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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip

Enjoy a guided combo tour to two of the most fascinating towns in Bulgaria. These are Plovdiv - the European Capital of Culture 2019 and...

11 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (162)
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$22
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
4.6 (216)

Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia

Travel hassle-free from Sofia to Plovdiv and back in the comfort of a modern and air-conditioned minibus. Plovdiv is one of the oldest towns in...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (216)
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From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
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From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave

Maximize your time in Bulgaria by combining two UNESCO World Heritage Sites into one efficiently coordinated day trip from Sofia. Journey into the peaceful Rila...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour

Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to Rila Monastery, with select options also including Boyana Church — please check your chosen option before booking....

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
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The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

Experience Bulgaria’s two ultimate highlights in a single day. This expertly timed day trip combines a breathtaking hike to the panoramic Seven Rila Lakes with...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$47
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
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Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the...

13 hours • Free Cancellation
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The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
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The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia

Spend a day exploring the 7 Rila Lakes on this group hiking tour from Sofia. Accompanied by expert mountain guides, travel from the Bulgarian capital...

10 hours • Free Cancellation
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Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group
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Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia - Small Group

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje...

12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls
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Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls

Escape the bustling streets of Sofia and step into a world where nature and history collide. Imagine a day where you walk through massive caverns...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
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Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia

Join us for an unforgettable journey to Plovdiv, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. Nestled among picturesque hills, this vibrant destination offers a rich...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets
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Day Tour to Nis, Serbia - Small group with pick-up and tickets

If you want to understand better the Balkans with all its complexity, rich history and colorful mixture of different cultures and habits, we recommend you...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain
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Seven Rila Lakes - Full Day Hiking Trip in the Rila Mountain

Take a break from the town and enjoy a great group day trip to the nature of the Seven Rila Lakes. Feel the fresh air...

10 hours • Free Cancellation
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Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia
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Full-Day Belogradchik Rocks and Belogradchik Fortress from Sofia

Feel the power of mother nature and explore this million years history just in one day! Belogradchik rocks are natural phenomenon located in the Northwestern...

10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
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Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs

Join us on a small-group guided trip to one of the most iconic communist monuments from the past in Eastern Europe. The UFO-like abandoned building...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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Rila Monastery In-Depth Tour (Extended Free Time)
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Rila Monastery In-Depth Tour (Extended Free Time)

Escape the rush of standard group tours and immerse yourself in Bulgaria’s rich history on this In-Depth Day Trip to the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Nestled...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Sofia full day tour
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Sofia full day tour

You will have a chance to visit National Historical museum, Pancharevo lake near Sofia and the main sights in Sofia city center....

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show
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Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show

Panoramic tour of Sofia by a car and a rich dinner with typical starters, meals, deserts and folklore program in traditional Bulgarian restaurant during this...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Day Trip

See the best of Bulgaria in 1 day. This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila...

12 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
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7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. Often called the...

10 to 11 hours • Free Cancellation
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Good time
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
543injak, Sep 2026
Good time
Guide Antonio was excellent, very knowledgeable. I will recommend your company to friends
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Great experiencing Bulgarian culture and nature.
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
emilyjR2111IY, Sep 2026
Great experiencing Bulgarian culture and nature.
This was such an interesting and fun experience!
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Highly recommended transfer service
New York City
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
Y5301UBso, Sep 2026
Highly recommended transfer service
Had two long-distance shuttle services with Traventuria between Sofia and Bansko. Very helpful service contact prior to booking and easy booking through their online form. Received email & text message with final details and driver contacts the day before the journeys. Pick-up was very timely and the drivers drove very safely and responsible in both cases.
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Best transfer services in Bansko.
New York City
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
sokolovskya, Sep 2026
Best transfer services in Bansko.
Reliable, good organized, exceptional customer service. Used several options: semi privat , busses. For my personal experience best transfer services in Bansko.
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Wonderful scenery and very interesting
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Cruiser789360, Sep 2026
Wonderful scenery and very interesting
We had a wonderful day, beautiful scenery and the monastery was stunning. Alex our driver and guide was great, safe driver and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended
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Love it!
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
davidlP4859AE, Sep 2026
Love it!
Our time in Bulgaria was unforgettable, largely thanks to Nale! Nale is truly the most enthusiastic and friendly guide we’ve ever encountered. The warmth, kindness, and deep knowledge shared throughout the tour made us feel so well taken care of. Thank you, Nale, for such an amazing experience. 10/10 highly recommended!
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A great chance to experience the countryside outside Sofia
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
nataliemT7661BD, Sep 2026
A great chance to experience the countryside outside Sofia
Alex was a great guide. He explained the day's activities at the start of trip. At Rila Monastery we were able to sample a typical Bulgarian breakfast snack and drink some spring water. This tour will give you a good understanding of Bulgarian people and their history as well as taking you to some interesting places and seeing some lovely scenery.
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Fabulous day in th mountains!
New York City
The Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery
SNG56, Sep 2026
Fabulous day in th mountains!
What an absolutely perfect way to spend the day!. We booked the guided option which I would absolutely recommend. We started at the monastery which is breathtaking. Radi our guide explained its history as well as describing many of the frescoes. The inside of the church is simply breathtaking.We proceeded to the Seven Lakes and had a wonderful hike, again with Radi explaining about the scenery and the lakes.We would highly recommend this tour and opt for the guided option.
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Fulfilling Visit of Plovdiv Impossible Without City Tour's Guide
New York City
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
Michele_W, Sep 2026
Fulfilling Visit of Plovdiv Impossible Without City Tour's Guide
You haven't really seen or understood Plovdiv unless you spent the day with our guide, Desi. On the way she explained Plovdiv's role in Bulgarian history and life. Upon arrival, she ushers you around explaining the significance of what we are seeing and how to appreciate the art, structures, and architecture in each location. She explained clearly how to find our way back to buses and how much time we would need to get there after we completed our bloc of free time. Her guidance about ideas for how to spend our free time and where to find what kinds of foods were very helpful. I attribute her competence, deep knowledge, and personal touch in managing the group to our ability to complete an ample tour fully and on schedule.
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Rila Lakes and Monastery with Philip
New York City
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
C4731DQmagdalenaz, Sep 2026
Rila Lakes and Monastery with Philip
We had an amazing experience! We had just the right amount of time to comfortably enjoy all the sites without feeling rushed. Philip was fantastic at giving us helpful information and tips, and explained everything so clearly. Highly recommended!
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A Worthy Guided Trip Not to Miss
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Michele_W, Sep 2026
A Worthy Guided Trip Not to Miss
Ina is an amazing tour guide. She linked the history of the monument where we met to Bulgarian history back through the ages to the two stops on the tour and to current times. She guided us around the outside and inside of the Monastery making sense of all the art, and flagging what to look for in the Monastery. She also came equipped with art graphics so we were prepared to make the most of our time inside the Boyana Church. The trip ran like clock work, and their ability to get us reserved time in the Church and to get us there at our appointed time is commendable. All the participants, broken into two language groups, were respectful of each other under the artful direction of the two guides on the bus, which was much appreciated. The guides were mindful of the need for rest stops and coordinated bathroom lineups to minimize wait times, particularly at Boyana Church.
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Good day out
New York City
The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
Sam_D, Sep 2026
Good day out
7 lakes trek hiking is very scenic albeit fairly tough trail from the top Chairlifts station particularly as track starts very steep climb to the top of the mountain. Chairlifts is very basic with no apparent consideration for safety of travellers, which was little strange thing as it’s nearly 30 mins ride on high mountain with no motorable road access. once you reach the top it’s rewarding and going round the lakes on the way back, we only did five, was also very good. Note the quality of track is not very good in between and will become hazardous during the rain. remember to wear proper trekking shoes!Ria Monastery is majestic and still shows mixture of historical architecture and art. Shops and riverside around also very good. Meeting point in Sofia though a popular place but for navigation point of view perhaps needs more clarity for tourists such as to say Infront of xxxHotel. Our guide Damitri was very helpful and knowledgeable and made the Trip very memorable to us. it’s rewarding day out if you don’t mind climbing difficult tracks up/downhill.
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Pleasant day trip. Our...
New York City
Day Tour to Nis, Serbia – Small group with pick-up and tickets
Robb_H, Sep 2026
Pleasant day trip. Our...
Pleasant day trip. Our guide, Ivan, was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Saw things we would not have seen any other way. Highly recommend
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Varied and enjoyable trip
New York City
Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs
joosts981, Sep 2026
Varied and enjoyable trip
Very nice and relaxed trip guided by Ivan from traventuria
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Great experience with Alex!
New York City
Sofia by Night Panoramic Tour with Dinner and Folklore Show
Victoria_K, Sep 2026
Great experience with Alex!
We're so glad we booked this. Alex is a PhD historian and was a delight! Where he took us for dinner was an institution! Every visiting dignitary and celebrity have gone there for the ambiance (top of the mountain sensational views), historical significance, delicious cuisine AND.. if that isn't enough... The folklore show which includes fire walkers!! Indoor and outdoor seating. Only comment is... Started at 7pm - Alex picked us up at our hotel in an immaculate Mercedes - we thought this would be a tour group but how special.. just us! We went on an 1 1/2 walking tour ( still light out ) then got to restaurant at 8:45 pm. We got back to the hotel 10:30. We didn't know it was a walking tour and didn't wear appropriate shoes and didn't bring water. More on us than Alex!! Highly recommend this experience. The performance was expect dancers, musicians and everyone gets to join the "conga" line!
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A magnificent discovery!
New York City
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
MariaA16113, Sep 2026
A magnificent discovery!
Highly recommended experience. The visit to Plovdiv was a real discovery. The exhaustive and professional explanations of the guide Martin made the visit truly great, not to mention the tips on how to use free time. Thanks for everything, Martin!
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