Excursions in Bulgaria are one of the main ways to diversify a ski or beach vacation. Of course, there are much more opportunities to get acquainted with this country, its natural attractions, national color, rich history and architectural monuments in the summer season. While relaxing in Sunny Beach, as well as Golden Sands, you can visit all interesting places, go to a pirate party or in a jeep safari, go fishing on a yacht, and also play paintball.
Some excursions in Bulgaria, for example, to the Rila Monastery and Sofia (with a stop in Plovdiv and Pleven) last for a couple of days, which tourists are warned in advance about. But before you go on a trip to this country by bus, you need to calculate your own strength. For kids, such trips, with getting up at 6 in the morning, as well as arriving at about 2 in the morning, will become a burden. Climbing up the high steps to the famous monument to the defenders located on Shipkinsky Pass requires some physical preparation. In addition to a large number of stone steps, you will have to face cold and strong winds at the very top.
Popular excursions in Bulgaria
Various excursions are most in demand among tourists, including a trip to the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, as well as to the Rila Monastery. The cost of such programs is approximately 120 euros (some tour operators give children a fifty percent discount). This tour is one of the most expensive. It includes a visit to the ancient European city of Plovdiv, which is periodically replaced by a visit to Rupite - the town where the world-famous soothsayer Vanga lived.
Speaking further about which excursions in Bulgaria are the most popular, one can also single out the city of Veliko Tarnovo - the ancient Bulgarian capital. His visit is mainly combined with a visit to the Valley of Roses, as well as a walk in Shipka Pass. “Sound and Light” is an audiovisual performance that everyone can attend when they come to Veliko Tarnovo with a guided tour, as this is one of the main attractions. Due to modern technology, the medieval Tsarevets fortress comes to life.
These are inexpensive excursions in Bulgaria. Their prices barely reach 90 euros. But when choosing a route, you need to remember that there is no point in traveling separately to the Valley of Roses, since roses bloom here only in May-June, and Bulgarian cosmetics, the main component of which is the oil of these flowers, can be purchased in almost every store.
Excursions in Bulgaria to the ancient part of Nessebar, protected by UNESCO, are no less interesting. They cost about thirty-six euros. At the same time, those living near Sunny Beach will pay much less for it, since Nessebar is located near the resort. But vacationers in the resort of Golden Sands can independently get to the port city of Varna and Aladzhi - a medieval monastery, since all this is located near the main recreation area.
Many of the fascinating places in Bulgaria can be visited without signing up for an excursion. For example, to get from Golden Sands to Aladzhi on foot, you need to walk a little more than four kilometers.