Bulgaria 5-Day Tour Itinerary

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Mountains and Culture Tour

What makes Bulgaria, “Bulgaria”? The culture? The mountains and rivers? The people? On this 5-day tour, you’ll see it all…

From the Rhodope mountains to the monasteries at Rila and Bachkovo, the quaint villages of Gela and Shiroka to some of the most incredible ancient towns Bulgaria has to offer – Plovdiv, the European Capital of Culture, Melnik the Capital of Wine and more.

All in one 5-day tour with a friendly and helpful, fully licensed local guide to help you get the history behind the beauty.

Here’s what you’ll see:

Highlights

Rila Monastery, Melnik, Plovdiv, Bachkovo Monastery, Asen’s Fortress, the mountain villages Gela and Shiroka Laka, the Rhodope Mountains, the Marvelous Bridges, the Rose Valley, Kazanlak, the Thracian Tombs, Shipka Pass and Church, the Buzludzha Monument (optional), Veliko Tarnovo and Koprivshtitsa.

Bulgaria 5-Day Mountains and Culture Tour

We can easily tailor this tour around your dates and interests – and send you a free, personalized quote.
Let us know if you would like to start and finish in different cities, add or remove an attraction, add a day for rest.

You choose the places and the pace!

Day 1:

Day 2:

→ Transfer to Plovdiv, The European Capital of Culture (4 hours)

→ Walking city tour of Plovdiv
Visit The Old Town (dating from the 19th century); the exterior of the Ethnographic museum; Balabanov house; the Ancient theatre of Philippopolis; the Ancient stadium of Philipopolis; the St. Constantin and Elena church; the Djumaya Mosque and square; the building of the Regional Historical Museum; Saint Ludvik Cathedral; the Agara (Marketplace); the famous main pedestrian street; “The Trap” neighbourhood and Nebet Tepe.

→ Free time in Plovdiv in the afternoon
Overnight in Plovdiv

Day 3:

→ Depart from Plovdiv after breakfast

→ Transfer to Bachkovo Monastery (30-40 min)
Explore the monastery complex

→ Visit the Asen’s Fortress

→ Transfer to the mountain villages of Gela and Shiroka Laka

→ Visit the marvelous bridges on the way back

Overnight in Plovdiv or in a traditional house in a mountain village

Day 4:

→ Transfer to the Rose Valley and Kazanlak area
Explore the Thracian Tomb in Kazanlak

→ Transfer to Koprivshtitsa mountain village (2 hours)

→ Walking city tour of Koprivshtitsa
Visit the exterior of Dimchodebelyanov house, Uspenie Bogorodichno Church, the first Bulgarian school from 1843, The Forestry House, the exterior of the Georgi Benkovski House, the library, Todor Kableshkov’s house from the outside, the liberation square and the “First Gun” bridge.

Overnight in Koprivshtitsa.

Day 5:

→ Depart after breakfast from your hotel in Koprivshtitsa

→ Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo via Shipka pass (1.5- 2 hours)

→ Short city tour of Veliko Tarnovo
Visit the Tsarevets Fortress and the famous craft street

→ Transfer back to Sofia (3-3.5 hours)

End of the tour

What your tour price includes

• The ideal local guide – your cheerful guide can translate local signs and interpret your conversations with local people as well as offer deep insight into the culture and history.
• A personally crafted experience– you can easily tailor your tour to start and finish in places which will line you up to continue your travels in the Balkans. You can add stops, remove sites and more.
• No hidden costs – we’re always upfront about the price of your tour. Get a clearly quoted rate first – and know that there are never any hidden fees.
• Book a tour for a larger group – we think that a smaller group creates a more personal experience, but we also often handle large group bookings of up to 50 people.
• A spacious vehicle and full control – you’ll be travelling in a spacious, modern air-conditioned vehicle. You control the music and the temperature inside.

Chat about what you want from your Bulgaria tour

Customize your Bulgaria tour itinerary today by sending us a quick email or filling in the form below.

We are always happy to provide free, no-obligation quotes and any further details you might need.

Benefits

Private tour! No other tourists!
Friendly local tour guide
Starting point and time at your convenience
Breaks and photo stops at your convenience
Pay cash at the end of the tour