Bulgaria and Macedonia Full-Day Tour from Sofia
Duration
10 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Explore historic Zemen Monastery peaceful surroundings and murals
Travel through scenic roads between Sofia and Zemen
Discover Osogovo Monastery Holy Cloister and spiritual atmosphere
Enjoy traditional local lunch at nearby restaurant
Experience cultural and religious heritage across two countries
€ 235
€ 216.20
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The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Sofia and the first stop at Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its remarkable medieval frescoes. Explore the church and learn about its history and artistic significance. Afterwards, travel to Zemen Monastery located about an hour and a half from Sofia. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and admire the beautiful architecture and murals that make this monastery a notable cultural landmark. The visit allows time to appreciate the religious and historical importance of the site while taking in the serene landscape around it.
Next, continue the journey toward Osogovo Monastery in Macedonia, approximately a two hour drive from Zemen. Upon arrival, explore the Holy Cloister and experience the tranquil atmosphere of this spiritual retreat. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a nearby restaurant featuring local cuisine, providing a taste of the region’s culinary traditions. After the visit, return to Sofia where the tour concludes with a drop off at your hotel. This day trip combines history, culture, and scenic drives, offering a meaningful and immersive experience in the religious and architectural heritage of Bulgaria and Macedonia.
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Travel documents and ID
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Hand sanitize
Water bottle
Weather appropriate clothing
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Sun protection recommended: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
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Wheelchair not accessible
No public transportation nearby
Passport required
Minimum age of participants is ten
Conformation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Activity Provider: P Group Plovdiv Ltd
Customer Reviews
Reza
We had an excellent day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv and Assen Fortress, and a big part of that was thanks to our tour leader, Philip. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely well-organized from start to finish. Philip shared fascinating insights about Bulgarian history and culture along the way, making the journey both informative and enjoyable. In Plovdiv, he guided us through the Old Town at a perfect pace, pointing out details we would have easily missed on our own, while still giving us enough free time to explore and enjoy the city. His professionalism, sense of humor, and genuine passion for what he does really stood out. The whole day felt relaxed, well-planned, and personal rather than rushed or overly scripted. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bulgaria — and if you’re lucky enough to have Philip as your guide, you’re in great hands.
Kelly
We booked a Rila monastery and thermal spa trip via Get your guide. The day trip itself was good and well planned, our guide was also very friendly and informative. The communication from the company was helpful both via email and WhatsApp telling us the meeting point, time to meet, name of guide and itinerary etc. The meeting point was easy to find in a central location and the coach arrived on time with the guide standing outside meeting and greeting customers. The guide gave the option of staying with him for a guided tour or exploring at our own leisure which worked well for us. The negative to the day was the journey itself. The coach was so hot inside, everyone was complaining and taking clothes off and the seats were very cramped making us hotter still. We stopped on the way for a toilet and coffee stop and were told to be back on the coach in 15 minutes so we did as instructed however the driver and guide decided to stay inside the cafe for 35 minutes leaving us and other customers sat on the coach waiting. We lost valiable time waiting around on a coach which would could have been spent at the monastery or spa. Another customer even commented on the coach saying it was the longest 15 minutes they had ever known. Overall a good day out and we would book with them again but there is room for improvements on the journey.
Mark
Had a great time today on the Plovdiv trip. Phillip was a great guide, full of knowledge and history of the area. I would recommend this tour.
Emma
We did the monastery and spa springs trip with Philippe. He was an outstanding guide and went deep into Bulgarian history and brought a fresh approach to the spiritual history as well. Our tour was one of the best parts of the whole trip and I highly recommend- particularly with this guide!
Ames
Philip was an amazing tour guide. We had a lovely small group. Philip was very educational, we really learned a lot! We went to Serbia and Macedonia. He was so much fun! We actually booked it the day before, and there were only 5 of us in the group. HIGHLY suggest this tour group, so reasonably priced for what you get! Do it!!!