Bulgarian Triangle – 5 Days

Bulgarian Triangle – 5 Days

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia

Arrive at Sofia Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Evening orientation walk through the city center, passing the Alexander Nevski Cathedral lit up at night. Welcome briefing with your guide over coffee at a traditional café near the Cathedral. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2: Sofia to Plovdiv — Bachkovo Monastery

Morning departure from Sofia. Stop at Bachkovo Monastery, Bulgaria’s second-largest monastery founded in 1083, with its beautiful frescoes and the miraculous Virgin Mary icon. Continue to Plovdiv, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. Afternoon guided walking tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town, the Roman Theater (built in the 1st century AD), and the Kapana creative district. Evening at leisure to explore Plovdiv’s vibrant café scene. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 3: Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovo — Rose Valley & Shipka

Depart Plovdiv through the famous Valley of Roses. Visit Kazanlak, the heart of Bulgarian rose oil production. Stop at the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (UNESCO), a 4th-century BC masterpiece. Continue to the Shipka Pass and visit the striking Russian-style Shipka Memorial Church with its golden domes. Arrive in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s medieval capital. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 4: Veliko Tarnovo — Arbanasi & Tryavna

Morning visit to Tsarevets Fortress, the dramatic medieval stronghold of Bulgarian tsars. Continue to the historic village of Arbanasi for a tour of its 17th-century fortified houses and the Konstantsalieva House. Drive to Tryavna, a charming Renaissance town known for its woodcarving tradition, with its distinctive clock tower and stone bridge. Return to Veliko Tarnovo for a farewell dinner. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 5: Troyan Monastery & Sofia Departure

Morning visit to Troyan Monastery, the third-largest in Bulgaria, nestled in the Balkan Mountains and famous for its wood-carved iconostasis. Drive back to Sofia through scenic mountain passes. Arrive at Sofia Airport for departure. Take with you memories of Bulgaria’s golden-domed churches, ancient ruins, and medieval fortresses.

What’s Included

• 4 nights hotel accommodation (3-4 star)
• Daily breakfast
• English-speaking guide
• All transfers & transportation
• Bachkovo Monastery entrance
• Kazanlak Thracian Tomb
• Tsarevets Fortress
• Troyan Monastery
• Shipka Memorial Church
• Airport transfers

What’s Excluded

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Lunch & dinner (except farewell dinner Day 4)
• Tips & personal expenses

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses