What to see / 03.02.2024

Excursion tours to Bulgaria. Admire the sea views and experience the medieval atmosphere in Sozopol

Consent to the processing of personal data

I hereby, being the Customer of tourist services included in the tourism product, and the authorized representative of the persons (tourists) specified in the Application, give consent to the Agent and his authorized representatives to process my data and the data of persons (tourists) contained in the Application: last name, name, patronymic, date and place of birth, gender, citizenship, series, passport number, other passport data indicated in the passport; residence and registration address; home and mobile phone; E-mail address; as well as any other data relating to my identity and the identity of the persons specified in the Application, to the extent necessary for the implementation and provision of tourism services, including those included in the tourism product generated by the Tour Operator, for any action (operation) or set of actions ( operations) performed with my personal data and the data of the persons specified in the Application, including (without limitation) collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (updating, changing), extraction, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access), depersonalization, blocking, deletion, destruction of personal data, as well as the implementation of any other actions provided for by the current legislation of the Russian Federation, using automation tools, including in information and telecommunication networks, or without the use of such means, if the processing of personal data without the use of such means corresponds to the nature of the actions (operations) performed with personal data using automation tools, that is, it allows, in accordance with a given algorithm, a search for personal data recorded on a tangible medium and contained in file cabinets or other systematized collections of personal data, and/or access to such personal data, as well as the transfer (including cross-border) of this personal data to the Tour Operator and third parties - partners of the Agent and the Tour Operator.

The processing of personal data is carried out by the Agent and his authorized representatives (Tour Operator and direct service providers) for the purpose of fulfilling this agreement (including, depending on the terms of the agreement - for the purpose of issuing travel documents, booking rooms in accommodation facilities and with carriers, transferring data to consulate of a foreign state, resolving claim issues when they arise, submitting information to authorized government bodies (including at the request of courts and internal affairs bodies)).

I hereby confirm that the personal data provided by me to the Agent is reliable and can be processed by the Agent and his authorized representatives.

I hereby give my consent to the Agent and Tour Operator to send me emails/information messages to the email address and/or mobile phone number I have provided.

I hereby confirm that I have the authority to provide personal data of the persons specified in the Application, and undertake the obligation to reimburse the Agent for any costs associated with my lack of appropriate authority, including losses associated with sanctions of inspection authorities.

I agree that the text of my consent to the processing of personal data, given by me of my own free will, in my interests and in the interests of the persons specified in the Application, is stored electronically in a database and/or on paper and confirms the fact of consent to process and transfer personal data in accordance with the above provisions and take responsibility for the accuracy of the provision of personal data.

This consent is given for an indefinite period and can be withdrawn by me at any time, and insofar as it concerns a specific person, the subject of personal data specified in the Application, by the specified person by sending a written notice to the Agent by mail.

I hereby confirm that my rights as a subject of personal data have been explained to me by the Agent and are clear to me.

I hereby confirm that the consequences of withdrawing this consent have been explained to me by the Agent and are clear to me.

This Consent is an annex to this Application.

Bulgaria: feel at home!

Perhaps it is difficult to imagine a more welcoming and hospitable country than Bulgaria. Here they will always support the conversation, smile at the child, and tell you where to go. The almost complete absence of a language barrier helps you quickly establish contact and enjoy your vacation, discovering new facets of this amazing country day after day. By the way, Bulgaria suits any season: it is beautiful both on a July day, when the sea sparkles in the sun, and on a January morning, when the snow glistens on the peaks... All that remains is to find out which Bulgaria is right for you.

Climate

The main territory of Bulgaria has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Closer to the Black Sea it becomes Mediterranean, so it is always warmer here. In summer, the seaside resorts of Bulgaria will delight you with sunny days and temperatures around 25-30°C. The swimming season begins in June and ends in September, the water temperature at this time is 22-28°C.

What the weather is like in Bulgaria in winter depends on the region. If at this time the coast is damp and there are frequent storms, then in the mountainous areas there is snow and many sunny days. Air temperatures from December to February in the mountains range from 0 to -10°C, although fluctuations in one direction or another are possible.

Beach

The main summer advantage of the country is its golden sandy beaches. At all resorts they are free and public, and you have to pay to rent sun loungers and umbrellas (with the exception of some hotels). The length of the beaches is 130 km, with a division into the northern coast (resorts Varna, Albena, Golden Sands, St. Constantine and Elena) and the hotter southern coast (Sunny Beach, Burgas, Sozopol, Nessebar).

Holidays with children in Bulgaria are ideal - there is a convenient shallow entrance to the sea almost everywhere. The large resorts of Sunny Beach and Golden Sands are suitable for both families and youth groups - there are plenty of opportunities for active pastime and nightlife. Those who are looking forward to a relaxing holiday in Bulgaria will certainly enjoy Sozopol, democratic Obzor, romantic Nessebar, cozy Tsarevo, as well as All Inclusive hotels in Albena.

Thanks to the unique mineral springs, the Black Sea resorts offer opportunities for balneological treatment. Wellness baths, relaxation treatments, mud therapy, SPA treatments await you in first-class hotels in Pomorie, Burgas, Golden Sands, and the resort of St. Constantine and Helena.

Ski slopes

Winter resorts in Bulgaria are suitable for family tourists and skiers with different levels of skiing, and affordable prices and the hospitality of local residents make them one of the best options for active recreation. The ski season lasts from early December to April.

There are three main skiing regions in the country - Borovets, Bansko, Pamporovo. Borovets is located at the highest peak in the Balkans, Musala, and its pistes (58 km) are located at an altitude of 1350-2560 m. This Bulgarian resort is distinguished by its attention to snowboarders: there is a snowboard park and 18 km of pistes for board skiing.

In Bansko, the total length of the slopes is 75 km, they are located at an altitude of 990-2600 m. Alpine skiing and snowboarding competitions are often held here, and this puts Bansko on a par with the best European resorts. Pamporovo, in turn, boasts a large number of sunny days. There are 37 km of slopes here, as well as the best fan park in Bulgaria, which is maintained at the state level.

Each resort offers skiing and snowboarding classes, and the ski school in Pamporovo is recognized as one of the best in Europe. Mineral springs near the resorts allow you to complement your winter holiday in Bulgaria with SPA treatments and wellness holidays and make it truly unforgettable.

Currency

Bulgarian Lev. If you are planning a holiday in Bulgaria, take euros with you - this currency is more convenient to exchange for levs. It is better to do this in banks, as exchange offices may charge additional commissions, so check the final amount in advance. There are ATMs at the resorts, and many establishments accept bank cards for payment. But you can’t do it without cash: you will need cash, for example, to leave a tip in a cafe (10% of the bill) or to thank the hotel staff for their services (1-2 leva).

The shops

Bulgarian resorts offer a traditional tourist assortment - accessories for a beach holiday, bright ceramic bowls and plates, local wine and Kashkaval cheese, as well as leather goods. Cosmetics based on rose oil are very popular - from handmade soaps to creams and oil perfumes. Also, jam is also made from the petals of the Bulgarian rose, and this delicacy can also be an excellent gift. Have free time: shops at resorts and large shopping centers are usually open from 9.00 to 22.00.

Kitchen

When you come to Bulgaria on vacation, you should try the famous Shopska salad with fresh vegetables and feta cheese, hot bean soup and cold “tarator” soup, layer cake “banitsa” with various fillings, meat stew “gyuvech”, dolma, stuffed peppers with rice, traditional raw smoked sausage and, of course, fermented milk products. Restaurants that serve Bulgarian cuisine in an authentic setting are called “mekhana”.

Among the popular alcoholic drinks in Bulgaria are different variations of rakia, liqueur with a refreshing taste “Menta Cave”, anise “mastic” and local wines. Among the sweets, Turkish delight, sweets made in Plovdiv, ice cream and frozen yogurt with local honey or jam are especially good.

Transport

In Bulgaria, you can get from one city to another by train or, cheaper, by bus. You can buy tickets at the bus station and on the bus itself. Timetables are usually available at stops. To avoid being scammed in a taxi, it is better to use official services (as a rule, they have yellow cars) and monitor the meter from the moment you board. There are also internal bus routes in major cities and resorts. The fare is 0.6-1 Bulgarian lev.

To rent a car, you need an international driving license. The driver must be over 21 years of age. Drunk driving carries serious penalties.

Resorts in Bulgaria:

Bansko

The picturesque town of Bansko is located at the foot of the Pirin mountain range. Everything here breathes peace and comfort: pretty stone houses, wrought-iron bars on the windows, cobblestone streets. And Bansko is the most prestigious ski resort not only in Bulgaria, but throughout Eastern Europe. The total length of the trails is 75 km.

Borovets

Borovets is the oldest and largest ski resort in Bulgaria. Here you will find everything you need for a winter holiday: a variety of trails, excellent service, exciting daytime and evening events. In Borovets, the night ski carnival “Torchlight Descent” is held every week.

Consent to the processing of personal data

I hereby confirm that the personal data provided by me to the Agent is reliable and can be processed by the Agent and his authorized representatives.

I hereby give my consent to the Agent and Tour Operator to send me emails/information messages to the email address and/or mobile phone number I have provided.

I hereby confirm that my rights as a subject of personal data have been explained to me by the Agent and are clear to me.

I hereby confirm that the consequences of withdrawing this consent have been explained to me by the Agent and are clear to me.

This Consent is an annex to this Application.

Bulgaria is a small and cozy country offering excellent recreational opportunities. Its chic and famous resorts today attract tourists from all over the world, which is not surprising. Bulgaria offers budget holidays, which in terms of quality and level of organization are in no way inferior to holidays at more “famous” resorts in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece.

With a skillful approach to organizing leisure time during your vacation, your stay in Bulgaria can become very entertaining and exciting. After all, relaxation is not only a languid pastime on the beach and splashing in the sea or pool, but also a huge number of other types of entertainment! So, we bring to your attention the 10 best excursions in Bulgaria that will allow you to see all the beauty and local flavor of this country.

1. Try the best wines of Bulgaria

3. Take a walk through the historical areas of the country

4. Go on an excursion to the Alepu Nature Reserve and take a photo with a white-tailed eagle

Alepu is a nature reserve located near. This is truly a paradise not only for ornithologists, but also ordinary tourists who love to watch birds and admire the beauty of their plumage. In the northern and southern parts of Alepu Park there are lakes where many rare and endangered species of waterfowl live and nest.

On this excursion in Bulgaria you can see a mallard duck, a mute swan, a little grebe, a red heron, and the luckiest tourists can even meet a white-tailed eagle - a bird that is one of the 5 largest birds living in Europe. The wingspan of this beautiful bird reaches 2 meters, so it is not at all surprising that it is he who, from various angles, becomes the most important character in all photographs.

The Alepu Nature Reserve is separated from the sea by a sandy strip on which Once there was a wild beach, and today a tourist complex has been built.

5. Visit the Aladzha cave monastery and communicate with the spirit of a monk

Famous in Bulgaria and far beyond its borders, the Aladzha cave monastery, the height of a 10-story building, is located in a picturesque place - in the mountains, among the rocks. Translated from Turkish, “Aladzha” means “motley”; the monastery received this name thanks to the bright and colorful frescoes that decorated its walls. And although today only isolated fragments remain of the former grandeur of the frescoes, they also amaze with their brightness and beauty.

There is a belief that if you get lost in this monastery, you will certainly meet an old monk who likes to talk for a long time with visitors to the monastery, and then... simply disappears into thin air.

6. Visit a real natural mystery - a stone forest

This is a little-known but very interesting place that is definitely worth a visit. On an area of more than 50 km2, gigantic hollow stones are placed or scattered, and no one brought them here; they are of natural origin. The dimensions of some columns here reach a height of up to 10 meters.

Geologists are still trying to unravel and explain the mystery of its origin, offering a variety of hypotheses (more than 15 variations!). and while scientists are trying to explain the origin of the giant stones, tourists are happy to come here for new emotions and unusual photographs. They say that stones can give a surge of energy and vitality.

7. Take a walk through the Botanical Garden in Balchik

The main tourist “objects” of Balchik are considered to be the Queen’s summer residence and the Botanical Garden. And if the first object is not particularly impressive, like the home of a royal person, then a walk through the Botanical Garden can really give a lot of positive emotions and a good mood for a long time.

This park was laid out back in 1921, at the request of Mary of Edinburgh (Queen of Romania), who stayed at the Quiet Corner residence. The Queen turned to various botanical gardens around the world for help. Of course, many of them responded to the royal request, sending shrubs, trees and flowers from all corners of the globe.

Today this Botanical Garden is recognized as one of the largest in the Balkans, with more than 3,000 plant species growing and blooming there. Especially popular and loved by tourists are the rubber tree, sequoia, “sweet” and “paper” trees, and sand lily.

8. Visit the furthest point of Bulgaria and chat with dolphins

Since you have come to Bulgaria, do not miss the opportunity to visit the “edge of the country” - Cape Kalikara. You can come here by bus from Balchik and don’t forget to take a telescope or binoculars with you. After all, you will have a unique opportunity to watch birds listed in the Red Book - they live at the foot of the cliffs.

At the beginning of summer, dolphins love to swim here, and it’s a pleasure to watch them. This can be done while sitting on the cozy terrace of a local fish restaurant, which offers a gorgeous view of the sea and a quiet bay where friendly dolphins swim.

9. Admire the sea views and experience the medieval atmosphere in Sozopol

On postcards presenting Bulgaria, you can often see magnificent seascapes. Most of them were taken from the huge observation deck in Sozopol, where you can always meet many tourists and photographers.

It is also recommended to visit the central part of the city, where houses from the Bulgarian Renaissance are still preserved (about 200 wooden houses). They amaze with their beauty and originality; the Temple of Cyril and Methodius, as well as the mansion of Dimtris Laskaridis, who was a fish merchant, are especially popular among tourists. It is also worth looking at the remains of an ancient amphitheater and a real fortress wall.

Accents of the excursion tour in Bulgaria:

Plovdiv- the second largest city in Bulgaria has preserved the most interesting in history and architecture old part with buildings from the late 18th - early 19th centuries.
Veliko Tarnovo– this city was built on the history-rich hills of Tsarevets, Trapezitsa and Sveta Gora, on the two banks of the Yantra River. The ancient houses of this city, built above the river, look majestic, like white birds.
Sofia- the capital of Bulgaria is one of the oldest cities in Europe.
Rila Monastery– this majestic monument of Bulgarian architecture, where you can spend the whole day listening to the most interesting facts related to the history of Bulgaria.
Melnik– a tiny cozy town will be remembered in your heart for its pyramids and vineyards.

Arrival dates for excursion tours to Bulgaria for 2015: April 04, May 09, July 11, August 22, September 12, October 03

Excursion tour program "The Best of Bulgaria":

The first day. Sofia
After arriving in Sofia, you will be transferred to the guest house in the center. A short sightseeing tour of the capital of Bulgaria. Sofia was founded 7,000 years ago, you will see the cathedral and the crypt of Alexander Nevsky, the National Theater, the Church of Hagia Sophia, and the oldest building in Sofia, erected in the 4th century - the Rotunda of St. George. We will spend the night in Sofia.

Second day. Sofia – Rila Monastery – Melnik
After breakfast we will go to the Rila Monastery - the most majestic and most important symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The monastery was founded in the 10th century and reconstructed in the 13th and 14th centuries. Rila Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Europe and is included in the UNESCO list of protected world heritage sites. After visiting the monastery, church and chapel with valuable frescoes, we will head to Melnik. This smallest town in Bulgaria is famous throughout the world for its delicious red wine and natural wonders - sand pyramids. On the way to Melnik, we will also look at the Rozhen Monastery, founded in the 13th century (this monastery is the only one in Bulgaria that remained untouched during the Turkish yoke). We spend the night at a hotel in Melnik.

Day Three. Melnik – Trigrad
Today we will drive through the colorful Rhodope Mountains. In Bulgaria, there are legends around the Rhodope Mountains that the mythical musician Orpheus once lived there. It is also reliably known that ancient Thracian tribes celebrated their rituals on the territory of the mountains.
The main event of today's excursion day will be a visit to the Yagodina Cave - one of the longest caves in Bulgaria and the most beautiful in Europe. Bizarrely shaped stalactites and stalagmites, columns and ponds and cave pearls - all this is the Yagodina cave.
We will spend the night in the mountain village of Trigrad, in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains.

Day four. Trigrad – Plovdiv
Today our path lies through the Rhodope Mountains to Plovdiv - the largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia. On the way we will visit the natural phenomenon “Wonderful Bridges” - a natural arch formed in the rock. We spend the night at a hotel in Plovdiv.

Day Five. Plovdiv
A guided sightseeing tour of Plovdiv - a history textbook. Founded in antiquity, Plovdiv has preserved the ancient theater. Like Rome, Plovdiv is spread over several hills. The old part of the city lies on one of these hills. We will explore with you the picturesque kaleidoscope of colored facades of rich Renaissance houses, and ancient stone churches hidden in the labyrinth of cobblestone streets. In the historical ancient part of Plovdiv you can also admire the ancient fortress walls, the Roman Forum and the stadium, as well as the Roman theater, the Hindliyan houses and the Church of St. Constantine and Helena. Free time. We spend the night at a hotel in Plovdiv.

Day Six. Plovdiv – Etira – Veliko Tarnovo
We will have breakfast and leave for Veliko Tarnovo. Along the way, we will make stops in interesting corners of Bulgaria - at the Church of the Nativity in the village of Shipka, built in memory of those who died in Russian wars and Bulgarian militias in the battles for the liberation of Bulgaria from the Turkish yoke. Our path will pass through the Shipchensky pass to the top of Shipka - it was here that the most fierce battles were fought during the Russian-Turkish War.
The next stop will be in the city of Gabrovo, where we will visit the Ethnographic Open Air Museum of Etar and see here what crafts were developed in the Gabrovo region during the Bulgarian Renaissance of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Our road will end in Veliko Tarnovo, where we will spend the night.

Day Seven. Veliko Tarnovo – Koprivshtitsa
In the morning after breakfast, excursion around Veliko Tarnovo - the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom - XIII and XIV centuries. The meanders of the Yantra River beautifully separate the medieval fortress of Tsarevets from the houses and old churches scattered along the steep hills. Veliko Tarnovo is not only the city of the kings, but also the most important spiritual center in the 13th and 14th centuries. Not far from Veliko Tarnovo there is also the village of Arbanasi, whose ancient wooden houses represent the typical Bulgarian Revival architecture of a rich craft and trading settlement of the 17th and 13th centuries. In the village of Arbanasi there are several churches, the most beautiful and interesting of them is the Church of the Nativity of Christ with valuable frescoes from the 17th century. After a short rest and a delicious lunch, we go to Koprivshtitsa - a town with a special spirit, located in a picturesque valley and surrounded by mountains, turned into a Renaissance Museum in Bulgaria. We spend the night in Koprivshtitsa.

Day Eight. Koprivshtitsa – Sofia. Departure home
Our excursion tour of Bulgaria, rich in history and beautiful places, is over. Transfer to Sofia (2 hours on the way) and departure home.

The cost of an excursion tour in Bulgaria includes: all transfers, English-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour in Bulgaria, accommodation in hotels and guest houses in double rooms with all amenities and breakfast included, all entrance fees.
The tour price does not include: airfare, lunches and dinners, tips, alcohol and other expenses.

Supplement for single occupancy: 160 Euro

Our other active tours in Bulgaria:

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo city center Taxi and car rental services

The most beautiful places in Crimea

Excursion tours to Bulgaria. Admire the sea views and experience the medieval atmosphere in Sozopol