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Top 5 places to visit from Sofia

Top 5 places to visit from Sofia

Dear Visitor,

Below we have created our personal list of places that are most worth visiting on a day tour from Sofia. Our short-listed 5 places offer a variety of choices between cultural, historical, urban and natural sites to fulfill differnet tastes and interests.

 

    1. Rila Monastery. Undoubtedly the most visited cultural and historical site within a 2-hour drive from the capital is the UNESCO listed 10-century old largest monastery in Bulgaria. Nestled among thick forest in the stunningly beautiful Rila mountain, our tours combine this guided visit with UNESCO Boyana church, with Thermae Spa complex or with wine tasting. V Travel goes to Rila Monastery and Boyana church every day, to Rila Monastery and Thermal Baths every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and can offer you a private tour with wine tasting upon request.
    2. Plovdiv. Favourite city for most locals and visitors, Plovdiv offers a lot of culture, history and art, combined with tempting cafes, restaurants and pedetrian streets. The V Travel goes to Plovdiv and Assen fortress every Thursday and Sunday and offers a private tour every day,
    3. Belogradcik Rocks are a 7 Natural wonders nominee and it offers a fantastic walk on top of a medieval fortress among the rocks. Breathtaking views worth a proposal spot, great local food and also splendid caves nearby. Vtravel organises a group to Belogradcik Fortress and Venetsa cave every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and private one the rest of the days.
    4. Koprivshtitsa is the place to go back in time to 18th-19th century architectural museum-town, engulf in Bulgarian revolution history and enjoy splendid Balkan mountain views. Vtravel will take you there on a great historical lesson every day on a private tour.
    5. 7 Rila Lakes are the very famous glacial lakes in the most beautiful and highest mountain on the Balkan Penisula – Rila! Get prepared for a good uphill-downhill 5-hour hike (easy-moderate) on a high-altitude (2000-2500m). Vtravel goes to 7 Rila Lakes during summer months (June-September) with private guide or in group tour.

    Welcome!
    V Travel Ltd. – your travel agency in Sofia.