THE MAGIC OF BULGARIA
For thirteen centuries, Bulgaria the cradle of Slav culture, the land of Orpheus and Spartacus has given the world men of great achievements, mysterious Thracian treasures and burial tombs, magnificent frescos and many brilliant examples of ancient applied arts.
This comprehensive tour offers the chance to discover the amazingly rich cultural and natural heritage of one of Europe's most beautiful but least known countries. It highlights the many ancient monasteries and churches that lie scattered amongst mountains and will visit some of the most outstanding examples.
To experience the tranquility of traditional life in the remote black sea coast, mountain towns and villages, the tour visits Varna, Nessebar, Tryavna, Veliko tarnovo, Rousse, all famed for their unique and well preserved architecture and will give an idea about the country's rich tradition of arts and crafts in the live museum of Etera.
To ease the stress away, the tour will take you to one of the best spa resorts in Bulgaria "YHI SPA" resort in Melia Grand Hermitage Hotel to relax and to take care of your health.
THE MAGIC OF BULGARIA FULL PROGRAM
Last updated: June 2010
WEDNESDAY
- 09:00 - Departure from Beirut International Airport.
- 11:00 - Arrival to Varna; Passport control & customs formalities. Meet and assistance.
- 12:00 - Departure to the biggest mall in Bulgaria; Varna Mall. Free time to browse the mall for an hour and a half.
- 14:30 - Departure to the Golden Sands resort. Lodgement in the chosen hotel.
- 17:00 - Meeting for brief information. Free time for leisure.
- 20:30 - Departure to the resort of Albena to enjoy the Bulgarian Evening in a typical folk restaurant with a folk show. Return to the hotel.
THURSDAY
- 09:00 - After breakfast, Varna City guided tour including the Marine Park "the biggest in the Balkan range", the Holy Virgin Cathedral & the Opera Square. Free Time for coffee or cold drink in one of many Café-trottoire or for light lunch.
- 12:00 - After lunch, departure to the museum town of Nessebar.
- 14:30 - Arrival to Nessebar, lodgement in hotel Iberostar Festa Panorama, free time to browse the cobbled streets, the souvenir shops and some of the 40 historical churches.
- 20:00 - Dinner overlooking the magnificient sea view. Overnight in hotel Iberostar.
FRIDAY
- 08:00 - After breakfast departure to one of the most beautiful Bulgarian typical towns; Triavna.
- 09:30 - A short stop for refreshments in Petolachka
- 11:30 - Arrival to Kazanluk; the valley of roses. Visit the rose museum and the memorial Church of Shipka. Free time for snack.
- 14:00 - The journey continues through the picturesque mountains.
- 16:00 - Arrival to Triavna. Check in at the hotel. Free time to browse the old city center and the historical shopping center.
- 20:30 - Dinner in the hotel.
SATURDAY
- 08:30 - After breakfast visit the wood carving museum then proceed to the Etera Ethnographic Heritage Park.
- 11:30 - Arrival to Etera. Free time to enjoy the historical streets and houses dated to the National revival Period while watching the traditional craftsmen performing their art. Free time for snack then continue to Veliko Tarnovo.
- 14:00 - Arrival to the capital of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (13th C); Veliko Tarnovo. Check in at the hotel. Free time to browse the historical streets and the medieval fortifications, churches and the palace that still stands on the Tsaravets Hill (The King's Hill) and the Samovodska Charshia, the old trade street which sheltered skilful craftsmen through the Revival Period.
- 20:30 - Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
SUNDAY
- 09:00 - After breakfast visit Dryanovo Monastery, the birth place of the revolution against the Ottomans.
- 11:30 - Return to Veliko Tarnovo; Free time to enjoy the best shopping city in Bulgaria.
- 18:30 - Departure to Arbanassi village for dinner in a typical bulgarian restaurant. At the same time overlooking the Sound & Image show (if available)
- 23:00 - Return to the hotel, overnight.
MONDAY
- 08:30 - After breakfast early departure to Rousse; the major Bulgarian city on the Danube river.
- 09:30 - Pass by the Ivanovo Rock Monatery or the Basarbovski Monastery
- 11:00 - Check in at Cosmopolitan hotel overlooking the Danube river and Romania. Free time
- 16:00 - Visit the museum.
- 17:00 - A boat trip in the Danube river.
- 20:30 - Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.
TUESDAY
- 10:00 - After breakfast, proceed to Varna with a stop in midway at the White Horse Complex for refreshments.
- 14:00 - Arrival to Varna, free time at leisure or optional tour to Balchik to visit the Botanical Gardens (24 euro / Adult - 16 euro / Child).
- 23:00 - "Variete Show" at the Casino International.
WEDNESDAY
- 04:00 - Check out from the hotel, transfer to Varna airport for passport control and formalities.
- 06:00 - Departure to Beirut.
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THE MAGIC OF BULGARIA
Departures on 21 July & 01 September 2010
| MOB_BGA-7N | 08 Days / 07 Nights | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPARTURE | With Bulgaria Air from Beirut International Airport | |||||
| Weekday/th> | City | Accommodation | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Refresh. |
| Wednesday | Varna | 5* Sup. Hermitage | 0 | 0 | Out | 1 |
| Thursday | Nessebar | 4* Sup. Iberostar | 1 | 0 | In | 1 |
| Friday | Triavna | 4* Kalina Palace | 1 | 0 | In | 0 |
| Saturday | Veliko Tarnovo | 4* Sup. Yantra / Premier | 1 | 0 | In | 0 |
| Sunday | Veliko Tarnovo | 4* Sup. Yantra / Premier | 1 | 0 | Out | 0 |
| Monday | Russe | 4* Sup. Cosmopolitan | 1 | 0 | In | 0 |
| Tuesday | Varna | 5* Sup. Hermitage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wednesday | Varna | Return to Beirut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FLIGHT DETAILS | BEY - VAR : FB 9446 - 09h00 - 11h00 Wednesday | |||||
| VAR / BEY : FB 9445 - 06h00 - 08h00 Wednesday | ||||||
| PACKAGE RATES PER PERSON IN EURO | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBL | SGL | EXTRA BED | CHILD EXTRA BED | INFANT |
| 1095 | 1295 | 1025 | 895 | 100 |
Bouchrieh Commercial Center 6th fl. - Surete Generale St. - Jdeideh, Beirut - Lebanon
P.O.Box: 90-641 - Tel: +961.1900598 - +961.1901598 - +961.1902598 - +961.3258336 - Fax: +961.1899893
Web Site: http://www.orientplus.com - E-mail: orientplus@orientplus.com
Rates include:
- Round trip ticket BEY / VAR / BEY.
- Transport in Luxury air-conditioned coaches.
- Hotel Accommodation for 7 nights in 4* and 5* Superior hotels as mentioned in the table.
- Transfers "Airport/Hotel/Airport"
- Lebanese and/or Bulgarian guides
- All entrance fees unless mentioned in the table
- 24 hours telephone for emergency cases.
- Transport and travel insurance.
- Visa and airport taxes.
Rates do not include:
- Lunches and one dinner.
- Tips and personal expences.
- Portage fees and tips.
Notes & conditions:
- Airport taxes are subject to increase according to fuel surcharges. Final amount will be fixed when tickets are issued.
- Flight details as well as package prices are for information only and could be changed without prior notice.
- We strongly recommend to buy the "Travel Cancellation" inscurance policy; 25$ per package below 1000$, 35$ per package above 1000$
- The travel insurance policy included in the package is with minimum required coverage and for travellers below the age of 70 years old.
- Breakfast is on open buffet basis.
- Dinners outside the hotel (2 dinners) include 1 beer or half a bottle of wine for each tourist while in hotels, drinks are not included.
- Refreshments consist of one cup of coffee or mineral water or one soft drink for each tourist.
- All extra demands or change of meals should be paid by the tourist.
- Hotels could be changed to the same or higher categories in the same or nearest location.
- Down payment upon reservation: 35% of package (minimum 350 euros) plus visa & insurance cost.
- Down payment upon reservation: 100% of package cost + visa & insurance cost incase the reservation is within the last 20 days.
- Deposit is not refundable after reservation; incase the cancellation is done within the last 20 days, all the package must be paid.
- Any change to the initial reservation results in a minimum 50 Euro handling charge in addition to the hotel's penalties.
- Any change in the original tour date after the reservation will be considered as a cancellation and therefore all package cost must be paid.
- A supplement of 3% is charged when paying with any credit or debit card.
- 80 Euros VIP CLASS supplement includes first 5 row seats, vip lounge in Beirut & private transfers.
