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Bulgaria: A Journey Into History

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 8-day deep dive into Bulgaria's Thracian and Roman past — Sofia, the Starosel Thracian royal complex, the Valley of Roses, the Rhodope sanctuaries of Orpheus, Perperikon, Plovdiv, and Rila Monastery. This trip stays entirely within Bulgaria, tracing Thracian and Roman history from Sofia through the Rhodope Mountains to Plovdiv and Rila Monastery.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Sofia Airport.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Sofia

Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in the capital, with a welcome dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 2 — Sofia City Tour

Visit the Archaeological Museum's Thracian royal artifacts, Alexander I Square with the Royal Palace and National Theatre, and the medieval, UNESCO-listed Boyana Church.

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Day 3 — The Thracian Royal Complex

Visit the Thracian temple complex in Starosel — the largest Thracian royal site discovered so far — the Panagyurishte museum, and Hissar, a Roman town built around its mineral springs.

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Day 4 — The Valley of Kings & Roses

Visit a family-run rose oil distillery and a replica of the Kazanlak Tomb, whose frescoes are UNESCO-listed, then continue to Stara Zagora with its preserved Roman streets.

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Day 5 — The Mountain of Orpheus

Visit a Thracian tomb at Alexandrovo, a museum of Thracian art in the East Rhodopes, and the Orpheus sanctuary — believed to be the oldest Thracian sanctuary of a deified ruler.

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Day 6 — Journey to Plovdiv via Perperikon

Explore Perperikon, an important Thracian center, and a sanctuary linked to the Thracian god Dionysus, before arriving in Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city, for old town sights and wine tasting.

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Day 7 — Rila Monastery

Visit Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century and the largest medieval spiritual center in Bulgaria, with its museum of icons, wall paintings, and ancient books, before returning to Sofia.

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Day 8 — Departure from Sofia

Hotel pickup and transfer to Sofia Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Sofia with a transfer to Sofia Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — all 8 days and 7 nights are spent inside Bulgaria.
No — the English-speaking guide covers the background at each site, from Thracian tombs to Roman ruins.
Yes — 7 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners.
Pricing depends on group size and vehicle choice. Send a quote request and we'll follow up with details.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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