Arrival Transfer

Private Car Transfer from Sofia International Airport to Hotel.

3 Nights' Accommodation

3 nights' Rosslyn Central Park Hotel 4* or similar, Sofia

1 x Double/Twin Classic Room

Full Breakfast daily

Sofia by Night Panoramic City Tour with Folklore

Start Time: 19:00pm

Duration: 4 Hrs

Description:

Enjoy a Panoramic Evening Tour of Sofia, travelling by comfortable air-conditioned minivan to all the main sights. Pass Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the largest Cathedral in Bulgaria and the second biggest in the Balkans. Continue to the Main Square of Narodno Săbraniе to see the Parliament Building and magnificent Statue of Bulgaria’s King Liberator, Tsar Osvoboditel. Marvel at the Onion Domes of the Russian Church and pass the ornate façade of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. See the serious buildings of the Presidency and Council of Ministers. Afterwards, see the National Palace of Culture and National Stadium of Vasil Levski, which are located in Sofia’s expansive Borisova Garden near Lake Ariana. Then, head to a traditional restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious dinner from a menu of typical Bulgarian dishes. Enjoy a good show of traditional music and dance.

Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

Start Time: 16:30pm, 17:00pm or 18:00pm

Duration: 3 Hrs

Description:

Discover the rich flavours and culinary traditions of Bulgarian cuisine on this private tasting tour of Sofia. Experience Sofia through the eyes of a local as you visit restaurants, bakeries and street food stalls, and sample an array of regional specialties including hearty soups, freshly baked breads and sweet pastries.

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour

Start Time: 08:55am

Duration: 8 Hrs

Description:

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day with this shuttle loop from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. These holy sites hold a special place in the hearts of most Bulgarians and are symbols of national identity.

Rila Monastery is famed for its arcaded balconies and delicate frescoes, which are the work of one of the most famous Bulgarian revival painters. Admire the gilded iconostasis and fabulous mountain view. This unique combination makes for an extraordinary and memorable visit to the Monastery. Enjoy two hours of free time at Rila Monastery to explore the complex. Enter the main Church and take photos of the Narthex Gallery, admire the exhibits in the Museum or why not try the tasty Mekitsi ‘Bulgarian Doughnuts’ with delicious Buffalo Yoghurt, which is a local speciality. Alternatively, spend your free time taking a short walk around the area.

Next, you will travel to the Boyana Church to admire the frescoes that adorn the walls and are considered predecessors of the European Renaissance. There are more than 240 figures depicted and are full of not only the reverence for God but also of the individuality and vitality of mankind.

Departure Transfer

Private Car Transfer from Hotel to Sofia International Airport.

3 Night Traditions of Sofia with Rila Monastery

Package Includes

Arrival Transfer

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