Activity 2016: Travel to meet Bulgarian Orthodox Monasteries (4 days)

You can choose any date and increase the number of days of stay if you wish.

Patio Orthodox monastery of Rila

This trip takes us through some of the most spectacular monasteries and temples in Bulgaria that are unrivaled in the rest of Europe. They have remained unchanged for centuries. The cult of the Orthodox Christian religion endowed with a unique aesthetic, with huge and colorful wall paintings on its walls, mix of medieval architecture, Roman and Byzantine, gold icons, etc. Usually they found in mountainous areas of great beauty and evergreen. His visit takes us to relive other times and ways of life very different from those of Western Europe today… Also you can visit the 2 major cities in Bulgaria: Sofia and Plovdiv.

Itinerary:

This is the proposed itinerary but you can increase the number of days to enjoy on your trip or choose other dates through Travel budget request as. and we'll send a personalized itinerary. Also the order of the visits may be changed depending on flight schedules.

Day 1 – Arrival in Sofia. Visita al Rila Monastery, the biggest in Bulgaria, country symbol. It has an aesthetic and surprising dimensions and medieval tower houses a year 1343 well conservada. For more click here. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2 – Transfer to the city of Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture 2019 and it has an old neighborhood of old Renaissance houses of great beauty and unique architecture and colorful. Visita al Bachkovo Monastery, the second dimension of Bulgaria, Assen and the strength of their views from the top of a hill. Accommodation in Plovdiv.

Old Town of Plovdiv

Fortress of Assen

Day 3 – Travel north, crossing the mountains of the Central Balkan destino al Troyan Monastery, in the middle of a lush forest, its beautiful wooden porches take us back to antiquity. De camino hacia Sofía pararemos para ver el Glozhene Monastery, situated on top of a hill, its old wooden stays resist falling into the void. Accommodation in Sofia. There is the option of visiting the beautiful city of Lovech if the day goes fast.

Glozhene Monastery

Troyan Monastery

Day 4 – Visita a la capital, Sofia, if the flight schedule permits. In Sofia you can visit The Rotunda of St. George (century IV ), National Archaeological Museum, National Theatre, Russian church of San Nicolas, The Alexander Nevski Memorial Cathedral with the most valuable collection of icons, The Hagia Sophia, etc.. Transfer to airport and departure to Spain.

Catedral de Alexander Nevski

Regular electric tram line in Sofia

Prices.

Prices taxes included (with Spanish-speaking local guide, transport, hotel 4**** full board) :

Group of 2 a 3 people: 680,00 € / person

Group of 4 a 6 people: 590,00 € / person

Note 1: For solo travelers or groups over 6 people please check price.

Note 2: También disponible como Viaje Autoguiado en coche de alquiler, consult.

What includes:

Reception at Sofia airport on arrival.
Guide service / translator / Spanish-speaking instructor throughout the program.
Kind transfers as per itinerary in air-conditioned private vehicle and driver throughout the program.
Fuel costs, parking and tolls.
Bed “Premium” in hotels 4 estrellas en habitación doble.
breakfast.
Transfer to Sofia airport on day of departure.

What is not included:

Plane tickets.
Because every traveler optional: Tickets to museums, monasteries, iglesias, strengths,…
Optional excursions.
Travel Assistance Insurance, with own toppings for activity, or rescue. Price approx. It is 35,00 € per person, total para 8 days, we suggest you hire him for your safety and peace of mind, if you want we can recommend you the insurance that best suits your program activities.
Tips and personal expenses.