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GATEWAY TO SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE & BALKANSPhoto: Georgi Ivanov

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WHY BULGARIA? Gateway to South-Eastern Europe

Bulgaria offers a full range of travel services at very reasonable prices – affordable for any budget.

Unique by its history-cultural heritage and natural beauty Bulgaria is the third country in Europe by number of culture-historical places, 9 UNESCO sites are located on its territory!

Located at a crossroad Bulgaria is easily accessible by scheduled flights, charters, by train, car, etc.

Great accommodation facilities and tourist attractions, modern hotels with professional staff all over the country.

An outstanding variety of natural resources – more than 350 km of sandy beaches, 170 kilometers of ski-slopes of world class and more than 500 curative mineral springs!

Real pearl in its region Bulgaria boasts beautiful landscape, moderate climate, opulent greenery, perfect combination between sea and mountain, tolerance and hospitality.

Incredible colors of pure nature, tasty bio-food, gourmet and wine, traditions and folklore, adventures and experiences.

A destination among the top 9 in the CNN tourist destination chart, in 2007 Bulgaria was part of the TOP 10 tourist destinations of the Old Continent.

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WHY BOIANA-MG? Winner of Best Touroperator in Bulgaria 2014 Prize

BOIANA-MG is a Bulgarian DMC with more than 19 years experience in receiving foreigner guests from all over the world to Bulgaria and South-Eastern Europe.

Operations of the company are held by its main office in Sofia, a regional office in Varna and seasonal offices on the Black Sea and the winter resorts.

Individual and group bookings for summer, ski and SPA holidays, available through websites and B2B platform.

Adventure, thematic and tailor-made tours are the specialty of the company in the last 10 years. We have rich experience on the European and the long-haul markets like Asia, Australia and the Americas.

New brand of BOIANA-MG, specially designed for TOURS: www.traveleurope.eu.com

An experienced and professional team guarantees the correctness and particular attention to the partners’ and customers’ requirements.

Motto of the company “Your experience, our care!” reflects our philosophy for long-term co-operation and clients’ satisfaction.

Guaranteed departures for tours in Bulgaria and around the Balkan Peninsula are available for our clients and partners zevery year!

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WHAT TO SEE IN BULGARIA? Discovery to share

SOFIA: the capital and the largest city of Bulgaria, an 8500-years old town.

RILA MONASTERY (Х c.): the biggest Bulgarian spiritual centre from the Middle ages, UNESCO site.

PLOVDIV: the most ancient city in Europe, still existing today. The city is announced for European Capital of Culture of 2019.

VELIKO TARNOVO: capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (XII-XIV c.)

KAZANLAK: main town of the Valley of roses and Thracian Kings. Here Kazanlak Tomb (IV-III c. BC) is located. It is included in UNESCO World Heritage List for its early Hellenistic frescoes.

NESSEBAR: the Ancient Black Sea coast –town, preserving more than 40 churches dated back to different ages, an UNESCO site.

VARNA: the sea capital of Bulgaria.

PANAGYURISHTE: the town of the Thracian Golden Treasure, displayed in Louvre’s halls.

PERPERIKON: a megalithic sanctuary of 8000 years, located in the mountains of mythic Rhodope singer Orpheus.

PLISKA: the first capital of Bulgaria (VII–IX c.), where the ancient Bulgarians adopted the Christianity.

MELNIK: the town of wine and sandy pyramids.

MADARA HORSEMAN BAS-RELIEF: an UNESCO site, a mystical spot with one of the strongest energy zones in the country.

And many other culture-historical monuments and natural phenomena...

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WHAT TO SEE IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE & BALKANS? The spirit of New Europe

BUDAPEST: The capital of Hungary, one of Europe's most beautiful cities on the Danube River.

BUCHAREST: The capital of Romania with the largest Parliament in Europe, second after the US Pentagon.

SIBIU: European capital of Culture in 2007, the pearl of Transylvania.

BRAN: Dracula castle – the legendary bloodthirsty Romanian hero of the writer Bram Stoker.

TIRANA: The capital of renewing Albania.

DURAS: The biggest Albanian port and seaside resort on the Adriatic.

SKOPJE: the capital of the Republic of Macedonia.

OHRID: A picturesque old town on the shore of Lake Ohrid, an UNESCO site.

BELGRAD: Capital of Serbia with the largest Orthodox church on the Balkans.

THESSALONIKI: Second largest city and biggest port in Greece.

BUDVA: Medieval town on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, one of the most attractive places for tourists in this country.

ISTANBUL: The citadel of the Emperors, the city of two continents.And many other places of interest in this part of the continent.

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AUTHENTIC BULGARIA Feel the Bulgarian spirit

Highlights ▸ Fully escorted tour with a professional tour guide

▸ Traditional meals in authentic restaurants ▸ Train journey through Rhodopes Mountain. ▸ Overnight in old houses from XIX c. ▸ Visit the Valley of roses and Thracian kings

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Sofia. DAY 2: Sofia city tour with Boyana Church (UNESCO listed). Optional: dinner in a Bulgarian folklore restaurant.DAY 3: Arbanassi village, famous for its richly decorated churches. Lunch at a local rural house. Sightseeing tour of Veliko Tarnovo: the old capital of Bulgaria. DAY 4: Etara open-air museum and Kazanlak (the capital of the Rose valley and Thracian Kings). Visit of authentic rose oil distillery: a producer of Bulgarian Rose oil since 1909. DAY 5: Tour of the Old Town of Plovdiv impressive with the houses-museums and roman remains. Paleontological museum in Dorkovo village and Kostandovo carpet factory followed by train trip in the mountain. Overnight in XIX c. old houses in Leshten village.DAY 6: Travelling through the picturesque southern parts of Pirin Mountain. Wine tasting in a family-run winery in Harsovo village. Melnik: the town of the sandy pyramids and Sandanski SPA resort. DAY 7: Rila Monastery (X c.), the biggest Bulgarian spiritual center since the Middle ages (UNESCO listed). Return back to Sofia for overnight. DAY 8: Departure from Sofia.

Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Kazanlak – Plovdiv – Leshten – Melnik – Sandanski – Rila Monastery – Sofia

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

BEST PERIOD: MAY-OCTOBER


Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Shumen – Varna – Balchik – Nessebar – Sozopol – Ropotamo – Burgas – Kazanlak – Skobelevo – Plovdiv – Bachkovo Monastery – Rila Monastery – Sofia

THE BEST OF BULGARIA Experience Bulgaria in its full diversity

AUTHENTIC BULGARIA Feel the Bulgarian spirit

Highlights ▸ Fully escorted tour with a professional guide ▸ Round trip tour of entire Bulgaria, including all must-to-see places and objects in the country

▸ Visit 5 UNESCO sites in colorful bouquet of history, culture and nature

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival to Sofia – Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia – one of the oldest cities in Europe.DAY 2: Sofia sightseeing tour with UNESCO listed Boyana Church. Sofia overnight. Optional: dinner in a typical Bulgarian folklore restaurant.DAY 3: Arbanassi village - famous for its magnificent architecture. Veliko Tarnovo – 2nd Bulgarian capital with the historical hill Tsarevets. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.DAY 4: Madara Horseman rock bas-relief – an UNESCO site. Pliska – the 1st capital of Bulgaria (VII-IX c.) “The Stone Forest” – natural phenomenon of stone figures, dated tens of thousands years back. Overnight in Varna. DAY 5: Sightseeing tour of the sea capital of Bulgaria – Varna. Afternoon tour to Balchik with summer Royal residence and magnificent botanical garden. Varna overnight.DAY 6: Nessebar and Sozopol ancient sea towns. Nessebar is an UNESCO site with more than 40 churches dated to different eras. Boat trip along Ropotamo River (natural reserve). Bourgas overnight.DAY 7: Kazanlak - the capital of the Rose valley with visit of authentic rose oil distillery. Thracian Kazanlak Tomb, dating back to the IV c. BC (UNESCO monument). Overnight in Plovdiv. DAY 8: Sightseeing tour of Plovdiv – European capital of culture for 2019 with its old quarter from XIX c. and the Roman theatre. Bachkovo Monastery (XI c.) Optional: dinner with wine tasting. Plovdiv overnight. DAY 9: Rila Monastery (X c.) – the biggest Bulgarian spiritual center since the Middle Ages till nowadays – an UNESCO monument. Sofia overnight. DAY 10: Departure from Sofia.



10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS


Sofia – Starossel – Panagyurishte – Hissar – Kazanlak – Stara Zagora – Haskovo – Kurdzhali – Plovdiv – Rila Monastery – Sofia

ON THE TRACKS OF THE THRACIANS Explore the lands of one of the oldest European cultures

Highlights ▸ A trip within Southern Bulgaria, presenting the Thracian heritage, exhibited in Louvre

▸ Itinerary, dedicated to the priceless Thracian heritage – unique frescos, ceramics, golden and silver jewelry and instruments

▸ Refined compilation of culture, history and mysteries

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival to Sofia.DAY 2: Sightseeing tour around the Bulgarian capital – an 8500 years old city. Visit UNESCO listed Boyana church – its magnificent mural paintings had initiated the beginning of the European Renaissance.DAY 3: Visit of the Thracian temple-complex in Starossel village – the largest Thracian royal and cult-complex, discovered so far. Panagyurishte museum comes next, where the masterpiece of the Thracian culture – golden treasure is exhibited. Overnight in Hissar.DAY 4: Valley of the Thracian kings and roses: visit of Ethnographical complex and distillery for the famous Bulgarian rose oil; Kazanlak tomb (IV-III c. BC), an UNESCO monument. DAY 5: Mountain of Orpheus – Rhodopes: Thracian tomb (IV c. BC) in Alexandrovo village; Museum complex of the Thracian art in the East Rhodopes. Overnight in Kurdzhali.DAY 6: Perperikon – a Thracian megalithic sanctuary of 8000 years. Plovdiv – one of the most ancient cities in Europe, still exciting today, announced for European capital of culture for 2019.DAY 7: Rila monastery, the biggest Bulgarian medieval spiritual centre – UNESCO site. Sofia overnight.DAY 8: Departure from Sofia.


8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS


WELCOME TO SOFIA City break in the capital of Bulgaria

While in Sofia, you may enjoy ▸ Half-day sightseeing tour of the city – an 8500-years old city called “My Rome” by the emperor Constantine The Great. Also you can FEEL THE MODERN CITY BY A RETRO-CAR!

▸ Sofia outskirts half-day tour – with visits of Boyana Church and the National Museum of History. Take a walk in Vitosha Mountain with outstanding panoramic view over the Bulgarian capital.

▸ 1-day trip to Rila monastery – the biggest Bulgarian spiritual center since the Middle Ages till nowadays, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

▸ 1-day tour to Koprivshtitsa - a picturesque town-museum, nestled in the mountains in the central part of Bulgaria.

▸ 1-day trip to Plovdiv – the European Capital of Culture for 2019 with ancient history, associated with Alexander the Great’s father King Philip II.

Settlement for more than 8500 years, Sofia is one of the oldest European cities combining antiquity and modern lifestyle!

Official center of Bulgaria Sofia concentrates the political, economic and cultural life not only of the country but of the entire region.

Full range of recreation opportunities are available in the Bulgarian main city, based on the valuable mineral springs in Sofia, and the natural reserves in Vitosha Mountain.

In the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, Sofia is conveniently located at relatively short distances to the neighbor capital cities – reachable by car within hours.

Affordable stay for a city-break, hundreds of opportunities to feel the rhythm of the ancient town and the modern city!

Cilture-historical center – Alexander Nevski Cathedral – Boyana church – Vitosha mountain Day trips to Rila monastery, Plovdiv, Koprivshtitsa


Sofia – Rila Monastery – Plovdiv – Kazanlak – Gabrovo – Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Sofia

FESTIVAL OF ROSES Sense the perfume of the world-famous Bulgarian Rose

Highlights ▸ Escorted tour, dedicated to the annual Rose festival, attracting thousands of people worldwide

▸ Join the local people for the rose-picking in the rose fields

▸ Take part in the colorful carnival procession in Kazanlak

▸ BBQ lunch at open air with folklore show

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival to Sofia.DAY 2: Morning sightseeing tour of Sofia. Trip to Rila monastery (X c.) – the biggest Bulgarian spiritual center, an UNESCO monument. Plovdiv overnight.DAY 3: Sightseeing of Plovdiv – the “City of the seven hills’’ and one of the oldest city in Europe still existing today. Walking in the Old Town – impressive with the houses-museums of the Revival period. Plovdiv overnight. DAY 4: Rose festival – Join the local people in the rose-picking in the rose plantations near Kazanlak. Visit of authentic operating rose-distillery and introduction to the technology of production of rose oil, tasting of rose products. Attending the traditional town carnival. Lunch at open-air BBQ with folklore program. In the afternoon – visit of the Thracian Kazanlak Tomb (IV c. BC). Next is Etara – an unique open-air museum, reproducing the way of life of the Bulgarians in the XIX c. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.DAY 5: Sightseeing of Veliko Tarnovo – the second Bulgarian capital with the historical hill Tsarevets. Arbanassi village with ancient rich decorated churches and magnificent architecture. Sofia overnight.DAY 6: Departure from Sofia.

HAPPENING EACH JUNE


6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS


Sofia – Plovdiv – Uzundjovo – Aleksandrovo – Haskovo – Stara Zagora – Sredno Gradishte – Hissar – Koprivshtitsa – Sofia

LAVENDER FESTIVAL Lavender makes Bulgaria a world leader

Highlights ▸ Escorted tour, dedicated to the Lavender, which ranks Bulgaria No1 in the world for its growing and producing lavender-oil

▸ Feel the genuine lavender aroma in its natural environment

▸ Experience the newest Festival of Lavender with bazaar, music, dances, cuisine

▸ Smooth compilation of history, culture, wine-tasting and SPA

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Sofia. DAY 2: Sightseeing tour around the Bulgarian capital - Sofia with its most fascinating places of interest. Plovdiv - the city of seven hills, fortified by the father of Alexander the Great, King Philip II, the cultural capital of Europe in 2019. Plovdiv overnight.DAY 3: Southern part of the Bulgaria: visit Uzundzhovo village with the biggest rural Orthodox church in the country. Thracian tomb (IV c. BC) in Aleksandrovo village with unique murals. Stop in Haskovo, known for the highest statue of the Mother of God in the world. Overnight in Stara Zagora.DAY 4: Lavender Festival in Sredno Gradishte village: introduction to the technology for growing the plant and producing the lavender oil. Visit the village bazaar for Lavender products: Lavender wine, honey, brandy and cosmetics. Feel the local athmosphere of the feast – music, dances, cuisine. Visit the winery in Mogilovo village with wine-tasting. Overnight in Hissar spa resort known for its healing mineral water from the Roman era.DAY 5: Koprivshtitsa – a picturesque town-museum, nestled in the mountains in the central part of Bulgaria with typical Bulgarian spirit of XIX c. Sofia overnight.DAY 6: Departure from Sofia.

Photo: Georgi Ivanov

Photo: Georgi Ivanov

6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS

HAPPENING EACH JULY


Sofia – Trigrad – Yagodina – Shiroka Laka – Smolyan – Mogilitsa – Smilyan – Zlatograd – Perperikon – Plovdiv – Sofia

LEGEND OF THE MYTHICAL ORPHEUS Soft adventure tour in Bulgaria

Highlights ▸ Dynamic, full with adrenaline and nature beauty tour with a professional tour guide

▸ Great variety of soft adventure activities: caving, rock climbing, air-riffle shooting and archery, horse riding, trekking, cycling

▸ Enjoy fresh cuisine and natural products in authentic restaurants & picnics

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Sofia.DAY 2: Sofia city tour, trip to Rhodopes Mountain, accommodation in Trigrad village. DAY 3: Enter the “Devil Throat” cave linked with the legend of the mythical singer Orpheus and his beloved Eurydice. Climb down with ropes – an alpine trolley, between the rocks of the canyon and climbing of the so called Via Ferrata (the Iron Road). Air-riffle shooting and archery. Overnight in Trigrad.DAY 4: Horse riding through the Rhodopes mountain. Picnic lunch in “Eagle’s eye” with outstanding scenery. Accommodation in a family hotel in the village of Shiroka Laka. Demonstration of making home-made butter and yoghurt. Dinner with folklore program. DAY 5: Trekking through the Canyon of the Waterfalls. Picnic lunch in the forest. Dinner and overnight at a family hotel in Mogilitsa village. DAY 6: “Park of Tarzan” in the forest: pass through wooden and rope bridges in the woods at 4-6 m height. Cycling by the riverside of Arda River. Visit of a family-run milk farm in Smilyan. Dinner and overnight in Zlatograd – a picturesque Rhodopes town. DAY 7: Perperikon – a Thracian megalithic sanctuary of 8000 years. Plovdiv - visit of the Ancient Plovdiv, fortified in IV c. BC by the father of Alexander the Great – King Philip II. Sofia overnight.DAY 8: Departure from Sofia.

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

BEST PERIOD: JUNE-SEPTEMBER


Varna – Tsonevo Dam – Balchik – Kranevo – Nessebar – Golden Sands – Taukliman – Varna

SPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Enjoy an active holiday at the Black Sea coast

Highlights ▸ 1 week vacation full of sport activities and adventures

▸ Unique nature beauty, fresh air, clean sea water

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Varna.

DAY 2: Tsonevo Dam kayaking. Visit the natural phenomenon Wonderful rocks –limestone massif of “needles”, 40-50 m. high, resembling towers. Picnic-BBQ lunch. Varna overnight.

DAY 3: Balchik yacht sailing with picnic on a romantic beach. Visit the Romanian Royal palace and the Botanical Garden (one of the biggest in Europe) in Balchik. Optional: dinner with folklore. Varna overnight.

DAY 4: Kranevo horse riding in the forest with a picnic. Overnight in Varna.

DAY 5: Leisure time. Optional: tour to the antique Nessebar, included in UNESCO list for world cultural and natural heritage. Overnight in Varna.

DAY 6: Trekking in Natural Park of Golden Sands. The itinerary starts from Aladja Monastery – a rock monastery (ХІІ–ХІV c.) Varna overnight.

DAY 7: Snorkelling in the reserve “Bird Bay” – Taukliman, known for its numerous archaeological findings from the ancient times, at the sea bottom. Optional: water skiing and/or diving to sunk ship.

DAY 8: Departure from Varna.

8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

BEST PERIOD: JUNE-AUGUST


Sofia – Batak lake – Dorkovo – Dospat lake – Trigrad – Shiroka Laka – Smiliyan – Zlatograd – Tatul – Gorno Pole – Plovdiv – Kalofer – Sofia

PURE NATURE, PURE FOOD Organic, eco and healthy experience

Highlights ▸ Refined selection of organic farms, eco-hotels, recreation for all ages

▸ Visit the most prosperous bio-farms and well-preserved spots in Bulgaria

▸ Enjoy the organic food, based on the centuries-old tradition in the cuisine

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Sofia. Accommodation in SPA resort near the capital.DAY 2: Morning sightseeing tour of Sofia. Set off to the Rhodope Mountains and boating around the lake close to Batak village, fishing. Dinner and overnight at an eco-village.DAY 3: Dospat Lake – a mountain pearl amidst beautiful scenery. Trigrad village, known for its awesome cave “Devil’s Throat”. Visit the largest farm for cultivation of the famous local mountain “Mursalski” tea. Overnight at an eco-hotel with an equestrian center and a very good cuisine. DAY 4: Visit Shiroka Laka village– an ethnographic reserve. Stop in Smilyan village and visit of dairy for organic milk products. Overnight in Zlatograd in hotel-houses, built in the style of old Rhodope architecture. Dinner with local specialties.DAY 5: Visit the Thracian sanctuary of Orpheus near the village of Tatul – an ancient megalithic monument. Accommodation at the family farm in the village of Gorno pole specialized in organic production of bio-certificated veal. The complex offers plenty of activities: riding, boating, and picnics in the forest. Dinner and overnight at the farm in Gorno pole.DAY 6: Visit the organic farm with bio-vineyards in Popovets village. Demonstration of home-production of wine with tasting. Stopover in an organic farm for bio-grain growing. Sightseeing of Old town in Plovdiv – European capital of culture for 2019. Dinner and overnight in an eco-hotel with SPA and private farm. DAY 7: Visit a family-run buffalo farm. An organic honey-farm in the town of Kalofer is next. The owner is a certified bio-apiarist since 2003, currently producing up to 3500 kg bio-honey by year! Overnight in SPA resort near Sofia.DAY 8: Departure from Sofia.


8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS



CULINARY AND WINE TOUR Feel the Bulgarian flavor Sofia – Arbanassi – Lyaskovets – Veliko Tarnovo – Etara – Kazanlak (Valley of Roses) – Plovdiv – Bachkovo – Rila Monastery – Sofia

Highlights ▸ Taste authentic homemade meals from the Bulgarian national cuisine

▸ Learn about the ancient traditions of wine-making and get acquainted with the most important Bulgarian wine regions

▸ Talk with local cooks and craftsman to learn about the millenary traditions still kept in Bulgaria

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival to Sofia. Sightseeing of the Bulgarian capital. Dinner at a typical Bulgarian restaurant.DAY 2: Arbanassi village with culinary lesson for 2 of most remarkable meals in Bulgarian cuisine – “banitsa” and yoghurt. Lunch - typical local meals. Next comes wine-tasting in Lyaskovets winery famous for its long traditions in producing of naturally-fermented sparkling wines. Sightseeing tour of the old capital of Bulgaria – Veliko Tarnovo. Overnight.DAY 3: Visit “Etara” – a unique open air museum, recreating the way of life of the Bulgarians in the XIX c. Taste various snacks and sweets from the Bulgarian national cuisine. Kazanlak - the capital of the Rose valley to visit the Thracian Kazanlak Tomb, dating back to the IV c. BC, listed in the world natural and historical heritage of UNESCO. Set off to Plovdiv and dinner at a local restaurant. DAY 4: Walking tour of the Old town of Plovdiv and visit of the Bachkovo monastery (XI c.), Dinner and wine tasting in a boutique wine cellar. The wine cellar has a small hotel with SPA center with procedures, based on the wine-therapy. Plovdiv overnight. DAY 5: Rila monastery (X c.) – the biggest Bulgarian spiritual center since the Middle ages, UNESCO site. Lunch – mountain river trout menu. Arrival in Sofia and a farewell dinner with folklore show. Sofia overnight. DAY 6: Departure from Sofia.


8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS



TRIPS FROM VARNA AREA Short excursions from Bulgarian seaside

BALCHIK – THE WHITE TOWN (HALF DAY + DINNER)This is a half day trip to the town with ancient history – Balchik, also called “The White Town”. Visit the summer residence of the Romanian Queen Maria and the Botan-ical garden - the second largest garden in Europe, with more than 3000 species of plants and 250 species of cactuses. Visit of Kaliakra Cape and the medieval for-tress. A dinner in a folk restaurant comes next, including drinks and folklore program with the famous “nestinar-ski” dances (bare-foot dancers on glowing embers).

ANCIENT NESSEBAR (FULL DAY + LUNCH)Full-day trip to one of the oldest towns in Europe included in UNESCO list of World heritage. Nessebar bears witness to the development of several civilizations, keeping the remains of 40 churches, dated to different eras. Some of them are considered to be the most conserved buildings from the middle ages on the Balkans. Walk through the ancient town and visit to the churches St. Stefan and St. Spas. Lunch.

JEEP SAFARI (FULL DAY + LUNCH)A trip to exotic places. An opportunity to make unique photos. Bow and pneumatic shooting. Rich picnic in the forest.

DOLPHIN SHOW (HALF DAY)Sightseeing of the sea capital of Bulgaria and free time for shopping. A visit to the dolphins’ show in the unique Dolphinarium on the Balkans.

PIRATE’S PARTYThis is the most popular sea attraction, presenting a “real” pirates’ fight between two ships in open sea. The attraction includes various animations: pirates’ accesso-ries, tattoos, searching of hidden treasure, sea mail with letters in a bottle and of course fish barbeque, drinks.

YACHT CRUISESOne of the newest attractions with various animations is the 3-hours cruise along Varna bay by the “Pinta Varna” yacht – contemporary version of a caravel from the times

of Great Geographical Discoveries, a lot of music, dances, drinks and retro photos with retro costumes.

ALADJA MONASTERY – WINE TASTINGThe excursion includes visit of Aladja monastery – the most famous rock monastery in Bulgaria from XII – XIV century. Free time in Varna. Winе tasting in an ancient wine-cellar. Finally – night tour of Varna.

ISTANBUL (1 DAY)Night trip by bus with A/C and video. Arrival in the morn-ing in Istanbul and panoramic excursion around the city, including visit to the Blue mosque, the Hippodrome, the Asian part of the city, shops for leather and gold goods. Lunch. If requested, boat trip in the Bosphorus, visit to the Egyptian market. In the evening – departure for Bulgaria.



TRIPS FROM SUNNY BEACH AREA Short excursions from Bulgarian seaside

VARNA – ALADJA MONASTERY – BALCHIK (FULL DAY + LUNCH)Sightseeing of the sea capital of Bulgaria – Varna and visit of Aladja Monastery – the most famous rock monas-tery at the Bulgarian seaside. Residence of monks, it had existed in XIII-XIV century. The next visit is of the summer residence of Queen Mary of Romania in Balchik. Also, in Balchik is situated one of the biggest botanic gardens in Europe with more than 3000 plants. Lunch. Return to Varna and free time for shopping.

SOZOPOL – BOAT TRIP TO ROPOTAMO RIVER (FULL DAY + LUNCH)Ropotamo is one of the most beautiful rivers on the South coast and one of the most visited places from tourists. A boat-journey and opportunity to enjoy the impressive nature. The tour starts with a walk through the ancient romantic town of Sozopol, founded in 610 BC. On the way back – free time and shopping in Bourgas.

VARNA – DOLPHINARIUM – ALADJA MONASTERY (FULL DAY + LUNCH)Sightseeing of the sea capital of Bulgaria – Varna. Aladja monastery – the most famous rock monastery at the Bul-garian sea side – residence of monks, it has been existed in XIII-XIV century. A visit to the dolphins’ show in Varna.

BULGARIAN VILLAGE – FOLKLORE EVENINGA dinner in a folk restaurant, including drinks and folk-lore program and demonstration of “nestinarski” dances (bare-foot dances over glowing embers).

JEEP SAFARI (FULL DAY + LUNCH)Exotic trip to Strandja nature reserve, known for its cave with underground lake and waterfall. Acquaintance with a traditional laundry process from the XIX century. Lunch in a rural house. Visit of the architecture reserve in the village-museum “Brashlian” and acquaintance with the authentic local culture. Tasting original local dishes and home-made yoghurt. Promenade with donkey carts.

YACHT PICNIC / EVENING YACHT PARTYSailing on a yacht along the coast to a quiet bay with san-dy beach. Free time for swimming, diving from a spring-board, gathering of mussels, water skiing or scooter, rope drawing, banana sailing. For lunch – BBQ and drinks. Evening party may include a sea walk plus dinner on the deck with Champagne and music.

ISTANBUL (1 DAY)Night ride by bus. Arrival in Istanbul early in the morning. Bus trip with sightseeing of the Blue mosque, the Hippo-drome and the Asian part of the city, lunch, free time for shopping. Night ride by bus. Return to Sunny beach or Nessebar early in the morning.



Sofia – Rila Monastery – Plovdiv – Kazanlak – Gabrovo – Veliko Tarnovo – Ivanovo – Ruse – Bucharest – Sibiu – Sighisoara – Bran – Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest

TWO CULTURES ON THE DANUBE RIVER Escorted tour in Bulgaria & Romania

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival to Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria.

DAY 2: Sofia sightseeing tour with Boyana Church – a medieval Orthodox church, an UNESCO site.

DAY 3: Rila Monastery (X c.) – the biggest Bulgarian spiritual center since the Middle Ages (UNESCO site). Arrival in Plovdiv – the European capital of culture for 2019.

DAY 4: Sightseeing tour of Plovdiv old town. Visit Kazanlak – the capital of the Rose valley with Rose Museum and the Thracian Kazanlak tomb (IV c. BC) – UNESCO site. Sightseeing of Etara – an unique open-air museum. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

DAY 5: Veliko Tarnovo city tour with visit to the historical hill Tsarevets. Next: Rock churches of Ivanovo (XII-XIV c.) – an UNESCO site, famous for its unique frescoes. Crossing Danube River and drive to Romanian capital Bucharest. Bucharest sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Overnight in Bucharest.

DAY 6: Visit of Parliament Palace – the second largest building by surface area in the world. Departure through the Carpathian Mountains to Sibiu – the European capital of culture for 2007. Sightseeing tour. Overnight in Sibiu.

DAY 7: Visit Biertan fortified church (UNESCO site). Drive to Sighisoara – one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Romania (UNESCO site). Next stop – Bran village, where the world famous Dracula castle is located.

DAY 8: Brasov city tour – a medieval town (XII c.). Departure to the mountain resort Sinaia. Visit to the Peles Castle- summer residence of the Romanian royal family. Return back to Bucharest.

DAY 9: Departure from Bucharest – capital of Romania.

9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS


Sofia – Kazanlak – Plovdiv – Istanbul – Kavala – Thessaloniki – Pela – Bitola – Ohrid – Skopje – Rila Monastery – Sofia

PEARLS OF THE BALKANS Escorted tour in Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival to Sofia. DAY 2: Kazanlak – the capital of the Rose valley with Rose Museum and the Thracian Kazanlak tomb (IV c. BC) – UNESCO site. Plovdiv overnight. DAY 3: Plovdiv city tour of Old Town (IV c. BC). Sightseeing of the ancient town of Nessebar (UNESCO site) at the Black Sea Coast. DAY 4: Boat trip along Ropotamo River amidst a natural reserve – exotic place at the South Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria. Istanbul overnight. DAY 5: Panoramic tour of Istanbul – a city on two continents. Visit of the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the St. Sofia Church, the famous Covered Grand Bazaar. Boat trip in the Bosphorus. DAY 6: Departure for Greece. Arrival and overnight in Kavala.DAY 7: Kavala city tour. Departure to one of the biggest port cities of Aegean sea – Thessaloniki. DAY 8: Thessaloniki city tour with visit of the White Tower - symbol of the city, the extensive Byzantine walls, the Triumph Arc, the famous St. Dimitаr church (patron saint of the city), etc. dinner with program in a Greek tavern. DAY 9: Departure to Macedonia. On the road – visit of the old capital of the Macedonian Kingdom – Pella. Arrival in Ohrid – one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Europe, located on the Ohrid Lake.DAY 10: City tour of Ohrid (UNESCO site) and St. Naum Monastery, located on the Ohrid lake. DAY 11: Departure for the Macedonian capital – Skopje. Panoramic tour with visit of the old town. DAY 12: Set off to Bulgaria. On the way – visit the Rila Monastery (X c.) – the biggest Bulgarian medieval spiritual centre (UNESCO site).DAY 13: City tour around Sofia with Boyana Church (UNESCO listed) Optional: dinner in a typical Bulgarian restaurant with a folklore program.DAY 14: Departure from Sofia.

14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS


Budapest – Timisoara – Sibiu – Biertan – Bran – Sinaia – Ivanovo – Veliko Tarnovo – Rila monastery – Kazanlak – Plovdiv – Istanbul

FROM BUDAPEST TO THE GOLDEN HORN Escorted tour in Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Budapest. DAY 2: Panoramic city tour of Budapest with the most interesting sights of the Hungarian capital, incl. the famous building of the Parliament. Overnight in Budapest.DAY 3: Timisoara – city tour of the largest city in the Western part of Romania. DAY 4: Departure to the biggest medieval city in Romania – Sibiu. Visit to the old part of the town. DAY 5: Explore the villages surrounding Sibiu, located at the bottom of the Cindrel Mountains. Traditional lunch at a Romanian peasant family.DAY 6: Drive to Biertan, 750-years old fortified church (UNESCO site). Visit of one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Romania – Sighisoara (UNESCO). DAY 7: Bran village, where the world famous Dracula castle is located. Brasov – a medieval town (XII c.) with the Black Church – the main Gothic style monument in the country. DAY 8: Sinaia – “the pearl of the Carpathian Mountains”. Peles Castle – summer residence of the Romanian royal family. Bucharest city tour with the Palace of Parliament (the second largest building in the world).DAY 9: Departure to Bulgaria. Crossing the Danube River to reach Rousse – the main Bulgarian river port. Visit the Rock churches of Ivanovo (XII-XIV c.) – an UNESCO monument, famous for its unique frescoes. Drive to the old capital of Bulgaria - Veliko Tarnovo. DAY 10: City tour of Veliko Tarnovo. Departure to Sofia and walking tour around the Bulgarian capital – a 8500 years old city. DAY 11: Rila monastery (X c.) – the biggest Bulgarian medieval spiritual centre (UNESCO listed).DAY 12: Kazanlak –the capital of the Rose valley with the Ethnographical Complex “Damascene” and the Thracian Kazanlak tomb (IV c. BC) – UNESCO site. Drive to Plovdiv.DAY 13: City tour around the old town of Plovdiv. Transfer to Istanbul. DAY 14: Panoramic city tour of Istanbul – the Blue Mosque, St. Sofia Church, Sultan’s Palace Topkapi, the famous Grand Bazaar. Optional: boat trip along Bosphorus – border of two continents.DAY 15: Departure from Istanbul.

15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS


Belgradе – Podgorica – Durres – Tirana – Ohrid – Skopje – Sofia – Kazanlak – Plovdiv – Haskovo – Istanbul

FROM BELGRADE TO ISTANBUL Escorted tour in Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Turkey

Tour itineraryDAY 1: Arrival in Belgrade.

DAY 2: City tour of Belgrade. Optional: visit one of the famous pubs in the bohemian quarter Skadarlija.

DAY 3: Trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci, the center of the Serbian Patriarchate. Wine tasting. Return to Belgrade.

DAY 4: Departure from Belgrade to the Montenegrian capital Podgorica. Stop in Drvengrad, near the resort of Zlatibor, where many films of Emir Kusturica are shot.

DAY 5: City tour of Podgorica. Departure to the Adriatic seaside resort of Budva.

DAY 6: Panoramic tour of the beautiful coast towns on the Montenegrin Adriatic Coast: Tivat, Kotor and Budva. Departure to the Albanian coastal resort of Durres.

DAY 7: Albanian capital Tirana and panoramic tour of the city. Transfer to Ohrid.

DAY 8: Sightseeing tour of Ohrid – the pearl of Lake Ohrid, UNESCO site, visit the monastery St.Naum. Optional: dinner in a traditional Macedonian restaurant with folklore program.

DAY 9: Macedonian capital – Skopje, tour of the old town and the new historical buildings in the city center. Departure to Bulgarian capital Sofia and on the way – visit Rila monastery (X c.), UNESCO site.

DAY 10: Sofia city tour with Boyana Church, an UNESCO site. Optional: dinner at a typical Bulgarian restaurant with folklore program.

DAY 11: Visit the distillery in Skobelevo village and Kazanlak Thracian tomb from the IV c. BC, UNESCO site. Departure to Plovdiv – European capital of culture for 2019.

DAY 12: City tour of Plovdiv – old town, visit Bachkovo monastery (XI c.) and Assenova fortress.

DAY 13: Departure to Turkey. Short stay in Haskovo – the town, known for the highest statue of the Mother of God in the world. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 14: Istanbul city tour. Optional: evening in a music-hall as Orient House, Gar or similar.

DAY 15: Boat trip through the Bosphorus and leisure time.

DAY 16: Departure from Istanbul.

16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS

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GOLF, NIGHT LIFE, SHOPPING, CASINO Entertainment in Bulgaria

▸ In the last years Bulgaria is becoming a golf-country. Golf complexes of high class are built at the Black Seaside, near the capital of Sofia, next to Bansko mountain resort, etc.

▸ Many of them are hosting prestigious golf tournaments and have already gained a world reputation. The combined packages golf & SPA are ones of the most demanded products lately.

▸ Along with modern 4* and 5* hotels, beautiful beaches and clean sea, Bulgaria offers hundreds of restaurants, bars and discos, entertainment possibilities for an unforgettable night life.

▸ The Black Sea resorts and large cities are also good place for shopping. Luxury malls are offering products of the most famous brands on attractive prices.

▸ The newest and the biggest casinos with perfect conditions for the lovers of the games of luck are located in the big sea resorts and main cities. The biggest casino in the county Platinum (3000 sq. m) is located at the sea coast in Sunny Beach resort (South part of sea cost) – the centre of the night life in Bulgaria.

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SEA, SKI & SPA RESORTS Tourism for everyone

Sandy beaches are the treasure of the Black Sea resorts in Bulgaria (Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, etc.); some of them are with mineral water springs, while others are protected areas.

Excellent hotels with SPA centers. Golf resorts and playgrounds of high class are available along the Northern coast of the Black Sea.

An unique chance to enjoy clean air, soft climate, sea water, mineral springs and various choice of entertainments for children, for active holiday and for water sports lovers.

Skiing conditions in Bulgaria are excellent both for families and ski-fans!

Keep dreaming! The mountains and sun of Bulgaria are waiting for you!

International ski championships are held in Bulgarian ski resorts – Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo, evidence of the world-level of ski runs, conditions and equipment.

Super abundance of hydrothermal waters and bioclimatic treatment resorts (Sandanski, Hissar, Velingrad, etc.) – Bulgaria is one of the firsts in Europe as regards of wealth and diversity of mineral waters.

Perfect contemporary hotels and health centers with modern equipment are available all over the territory.

Absolute relax and care for your health amidst fresh air, clean water and high-class medical staff.

According to a legend, God gave Bulgaria little bit of everything from Paradise – friendly sea, green

mountains, curative mineral waters, nice weather and hospitable people. Welcome to taste it!

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