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Cultural treasures of Bulgaria
7 days / 6 nights
Sofia - Brestovitsa - Velingrad - Shipka - Bojentsi - Arbanassi - Lyaskovets - Troyan - Glozhene - Sofia

Day 1 Sofia
Arrival at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Sofia
Visit the Boyana Church and explore Bulgaria`s most significant historical treasures at the National History Museum.Continue to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Rotunda of St George and the Russian Church. See the Banya Bashi Mosque and the Great Synagogue. Departure to Sandanski, the premium Bulgarian spa resort, famous for its healing mineral water.

Day 3 Sofia - Brestovitsa (150km/2h) - Velingrad (80km/1,30h)
Departure to Brestovitsa village, a symbol of Bulgarian red wine. Taste the traditional wine, inherited from the ancient Thracians. Travel to Velingrad, one of the best balneological resorts in Bulgaria.

Day 4 Velingrad
Enjoy the unique spa experience and mineral water. Full day bio and Finnish sauna, aromatherapy steam bath, volcano, massage , ice shock therapy and hot lounges. A variety of cosmetic procedures, including body therapies with honey, chocolate, milik, oils and herbs, coffee, hot stone massages and luxurious face therapies are offered.

Day 5 Velingrad - Shipka (180km/3h) - Bojentsi (50km/1h) - Arbanassi (60km/1h)
Departure to the historic Shipka Pass. Enjoy the panoramic view. Continue to Bojentsi, a village museum with a history of more than 600 years. Drive to Arbanassi village, a genuine gallery of art.

Day 6 Arbanassi - Lyaskovets - Troyan (110km/2h) – Glozhene (70km/1h) – Sofia (100km/1,30h)
Drive to Lyaskovets winery, famous for its high quality still and sparkling wines. Sample the best red and sparkling wines. Continue to Troyan Pass and Troyan Monastery. Travel to Glozhene Monastery, found on a hill not far from the village of Glozhene. Back to Sofia.

Day 7 Sofia
Transfer to the airport.