The above rates are inclusive of luxury transport, English speaking guide, health insurance,  museum fees and VAT 20%.

  Supplement for lunch (optional) - 8 €

  Supplement for wine tasting at an authentic wine cellar (optional) - price upon request

  Rates for larger groups and native language speaking guide are available upon request.

Information:

lovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria, was built upon 7 hills in the 4th century B.C. An "open-air museum" where the culture of the ancient Thracians, Greeks and Romans mingles with the Christian culture of the Middle Ages. In the Old Town you can see ruins of the city stadium and amphitheater of Philip II of Macedonia, antique mosaics and pillars, old cobblestone streets, houses from the National Revival period, churches, museums and galleries.

    Location: 150 km southeast of Sofia.

atchkovo Monastery, the second largest monastery complex in Bulgaria (after Rila Monastery), nestles in the slopes of the Rhodope Mountains. It was established in the 11th century and boasts of precious icons, manuscripts and engravings from the Middle Ages. Pilgrim flock here to see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary Eleusa, a copy of which was granted to Pope John Paul II during his visit to Bulgaria.

    Location: 30 km south of Plovdiv.