• Boyana Church - Welcome to Sofia. Today, explore two UNESCO sites: Boyana Church and Rila Monastery. The transfer to Boyana takes 30 minutes. The church is renowned for its layers of paintings from the 11th, 13th, and 19th centuries.
• Rila Monastery - The transfer to Rila Monastery takes 2 hours. It is the largest monastery in Bulgaria. Enjoy a guided tour lasting 1 hour, followed by free time for lunch.
• Plovdiv - The transfer to Plovdiv takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. Plovdiv is Bulgaria’s second-largest city and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. Stay in a boutique hotel in the heart of Plovdiv and enjoy a guided tour of the old town.
• Bachkovo Monastery - At 9:00, check out from the hotel. The transfer to Bachkovo Monastery takes 40 minutes. It is the second-largest monastery in Bulgaria and a candidate for UNESCO heritage status. Enjoy a guided tour and free time.
• Arapovo Monastery - The transfer to Arapovski Monastery takes 30 minutes.
• Shipka - The transfer to Shipka Monastery takes 2 hours.
• Sokolski Monastery - The transfer to Sokolski Monastery takes 1 hour. Enjoy a guided tour.
• Veliko Tarnovo - The transfer to Veliko Tarnovo takes 1 hour. Veliko Tarnovo was the capital of the Bulgarian kingdom from the 12th to the 14th century. Stay in a boutique hotel with a panoramic view of the King’s Hill, where the fortress is located.
• Tsarevets - At 9:00, after breakfast, enjoy a guided tour in Veliko Tarnovo. Visit the fortress and experience the history of the area.
• Arbanasi - The transfer to the Patriarch’s Monastery takes 30 minutes. Then, transfer to Arbanasi to visit the Church of the Nativity of Jesus, which takes another 30 minutes.
• Къмпинг „Къпиновски манастир“ - The transfer to Kupinovski Monastery takes 40 minutes.
• Preobrazhenski Monastery - The transfer to Preobrajenski Monastery takes 1 hour.
• Veliko Tarnovo - The transfer back to Veliko Tarnovo takes 15 minutes. Spend the night in Veliko Tarnovo.
• Troyan Monastery - At 9:00, check out from the hotel. The transfer to Troyan Monastery takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. Troyan Monastery is known as the largest monastery in Northern Bulgaria and for its miraculous icon, which has saved many pilgrims. It was also a hideout for Vasil Levski, the national Bulgarian hero, who orchestrated a significant conspiracy within the Ottoman Empire.
• Glodzhevo - The transfer to Glodjene Monastery takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Sofia - The transfer to Sofia takes 2 hours, marking the end of the program.

• Expert guide/driver
• Exclusive private tour
• 3 nights in charming boutique hotels
• All museum entry fees included
• Travel in comfort with a private car

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses

Bulgaria is home to over 120 monasteries! Their significance can be attributed to their pivotal role in the historical and cultural development of the Bulgarian nation. These monasteries endured the harsh times of the Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, surviving vandalism and natural disasters. They served as beacons of hope during the dark ages, functioning as centers for education, science, and religion.

Some monasteries resemble open-air museums, still holding onto their secrets. Join us in uncovering some of their mysteries and visit the largest ones like Rila, Bachkovo, and Troyan. Experience the spirit of the Orthodox temples and observe the monks and nuns. Marvel at the incredible frescoes and icons created by various painting schools. Discover why these places are considered little pieces of heaven.

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