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Bulgaria at a glance: Sofia City Break

4 days
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Start and end in Sofia
5.0
1 traveler review
  • Equestrian statue against a blue sky.
  • Cathedral with domes and arches under a blue sky.
  • Lion statue in front of a government building with columns.
  • Theater building with grand columns and red facade.
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  • Great tour for a quick introduction to the country.

    VS
    Vincent, traveled in June
    5.0
  • Ornate architectural detail with a face carving and gold accents.
  • Library building with a statue and flower arrangements.
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Destination Services Bulgaria
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

  • Sofia
    Sofia
  • Rila
    Rila
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Highlights

  • Explore Sofia's vibrant city center
  • Visit St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
  • Tour Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
  • Discover Plovdiv's cobbled streets and Roman Theater
  • Enjoy Bulgarian mekitsi with buffalo's yoghurt

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL SOFIA (10km – 30min)
  2. Day 2 RILA MONASTERY AND BOYANA CHURCH EXCURSION (260km – 4hrs)
  3. Day 3 SOFIA
  4. Day 4 DEPARTURE SOFIA (10km – 30min)
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Age Range

2 to 99 years old

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  • VS
    · June 11th, 2025
    Great tour for a quick introduction to the country.
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    Destination Services Bulgaria commented on this review
    Thank you, Vincent for your comments! You are always welcome in Bulgaria :) Emiliana
    Trip date: May 2025

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Tour ID: 234118

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Destination Services Bulgaria. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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