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Day tour to Plovdiv

There’s a lot to love about Plovdiv: just ask the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Turks, all of whom fought to claim it as their own. Originally established by the Thracians around 5000 BC, Plovdiv was proclaimed the sixth-oldest city in the world, and while it’s not future-shy (it’s recently been named the European Capital of Culture for 2019), Bulgaria’s second city rightfully revels in its past.

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Day tour to Rila monastery

Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. Destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 19th century, the complex was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation.

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Day tour to Veliko Tarnovo

As one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria, Veliko Tarnovo is steeped in five thousand years of history. This small, picturesque city is home to one of Europe’s grandest medieval monuments, the Tsaravets Fortress. If you have never been to Bulgaria before, this is certainly one of the country’s must-see destinations.

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Day tour to Lovech

Definitely one of the most interesting sights to be visited in Lovech is Varosha Quarter. Varosha Architecture-Historical Reserve is located in the old quarter of the town, amphitheatrically situated along the bank of the Osum river. This tour is all about natural beauty and amazing atmosphere - Devetaki cave and Krushuna waterfalls!

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Day tour to Skopje (Macedonia)

Skopje is the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, in the center of the Balkan Peninsula. Over time it has experienced Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule. The 15th-century Stone Bridge connects the Ottoman Old Bazaar (Čaršija) on the Vardar River‘s north bank with Macedonia Square and a statue of Alexander the Great to the south. The Skopje Fortress, or Kale, overlooking the river has defended the city for centuries.

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Day tour to Rila Monastery Hiking or Biking

Situated deep in the dense pine forests of Rila Mountain, Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important Orthodox cloister in Bulgaria .It is an outstanding example of the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage, in which architecture and painting merge harmoniously. The site is part of UNESCO world heritage list.

HIKING OR BIKING OPTION- a dam about 100 km from Rila Monastery, surrounded by forests and rocks. On one of the high rock, above the dam there is an interesting medieval temple, from where we will admire a scenic view.

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Communist day tour / Land marks of the Iron curtains/

In this one day tour you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of Bulgaria existed from 1946 until 1989. This is one of the most controversial parts of modern history. But one thing is for sure - as any other political system, the communism (socialism) bequeathed us both things that we would like to forget and others that we can admire.

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Hiking the Seven Rila Lakes

Join in on an epic hiking trip with guide to the The Seven Rila Lakes – one of the most fascinating natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula.

The Seven Rila Lakes are glacial lakes, nestled in Rila Mountain, at a distance of approx. 90 km from Sofia. The lakes have been named for their shapes and qualities.

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Sofia Shopping Tour

During this six hour tour you will indulge yourself with a shopping day spared in the best malls in Sofia, where you will have the chance to choose between plenty of fancy shops of the best brands. At your disposal you will have modern and luxurious vehicle and English speaking knowledgeable chauffeur so, that your shopping day tour will be carefree.