Full Day Private Sofia Tour

Sofia is the second oldest city in Europe, founded 7,000 years ago by the Thracian tribe Serdi. Later, Sofia was the capital of the Roman province of Inner Dacia in 29 A.D. Through the ages, the city played role as an important trading center in the Byzantine and Bulgarian Empires. Under Ottoman rule, Sofia was the center of Rumelia province. Sofia became the capital of restored Bulgaria in 1879, with a population of only 20,000. Today many streets, buildings, parks, and even whole neighborhoods preserve the architectural style from the turn of the century. We will explore the compact city center, Boyana Church (UNESCO) and the National History Museum - one of the largest on the Balkans.

Itinerary
The day starts with a short transfer to the National History Museum, occupying the residency of the former communist ruler Todor Zhivkov at the outskirts of Sofia. We will have a guided tour of the rich museum collection, with special attention drawn to the key dates, facts and exhibits. Close by is the Boyana Church, which we will visit to unravel the global importance of its proto-Renaissance frescoes. The afternoon will be for gentle walking tour of the center, where you will learn about the National Library, Sofia University, The Parliament, The St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral, the National Theatre, St. Sofia Church, Sofia's oldest building - St George Rotunda (from the 3rd C), The houses of the Council of Ministers, presidency and the former communist party headquarters, the ruins of the ancient city of Serdika (dating from the 5th-6th C), the National Palace of Culture, the main shopping streets of Sofia etc.

Pickup (tour start): 9:00 am from you accommodation in Sofia (please indicate).

Tour offered:  01.03.2014-30.11.2014

Tour duration: 6-7 hrs

Tour language: English

The price includes:  Private English speaking guide throughout the tour, entrance fees, pickup/drop off from your hotel in Sofia, transportation with modern  vehicle  equipped with  A/C and entrance fees to Boyana Church and National History Museum.
The tour is not suitable for disabled people, pregnant women, babies and children younger than 5 years old.

Additional information: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Not included:  Meals, drinks etc. personal expenses

Price per person: 1 pers. - 65 Euro; 2 pers. - 45 Euro/pers.; 3 pers. - 30 Euro/pers.; 4-7 pers. - 25 Euro/pers.;