The land of 8 000 years history, culture and traditions - MIEL

The land of 8 000 years history,
culture and traditions
1 st day Sofia – Stara Zagora /240 km/ D
Arrival at Sofia Airport. Meeting by a representative of a local tour operator – MIEL Ltd. Transfer by car/bus to
the city of Stara Zagora (duration – about 2 hours and 30 minutes). Accommodation at the hotel. Dinner with
wine‐tasting and overnight in Stara Zagora.
2 nd day Stara Zagora – ancient history B, L
After breakfast at the hotel the day will start with a sightseeing tour of Stara Zagora. You will visit one of the
most impressive archeological, historical and cultural highlights of the city – the Neolitic Dwelling museum; the
Regional Historical Museum, the Roman Street leading to the Southern Gate of Augusta Trayana, the Antique
Forum Augusta Trayana, and the Late Antique Public Buildings with Roman’s Mosaics. The tour continues with
visit of the Orthodox Saint Martyr Dimiter Cathedral Church or Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Lunch. Free time. In
the evening we invite you to enjoy opera or concert performance /up to the program/. Overnight in Stara
Zagora.
3 rd day Stara Zagora – life‐style and art B, L
Breakfast at the hotel followed by visit of the house‐museum “Town life – 19 th century”, the Museum of Stara
Zagora crafts and the City Art Gallery. Then the program continues with a walking tour via central part of the
city – the main Pedestrian Street, City park and vegetable and fruit market. After lunch, visit of the Museum of
the Zagorka brewery. Here you will have the opportunity to taste life beer. Return to the hotel and free time for
leisure. Overnight in Stara Zagora.
Optional: a special private concert – classical / Bulgarian folklore music in the hotel’s hall – 200 € / per group
4 th day Stara Zagora – Kazanlak /35 km/
The Land of Thracian’s Kings / UNESCO Heritage
B, L, D
Breakfast and departure to the town of Kazanlak (duration – about 30 minutes). Accommodation at Hotel
“Palas” and after a short break the program continues with a visit of the City Historical Museum. Here you can
see one of the greatest golden collections and artifacts of the life of the Thracian’s Kings. Then you will discover
the Kazanlak Art Gallery. After lunch in a restaurant you will go to one of the best UNESCO World Heritage in
Bulgaria – the Thracian Tomb at Kazanlak. Then you will visit another unique Thracian tomb “Golyama
Kosmatka”, which was recently uncovered and get world‐famous for the golden mask of Sepht 3. One the way
back you will stop to see one of the magnificent churches – the Golden Domes Russian Church. Return to the
hotel and free time for leisure. The day will finished with a dinner in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant with a
life folklore show. Overnight in Kazanlak.
5 th day Kazanlak – Roses and art B, L
After breakfast the day will start with a visit of the Rose Museum which is unique in its presentation of the 350‐
year old history of Bulgarian rose growing and processing industry. Then the day continues with visit of the
Ethnographic Complex “Kulata” (“Tower”) where you can enjoy the serene renaissance atmosphere of old
Kazanlak and taste the famous Bulgarian rose oil and other different rose products. Your next stop is the
luthier’s studio, where you will see the reproduction models of Stradivari and other musical instruments. Lunch.
Free time or an opportunity to visit art studios for wooden plastic, artistic ceramic or painting and work
together with the artists /optional/. In the late afternoon – visit the house‐museum of Petko Staynov /a famous
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Bulgarian composer/. In the music hall of the museum you will listen to a private classical concert – especially
for you! Return to the hotel. Overnight in Kazanlak.
6 th day Kazanlak – Sofia /280 km/ ‐ UNESCO heritage B, L
Early breakfast and departure to Sofia /duration of the transfer – about 3 hours/. Arrival at Sofia and
accommodation at the hotel. After a short break and lunch, the day continues with visit of the Boyana Church
(10 th century) – UNESCO World Heritage, remarkable with its unique frescos. Next stop is the National
Historical Museum, which is situated on the foot of the Vitosha Mountain and is one of the biggest historical
museums on the Balkans. There you will find more than 650 000 cultural monuments, rich golden collections of
artifacts and archeological and historical archives. Then you are going to visit the gorgeous Cathedral “St.
Alexander Nevski” in the center of Sofia, followed by a walking city tour ‐ the Russian church “St. Nicolay”, the
Roman’s rotunda “St. George” and other archeological and architectural sights of the capital. Return to the
hotel. Overnight in Sofia.
7 th day Sofia ‐ departure B, L
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time. Lunch in the hotel’s restaurant. Transfer to the Sofia Airport for your flight
back to Brussels. END OF THE PROGRAM
Price per person in DBL room: 900 € /min 8 pax/
Price per person in DBL room: 815 € /min 12 pax/
Price per person in DBL room: 740 € /min 16 pax/
Supplement for SGL room: 150 €
Reduction for 3 rd person: 50 €
Offer is based for the period 1 April – 31 October 2010
The prices include:
• VIP Meet & Assist service upon Arrival and departure;
• Hotel accommodation on BB basis for 6 nights: /mentioned below or similar/
‐ 3 overnights in a hotel “Forum” 3* in Stara Zagora;
‐ 2 overnights in a hotel “Palas” 4* in Kazanlak;
‐ 1 overnight in 3*/4*/5* hotel in Sofia;
• 7 lunches in chosen restaurants;
• 1 dinner in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant with a life folklore show;
• Visit of ZAGORKA brewery museum and beer tasting;
• All transfers in deluxe vehicle throughout;
• Sightseeing tour of Stara Zagora – visit of the Neolitic Dwellings museum, the Regional Historical
Museum; the Roman Street, the Antique Forum Augusta Trayana, Late Antique Public Buildings with
Roman’s Mosaics, Orthodox Saint Martyr Dimiter Cathedral Church or Blessed Virgin Mary Church,
house‐museum “Town life – 19 th century”, the Museum of Stara Zagora crafts and City Art Gallery;
• Ticket for opera or concert performance in Stara Zagora;
• Sightseeing tour of Kazanlak – visit of Historical Museum, Art Gallery, Rose Museum, Ethnographic
complex “Kulata”, luthier’s studio and house‐museum of Petko Staynov;
• Rose‐tasting – tasting of rose water, rose oil and lavender oil;
• Private classical concert /piano, violin/ in the house‐museum of Petko Staynov;
• Sightseeing tour of Sofia – visit of Boyana Church, National Historical Museum, the Cathedral “St.
Alexander Nevski” and etc.;
• French or English speaking guide services.
The program could be rearranged according to the interests of the tourist.
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The prices don’t include:
• Air tickets to/from Sofia;
• Optional activities and services not included in the program;
• Extension of the program;
• Personal expenses, tips for driver and guide.
Recommended hotels according to the program:
Cities Hotel WEB
Stara Zagora
Forum 4* or
Unicato 3*
www.hotelforum.bg
www.uniqato.com
Kazanlak Palas 3* www.hotel‐palas.com
Sofia Anel 5* www.hotelanel.com
The key locations of the tour:
The highlights of Sofia ‐ founded 7000 years ago Sofia is the second oldest city in Europe. It is the capital of
Bulgaria since 1879.In this city life never ends. The intertwining between the antique,well‐preserved, and the new
will fascinate you.As you walk in the streets you can feel the history that whispers you the deepest secrets of this
important city. www.sofia.bg/en
Stara Zagora – incredible artefacts from 8 000 years history ‐ Neolithic dwellings from the 6th century BC, The
Antic Forum of Augusta Trayana ‐ Vereya Roman ruins, The Memorial to Stara Zagora Defenders in 1877 and
much more. www.stara‐zagora.travel
Kazanlak ‐ a town located in the end of the Valley of Roses. It is the centre of rose oil extraction in Bulgaria and the
oil ‐ producing rose in Kazanlak is one of the most widely recognizable national symbols.
www.tourism.kazanlak.bg/en/index.html
Terms & Conditions:
• The above prices are based on current costs and conditions available at the time of offering, all rates and
availability to be reconfirmed in the time of definitive reservations.
• The prices are not valid during the Rose Festival /28 May ‐ 7 June 2010/.
• All rates are quoted in EURO and are NET.
• Once the program is confirmed MIEL will provide you with a pro‐forma invoice. The government taxes are
subject to change without notice.
• All reservations & enquiries should be made by writing either by E‐mail or by Fax. MIEL will reply to all
requests within 48 h except during weekends and other public holidays. If the immediate confirmation is
not possible the buyer will be informed of the status.
• Arrival & Departure detail timing and flight details should be sent by e‐mail or Fax direct to MIEL in order
to provide the necessary transfers.
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