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SOFIA CITY BREAK

SOFIA CITY BREAK

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SOFIA CITY BREAK
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS Bulgaria is the perfect destination for a short escape, combining history, culture, nature and authentic experiences. With excellent connections to major European cities, it offers a unique journey through its most remarkable destinations. During this 4-day program, you will discover the vibrant capital Sofia, visit the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and experience the charm of Plovdiv – one of Europe’s oldest cities, rich in history and culture. The program combines sightseeing, local cuisine, Bulgarian wine and unforgettable experiences, revealing the diversity and authentic spirit of Bulgaria.

 

DAY 1 SOFIA ARRIVAL & HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF THE CITY

Arrival at Sofia Airport and transfer to the hotel.

If the flight schedule allows, enjoy a guided walking tour of Sofia’s city centre, including St. George Rotunda (4th century), the National Archaeological Museum, Ivan Vazov National Theatre, the Russian Church of St. Nicholas, Parliament Square, and the impressive Alexander Nevsky Memorial Cathedral, home to one of Bulgaria’s finest collections of icons.

The tour also includes a gastronomic experience, during which guests will taste the traditional Bulgarian pastry banitsa together with the guide. Check-in at the hotel and free time.

In the evening, welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant with a Bulgarian folklore performance.

Overnight in Sofia.

 
 

 

DAY 2 – EXCURSION TO THE ANCIENT CITY OF PLOVDIV (EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2019)  

Departure for Plovdiv. Guided tour of the Old Town, where visitors can stroll through its charming cobbled streets, explore the remains of the ancient city walls and the Roman Theatre, admire the beautifully preserved 17th- and 18th-century Revival houses, visit the Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, the Ethnographic Museum, and the Hindliyan and Balabanov House Museums.

Continue to Bachkovo Monastery, the second-largest and second-most important monastery in Bulgaria, considered the country's most beautiful monastery after Rila Monastery. In the afternoon, return to Sofia. Overnight in Sofia.

 
 

DAY 3 - EXCURSION TO RILA MONASTERY

Departure for Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest and most important of Bulgaria's approximately 120 monasteries. Built like a fortress with two entrances, it was founded at the beginning of the 10th century by the hermit St. Ivan of Rila. The only surviving structures from that period are Hrelyo's Tower and the Monastic Kitchen.The visit begins at the monastery museum, where visitors can admire ancient icons, Gospels, silver reliquaries, liturgical objects and many other valuable artefacts.

 
 

In the afternoon, return to Sofia. Free time for shopping. Overnight in Sofia.

DAY 4 - DEPARTURE FROM SOFIA

Free time until transfer to Sofia Airport for the departure flight.

Prices:

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 2 participants:                       1280 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 4 participants:                         850 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 6 participants:                         700 euro

(Private 8-seat minivan)

 

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 8 participants:                        680 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 10 participants:                      620 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 12 participants:                      590 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 14 participants:                      560 euro

(Private 20-seat minibus)

 

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 16 participants:                      590 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 18 participants:                      560 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 20 participants:                      540 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 22 participants:                      530 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 24 participants:                      520 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 26 participants:                      510 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 28 participants:                      500 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 30 participants:                      495 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 35 participants:                      480 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 40 participants:                      470 euro

Price per person in DBL/TWIN room, min 45 participants:                      465 euro

(Private 50-seat coach)

 

Single Room Supplement:                                                                           190 euro per person

 

The price includes:

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers;
  • Private transportation by 8-seat minivan, 20-seat minibus or 50-seat coach, depending on the group size;
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout the tours
  • Accommodation in a centrally located 4-star hotel, standard rooms, bed & breakfast basis;
  • 1 welcome dinner in Sofia with Bulgarian folklore show (3-course menu, bread, water and 1 drink included);
  • 2 lunches and 2 dinners at traditional restaurants (3-course menu, bread and water included);
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed below;
  • Banitsa tasting (traditional Bulgarian pastry) in Sofia;
  • Traditional local cake tasting in the Rila Monastery region (subject to availability);
  • 24/7 local agency assistance.

The price does not include: 

  • Tips and porterage;
  • Personal expenses and services, not mentioned as included;
  • Drinks not specified as included;
  • Travel, medical or life insurance;
  • International airfare.

Hotel:

Hotel Rosslyn Central Park, 4* and Hotel COOP, 4* or similar.

Entrance fees included:

  • Plovidiv - Ancient roman Theatre, Hindliyan House;
  • Rila Monastery Museum

Notes:

  • At the moment, no hotel rooms have been blocked. Reservations will be made upon confirmation, subject to availabilty.
  • We reserve the right to revise the prices in the event of a significant increase in fuel costs.
  • Prices are valid for 2026 and for groups of 2 to 45 participants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contacts

44, Pop Bogomil Str. 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: office@alexandertour.com
Tel: (+359) 878 41 41 33

Working time

Our working time is:
Monday-Friday
from 09:30 till 18:30