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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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4.7 (166)

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 (166)
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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 (222)
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$22
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 (719)
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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
4.7 (849)
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$23
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 …More

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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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$35
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 …More

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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

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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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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$103
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 …More

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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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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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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
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 …More

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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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$93
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
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
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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$68
The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour

This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The …More

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The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour

This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The...

8 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$35
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
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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$68
Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by …More

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Half Day Tour around Sofia and the mountains with Thermal Spa

During the 5-6 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Highly recommend
New York City
Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa Full-Day Trip
Happiness62495550423, Sep 2026
Highly recommend
Very well organized tour with many stops allowing us to see many beautiful sites of Bulgaria. Our tour guide Slav, provided valuable historical and cultural information with great enthusiasm. The bus was clean and comfortable, with excellent driver. Thank you for the wonderful day.
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Sofia-Rila
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
gloriai752, Sep 2026
Sofia-Rila
The guide was skillful, kind and helpful.
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Highly recommend
New York City
From Sofia Rila Monastery with Boyana Church or St. Ivan’s Cave
augurcassandra, Sep 2026
Highly recommend
The whole tour is amazing. Our tour guide Hristo is very helpful and friendly. He explained and introduced history and culture very well. We have a great discussion about church and monastery.
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Short but nice trip
New York City
Plovdiv Small Group Full Day Guided Tour from Sofia
756maksymiliang, Sep 2026
Short but nice trip
We only booked a trip from Sofia to Plovdiv, but next time we will use your services. Big shout out to the tour guide Sven.
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Must try!
New York City
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour
I5144JPbear, Sep 2026
Must try!
Apostolos was a great tour guide and hiking the Rila lakes was an amazing experience.
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A great day trip!
New York City
Day tour to Skopje, North Macedonia – Small Group
Michelle_D, Sep 2026
A great day trip!
Really glad I took this trip! I was hesitant bc it was a long drive, but the new van was very comfortable and it was worth the trip! Our tour guide Elena(?) was wonderful and our driver was fun to chat with. I was really impressed with Skopje, it was gorgegous!
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Plovdiv with Koprivshtitsa (colourful little town)
New York City
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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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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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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Day trip to Sofia
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Z1839UVdanielad, Sep 2026
Day trip to Sofia
Excellent organization and significant artistic sites. The Rila Monastery is beautiful. For the Boyana Church, you need to book your entry in advance, otherwise you won't get in. The visit to the bells was also nice. Highly recommended tour and excellent Italian-speaking guide.
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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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Great!
New York City
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
criadol, Sep 2026
Great!
Very beautiful experience with Iva. The Rila Monastery is just magical! Perfect experience: pickup in Sofia, explanations, free time I highly recommend it
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Couldn't recommend this hike more
New York City
The Seven Rila Lakes Day Tour From Sofia
I4587ZLgracef, Sep 2026
Couldn't recommend this hike more
I absolutely loved my guide! He was super attentive and very funny, kept us all giggling throughout the day even though it was exhausting. I would totally take another hike with him just for all the laughs. Also kept us very safe and was clear about the risks and requirements of the hike. He even let me borrow his sunscreen because I was getting burnt and had forgotten my own. Finally he shared some core Bulgarian life stories and recipes with us. Super amazing!
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Worth it!
New York City
Tour to Lovech, Devetaki cave & Krushuna waterfalls
Talitha_F, Sep 2026
Worth it!
This was a really fun day! Tune is a great guide, and my group had a lot of fun with him. If you’d like to get away from Sofia and see some interesting places in another part of Bulgaria, I really recommend this tour! Hopefully you get Tune as a guide!
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