Top Sofia Archaeology Tours - page 3

No raven lands in Vratsa... because is a nest of eagles. Vratsa and the region are not very popular places for foreign tourists. But the land is full of history - from Cooper age, Thracians time, Middle ages, Ottoman period, and the time of Bulgarian revival, when Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence. See the beautiful countryside, the longest mountain range in the Balkan peninsula, and natural phenomena. With this tour, you will see a hidden land full of legends. Be a part of one of them.

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.

Combine visits to Kazanlak, the rose oil extraction capital of Bulgaria, and the Valley of the Thracian Kings on this full-day tour from Sofia. Learn about the rose oil industry and visit the noble tombs in the valley, including one UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Stroll through Sofia’s streets, uncover hidden history, and taste Bulgaria’s 1892 Pilsner or local wine with traditional appetizers. Small groups (8–10) for a personal, authentic experience!