A miraculous trip to the places of power! Melnik is one of the most popular tourist destinations - it is the smallest town, yet it has over 100 cultural sights - old buildings, museums, churches and monasteries, as well as unique natural sand pyramids! However, it became famous mainly for its local wine, which tourists from all over the world come to taste! After Melnik, we will visit the Rozhen Monastery - a remarkable monument of art and spirituality in Bulgaria. Rupite is a village where, in the last years of her life, famous clairvoyant Vanga lived and received her visitors. Vanga helped people cure their diseases, even incurable ones, and made predictions that later came true. Even now, after her death, people continue to come to her house and grave to ask her for help. We will visit the Vanga’s house, as well as her temple of Saint Petka of Bulgaria, where one can feel the great energy of blessing.

Including - transport, guide, fee for wine degustation.

The Rila Monastery is one of the 10 Bulgarian sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List! The monastery was founded in the 10th century by hermit Ivan of Rila, who was later canonized as a saint. It is a male monastery, which is currently home for 60 monks. The monastery’s visitors come to see the relics of its founder - Ivan of Rila, the miraculous icon of Mother of God "Hodegetria", the cross of Raphael, as well as the artful wall frescoes. The monastery is located in the beautiful Rila Mountains, so you will enjoy the mountain views around the shrine and take wonderful pictures!.

Including - transport, guide (entry fee for the church is not included).

Don't miss the opportunity to see brown furry inhabitants of Bear Park! Well-known Bear Park in Belitsa is a new home for the rescued bears that were kept in captivity for entertainment or in adverse conditions. At the moment, the park hosts 18 bears who recuperate and readapt to live in their natural environment. For this purpose, the park was built in a conifer forest with broad territory and small lakes for bathing, also the artificial dens were made for the bears to sleep. You will be able to walk in the park to see the bears and listen to the stories about them from a guide. You will also be able to see the park from above ascending to an observational point, watch a documentary about the park and its inhabitants, and buy souvenirs.

Including - transport (train ticket), guide, park fee.

Enjoy a unique trip to old authentic Bulgarian villages - Kovachevitsa and Leshten, where you will feel the spirit of the past! Kovachevitsa is a well-known village-museum that welcomes tourists all year round, willing to see the life of locals in the past with their traditions, crafts, architecture, cuisine and other interesting attributes. In the village were discovered remnants dating back to 1000 years BC (the Thracian sanctuary) and other ancient signs of culture and life. Leshten is another old village that preserved its appearance from the past and became a popular sight for tourists who come to see its both cultural and natural heritage. You will also visit Ognyanovo and its hot mineral springs that have been attracting people since ancient times that is proven by the remains of the ancient Roman fortress and the ruins of Roman city of Nicopolis ad Nestum found nearby.

Including - transport, guide.

Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Yagodinska Cave - the 3rd longest cave in Bulgaria! The Yagodinska Cave is located in the Rhodope Mountains, it is 10,5 km long and has 3 levels of which only the lowest one is open for tourists. There is an electrified path of 1250 m that goes through the cave where tourists can observe various formations - stalactites, stalagmites, stalactons, helectites, sintra lakes, leopard skin, dendrites and one of the most unique formations - cave pearls! In total, there are 22 types of cave formations out of the world-known 28. Besides, an Eneolithic dwelling dating back to 4000 years BC was found there - a local ceramic center, the only one in Europe that has been preserved in its original form. There you will see a ceramic oven, ceramic utensils, charred wheat and cloth, hand mills and other remnants of ancient civilizations.

Including - transport, guide and tax.

Plovdiv is the second biggest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe for 8 000 years! The city combines cultures and religions from Antiquity to Middle Ages and modern times, that are reflected in its sights open for tourists - Roman amphitheatre, stadium and forum, Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, Cathedral of Saint Louis, Juma Mosque, a number of museums and other remarkable places. Plovdiv is located on 7 hills - Nebet, Taksim, Jambaz Tepe, Sakhat Tepe, Bunardzhik, Markovo Tepe and Dzhendem. Current names of the hills were given by Turks during the Turkish occupation, however earlier these hills had other names from Thracians and Romans. Excavations under the hills have revealed the oldest evidence of the existence of ancient civilizations in that area.

Including - transport, transport, guide.

Sofia is a capital and the biggest city of Bulgaria with 1.35 million residents! Sofia is a unique, ancient city that impresses every visitor by intertwining of cultures from Antiquity to modern times. The city can “boast” a great number of historical, cultural, natural and recreational sights. The most famous ones are: ~ Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky - the 2nd largest Christian church on Balkan Peninsula ~ Boyana Church - included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites ~ Church of St. George - the oldest preserved building, dating from the 4th century ~ Sofia Church - that gave the name to the Bulgarian capital! ~ Banya Bashi Mosque - the only functioning mosque in Sofia ~ Synagogue - the 3rd largest synagogue in Europe ~ Holy Week Cathedral ~ Roman amphitheatre and therms ~ Vitosha Mountain - National Park and ski resort with the highest point Cherni Vrah 2290 m! ~ Vitosha Boulevard - the best shopping and gastronomic place ~ Ivan Vazov National Theater and many other interesting sights!

Including - transport, guide.

Besides Bulgaria, we offer excursions to near Greek city Kavalla - a beautiful trade and tourist city located on the shores of Gulf Kavalla and on the slopes of Mount Symbolo. Kavalla is a multicultural city that combines Greek, Turkish and Bulgarian features. There you can see Byzantine aqueduct Kamares right in the center of the city, Imaret - a gift from Muhammad Ali Pasha to his homeland, Town Hall - previously home of Hungarian tobacco magnate Pierre Herzog, beautiful clean city beaches Kalamitsa and Rapsani, and other sights. We will travel there by car and go to see the most interesting places, taste the local cuisine and visit the beaches.

Including - transport, guide.

A great opportunity to enjoy the miraculous views of the Rila Mountains going in an old authentic train passing through Avramovo - the highest railway station on the Balkan Peninsula, located at 1267 m above sea level! Your guide will be waiting for you at the station and will drive you by car to the beautiful Belmeken dam, located at 1 923 m above sea level! There you will have enough time for walking and taking pictures, after which you will enjoy a delicious lunch cooked in traditional style at the Kurtovo hut.

Including - transport, train ticket, guide.

Thassos is the northernmost and greenest Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. Although the island is small (380 km2), there is much to be seen - from ancient ruins to modern beaches with excellent infrastructure! The island's capital Limenas with antique monuments, Potos resort with cozy streets and cafes, mountain town Theologos with authentic architecture, village Aliki with ancient ruins, the Monasteries of Panteleimon and of Archangel Michael, Mount Ipsario and “Blue Flag” beaches - are pride of the island. We will reach the Greek city Kavalla by car, from where we will take a ferry-boat to reach the island. We will visit its most interesting sights, including the old olive oil factory, and beaches and will taste the traditional dishes.

Including - transport, guide, ferry-boat.

Day 1:
- Visiting the Rila Monastery - one of the 10 Bulgarian sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List!
- Visiting Sofia - the capital and biggest city in Bulgaria with over 2 000 years of history!
- Visiting Kazanlak Tomb - a masterpiece of Thracian art of the 4th-3rd century BC, included in the UNESCO list!
- Visiting Starosel village - the Valley of the Thracian Kings, where numerous ancient Thracian tombs and temples were discovered!

Day 2:
- Visiting Plovdiv - the second biggest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe for over 8 000 years!
- Visiting Bachkovski Monastery - the second biggest Orthodox Monastery in Bulgaria, famous for its combination of Byzantine, Georgian and Bulgarian cultures.
- Visiting Trigrad - an ancient village in the Western Rhodopes!

Day 3:
- Visiting Yagodinska Cave - the 3rd longest cave in Bulgaria with 22 types of cave formations and an Eneolithic dwelling discovered there dating back to 4000 years BC!

Including - transport, guide, accommodation.

Day 1:
- Rila Monastery - one of the 10 Bulgarian sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List!
- Sofia - the capital and biggest city in Bulgaria with over 2 000 years of history!

Day 2:
- Plovdiv - the second biggest city in Bulgaria and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe for over 8 000 years!
- Kazanlak Tomb - a masterpiece of Thracian art of the 4th-3rd century BC, included in the UNESCO list!

Day 3:
- Veliko Tarnovo - the medieval capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom!
- Etar - the regional open-air ethnographic museum.

Day 4:
- Perperikon - an ancient Thracian city located in the eastern Rhodopes, a Sanctuary of Dionysus and an important urban center of the Byzantine Empire!
- Kardzhali city and its cultural, historical and natural sights.

Day 5:
- Devil's bridge - a unique and mysterious architectural monument of Ardino town!
- Shiroka Laka - an architectural, folklore and ethnographic reserve - the only one in Bulgaria!
- Trigrad - an ancient village in the Western Rhodopes!

Day 6:
- Yagodinska cave - the 3rd longest cave in Bulgaria with 22 types of cave formations and an Eneolithic dwelling discovered there dating back to 4000 years BC!
- Dospat lake - the biggest reservoir in Bulgaria and the most popular place for fishing!
- Kovachevitsa - an old authentic Bulgarian village that preserved its appearance and culture from the past!
- Ognyanovo village and its famous hot mineral springs!

Including - transport, guide, accommodation.