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Founded more than seven millenia ago, Sofia today is an exciting meeting place of of history and present. Traces of the life of Tracians and Romans, Proto-Bulgarians and Slavs are woven into the city's busy life today. Some 250 historic, archaeological and architectural monuments have been preserved in the modern capital, the centre of the country's political and cultural life, a tourist destination and hospitable venue of major international forums.
Rila monastery is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria, one of the most remarkable monuments on the Balkan Peninsula.The monastery was founded in the l0th century by the Bulgarian monk St. John of Rila and was rebuilt in the l3th -l4th century. In the four-storeyed dormitories there are more than 400 cells, 4 chapels, guest-rooms, a cook-house, unique in terms of construction and design. A museum with a rich library is arranged at the monastery. Since 1983 it is included in the list of monuments of the world culture and natural heritage compiled at UNESCO.
Dates: every Friday |
Day 1
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| Arrival in Sofia. Transfer from the airport Sofia to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel. |
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Day 2
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Sightseeing tour in Sofia. Bulgarian Folk Style Dinner. |
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Day 3
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| Excursion to Rila monastery with lunch. |
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Day 4
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Transfer to airport Sofia and departure. |
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Prices
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- prices are calculated depending on the desired class of the hotels for accommodation - 3*, 4* or 5* - please ask for rates
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Prices include
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- Transfer ARPT Sofia - Hotel - ARPT Sofia.
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Excursion to Rila Monastery and sightseeing tour with English, French, German and Russian guides.
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Entry fees.
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2 BB and 1 HB in the hotels 3 or 4 stars.
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Note: Min 2 pax
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Accommodation in five star hotel is available upon request.
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