SOFIA Exclusive Day Tour with Vitosha Mountain & Panoramic Drive
This Sofia Full Day guided tour is a brilliant way to get an overview of the city and experience the local atmosphere for a day. Start the day with a walking tour around the beautiful centre of this 7,000-year-old capital. Your tour leader will reveal the area's main sites and Sofia’s well-kept secrets and places. Some of the highlights of your walking tour:
- Bulgarian Parliament
- Russian Church
- National Gallery
- National Theatre
- The Presidency
- St. Nedelya Church
- St. George’s Rotunda
- Largo Complex
- Roman ruins of Serdica
- Banya Bashi Mosque
- Central Market Hall
- Central Baths
- The Synagogue
- St. Sofia Church
- St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral
- Sofia University
- National Library
- Vasil Levski monument
- Shipka and Oborishte streets
- Eagle’s Bridge
- Visit of all major landmarks in Sofia The tour continues through less known places which we will explore by vehicle. Time for lunch on the foot of Vitosha and the Boyana Church will be the last stops for the day.
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SOFIA Exclusive Day Tour with Vitosha Mountain & Panoramic Drive
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What's included in SOFIA Exclusive Day Tour with Vitosha Mountain & Panoramic Drive
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Saint Nikolas Russian ChurchPass-by Only
Your tour will start from the pearl of Sofia, the beautiful Russian Church, easily recognizable by its notorious golden domes. Immersing yourself into the ancient history of the city, you will pass through Roman ruins and Medieval settlements only to reach the unique amalgamation of cultures and religions that emerged during Ottoman times. Strolling around the historical city center, you will learn to recognize the different architectural styles that are embedded in the buildings around you – from gorgeous royal palaces to Stalin’s monumental ensembles. Get lost in one of the oldest streets in Sofia still teeming with local stories, nostalgy, and romanticism. Take a glimpse inside most of the landmarks, including the oldest still functioning Christian temple in Europe where your guide, who is an art historian, will explain in detail the meaning and symbolism behind the unique wall-paintings inside.
Vitosha Mountain
Following such an enchanting journey back in time, a driver will meet us in front of St. Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, our last stop for the walking tour. We will continue exploring the beauties of the city by vehicle. Gain better insight and understanding of the metropolis and the way it functions today. Making our way through different neighborhoods, each one accompanied by a gripping tale, we reach the towering Vitosha Mountain. Sit down and relax in the charming garden of our hosts, who will prepare one of the best traditional dishes in Sofia. Enjoy your lunch and indulge in the soothing whiff of the surrounding forest.
Boyana Church
When you shake off this feeling of calmness and pleasure, provoked by such a delicious culinary endeavor, we head towards one of the hidden gems of Sofia – the historical Boyana Church - a UNESCO heritage site which will take us back in the 11th- century Medieval Bulgaria. Your leader promises to reveal the story of the unique frescoes hidden in the church and tell you more about their peculiar characteristics. The tour ends with a panoramic view of the whole city and a coffee/tea break at a place where only locals go.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Visit of all major landmarks in Sofia
- Professional Guide Services
- Traditional Lunch
- Coffee/Тea break
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your guide will meet you just in front of the Cathedral " Al. Nevski", holding a sign of the company - Tempora Travel.
