10 Sightseeing Tours in Bulgaria That You Shouldn't Miss

This is a highly individualized, specially attended service with the top local guide in Sofia. You will have the chance of seeing the most fascinating landmarks of Sofia along with professional guiding service showing you the hidden gems.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation, Visit to the Cathedral Alexander Nevski, Professional guide services in English, Start anytime you want

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Travel insurance, Gratuities

Imagine experiencing a completely different country in just one day! Explore the best of what Bulgaria has to offer: the pious Basarbovo Monastery, the traditional Bulgarian village of Arbanasi and Veliko Tarnovo, the former capital of the mighty Medieval Bulgarian Empire and now probably the most beautiful Bulgarian city. The 12 hours tour start and ends in Bucharest.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes, Transport by air-conditioned minivan for 5-8 persons, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy a full-day tour to Veliko Tarnovo -one of the highlights of Bulgaria. Experience a culture with widely different roots and traditions, and learn about Bulgaria's long history in the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo. Travel to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains, explore the medieval Veliko Tarnovo ,visit the Tsaravets Fortress, a fortification from the Middle Ages and the historical quarter of Samovodskata Charshiya and then admire Nicopolis ad Istrum, a Roman and Early Byzantine town. In the evening you will be back in Bucharest.

Inclusions: Private tour, Entrance fee, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Dive into millennia of history exploring Sofia’s top historical, cultural and architectural landmarks! Only within 2-3 hours you will have the unique opportunity to enter in the oldest building in Sofia, walk over ancient Roman necropolis and visit the second biggest orthodox cathedral on the Balkans! And to make things even sweeter we invite you to admire the most amazing view over downtown Sofia while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee! Enjoy the company of professional city guides and share their passion and love for history, architecture and culture! Spend informative and friendly time, with high quality service and personal attention in a compact group. In case you would like a private tour please make sure to contact us in advance!

Inclusions: Coffee break, Entrance to 3 Orthodox temples - St. George Rotunda, St. Alexander Nevsky & St.Sophia Basilica , Professional live guide, Amazing rooftop panorama view of central Sofia

Exclusions: Gratuities

The tour starts at 9am with a pick up from your hotel. The traveling time to Borovets is about 1,5 hours. There, you can choose between different options, depending on your interests: walk in the resort, ski- doo, ski/ snowboard lesson, visit to the old royal residence or travel with the cabin lift to one of the highest spots in the mountain. After that, you will continue to the town of Samokov where you will try a traditional Bulgarian lunch (3- course set menu). You can choose the menu to be based on chiken, pork, fish or vegetarian. Finally, after the lunch, your guide will take you to the local museum where you will be able to learn about the history of the region and its famous art school. The expected return in Sofia is at about 6pm. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Private guide, 3- course lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Museum entrance fee- 3 euro, Lift ticket (optional)- 10 euro , Ski doo (optional)- 80- 110 euro, Ski/ snowboard rent equipment (optional)- 13- 18 euro

This day-trip to Bulgaria will take you to see the best of Bulgaria in one day. Leave in the morning to the Romanian-Bulgarian border you will arrive at the Ivanovo Rock Churches, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site with perfectly preserved frescoes. Next stop will be done in Veliko Turnovo, the capital of the second Bulgarian Empire where you can tour inside the Tsarevets fortress from the 12th century. Step back in time on the Samovodene Artisans Street packed with workshops of locals where you can find a coppersmith, silversmith, icon painter and many more. Drive up to Arbanassi Village, an architectural reserve unique in Bulgaria. Visit the interior of Konstantilieva House, a merchants house from the 17th century. Before leaving Bulgaria take an exclusive visit to the town of Ruse with a short stroll in the central area.

Inclusions: Licensed Private Guide, Pick-up and Drop-off at your hotel or at any other location of your choice in the city, Modern & comfortable A/C car or minivan at your disposal during the tour, Entrance fees to all mentioned sites, VIP skip-the-line admission, Bottled water, Free Wi-fi in all our vehicles

Exclusions: Lunch, Photo fees, Gratuities

This 1 day tour offers a customer oriented experience and features main points of interest along its itenerary. The tour is unique as travellers can choose what they would like to visit and can define the stops and activities themselves. The privacy of the tour is waranty for pleasant journey with no tight timeframes and schedules.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Mineral water still and sparkling

Exclusions: Museum entrance fees, tips, Lunch

Teteven Balkan – one of the most beautiful parts of the Balkan Mountains – is situated very close to Sofia, it takes only an hour drive. Hidden forest paths lead to high ridges with spacious views – up there, where it’s easy to take a deep breath and where the eyes cannot get enough. But the pleasure is even greater when you enjoy this lovely nature riding on a horse back!  Highlights: Glozhen Monastery Itinerary: We arrive at the village of Golyam Izvor. We meet the horses and get brief instructions. We saddle the horses and head along forest paths to the Ridge of Lisets Mountain, from where a splendid panorama view to Teteven Balkan is revealed. Riding through a century-old beech forest we approach Glozhen Monastery. Its impressive silhouette perched on an inaccessible rock is one of the most impressive sights in Bulgaria. After a short walk inside we return to Golyam Izvor. Drive back to Sofia. Riding: 4-5 hours Note: This tour is suitable both for beginners and experienced riders.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Rent of a saddled horse and a helmet

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses, Insurance

With this guided tour you will have the chance to see and get to know the history behind Sofia`s historical landmarks located in the center. The capital of Bulgaria has preserved heritage from different cultures and epochs- Roman, Early Christian. Ottoman, Bulgarian, Soviet. You will walk by all of the important buildings while your guide is telling you their stories. You will also enter for free the three most iconic places in Sofia- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica and Saint George Rotunda. This tour is done as a private tour without an additional charge if there is only one reservation for a given date and time which most often is the case.

Inclusions: Private/ Small-group tour (10 people max), Walking sightseeing tour in the heart of the city, Professional live guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Meet your guide in front of the National Art Gallery and explore it in a guided tour presenting you the best of the art. This 2-hour tour would guide you through all the halls of the museum with a knowledgeable guide. Your entrance ticket is included in the price.

Inclusions: Entrance fee, Detailed talk about all the main halls of the Gallery, E-guide with all sight's info for your convenience

Exclusions: Personal expenses