Overview
Explore ancient Bulgaria on this private 8-day guided tour through the world of the Thracians, one of Europe's most mysterious and powerful ancient civilizations. Visit more UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single tour than almost any other Bulgaria itinerary on Cool Shore Excursions.
From Sofia, travel to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria's medieval royal capital, before diving deep into Thracian history at the UNESCO listed Tomb of Sveshtari, the extraordinary Kazanlak Thracian Tomb (one of the best preserved ancient burial sites in Europe), and the vast Perperikon cliff sanctuary, a sacred city carved entirely from rock.
En route, discover Starosel, home to Bulgaria's largest Thracian cult complex, before arriving in Plovdiv, one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities. End your journey with a visit to the iconic Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's most visited UNESCO site, before returning to Sofia.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Airport arrival & departure transfers
- VAT & local taxes
- Fuel, parking fees, road taxes
- Sightseeing as per itinerary (external visits)
- Rent-a-car for the entire tour
- 7 nights accommodation in 4★ hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Private English-speaking driver-guide
- Meals Lunch and dinners excluded
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners (incl. farewell dinner)
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites & UNESCO sites
- Optional activities and tastings
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide/driver
Meeting Location
Sofia
Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Sofia Arrive
1 Stop
Sofia – Veliko Tarnovo
1 Stop
Veliko Tarnovo – Sveshtari – Kazanlak
1 Stop
Kazanlak – Starosel – Plovdiv
1 Stop
Plovdiv – Perperikon – Plovdiv
1 Stop
Plovdiv – Sofia
1 Stop
Sofia – Rila Monastery – Sofia
1 Stop
Departure from Sofia
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Thracian Treasures of Bulgaria: 8-Day Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Breakfast.
- Airport arrival & departure transfers.
- VAT & local taxes.
- Fuel, parking fees, road taxes.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary (external visits).
- Rent-a-car for the entire tour.
- 7 nights accommodation in 4★ hotels.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private English-speaking driver-guide.
- Meals. Lunch and dinners excluded.
- International flights.
- Lunches and dinners (incl. farewell dinner).
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites & UNESCO sites.
- Optional activities and tastings.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guide/driver.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Thracian Treasures of Bulgaria: 8-Day Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Thracian Treasures of Bulgaria: 8-Day Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Airport arrival & departure transfers
- VAT & local taxes
- Fuel, parking fees, road taxes
- Sightseeing as per itinerary (external visits)
- Rent-a-car for the entire tour
- 7 nights accommodation in 4★ hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Private English-speaking driver-guide
- MealsLunch and dinners excluded
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners (incl. farewell dinner)
- Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites & UNESCO sites
- Optional activities and tastings
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide/driver
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
