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Travel destinations – perfect for Winter

BUCHAREST – GIURGIU – VELIKO TURNOVO

After breakfast transfer to Bulgarian Border cross the Danube and transfer to Veliko Turnovo. Sightseeing of Veliko Turnovo – the ancient 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 and of Samovodska charshiya – handy craft street.
Sightseeing of Arbanassi 17th C. fortified village with entrance to Konstanzaliev house (17th C.) and Jesus Christ Nativity Church which interior is covered in frescos depicting 2000 scenes.
Check-in hotel. Overnight in Veliko Turnovo at Bolyarski Hotel**** or similar – HSV or at Alegro Hotel*** – MSV.

Day 18. VELIKO TURNOVO – SHIPKA – PLOVDIV

Breakfast. Drive to Plovdiv via Shipka Pass. On the way entrance to the Outdoor ethnographic museum Etura with its 18th-19th C. crafts. Stop at Shipka monument for pictures. Visit to the Shipka Memorial church with golden domes.
Arrival in Plovdiv in the afternoon. Walking in the old part of the town with beautiful old houses from the Bulgarian Revival period (18th C.).
Entrance to the St. Konstantin and Elena church and to the Roman Theatre.
Overnight in Plovidiv at Irimontium Hotel**** or similar – HSV or at Seven Hills Hotel – MSV



Day 19. PLOVDIV – RILA – SOFIA

Breakfast. Departure to Rila Monastery across the magnificent nature of the Rila and Rhodope Mountains. Stop at winter resort Borovets.
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.
Sightseeing of Sofia – St. Sofia statue, St. George Rotunda, Ruins of Serdica, National Theatre, Russian church, Al. Nevski Cathedral and St. Sofia church.
Overnight in Sofia at Princess Hotel**** for High Standard Version or similar or at Arte Hotel*** or similar – MSV.

Day 20. SOFIA

After breakfast free time and then transfer to Sofia Airport for your departure flight.
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PRICES IN EURO / PERSON based on occupancy level and group size specified below. Prices are valid for the year 2010 except holiday periods. All prices are in Euros.

Group size High Standard Version – HSV
Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
1 person 6345 EUR
2 people 3505 EUR 4095 EUR
3 people 2795 EUR 3385 EUR
4 people 2575 EUR 3170 EUR
5-6 people 2320 EUR 2915 EUR
7-8 people 2070 EUR 2660 EUR

Group size Medium Standard Version – MSV
Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
1 person 6080 EUR
2 people 3340 EUR 3825 EUR
3 people 2620 EUR 3120 EUR
4 people 2400 EUR 2900 EUR
5-6 people 2135 EUR 2640 EUR
7-8 people 1890 EUR 2390 EUR

The price include:
19 nights accommodation as specified
daily breakfast
travel schedule and visit as specified in the intinerary
transport with car or minibus
local guide / driver english specialist.
Parking and road fees

Not Included:
Airfare
entrance tickets
other meals and services not mentioned
Photo/video tax
Banking fees

NOTE: At request we can customize this tour according to your wishes.