Day 01– Arrival in Sofia. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 02 – Full-day sightseeing of the capital town – St. Sofia statue, St. Petka church, St. George Rotunda, Ruins of Serdica, Russian church, Al. Nevski Cathedral and St. Sofia church. In the afternoon entrance to the National History museum and to the Boyana church (10th C.). Dinner and overnight

Day 03 – Departure to Rila Monastery - visit of the largest and one of the oldest Bulgarian monasteries (10th C.), included in the UNESCO World Heritage List with medieval defence tower from the 14th C. and fine frescoes. Departure to Plovdiv across the magnificent nature of the Rhodopi Mountains. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Plovdiv.

Day 04 – Sightseeing of the old part of the town with beautiful old houses from the Bulgarian Revival period (18th – 19th C.). Entrance to the St. Konstantin and Elena church and to the Roman Theatre. Visit of the Bachkovo monastery (11th C.), located 30km away from Plovdiv, the second biggest in the country with frescoes from the 17th C. On the way back to Plovdiv wine tasting at Brestovitsa wine cellar. Dinner and overnight at same hotel.

Day 05 – Departure to Kazanlak. Entrance to the Thracian tomb – replica. The original tomb is included in the UNESCO World Heritage register. Drive to Veliko Turnovo via Shipka Pass. Visit to the Shipka Memorial church with golden domes. Entrance to the Outdoor ethnographic museum Etura with its 18th -19th C. crafts. Dinner and overnight in Veliko Turnovo.

Day 06 - Sightseeing of the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (12th -14th C.), picturesquely situated on the hills at the banks of the meandering river Jantra. Visit of the medieval fortress of Tsarevets hill Sightseeing of Arbanassi – 17th C. fortified village; entrance to Konstanzaliev’s house (17th C.) and Jesus Christ’s Nativity Church which interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes. Dinner and overnight at the same hotel.

Day 07 – Departure to Sofia. In the afternoon trip to Vitosha Mountain, located south of Sofia and stop at a place with magnificent view to the town. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sofia.

Day 08 – Transfer to the airport. Departure