What you can expect
Epic NYE Celebration
New Year’s Eve dinner & traditional folklore evening
Unique Architecture
Delve into history with a visit to the Rila Monastery
Guided Tours
Explore the sights of Plovdiv & Sofia
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About this trip...
About the trip
Ever celebrated New Year in Bulgaria? Their festivities are like nothing you’ve ever experienced! Known for keeping their folklore traditions beautifully alive, the Bulgarians love nothing more than welcoming travellers with open arms, and sharing everything they’ve learnt for generations with warm local hospitality. This short, jam-packed city break invites you to soak up the festive mood of Sofia and feel the spirit of New Year in a place that’s got all those wintery feels.
What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Twin/Double room for sole use
Full Board: breakfast daily at the hotel, 3 dinners + 2 lunches
Welcome drink
Sofia and Plovdiv city walks-
Visit to Rila Monastery
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
Itinerary
- Arrive in Sofia
- Rila Monastery - New Year Eve Celebration
- Plovdiv
- Departure day
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in Sofia
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Rila Monastery - New Year's Eve Celebration
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Three: Sightseeing in Plovdiv
Today we enjoy a late start, allowing time to rest after last night's festivities. In the early afternoon, we transfer to Plovdiv, the second city of Bulgaria, to visit the most remarkable landmarks from the antiquity. Before the tour of the city, we visit a local family and their restaurant, where we enjoy lunch. Our hosts will tell us more about the traditions of the first day of the New Year. Next is the tour of Plovdiv! The oldest city of Europe offers amazing cultural-historical monuments, including a visit to the Ancient Roman Theatre, Stadium and Odeon, a stop-off at the Old Town (a UNESCO site), and we also explore 'The Trap' - a vibrant little district with the best cafés and art shops). In the late afternoon, we return to Sofia and to our hotel. In the evening, we gather for a farewell dinner together.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Four: Departure day
After breakfast we join the walking tour of the historical centre of the city: visit to the Alexander Nevski cathedral, Basillica St. Sofia, Parliament square, National Theatre, Royal Palace, Rotunda St. George, Banya Bashi Mosque, Sofia Synagogue and more. After the walking tour we transfer to the airport for our return flight home.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Four-star Astoria Grand Hotel
The Astoria Grand Hotel, is situated in the heart of Sofia, the vibrant capital of Bulgaria.
The hotel's central location is one of its key attractions. It's within easy walking distance of the city's main attractions, including a variety of restaurants and bars, as well as the main convention centre, NDK. This makes it a perfect base for exploring the city, whether you're interested in its rich history, vibrant nightlife, or thriving business scene.
One of the tallest buildings in Sofia, the Astoria Grand Hotel offers stunning views of both the city and the surrounding mountains. Guests can unwind in the comfort of their cosy rooms while taking in these breathtaking vistas. The hotel's rooms, renovated in a modern classic style, provide a comfortable and stylish retreat after a day of sightseeing or business meetings.
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