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5* Mineral Bliss Retreat in Bulgaria

9 days
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Health, Spa & Wellness
Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Sofia to Sandanski

    You'll land at Sofia Airport where your private driver meets you for the 2.5-hour transfer to Sandanski. The drive winds through the Struma river valley with nice views along the way. After checking in at your 5-star spa hotel, you'll settle in for the evening.

    Start point
    София, Sofia City, Bulgaria (Sofia Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sofia Airport
    Struma River Valley
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  2. Day 2

    Sandanski

    Your spa experience begins in Sandanski, a charming town with natural mineral waters known for their healing properties. The hotel's spa facilities include mineral water pools with hydromassage jets, whirlpools, a fitness center, sauna park, and relaxation areas where you can spend the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use of spa facilities: mineral water swimming pool with hydromassage jets, whirlpool, fitness center, garden with outdoor swimming pool, sauna park (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room, steam baths - caldariu and laconium, ice fountain, emotional showers, relax area)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Pirin Mountains
  3. Day 3

    Sandanski

    You'll have a full spa day with a pre-booked massage included. If you want to venture out, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to town. The center has Roman archaeological ruins from ancient public baths, or you can take a walk through the local park instead.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Massage at the hotel
    • Use of spa facilities: mineral water swimming pool with hydromassage jets, whirlpool, fitness center, garden with outdoor swimming pool, sauna park (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room, steam baths - caldariu and laconium, ice fountain, emotional showers, relax area)
    • Shuttle service to Sandanski town center and back

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Roman archaeological ruins in Sandanski town
    • Walk in the local park
    Landmarks/POIs
    Sandanski Town Center
  4. Day 4

    Sandanski

    Continue using the spa facilities at your hotel, or take a taxi to nearby Melnik, Bulgaria's smallest town. Melnik sits surrounded by red sandstone pyramids and is famous for its red wines and historic wine cellars built into the rock formations.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use of spa facilities: mineral water swimming pool with hydromassage jets, whirlpool, fitness center, garden with outdoor swimming pool, sauna park (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room, steam baths - caldariu and laconium, ice fountain, emotional showers, relax area)

    Optional Activities

    • Taxi trip to Melnik - Bulgaria's smallest town
    • Explore Melnik's red wine production and wine cellars
    • View the sandstone pyramids in Melnik
    Landmarks/POIs
    Melnik
  5. Day 5

    Sandanski

    Another relaxing day at the Pirin spa center, where natural mineral resources combine with modern therapeutic treatments. You can spend the day focused on rest and recovery using whatever facilities appeal to you most.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use of spa facilities: mineral water swimming pool with hydromassage jets, whirlpool, fitness center, garden with outdoor swimming pool, sauna park (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room, steam baths - caldariu and laconium, ice fountain, emotional showers, relax area)
  6. Day 6

    Sandanski

    You'll continue your wellness journey at the Pirin spa center, where natural resources and modern therapies work together for your complete relaxation and rejuvenation throughout the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use of spa facilities: mineral water swimming pool with hydromassage jets, whirlpool, fitness center, garden with outdoor swimming pool, sauna park (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room, steam baths - caldariu and laconium, ice fountain, emotional showers, relax area)
  7. Day 7

    Sandanski

    Your last full day at the Pirin spa center gives you time for final treatments and relaxation. The combination of natural resources and modern therapies supports your continued recovery and wellness.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Use of spa facilities: mineral water swimming pool with hydromassage jets, whirlpool, fitness center, garden with outdoor swimming pool, sauna park (Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt room, steam baths - caldariu and laconium, ice fountain, emotional showers, relax area)
  8. Day 8

    Sandanski to Sofia

    After breakfast, your private driver takes you back to Sofia. On the way, you'll stop at Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest monastery and a UNESCO site set at 1,100m in Rila Mountain National Park. Once in Sofia, you'll check in at your 5-star hotel and have the option of a guided walking tour through the city's major sites that afternoon, or you can reschedule this tour to your final day if preferred.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short stop at Rila Monastery UNESCO site
    • Private walking 3-hour tour of Sofia with local guide to see major sites in the city center
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rila Monastery
    Rila Mountain National Park
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  9. Day 9

    Sofia

    You'll have breakfast at your hotel and free time to explore Sofia on your own before heading to the airport for your departure.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Dianne
    · September 22nd, 2025
    Well thought out tour with a good English speaking guide. We are history fans and this tour checked all our boxes. The hotels were comfortable with great breakfasts and good mattresses. None of the drives were excessively long and the vehicle was spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend this tour.
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  • Genevieve
    · September 20th, 2025
    An excellent itinerary covering the best of Bulgaria and Romania. The highlights of both countries were thoughtfully selected, offering a perfect balance of history, culture, and nature. The short stay at the Black Sea added a relaxing touch to the journey. From medieval towns to scenic landscapes and rich historical sites, everything was well-paced and well-organized
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  • Beryl
    · July 19th, 2025
    The printed guide and organisation of the final itinerary were excellent. We were glad we changed the itinerary to add a night in Kazanlak between Plovdiv and Nessebar as it was a long way to drive, and as there are many interesting sights around Kazanlak: we also visited Shipka Church and Pass which were well worth seeing as we had a bit of extra time there. Due to the long drive to get to coastal Bulgarian areas, we would have liked an extra night there, probably in Varna which suited our historical interests. Both guided tours in Sofia and Veliko Tarnovo were excellent and very informative. We appreciated the extra time spent with Sofia in Veliko Tarnovo giving us a guided tour of the Tsarevets Fortress and also sights in the town. Overall the sights in Bulgaria including historic and natural were a pleasant surprise.
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