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Essence of Bulgaria

10 days
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Start and end in Sofia
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Essence of Bulgaria - Crooked Compass
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Crooked Compass
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 18 to 99
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Highlights

  • Discover Sofia’s architectural marvels, bustling markets, and culinary delights
  • Experience dining in an exclusive and historic venue atop a 2nd-century ancient Roman defensive wall
  • Immerse in Soviet nostalgia at a retro communist-themed restaurant
  • Explore Plovdiv’s rich Roman heritage
  • Discover Gela: A Mythical Haven in the Rhodope Mountains
  • Masterchef Bulgaria Experience
  • Discover the winemaking process from vine to bottle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Sofia
  2. Day 2 Sofia to Plovdiv
  3. Day 3 Plovdiv - Dragomir Winery
  4. Day 4 Gela
  5. Day 5 Kovachevitsa
  6. Day 6 Leshten - Delchevo - Zornitza 
  7. Day 7 Melnik, Sand Pyramids, and Rozhen Monastery
  8. Day 8 Zornitza 
  9. Day 9 Zornitza - Sofia 
  10. Day 10 Departure 
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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

Number of tours

79

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Dates & Availability

10 days
Essence of Bulgaria
From Sofia to Sofia

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 271632

  • Currency
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 9th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 9th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,150 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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