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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 …More

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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 (164)
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$22
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 …More

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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 (220)
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$22
Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

The guide will meet you near the National Theater Ivan Vazov. You will visit more than 20 attractions and cultural monuments of Sofia. For convenience …More

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Guided Walking Tour of Sofia

The guide will meet you near the National Theater Ivan Vazov. You will visit more than 20 attractions and cultural monuments of Sofia. For convenience...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$15
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 …More

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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
4.7 (716)
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$23
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. …More

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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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$23
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 …More

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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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$55
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 …More

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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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Sofia Walking Private City Tour

The Sofia City Tour is a great possibility to discover its rich history and to get acquainted with its present. The city of Sofia offers …More

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Sofia Walking Private City Tour

The Sofia City Tour is a great possibility to discover its rich history and to get acquainted with its present. The city of Sofia offers...

2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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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

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 …More

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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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$23
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 …More

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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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$23
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. …More

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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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$88
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 …More

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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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$59
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 …More

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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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$69
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 …More

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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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$57
Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

The tour starts from your hotel. The first stop will The National Museum of History. Afterwards, head towards the Zemen Monastery, were you will arrive …More

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Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia

The tour starts from your hotel. The first stop will The National Museum of History. Afterwards, head towards the Zemen Monastery, were you will arrive...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (25)
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$100
The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia

Discover one of the Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the …More

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4.5 (22)

The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia

Discover one of the Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (22)
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$27
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 …More

4.8 (49)

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
4.8 (49)
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$69
Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup. …More

4.9 (17)

Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup....

10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$76
Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

The tour includes a visit to vineyards, observation of the process of the production and tasting of several types of local wine. The tour proceeds …More

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4.7 (14)

Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

The tour includes a visit to vineyards, observation of the process of the production and tasting of several types of local wine. The tour proceeds...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$128

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Plovdiv with Koprivshtitsa (colourful little town)
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Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
Bhavna_P, Sep 2026
Plovdiv with Koprivshtitsa (colourful little town)
Our tour guide Antonio was very knowledgeable. He provided lot of insights. Plovdiv was amazing but I was very surprised by little town Koprivshtitsa. What a beauty! Colourful houses were treat for my eyes.
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Such a good one-day trip!
New York City
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
136nu_ab, Sep 2026
Such a good one-day trip!
The guides were super nice and careful that nobody got lost! They made the old town super interesting, and just the right amount of time was left there to explore the city on my own. I would really recommend it if you are spending a couple of days in Sofia!
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Great day trip to Rila Monastery
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
mickburgess2018, Sep 2026
Great day trip to Rila Monastery
Great guide. Personable and informative. Strongly recommend
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Good company to choose
New York City
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
Frankiepaola, Sep 2026
Good company to choose
Perfect, they call you, write you, wait, takes you close, if possible.
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Suggested
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
B999JLdanielac, Sep 2026
Suggested
Great guide by Veli and very good trip
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Highly recommended!
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Venture11929834769, Sep 2026
Highly recommended!
Apostolos is an amazing driver with lots of knowledge!!
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Skopje looks very strange, but it’s an interesting city to visit
New York City
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group
William_H, Sep 2026
Skopje looks very strange, but it’s an interesting city to visit
Driver was great. Guide in Skopje was informative. City is the strangest looking city I’ve ever been to. Well worth a visit.
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Good guide
New York City
Must-See Plovdiv Day Tour from Sofia
417clareg, Sep 2026
Good guide
Pavel was a great guide and the tour was well organised
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Amazing Tour
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
Luis_L, Sep 2026
Amazing Tour
Both the Rila Monastery and the Lakes are amazing places to visit. The views are breathtaking. And the our tourguide, Alex, was very insightful and offered a ton of information on the various sites visited, as well as local culture and traditions. Absolutely recommend.
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An exceptional trip
New York City
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
M5713YYpeterr, Sep 2026
An exceptional trip
Yordan was an exceptional guide. Great outdoor skills, very personable, matched hike pace to the group. Knowledge of history and culture was a tremendous addition. All in all very good trip and glad I came. Bulgaria is a beautiful country Thank you very much
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Well worth the long drive
New York City
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group
Richard_H, Sep 2026
Well worth the long drive
It was a long day but worth it. The guide in Skopje was interesting and informative and provided us with a good understanding of the city, the country and the history of the region
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A visit to the past
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Ariel1634, Sep 2026
A visit to the past
Excellent excursion. Well organized, departure and arrival times were respected, very good bus. I want to highlight the work of our guide Pablo, who demonstrated a lot of knowledge and explained everything to us in a very fluid and pleasant way.
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Super excursion! There is...
New York City
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
Jan_E, Sep 2026
Super excursion! There is...
Super excursion! There is a lot of good information about the monastery and the hike during the bus ride. Very well organized! Thank you very much Philip!
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Essential
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Virginia_Z, Sep 2026
Essential
A must-see visit. The excursion was very well organized, punctual, and pleasant. Special mention to Pablo, the guide who, with great professionalism and knowledge, gave us a wonderful tour with brilliant explanations. Furthermore, he was attentive to our needs at all times, both on the bus and at the destinations. Thank you very much, Pablo, for your friendliness and good work.
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Superb!
New York City
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia
Charlottecstn, Sep 2026
Superb!
Superb experience! I recommend it! The guide Philip explained every step to us. The instructions were precise and very much appreciated for fully enjoying the moment, thank you very much!
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Essential
New York City
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
Virginia_Z, Sep 2026
Essential
The tour is very worthwhile. It is essential to see the Monastery and the Boyana Church. Special mention to the guide Pablo who gave us the explanations with professionalism and expertise. Very kind and attentive at all times to our needs.
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