late Antique Public Buildings with Roman’s Mosaics. The tour continues with visit of the Orthodox Saint

Martyr Dimiter Cathedral Church or Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Lunch. Free time. In the evening we invite

you to enjoy concert performance /if available/. Overnight in Stara Zagora.

 

  3 day    Stara Zagora – life‐style and art B, L

Breakfast at the hotel followed by visit of the house‐museum “Town life – 19th century”, the Museum of

Stara Zagora crafts and the City Art Gallery. The program continues with a walking tour through the

central part of the city – the main Pedestrian Street, City park and vegetable and fruit market. After lunch,

visit of the Museum of the Zagorka brewery. Here you will have the opportunity to taste fresh draft beer.

Return to the hotel and free time for leisure. Overnight in Stara Zagora.

Optional: a special private concert – classical / Bulgarian folklore music in the hotel’s hall – 200 € / per

group

 

  4 day    Stara Zagora – Kazanlak /35 km/The Land of Thracian’s Kings / UNESCO Heritage B, L, D

Breakfast and departure to the town of Kazanlak (duration – about 30 minutes). Accommodation at the

hotel. After a short break the program continues with a visit of the City Historical Museum.

see one of the greatest golden collections and artefacts of the life of the Thracian’s Kings. Then you will

discover the Kazanlak Art Gallery. After lunch in a restaurant you will go to one of the best UNESCO World

Heritage in Bulgaria – the Thracian Tomb at Kazanlak. Then you will visit another unique Thracian tomb

“Golyama Kosmatka”, which was recently uncovered and get world‐famous for the golden mask of Sepht 3.

One the way back you will stop to see one of the magnificent churches – the Golden Domes Russian

Church. Return to the hotel and free time for leisure. The day will finish with a dinner in a traditional

Bulgarian restaurant with a life folklore show. Overnight in Kazanlak.

 

  5 day    Kazanlak – Roses and art B, L

After breakfast, visit the Rose Museum which is unique in its presentation of the 350‐year old history of

Bulgarian rose growing and processing industry. Then the day continues with visit of the Ethnographic

Complex “Kulata” (“Tower”) where you can enjoy the serene renaissance atmosphere of old Kazanlak and

taste the famous Bulgarian rose oil and other different rose products. Your next stop is the luthier’s studio,

where you will see the reproduction models of Stradivari and other musical instruments. Lunch.

Free time or an opportunity to visit art studios for wooden plastic, artistic ceramic or painting and work

together with the artists /optional/. In the late afternoon – visit the house‐museum of Petko Staynov /a

famous Bulgarian composer/. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Kazanlak.

 

  6 day    Kazanlak – Sofia /280 km/ ‐ UNESCO Heritage B, L

Early breakfast and departure to Sofia /duration of the transfer – about 3 hours/. Arrival in Sofia and

accommodation at the hotel. After a short break and lunch, the day continues with visit of the Boyana

Church (10th century) – UNESCO World Heritage, remarkable with its unique frescos. Next stop is the

National History Museum, which is situated on the foot of the Vitosha Mountain and is one of the biggest

history museums on the Balkans. There you will find more than 650 000 cultural monuments, rich golden

collections of artefacts and archaeological and historical archives. Then you are going to visit the gorgeous

Cathedral “St.Alexander Nevski” in the center of Sofia, followed by a walking city tour ‐ the Russian church

“St. Nicolay”, the Roman’s rotunda “St. George” and other archaeological and architectural sights of the

capital. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Sofia.

 

  7 day    Sofia ‐ departure B, L

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Lunch in the hotel’s restaurant. Transfer to the Sofia Airport for your

flight. END OF THE PROGRAM

 

 

 

Price per person in DBL room for min. 6 pax: € 765

Price per person in DBL room for min. 10 pax: € 643

Supplement for SGL room: 150 €

Reduction for 3rd person: 50 €

 

Package price includes:

• VIP Meet & Assist service upon Arrival and departure;• Hotel accommodation on BB basis for 6 nights:

- 3 overnights in hotel “Forum” 3* in Stara Zagora or similar;

- 2 overnights in hotel “Palas” 3* in Kazanlak or similar;

- 1 overnight in hotel “Hemus” 3* in Sofia or similar;

• 7 lunches in chosen restaurants;

• 1 dinner in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant with a life folklore show;

• Visit of ZAGORKA brewery museum and beer tasting;

• All transfers in deluxe vehicle;

 

• Sightseeing tour of Stara Zagora – visit of the Neolitic Dwellings museum, the Regional History

Museum; the Roman Street, the Antique Forum Augusta Trayana, Late Antique Public Buildings with

Roman’s Mosaics, Orthodox Saint Martyr Dimiter Cathedral Church or Blessed Virgin Mary Church,

house‐museum “Town life – 19th century”, the Museum of Stara Zagora crafts and City Art Gallery;

• Ticket for opera or concert performance in Stara Zagora (if available);

• Sightseeing tour of Kazanlak – visit of Historical Museum, Art Gallery, Rose Museum, Ethnographic

complex “Kulata”, luthier’s studio and house‐museum of Petko Staynov;

• Rose‐tasting – tasting of rose water, rose oil and lavender oil;• Sightseeing tour of Sofia – visit of Boyana Church, National Historical Museum, the Cathedral “St.

Alexander Nevski” and etc.;

• English speaking guide services.

• All Local taxes & VAT;

Package price does NOT include:

• Air tickets to/from Sofia;

• Optional activities and services not included in the program;

• Extension of the program;

• Personal expenses, tips for driver and guide.

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions:

• The above prices are based on current costs and conditions available at the time of offering, all

rates and availability to be reconfirmed in the time of reservation.

• The prices are not valid during the Rose Festival /28 May ‐ 7 June 2010/.

• Once the program is confirmed Lucky Holiday  will provide you with a pro‐forma invoice. The government

taxes are subject to change without notice.

• All reservations & enquiries should be made through E‐mail or Fax. Lucky Holiday  will reply to all requests

within 48h except during weekends and other public holidays. If immediate confirmation is not

possible, you will be informed of the status.

• Arrival & Departure detail timing and flight details should be sent by e‐mail or fax direct to Lucky Holiday in

order to provide the necessary transfers.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information!

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