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Cultural treasures of Bulgaria
7 days / 6 nights
Sofia - Yustina- Velingrad - Shipka - Bojentsi - Arbanassi - Yalovo- Troyan - Glozhene - Sofia

Day 1 Sofia
Arrival at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 Sofia
Visit the Boyana Church and explore Bulgaria`s most significant historical treasures at the National History Museum.Continue to the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Rotunda of St George and the Russian Church. See the Banya Bashi Mosque and the Great Synagogue. Departure to Sandanski, the premium Bulgarian spa resort, famous for its healing mineral water.

Day 3 Sofia – Villa Yustina (151km/2h) - Velingrad (81,3km/1,30h)
Departure to Villa Yustina . Villa Yustina revived a legend from the time of Emperor Justinian. Taste the traditional wine. Travel to Velingrad, one of the best balneological resorts in Bulgaria.

Day 4 Velingrad
Enjoy the unique spa experience and mineral water. Full day bio and Finnish sauna, aromatherapy steam bath, volcano, massage , ice shock therapy and hot lounges. A variety of cosmetic procedures, including body therapies with honey, chocolate, milik, oils and herbs, coffee, hot stone massages and luxurious face therapies are offered.

Day 5 Velingrad - Shipka (180km/3h) - Bojentsi (50km/1h) - Arbanassi (60km/1h)
Departure to the historic Shipka Pass. Enjoy the panoramic view. Continue to Bojentsi, a village museum with a history of more than 600 years. Drive to Arbanassi village, a genuine gallery of art.

Day 6 Arbanassi – Yalovo (23,4km/30min) - Troyan (103km/1,30h) – Glozhene (70km/1h) – Sofia (100km/1,30h)
Drive to Yalovo winery. Yalovo Winery is a small boutique cellar situated at the foot of the Balkan Mountains.The wines of Yalovo Winery recall the traditions and the past by combining pure techniques and aesthetics in a craftsmanship. Continue to Troyan Pass and Troyan Monastery. Travel to Glozhene Monastery, found on a hill not far from the village of Glozhene. Back to Sofia.

Day 7 Sofia
Transfer to the airport.