Want to start your day as real Bulgarian? Look no further! Here’s your opportunity to eat breakfast with the fine city of Sofia and its welcoming citizens on a unique, local food tour of Sofia.
Start your Sofia tour at one of Sofia’s icons – Alexander Nevski Cathedral. After a brief introduction, we’ll head over to a typical Bulgarian snack bar. Along the way, we’ll visit local symbols, including Hagia Sofia Church, a 6th century church and site full of energy and mystery. We’ll also catch Sofia University, Parliament, and the statue of King Libertador, all of which are the main icons of Bulgarian history in Sofia.
By this point, we know you’ll want breakfast – perfect, we do too! We’ll taste plenty of Sofia food - Bulgarian banitsa, combined with ayryan, as Bulgarians normally do in the morning. Banitsa is delicious small pastry prepared from dough and cheese and sometimes meat or nettle, and is unique to Bulgaria and the Balkans. The ayryan is prepared from yogurt and gives the final touch to the breakfast.
Satisfied with our local breakfast, we’ll continue on this Sofia walking tour along the narrow streets, which are part of Old Sofia and exude centuries of rich history. The streets leads us to Graf Ignatiev Street, home to a famous market where you may buy fresh fruits and vegetables, or taste baked nuts or delicious snacks, as local do. It is a market on the street with many stalls, which all compete for shoppers’ attention, so you’ll experience a real lively atmosphere!
From there on this Sofia food tour, we’ll make our way to a famous pastry shop that prepares the best traditional Bulgarian desserts. Along the way, we’ll encounter the biggest open-air book store in Bulgaria, and a favourite meeting point for many locals.
In the pastry shop we will taste a sweet and delicious dessert - baklava. We may also have the chance to try tolumbichka, cream-cake, or other sweets. As is customary, we’ll combine the sweets with another unique beverage for the region - boza. Bottoms up!
Siéntate, relájate y disfruta de una comida casera en Varna, en la costa búlgara del Mar Negro, en una ambiente distendido. Prueba la auténtica cocina de los Balcanes, influenciada por las tradiciones culinarias de Asia, el Mediterráneo y Europa, ¡y exquisita!
Destacamos
- Saborea la auténtica comida búlgara
- Pon a prueba tus habilidades en la cocina participando en la elaboración de platos regionales
- Prueba diferentes tipos de yogures
Conoce a una familia búlgara de la mejor forma posible: alrededor de una mesa. Los anfitriones te abrirán las puertas de su casa para sumergirte en las tradiciones culinarias y cultura búlgaras. Además de deliciosa comida, disfrutarás de interesantes conversaciones ya que los búlgaros acostumbran a comer sin prisa.
Conecta con las tradiciones profundamente rurales así como con las tendencias recientes y los sabores de Bulgaria. Te esperan ensaladas tradicionales como shopska, zelena o turshiya, con un poco de rakiya como entrante. Si te gustan las sopas, te recomendamos probar la shkembe, ribena chorba, tarator, o vareno. Y si eres un amante del pescado, atrévete con deliciosos platos típicos.
Prueba recetas que han pasado de generación en generación, entre éstas, el sabroso banitsa, un pastel salado. Asimismo podrás degustar al menos 3 tipos de yogur, un alimento básico de la gastronomía búlgara. Si deseas acompañar la cena con un buen vino, tu familia te aconsejará en la selección del vino que mejor se ajuste a los platos.
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Explore the best of Vratsa Karst Nature Park in one day. An early transfer will take you to Zgorigrad village passing by the rock phenomenon Vratsata and further to the beginning of the beautiful and thrilling eco-trail of Borov Kamak waterfall (50m high). Climb up on wooden ladders and steps in the pristine valley full of small waterfalls and cascades, enjoy a picnic lunch at the top and descend on a nice beech forest path with great panoramic views to Zgorigrad village and Vratsa Mountains.
On the way up to the waterfall you will cross the river on wooden bridges just above the rapids, climb up rocky steep sections on massive wooden ladders and enjoy great views of Borov kamak waterfall from below and then on top of it.
After the hike you will be transferred to the sinister cave Ledenika where mother nature has made a masterpiece of an enchanting underground world. It is 320m long and its name comes from the icy stalagmites formed at the entrance in winter time and early spring. With its stunning cave formations Ledenika is one of the most beautiful show caves in Bulgaria and a habitat of the endemic beetle Fagomycetes ledenicus or ''the light hater''.
This hiking trail is especially recommended for spring, when is the best time to enjoy the turbulent waters of the waterfall and the icy structures inside the Ledenika Cave.
This trip gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Bulgaria's south-east coast. You'll start by taking a hydrofoil along the coast to Sozopol. This picturesque city is home to a cobbled old town that's sprawled over a slither of land jutting into the sea. Here you'll have some free time to rummage the treasure-trove souvenir shops. The you'll board the hydrofoil again for the return trip back to Nessebar.
Retrocede en el tiempo con esta popular y emocionante excursión nocturna que incluye una deliciosa comida y una botella de vino por persona, así como música en directo y un espectáculo que no desentonaría en Las Vegas.
Una visita a Sunny Beach no estaría completa sin pasar por la carpa del kan ("Hanska Shatra", como le llaman los lugareños), un restaurante búlgaro de temática tradicional. con cabaret y piano bar, construido a semejanza de las carpas de los kanes medievales búlgaros. Se encuentra en una ubicación espectacular, en una colina con vistas panorámicas sobre Nesebar, Sunny Bay, Sveti Vlas y el Mar Negro.
Disfruta de una copa en la terraza mientras ves cómo se pone el sol. Degusta una deliciosa comida de cuatro platos (hay disponible un menú para vegetarianos) con una botella de vino por persona mientras asistes a un fabuloso espectáculo internacional con bailarines, acróbatas, magos, músicos en directo, malabaristas, contorsionistas, camareros barbudos y mucho, mucho más.
Esta excursión nocturna incluye el traslado al restaurante y de vuelta al hotel, la cena, una copa de la autentica "rakia" húngara, así como refrescos para los niños. Las plazas para esta noche se agotan todas las semanas, así que no olvides reservar con antelación para evitar decepciones.
Make sure you don’t blow the budget here, because the next part of this trip will take you to Bourgas and the Galleria Mall. This newly-opened shopping centre is a force to be reckoned with. It’s 3 stories tall and boats 35,000 square metres of retail space. Its store list is a who’s who of high street brands, including H&M, Zara and Bershka. When you’ve shopped to the point of dropping, we’ll take you into the heart of Bourgas so you can recuperate. Relax with a wander around the city’s Sea Garden park. The manicured lawns and flowerbeds make a change of scenery from the store fronts and clothing rails of the shopping centre. Alternatively, take the weight off your feet in one of the cafés or restaurants that line the sandy beach near the harbour.
Set on a small rocky island, Nessebar is one of Europe’s oldest cities. Famous for its medieval churches, it’s recently earned its stripes as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour through its narrow cobbled streets, stopping off to see all the major sights along the way. After, you’ll have some free time to explore at your own leisure. Have a browse around the shops, pop in to one of the interesting museums or there are some great seafood restaurants if you fancy an early evening meal.
Disfruta de un maravilloso día libre con esta aventura en todoterreno. Nuestros expertos conductores te enseñarán una cara diferente de Bulgaria, lejos de los atestados centros turísticos costeros. Conduciremos por polvorientos caminos montañosos atravesando prístinos valles boscosos y cruzando rápidos torrentes montañosos.
En primer lugar, subiremos a lo alto de las montañas para contemplar Golden Sands desde lo alto, desde donde podrás tomar fotos panorámicas del resort y de la costa o simplemente admirar las increíbles vistas.
A continuación conduciremos campo a través por un antiguo campo de maniobras militar, dirigiéndonos hacia una destilería en un pequeño pueblo en las colinas sobre Varna. Allí podrás probar la ''rakia'', una típica bebida búlgara.
Después conduciremos hasta un bosque de pinos donde podrás probar tu puntería con un rifle de aire comprimido. ¿Darás en el blanco? La aventura continúa en la parte más pintoresca de la ruta: entrando en la increíble Reserva Natural de Batova Gora, conduciendo a través de bosques de hayas y atravesando el río Batova no menos de 12 veces. La aventura finaliza en un anticuado restaurante, donde se te agasajará con los tradicionales regalos de bienvenida: una hogaza redonda, un pimiento rojo y un vaso de ''rakia'' antes de sentarte para deleitarte con un sabroso almuerzo de especialidades de la zona, todo ello mientras disfrutas de la vibrante música folk y baile típico de Bulgaria. Tras el almuerzo, será hora de coger el camino de vuelta a la costa. La excursión dura aproximadamente 6 horas e incluye el almuerzo, así como los servicios de un conductor local y de un guía de habla inglesa.
Explore the must-see sights in Bulgaria and discover the history and culture of the country on this private 2-day tour starting from Sofia. Visit the magnificent Rila Monastery, explore the city of Plovdiv, and discover the archaeological site of Perperikon.
This 2-day introduction of Bulgaria is ideal for culture – hungry travellers with limited time. On this private tour you will visit the Rila Monastery, the most famous tourist sight in Bulgaria and a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can admire the perfect fusion of creative ambition and spiritual devotion and a culmination of Bulgarian Renaissance art and cult architecture. You will then explore the city of Plovdiv, one of the oldest cities in Europe and an important epicenter of Bulgarian art and culture. You will also explore the spectacular ancient city of Perperikon, a recent archaeological sensation that will challenge your imagination and reveal interesting facts about different ancient civilizations.
Day 1: Sofia- Rila Monastery – Plovdiv
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sofia early in the morning and transferred to the Rila Monastery, a fabulous sight of colors, forms, and symmetry a couple of hour’s drive away. Here you will visit the monastery museum and admire the famous wood- carved Rafael’s Cross before entering the notable Nativity Church, where you will find the grave of the last Bulgarian monarch, the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mery Ossenovitsa, and the largest guided iconostasis on the Balkans. Taste the local delicacies and head towards Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria 3 hours’ drive away. Explore the Old Town of Plovdiv as you walk along the cobbled strees to the Roman Theater and Stadium. Enter the Ethnographical museum, the most representative of the abundant colorful 19th century houses. Finish the day with a glass of hangover – free red Mavrud wine and stay overnight in a 3-star hotel in the city center.
Day 2: Plovdiv – Perperikon – Sofia
You will first visit the Bachkovo Monastery in the morning, a monastic temple with an intriguing history and fabulous frescoes. You will then continue on the road towards Perperikon, through sleepy villages where an interesting mix of Bulgarians and ethnic Turks congregate. Explore Perperikon, an archaeological complex where Thracians, Romans, Bulgarians, and Turks have left their heritage. In the afternoon you will pass through the agriculturally developed Thracian Plain on your 3- hour drive to Sofia. The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Sofia.
Meeting/ Pick up point: The customer's hotel.
Duration: 2 day private tour.
Start or opening time: The tour is available daily at early morning 07.30 am.
Languages: English.
Includes:
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- All transportation costs.
- Accommodation in a 3- star hotel in Plovdiv with breakfast.
- Entrance fees to the Rila Monastery Museum, the Ethnographic Museum in Plovdiv, the Bachkovo Monastery dining room and Perperikon.
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