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Step back in time with our Communism Tour of Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Romania – an 18-day cultural journey across three fascinating countries and the historic lands of the former Yugoslavia. Visit iconic monuments, secret bunkers, grand communist architecture, and revolutionary landmarks in Sofia, Bucharest, Belgrade, Skopje, Sarajevo, and more. Enjoy centrally located 4* hotels, authentic regional cuisine, and expert local guides who bring the Cold War era to life. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a cultural traveler, or simply curious about life behind the Iron Curtain, this immersive experience offers a perfect balance of education, exploration, and leisure.

Embark on a captivating 14 – day journey through the heart of the Balkans. Explore the vibrant cities of Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia, from Plovdiv’s ancient ruins to the stunning Corvins’ Castle. Cross into Romania to visit Bucharest’s architecture, the legendary Bran Castle, and the picturesque towns of Brașov, Sighișoara, and Sibiu. This tour offers a perfect blend of history and culture making it an unforgettable exploration of the Balkans.

Enjoy a private tour led by one of the top local guides in Bulgaria, dedicated to showing you the very best of the country’s UNESCO-listed cultural heritage. The itinerary is designed to be comfortable and accessible for everyone, no matter your fitness level. You have the freedom to choose your own accommodation and meals, so you can tailor the experience to your taste and budget. Need help with hotel or restaurant choices? We’re just a call away and happy to assist you with recommendations or bookings

Come with us for a half day tour around the stunning nature in Vitosha Mountain! Enjoy the cultural heritage of the UNESCO site - Boyana Church, and then have an amazing hike to the gorgeous Boyana Waterfall. And to top it all, finish with the mesmerizing view over Sofia from the Kopitoto TV tower on top of Vitosha Mountain.

Delve into the cathedral's significance before venturing to the ancient Saint Sofia Church, a beacon of Early Christian architecture. Behold the Monument to the Tsar Liberator, emblematic of Bulgaria's freedom, and marvel at the Russian Revival-style Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker. Traverse Sofia's cultural landscape with a visit to the Neoclassical gem, Ivan Vazov National Theater. Uncover the remnants of ancient Serdica at the Archaeological Complex, juxtaposed with insights into the city's communist era during a glimpse at the Presidency and Parliament buildings. Explore Sofia's Central Market Hall, steeped in ancient mineral springs lore. Conclude at the Rotunda Church of St. George, a testament to ancient times.

Uncover the highlights of Plovdiv and the hidden gems surrounding this city on a private sightseeing tour. With the option to enjoy a private guide and driver or take a self-guided audio tour, this personalized experience offers a flexible and intimate way to explore the area's cultural and historical wonders. In addition to touring Plovdiv's top attractions, the robust itinerary includes visits to Asen's Fortress and Bachkova Monastery in Asenovgrad.

What makes the trip unique is the authenticity of the places and the combination of a standard tour, experience and small group! Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria and the largest city with 2 millions inhabitants. Known as Serdica in antiquity and Sredets in the Middle Ages, Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000 BC. Today Sofia is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. The city tour will take 2.5 hours Then we head east, enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Rila Mountains, Sredna Gora, the Rhodope Mountains and the Thracian Valley. Plovdiv is a town older than Athens and Rome- the sixth oldest city in the world. A tour of the historic quarter “the Old Town” will introduce you to millennia of history. The tour will take 2 hours. Lunch in local restaurant. Around 5pm we should be back in Sofia.

Explore the rich culture of North Macedonia capitals, Skopje and historical Serbian city Nis on this 2-days guided private tour from Sofia. Experience the charm of Ottoman-era bazaars, visit iconic landmarks like Matka canyon and Mother Teresa's memorial house and enjoy stunning views from Vodno mountain. On day 2 we will explore one of the oldest cities in Serbia, Nis. The city will show us historical landmarks from different eras - Nis fortress, built in 1723, the "Skull tower" , which was built in 1809 and the only preserved concentration camp from World War II turned into a museum. This tour combines comfortable transportation and expert guidance for a hassle-free adventure across North Macedonia and Serbia. - Visit North Macedonia and Serbia - Guided tours of Skopje, Matka canyon and Nis - Private transport - Panoramic ride on a chair lift to the top of mountain Vodno

Glamorous professional photo shoot in unique Sofia locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see undiscovered locations and get the best photo story from your Sofia visit. We can tailor each photo shoot to meet your requirements; we can travel to your location or we can suggest a location for the photo shoot. Our Photoshoots are ideal for any Tourists Solo Traveler Couples Groups Hen/Bachelorette & Stag/Bachelor Parties Families Secret proposal/Engagement Honeymoon Experienced Influencers and Models New Influencers and Models What's Included: A Private online viewing gallery - 1 hour = 20 professionally edited photos* - 2 hours = 30 professionally edited photos* - 3 hours = 40 professionally edited photos* - 4 hours = 50 professionally edited photos* * same set of images - A unique location professional shoot experience - DELIVERY - Up to 14 days after photoshoot. What's Excluded: - Transportation - Entry fees

Discover Boyana church and Rila Monastery with your professional guide. We will pick-up from your hotel or any address in Sofia. UNESCO world heritage - Boyana church is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art and the old monastery is the treasury and spiritual center of the Bulgarians. Enjoy with this tour - one lovely day away from the busy city with one of our comfortable vehicles. Special attention to guests - our guide will tell you interesting stories. We will provide enough time if you wish to explore each of the 5 museums in the monastery. You will feel the fresh mountain air and the beauty of the Vitosha and Rila mountains. Spare time for lunch close to the river. Small group.

Sofia is a compact city but sights like the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are time-consuming to reach independently. Soak up the signatures in just half a day on this small-group guided city tour. First, visit the Boyana Church. Next, explore downtown on a walking tour that takes in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Roman ruins, the Church of St. George, and more. Tour includes hotel pickup.

Experience the Iskar Gorge and Cherepish Monastery instagrammable beauty! Escape the crowded tourist destinations! Choose between a private romantic option to celebrate a special occasion or a fun family and friends experience along the Iskar Gorge. Reserve your perfect escape!

Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria yet it is so well known for its amazing sandy rock formations known as "Melnik pyramids". We'll get there after a bit longer than a 2-hour drive and will arrive on the foot of the biggest house built in 18th century in Bulgaria - Kordopulova! We will discover about the interior of the house as well as the underground cellar where the owners of the house still keep the newly produced wine! Not only this but you will have a taste of the popular Melnik Broad Leaf young wine! After having had some lunch at a local MEHANA (traditional restaurant) we'll drive off to Rila monastery - certainly the most visited site by the travelers coming to Bulgaria. We will have another 1 1/2 hours of sightseeing together and eventually will start driving back to Sofia with our souls satisfied with the beauty, the history and the culture of the South-Western Bulgaria.

Many visitors to Sofia find it difficult to find their way to the National History Museum and the Boyana church. Not only will you be part of a small group, but you will also get a proper guided tour and have a great introduction for your following Sofia exploration. At the National History Museum you will see some unique artefacts dating from the 7th Millennium BC. you will see some of the discovered oldest gold in the world, dated circa 4600 years BC and going to enjoy visiting one of the most important former Communist buildings in Bulgaria! The Boyana church in its turn shows amazingly well preserved frescoes from the pre-Renaissance centuries introducing amazing and unexpected mastership, bright colours and nice and serenity of the images!

Day 1: Sofia – Troyan Monastery – Veliko Tarnovo We’ll drive through the Bulgarian countryside to the Troyan Monastery, famous for its stunning architecture and the miraculous icon of the Holy Mother of God. After exploring, we’ll enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch. Then, we continue to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria’s medieval capital, where we’ll stroll along Samovodska Charshiya and have dinner at a local wine cellar with authentic Bulgarian dishes. Day 2: Veliko Tarnovo – Tsarevets – Arbanassi – Kazanluk – Plovdiv Before departure, we’ll visit Tsarevets Fortress, once home to Bulgarian tsars, offering panoramic views of Veliko Tarnovo. Then, we head to Arbanassi, a historic village with preserved houses and churches. After, we visit the UNESCO-listed Kazanluk Tomb, famous for its 4th-century BC frescoes depicting Thracian life. Finally, we continue to Plovdiv, where the Old Town blends 8,000 years of history with cobbled streets, vibrant houses, the Roman Theater, and the Roman Stadium.

This is one-of-a-kind experience for a daily tour in Bulgaria! In just one day you'll have the great combination between outdoor sports activity kayaking and a cultural experience! Even if you've never been kayaking before now you'll have the opportunity to try - in the easy waters of Zlatna Panega river, surrounded by the beautiful species of trees and bushes. The kayaks are one or two-seaters, very safe. You will receive instructions before you head on a one-hour or a two-hour exploration. Instead you may like to hire a paddling boat for up to 4 people or be taken on a boat ride for approx. 40 mins. all the way to the Zlaten (Golden) park.

This photography tour at the Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky is unique due to its stunning Byzantine and Neo-Byzantine architecture, with its golden domes, intricate frescoes, and grand façade. The cathedral’s majestic exterior, framed by the surrounding square and lush greenery, offers photographers a variety of perspectives, from detailed architectural shots to wide panoramic views. The peaceful atmosphere and striking design make it a captivating and visually rich setting for capturing timeless images.

A concept, that offers you the best of two worlds where we create your own personalized excursion or choose from recommended routes. We bring your car personally to your accommodation in Sofia, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. With an audio guide, access to unique places, the best restaurants, leisure, and outdoor adventures; all-inclusive: kilometrage, maps, GPS coordinates, vouchers, and tickets., our experienced team is 24/7 at your disposal. In this tour, we bring you from the Museum of Mining, Stob Pyramids, and the Rila Monastery to the Varosho of Blagoevgrad; a personalized excursion in the intimacy of your own relatives. Your schedule and itinerary will be both online and as a hard copy be made available. This is a self-guided audio tour with all-inclusive car + services, device, map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, vouchers, etc.

Did you know Sofia is one of the oldest capitals in Europe? Just imagine the amount of (secret) stories it has to tell. On this self-guided walk, you’ll discover poetry on the walls, be amused by a peculiar story of gold figures on the National Theatre, and refresh by the mineral water springs. Explore Sofia’s centre by solving fun location-based riddles and following in the footsteps of the creator with Bulgarian roots, Alex. You’ll come across ancient ruins, admire majestic churches and unlock stories of mighty empires and communist regimes that shaped the city over its rich history. This playful walk across Sofia sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know the centre of Sofia or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next. You can fully enjoy this experience while staying in your own group.

This is a private tour that begins with a convenient hotel pick-up at 9:00 am. Your experience starts with a visit to the impressive The Bell Monument, where you’ll have time to take memorable photos of this unique landmark. Next, you’ll explore two of Sofia’s most significant cultural treasures — the National History Museum and the Boyana Church, both offering fascinating insights into Bulgaria’s rich history and heritage. Finally, you’ll head into Sofia’s vibrant city center to discover its most iconic historical landmarks, rounding off a memorable and enriching experience. Additionally — depending on the season — the walking tour in Sofia may take place either at the beginning of the tour (in the morning) or at the end (in the afternoon).

Visit the stunning Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Sofia. Depart at 9:00 AM from Vasil Levski Monument (Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7) and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive through Bulgaria’s beautiful landscapes. Take a guided tour of the monastery’s breathtaking architecture and frescoes while learning its fascinating history and legends. Then enjoy your free time to explore the museum, stroll the grounds, take photos, or relax at nearby bakeries. Return to Sofia around 15:30 PM with memories of an unforgettable cultural and historical experience. Highlights: Explore Bulgaria’s most famous monastery Learn stories, legends, and artistic treasures from your guide Free time to visit the museum, walk, or take photos Convenient round-trip transport from central Sofia

Explore Sofia in an eco-friendly way and journey through the past while embracing future mobility! Your experience begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Sofia. Traveling by hybrid or electric vehicle, you'll venture to the outskirts of Sofia and Vitosha Mountain. Your first stop is the National History Museum, Bulgaria's largest museum and one of the Balkans' biggest, housing rich collections spanning from antiquity to the present day. Next, you'll visit the remarkable Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkably well-preserved frescoes from the 13th century. Afterward, head to the heart of Sofia for a sightseeing tour. Highlights include the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Basilica, Saint George Rotunda, the Parliament, the Presidency, the Roman Remains, and more. Finally, conclude your journey with a drop-off at your accommodation.

Discover the magical city of Sofia at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 3 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as the Cathedral of St. Alexander, the Sofia Opera or the Synagogue. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 3h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

Join us on an exciting tour from Obzor, perfect for adventure seekers and families, though please note it is not wheelchair accessible. You'll visit the historic Aladzha Monastery, explore Queen Marie's Palace and the beautiful gardens in Balchik, and walk along the stunning cliffs of Cape Kaliakra with amazing Black Sea views. Along the way, learn about local history and legends from your guide. Enjoy a relaxing lunch with scenic views before heading to Varna, where you can explore the city center, visit the impressive Varna Cathedral, and enjoy some free time by the seaside. This tour offers a great mix of culture, history, and beautiful scenery.