We are pleased to offer you visiting historical and cultural monuments in the Central Balkans in Bulgaria (Karlovo, Sopot, Hissarya, Kalofer, Strelcha, Starosel, Koprivshtitsa, Panagyurishte, Svetzhen, Plovdiv, Kazanluk etc. Your guide will be Prof. Lolita Nikolova. The tour will be organized based on your personal interests. Please send your inquiry for more detailed information. 

In the Heart of the Balkans (Bulgaria)

This is unique in world tourism region where is concentrated a wealth of archaeology, ancient and later history, and contemporary wonders.

A series of small towns are very famous in the Bulgarian history from the 19 century when Bulgarians fighted against the Turkish Yoke.

But archaeology unveils the earliest sedentary populations in Europe from Neolithic (earlier 6th Millennium cal BCE), the flourishing culture from Copper Age (5th Millenium cal BCE) and most prosperous society from Early Bronze Age (later 4th - 3rd Millennium Cal BCE). Thracian Tombs near Starosel and Strelcha are unique for this culture, while Hissarya was a famous Roman city Diocletianopolis. Middle Age fortress is discovered and excavated near Sopot.

Hot mineral spring water is excellent both for drinking and for relaxing in swimming pools in Banya or in Hissarya.

The visit of these places required at least a week and  should be planned time ahead. Prices depend on the what kind of transport and lodging will be preferred - abt 200-300 Euroes per day (transport, lodging, restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, fees and guide with fluent English) for a group of 4-8 people.

Inquiry

Please fill in the Inquiry to let us know your spefici interest and the time when you plan to visit Bulgaria. You can also call directly tel. +359882668628) or e-mail to karlovoacademy@abv.bg