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ARBANASSI |
Arbanasi is one of the most picturesque old settlements in Bulgaria. It is situated upon the rocky plateau of the same name and looks on to the old part of the ancient Bulgarian capital |
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BOJENTSI |
Bojentsi is a village situated on the north flanks in the central parts of the Stara Planina mountain range at the altitude of 750 meters. Its architecture is typical for the Bulgarian Renaissance.
The small number of houses lie on both banks of the Bojanka river, which takes its source not far away from the village. According to the legend, the village was founded by a noble-woman, whose name was Bojana, who found shelter in the mountains after Veliko Tarnovo was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1393. Stock-breeding, different handicrafts and trade were the basic means of livelihood in the village. During the Bulgarian Renaissance it changed its architectural appearance. The hilly relief let the constructors of the settlement create a picturesque architectural exterior, dating back to the National Revival period. High stone walls, oak doors, tiny cobblestone-paved lanes, stone fountains and bridges create the incredible atmosphere of the place. |
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BULGARIAN MONASTERIES |
7-DAY BEST OF BULGARIAN MONASTERIES TOUR
Day 1 Tour starts in Sofia. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to your hotel and welcome dinner.
Day 2 Sofia - Boyana Church - Cherepish monastery- Glojen monastery - Ribaritsa
Day 3 Ribaritsa - - Batoshevo monastery - Arbanassi Architectural Reserve
Day 4 Rojdestvo Christovo (Nativity) church - Veliko Tarnovo - Dryanovo monastery - Bojenci
Day 5 Bojenci - Sokolski monastery - Etara Open Air ethnographic museum - Shipka church - Bachkovo
Day 6 Bachkovo monastery - Rojen monastery - Melnik
Day 7 Melnik - Rila monastery - Sofia. Transfer to the airport |
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CITY TOUR AND FOLKLOR EVENING |
A night tour of Sofia. The capital, it has the cultural splendour and historical heritage. Today\\\'s modern capital comprises more then 250 historic, archeological and architectural land marks. The remains of solid fortress walls and splendid palaces, mosaics in public bats and marble colums of administrative buildings are still part and parcel of this colorful city. An opportunity to go sightseeing in Sofia only within two hours and visit the St. alexander Nevsky Memorial church followed by visit to a folk restaurant at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain. A short of Sofia\\\'s downtown, nesting in Vitosha - one of the lovelist bulgarian mountains, there is an amusement restaurant \\\"Vodenitzata\\\" (The Watermill). The ideal combination of beautiful nature, woods, nice and vivid coloured flowers among watermill stones makes this place cozy. The rich collection selected from bulgarian national treasure will allow you to understand bulgarian people. The dishes from bulgarian national cuisine you can taste here are deliciously prepared and perfectly served. |
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ETAR - ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM |
Etar (named after the ancient denomination of the Jantra river - Etar) is an ethnographic museum in the open. It is located in the quarter of the same name in the town of Gabrovo on the bank of the Siveck river on the north flanks of the Stara Planina Mountains and it covers an area of 60 decares at an altitude of 400 meters. Special staff is hired to display alive the architecture, ethnography, folklore, the ancient handicrafts, traditional dishes, interior decoration and design and the traditional clothing of the Bulgarian Renaissance during the 18th and the 19th centuries.
Unique old-time fountains, bridges, buildings, appurtenances and devices were rebuild specialy for the complex.
Etar is situated 8km away from the centre of Gabrovo
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HISTORICAL SITES SIGHTSEEING IN BULGARIA |
Day 1 Meeting at the airport. Transfer to your hotel in Sofia and welcome dinner.
Day 2 National Historical Museum in Sofia - Starosel Thracian Tomb - Architectural Reserve of Koprivshtitsa
Day 3 Koprivshtitsa - Shipka Monument - Tsarevets Fortress - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanassi
Day 4 Architectural Reserve of Arbanassi - Veliki Preslav Archeological site - Madara Horseman - Varna
Day 5 Varna Chalcolitic Necropolis - Old town of Nessebar.
Day 6 Nessebar - Old Town of Plovdiv - Sofia. Transfer to the airport. |
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KOPRIVSHTITSA |
One of the most charming small Bulgarian towns, still preserving the atmosphere of the National Revival period, a huddled inthe mountain folds 111km east of Sofia. The town is unique combination of a legendary history and fascinating present. The silvery river, quite forest, spacious meadows, bracing air, cobble-paved peaceful streets, magic stone and wood have a universal charm of their own. No other bulgarian museum town boasts such a large number of houses and monuments - 388 in all, most of them have been restored to their original appearance: the living witness of the turbulent history of these parts. A unique collection of ethnographic treasures, old weapons, National Revival works of art, the fretwork, household weaves and embroidery, national costumes and typical bulgarian jewelry has also been preserved.
Price 75 EUR
The price include: one day tour with profesional guide, luxurious air-conditioned car with driver, lunch at Koprivshtitsa and insurance. |
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LESHTEN |
Typical Bulgarian village located in South-West Bulgaria, high in Pirin mountine. The village of Leshten contains of about 30 houses. All of the houses in the village are build in old bulgarian architect style which style was typical for old bulgarian villages. 15 of all 30 houses are rentable. Other half of the houses is used by taverns and local inhabitants. All of the houses are connected to the main street which goesthrough the village. The main street is covered with the typical for its time road surface called \"kaldarum\". The rich variety of choice for a memorable holiday includes opportunities for hunting, fishing, riding, mountain walks and drives and other.
The rentable part of the Village includes 15 of all 30 houses. That means that you can rent the whole house or only a room of it. There are rooms with bedroom suits and room with one or two separate beds. Some of the hoses have living rooms in it with all extras. The houses are equipped with telephones, TV sets and other modern facilities. |
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MADARA HORSEMAN |
IT IS THE DEFINITIVE ICON FOR BULGARIANS: a carved rock relief depicting the life-size forms of a horseman trailed by a running dog and a speared lion caught beneath the crushing hooves of the horse. Inscriptions in Greek on either side describe the early history of the Bulgarian state, founded in 681. The scene presents itself 25 meters up a 100-meter-high cliff in the Madara plateau in northeastern Bulgaria. But this enduring signature of Bulgarian culture flakes away with every season. Exposure to the elements-especially freeze-thaw-cycles-microorganisms, pollution erosion, and cliff face shearing and earth tremors threaten the destruction of the scene. Its preservation presents a technical conundrum: the relief was meant to be of the open air but some Bulgarian experts have concluded that installing a permanent roof over it is the only solution-and as soon as possible so that stabilization of the carvings can begin. The Madara Horseman is on the World Heritage List. |
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NATURAL PHENOMENA |
8-DAY NATURAL PHENOMENA TOUR IN BULGARIA
Day1 - Tour starts in Sofia.
Day2 - Sofia - Iskar gorge - Ledenika cave - Belogradchik rocks - Blogradchik
Day3 - Belogradchik - Magura cave - Ribaritsa holiday village
Day4 - Ribaritsa - Vidima waterfall - Veliko Tarnovo
Day5 - Veliko Tarnovo - Madara horseman - Plovdiv
Day6 - Plovdiv - Wonder bridges - Trigrad gorge - Trigrad
Day7 - Trigrad - Devil\'s throat cave - Yagodina cave - Melnik
Day8 - Melnik - Melnik pyramids - Sofia. Transfer to the airport.
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PLEVEN EPOPEE - 1877 PANORAMA |
Nowadays there are 33 panoramas all over the world. One of them with the biggest dimensions is constructed in Pleven, about 170 km to the north-west of Sofia. Pleven is one of the largest Bulgarian towns with a millennium history and full of historical sights. Pleven became internationally famous with the five-months battles during the Russian-Turkish war 1877-78 as a result of which Bulgaria was liberated from the 500 years of Ottoman yoke. The Pleven Epopee 1877 Panorama depicts these events combining painting, plastics and architecture in a whole art work. The Panorama was officially unveiled on 10 December 1977.
The combination of the canvas (115/15m), the foreground (12m) and the illumination creates a feeling of authenticity and empathy to the battle fought on 11 September 1877. The illusion effect (perspective up to 12km) manages to tear off the visitor from his/her daily cares and to transfer the spectator |
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PLOVDIV AND BACHKOVO MONASTERY |
Bulgaria\'s first capital after Liberation. Today its indelible marks are still here: the marble-tiled Forum; the Roman Stadium; the Ancient Theater, rising above the city Old Plovdiv is an original heritage park that lives on, an architectural phenomenon combining the splendor of stately homes with the modesty of cobblestone lanes. Every single house here has its own allure an fascination The ethnographic Museum, the art galleries, churches and the street of folk arts and crafts are major landmarks of Old Plovdiv, followed by a trip to Bachkovo Monastery. Founded nine centures ago, Bachkovo Monastery is located 28 km south of plovdiv in the picturesque Chaya river valley. Its monumental architecture, artistic and cultural significance are comparable only to that of Rila Monastery. Besides with its original architecture, this sacred adobe also attracts visitors with the famous murals of its churches and buildings. |
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RILA MONASTERY |
The most famous monument of Bulgarian architecture and culture from the National Revival period is located 120 km south from Sofia. Founded during the 10th century, it survived the times with the self-confidence of the most jealous guard of the bulgarian spirit and language. Repeatedly destroyed and burned during its millennial history, the Rila monastery ros larger and more beautiful from the ashes every time. Its present day monumental appearance dates from the mid - 19th century. The monastery's most treasured historic and artistic monuments include: 14th century Hrelyo's Tower; The five-domed Birth of the Blessed Virgin Church; Original 19th century monastery's kitchen.
Group Tour - 75 EUR
Individual tour - 120 EUR
The price include: one day tour with profesional guide, luxurious air-conditioned car with driver, lunch at Rila Monastery, insurance. |
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SHIPKA MEMORIAL CHURCH |
The Shipka Memorial church (or Church of the Nativity) is located only 12km north of Kazanlak, at the south foot of the Stara Planina mountains near the town of Shipka. It was errected after the Liberation as a monument to both Russian and Bulgarian dead. The golden domes and the green and pink coloured facade loom against the mountains and attract the attention of the travellers in the Shipka pass.
The project design following the seventeen-century Russian church architecture with arks, friezes, pediments, and gold-plated ornaments, was the work of the Czeck architect A.I. Tomisko. The main entrance has three arks, topped off with the distinctive 50m-high spire of the bell tower. There are 17 bells, the heaviest of them weighs about 12 t.
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SOFIA CITY TOUR |
Roads from all parts of the world have intersected here from nearly 7,000 years. People have come and gone, civilizations have risen and fallen, but the city have stayed. Chronicles have called the city Serdika, Sredets and Sofia. Today's modern capital comprises more than 250 historic, archeological and architecture landmarks. The remains of solid fortress walls and splendid palaces, mosaics in public baths and marble colums of administrative buildings are still part and parcel of this colorful city. Monuments from different ages exist side in perfect harmony in the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Its crypt is a genuine treasuretrove of mediaeval Bulgarian art. the St. Sofia early Christian basilica (5th - 6th c.), which has given the city's name, towers majestically nearby.
Price: 25 EUR
The price includes three hours tour with highly professional guide, luxurious air-conditioned car with driver and insurance. |
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THE BELOGRADCHIK FORTRESS |
One of the most attractive historical monuments near Belogradchik is the Belogradchik fortress. This ancient stronghold had been built among the unreachable rocks, when the Balkan Peninsula was within the confines of the Roman Empire (III century A.D.).
The Vidin Tzar Ivan Sratzimir had used it as a mansion during the XIII century. Its present appearance is dated back from 1805-1837, when the Turks rebuilt it. |
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VELIKO TURNOVO |
For 800 years now Veliko Turnovo has towered over the Yantra river meandering at its feet. Time has not washed away the historical biography of the city in wich 22 tsars in succession bore the scepter of authority. The typical architecture is enhanced by the surrounding landscape. An enviable harmony with nature has been achieved with great skill and an innate sense of beauty. Stately buildings with baywindows and garrets are dug into the rocky hills and small yards can be glimpsed behind low stone walls. The old world Gurko Street and the Samovodene Market, merchant and crafts center, are fine examples of local buildind traditions. The worksof the selftaught master Kolyo Ficheto are genuine masterpieces: Hadji Nikoli Inn, The Town Hall and the St. St. Constantine and Helena Church. The city's museums and art galleries house may valuable exhibits. The remains of the past are an integral part of the presentday townscape.
Price 85 EUR
The price includes one day tour with professional guide, luxurious air-conditioned car with driver, lunch at Veliko Turnovo and insurance. |
