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Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by …More

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$215
Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Guided Tour (English) and free online audio-guides in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, Ger, Rus. Rila Monastery UNESCO site and the healing powers of Bulgaria's mineral …More

Guided Tour (English) and free online audio-guides in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, Ger, Rus. Rila Monastery UNESCO site and the healing powers of Bulgaria's mineral...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$31
Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day

We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Visit the two most visited …More

We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Visit the two most visited...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of …More

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour

Rila monastery shuttle will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more - two UNESCO places, amongst with Boyana church. …More

Rila monastery shuttle will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more - two UNESCO places, amongst with Boyana church....

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup. …More

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup....

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$75
The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour

This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The …More

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This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour

In this one day tour, you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of …More

In this one day tour, you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$103
Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church

Situated deep in the dense pine forests of Rila Mountain, Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important Orthodox cloister in Bulgaria.It is an outstanding …More

Situated deep in the dense pine forests of Rila Mountain, Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important Orthodox cloister in Bulgaria.It is an outstanding...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$74
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of …More

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district. Enjoy breathtaking views from …More

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district. Enjoy breathtaking views from...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$78
Valley of the Thracian Kings, Hidden Treasures

During this day tour you will have the chance to learn more about the mysterious Thracians, best known for the mythical hero Orpheus (ancient musician …More

During this day tour you will have the chance to learn more about the mysterious Thracians, best known for the mythical hero Orpheus (ancient musician...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$97
Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia

Plovdiv and Asen's fortress tour is excellent way to see in one day Bulgaria's second largest city and Medieval fortress. Plovdiv was one of the two …More

Plovdiv and Asen's fortress tour is excellent way to see in one day Bulgaria's second largest city and Medieval fortress. Plovdiv was one of the two...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
Full-day Nis and Serbian History Tour from Sofia

Located only 163 kilometers from Sofia, Nis is a fantastic option to add a Serbian stamp in your passport, without checking out from your hotel …More

Located only 163 kilometers from Sofia, Nis is a fantastic option to add a Serbian stamp in your passport, without checking out from your hotel...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (98)
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$79
Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia

Visit the Bulgarian town of Belogradchik on this guided, full-day, minibus tour from Sofia. Just 180 kilometers north of Sofia, nature has sculpted the amazing …More

Visit the Bulgarian town of Belogradchik on this guided, full-day, minibus tour from Sofia. Just 180 kilometers north of Sofia, nature has sculpted the amazing...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$79
Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery. …More

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You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery....

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$42
Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour

It's probably the best combination you can do for a tour outside of Sofia, where you will be able to see both Rila Monastery and …More

It's probably the best combination you can do for a tour outside of Sofia, where you will be able to see both Rila Monastery and...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour

It is a little known fact that over 60% of the worlds rose oil is produced in a few Bulgarian small valleys tucked between impressive …More

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It is a little known fact that over 60% of the worlds rose oil is produced in a few Bulgarian small valleys tucked between impressive...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$56
Full-day Rila Mountains, Seven Lakes Hike, and Hot Springs Tour from Sofia

Explore the Seven Rila Lakes, the jewel of the Rila Mountains National Park and admire breathtaking alpine scenery! Escape the summer heat in Sofia and …More

Explore the Seven Rila Lakes, the jewel of the Rila Mountains National Park and admire breathtaking alpine scenery! Escape the summer heat in Sofia and...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (64)
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$98
Small Group Tour to Belogradchik Fortress&Venetsa Cave from Sofia

Embark on a day trip to the northwestern corner of Bulgaria to visit the stunning Belogradchik Rocks. The journey from Sofia takes approximately 3 hours. …More

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Embark on a day trip to the northwestern corner of Bulgaria to visit the stunning Belogradchik Rocks. The journey from Sofia takes approximately 3 hours....

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$56

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