Two Days Tour To Plovdiv, Sofia and Rila monastery

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Plovdiv's old town is packed with atmospheric house museums and art galleries and, unlike many other cities with ‘old towns’, has eminent artists still living and working within its tranquil confines.
Sofia is a largely modern and youthful city with centuries old history. Here modern meets old and domed churches share the skyline with vast shopping malls and glassy five-star hotels.
Rila monastery is a major attraction for both Bulgarian pilgrims and foreign tourists. The monastery was founded in AD 927 by hermit monk Ivan Rilski. Rila Monastery was vital to the preservation of Bulgarian culture and religion under Ottoman rule.

Varna - Plovdiv - Sofia - Rila Monastery

Day 1 - Varna - Plovdiv

Early morning departure to Plovdiv. A walking tour of the Old Quarter, visit to St. Constantine and Helena church. Lunch. Time at leisure at downtown Plovdiv. Early afternoon departure to Sofia. Walking tour tour of the capital's main landmarks (St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, The National Assembly Cathedral, St. Nicholas Russian church, the Royal Palace, the Presidency, the Council of Ministers, St. Petka church, St. George Rotunda, St. Nedelya church). Time at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Sofia.

Day 2 - Sofia - Rila Monastery - Borovets - Varna

Breakfast. Early morning departure to Rila Monastery - the biggest and most beautiful one in the country, an excellent example of the Bulgarian Revival arts and architecture. Monastery sightseeing tour and time at leisure. Lunch. Early afternoon departure to Borovets. Time at leisure. Late evening return.

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