1^ST Day. Arrival to Varna. Accommodation at a hotel. If the arrival time allows, after lunch visit to the Dolphinarium and the city tour of Varna. Dinner and overnight.

2^nd Day. Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast departure for Veliko Tarnovo. Along the way we visited the Madara Horseman (listed as a Unesco) - is a medieval stone relief on the northwestern slope of the Madara plateau carved a height of 23 m from the base of a cliff and triumph reminiscent of scenes in relief sculpture of the ancient East and the Iranian artistic traditions and Pliska - the first capital of Bulgaria and the cradle of Bulgarian state today. Since the founding of the Bulgarian state in 681 by Khan Asparuh to 893 Pliska is also the capital and one of the largest and richest cities in Europe and worldwide. It is remarkable for its architecture, which the Bulgarians have from their previous settlements. Accommodation at a hotel.  Dinner and Overnight.

3^rd Day. Breakfast. We will go on a sightseeing tour of Veliko Turnovo. We will visit Tsarevets Hill, an impressive sight with medieval fortifications and dramatic architecture. Veliko Tarnovo, the capital of Second Bulgarian Kingdom, is superbly situated on four hills. The houses are at the foot of the hills, perched one above other, crowning the steep streets with their gables. Here are preserved the remains of the old fortress built around the banks of Yantra River. Several medieval churches connected with Bulgarian history can be seen as well. After it we will head to the museum town of Arbanassi, which boasts a genuine gallery of art in its Church of Nativity. The houses in the village of Arbanassi resemble fortresses on the outside and are artistically fashioned and beautifully decorated inside. A former residence of the communist leader Todor Zhivkov is also situated here. Lunch in Arbanassi. Dinner and Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Optional activities:

- Tsarevets in Sound and Light show in Veliko Tarnovo

4^th Day. Breakfast. After breakfast departure for Plovdiv. Along the way we visited The Etara Open-Air Ethnographic Museum represents the customs, culture and craftsmanship of Bulgaria. Lunch. The park features typical Bulgarian Revival houses and the tourists are able to see how locals use original old instruments in crafts such as wood carving, pottery, coppersmith, needlework, etc. Next, we will depart for the town of Kazanlak via the historical Shipka Pass. We will visit the recently discovered Thracian golden treasures at the Kazanlak Historical Museum, which manages and promotes the historical heritage of the Kazanlak region. The permanent exhibitions are arranged in five departments: Archeology, Renaissance, New History, Ethnography, and Newest History. In 2005, a modern treasury hall was inaugurated, where the newest golden, silver and bronze finds from the Thracian tombs in the region are on display. The finds of the Thracian town of Seuthopolis are shown in three exhibition halls. Then, we will continue with one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, the Thracian Tomb, which dates back from the 4th century BC. We will also visit the replica of the Thracian tomb. Late afternoon arrival in Plovdiv. Accommodation at a hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Optional activities:

- Shipka Memorial Church

Shipka Memorial church (or Church of the Nativity) is located only 12 km north of Kazanlak, at the south foot of the Stara Planina Mountain near the town of Shipka. It was erected after the Liberation as a monument to both Russian and Bulgarian dead.

5^th Day. Breakfast. We will go sightseeing in the 3,000 year old town of Plovdiv, with its National Revival architecture and excavations from Roman times. We will visit the ancient Roman theatre with impressive marble statues, decorative columns and arcades. The Theatre was build in the 2nd century AD under the rule of the Roman Emperor Trajan and is nowadays considered to be the largest surviving Roman construction in Bulgaria. Lunch in the Old town. Free time or optional excursions. Dinner and overnight in Plovdiv.

Optional activities:

- 11th century Bachkovo Monastery –

One of the richest galleries of traditional Bulgarian religious art, full of exquisite murals and medieval icons. The monastery is known and appreciated for the unique combination of Byzantine, Georgian and Bulgarian culture.

- Petrich fortress or a medieval fortress - which is located in the Rhodope Mountains and is located 2 km from Asenovgrad. The fortress still existed at the time of the Thracians, was reconstructed by the Byzantine Empire in the IX century to guard the door of the White sea passage and ensure the Byzantine border in the region.

6^th Day. Breakfast. Departure to Burgas. Along the way we stopped at the biggest Thracian Cult Complex near the village of Starosel. Arrival in Sunny Beach (Biggest Bulgarian sea resort). Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight.

7^th Day. Breakfast.  Free time. In the evening visit of Bulgarian folklore show with a rich programme in Sunny Beach .Overnight.

8^th Day. Breakfast. After it we visit Nessebar - often referred to as the "Pearl of the Black Sea" and "Bulgaria's Dubrovnik", Nessebar is a rich city-museum defined by more than three millennia of ever-changing history. Nessebar has on several occasions found itself on the frontier of a threatened empire, and as such it is a town with a rich history. The ancient part of the town is situated on a peninsula (previously an island) connected to the mainland by a narrow man-made isthmus, and it bears evidence of occupation by a variety of different civilizations over the course of its existence. Its abundance of historic buildings prompted UNESCO to include Nessebar in its list of World Heritage Sites. After it free time. Dinner and overnight.

9^th Day. Breakfast and transfer to Varna airport approximately 130km. End of the program.

Includes:

- Airport pick-up and drop-off;

- Accommodation:

• 1 night at bed and breakfast basis in Varna at 3-star hotel
• 2 nights at bed and breakfast basis in Plovdiv at 3-star hotel
• 2 nights at bed and breakfast basis in Veliko Tarnovo at 3-star hotel
• 3 nights at bed and All INCLUSIVE basis in Sunny Beach at 3-star hotel

- Transportation by modern car, minibus or coach;

- Professional English speaking guide or other language upon request;

- Bulgarian folklore show with a rich program and dinner;

- Travel insurance.

Excludes:

- Meals and drinks not included in the description;

- Tips and gratuities;

- Personal expenses;

- Optional activity costs;

- Lunch during excursion;

- Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites;

- Entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program;

- Porterage;

- Visa procurement.

Please Note:

- Accommodations may be booked on half board basis at an additional cost.

- Only accommodation in Sunny Beach is based on ALL INCLUSIVE.

- Depending on the availability, this tour can be organized at any other dates and for any number of persons, but the prices could vary.

- For optional activity fees, please inquire.

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