First day: 80 km

Arriving in the town of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria with a modern look and still preserved the oldest monuments and sightseeings , and in the same time pretended to be the youngest capital in Europe. situated in valley, encircled by mountains, the largest political, economic and cultural centers in the country. An interesting sighseeings: numerous churches, museums, monuments, art galleries. Accommodation in the hotel, visiting Dragalevski monastery. Dinner time.

Second day: 285 km

Breakfast, sightseeing at Etropole Monastery, situated in the Balkan Range Mountains, with its own history . Lunch time in the small Holiday Resort Ribaritza. Accommodation and dinner in Apriltzi, a small town in the slopes of
the balkan Mountains, preserved the spirit of National Bulgarian traditions and spirit with the old houses and the way of living of local people.

Third day: 175 km

Breakfast, accommodation and lunch time in the town of Veliko Tarnovo, the old capital of Bulgaria, an important cultural and administative center, one of the oldest and most picturesque settlements in the country with a terrace like location. Its heroic past attracts thousands of tourists a year with its numerous historical and architectural monuments. Sightseeing at Tzarevetz, cultural. historical and museum zone, along with a medieval churches and monasteries, situated between them. Once it was a castle, build for defence purpose. Free time and dinner.

Forth day : 80 km

Breakfast, visiting Preobrazhenski Monastery and Patriarsheski Monastery, which are tightly connected with Bulgarian fight for reedom. Sighseeings at Arbanassy, a medieval village, with preserved fortified houses. It consists of 144 architectural monuments, 5 churches, 2 monasteries. Some 4 km far from the town of Veliko Tarnovo. Lunch time,and visiting St Petropavlovski and St Pantaleimon Monastery. Dinner time.

Fifth day : 160 km

Breakfast, visiting Dryanovo Monastery, Sokolski Monastery, lunch time in Etara, an Ethnographic and Architectural Complex, 9 km far from the town of Gabrovo, the only open air museum. Functioning as a Bulgarian 19-th century mountain town, it preserves the local crafts and artistry. Interesting to see: Water mill, Braid Mill, a Saw Mill, a braiding room, an old common type of bazzar, shops of craftsmen working, an arched bridges and the
Clocktowel.Going throgh the Shipka pass, and visiting the Russiuan Church in the village of Shipka, an heroic place for the final battle of the Bulgarians against the Ottoman oppressor. Accommodation and diner in the town of
Karlovo, picturesque situated in the Valley of Roses, along the road. The houses preserved the charm of the National Revival Architecture. Here is the House Museum of the most popular fighter for freedom Vassil Levski. The region is famous for producing 70 % of the world rose oil , as well as silk, cotton textiles, renowed for the delicious dry white whine.

Sixth day: 80 km

Breakfast, visiting the Church Vazvesenie Bogorodichno in Sopot. Accommodation in Plovdiv, the oldest town in the Balkan Peninsula, picturesque situated on the both banks of river Maritza, second largest town in Bulgaria,
with economical and cultural importance. One of the most attractive and vibrant centers in the country. There is a plenty of old houses , museums , art galleries , churches to be seen. Lunch time, free time and dinner in Plovdiv.

Seventh day : 80 km

Breakfast, visiting Bachkovo Monastery and Asenova Fortress. Bachkovo Monastery ranks to be second after Rila Monastery, regarding its size,architectural, artistic, and literary importance. Situated between the green hills of Rhodope Mountains, it preserves its interesting history, culture, spirit and national consciousness. It's a holy place with its own museum, icons and iconostasis, dating back from different times. Sightseeing in the old town of Plovdiv, free time and dinner.

Eight day: 160 km

Breakfast, checking out time and departure. The tour price is 521 euro per a person, without the airplane ticket.
Single room for tour - 155 euro Accommodation is in 3 - star and 4 - star hotels. The tour price include insurance, tourist guide and sightseeng fees. The price does not include the lunch and dinner expenses and the airplane
ticket.

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