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Discover Bulgaria
Discover Bulgaria with Odyssey Traveller in this 14-day tour as we explore this European country's rich heritage and history. This fully guided small group tour, especially designed for mature and senior travellers, begins and ends in Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. We will visit historic museums, cathedrals, and important monuments and ancient settlements that will paint a picture of the country's years of foreign rule and the dramatic revival of its national consciousness in the 19th century.
Bulgaria is located on the eastern portion of the Balkan peninsula and is bordered by the Black Sea to the east. During the Bronze Age it was inhabited by Thracian tribes, who were eventually expelled or absorbed by the Greeks and the Romans. Early Bulgars (from which the country takes its name) took control of the region around the 7th century. Following years of prosperous trade, expansion, and war, the Bulgars were conquered by the Byzantine Empire, followed by the Ottomans who ruled Bulgaria for centuries. In the 19th century, the Bulgarian National Revival, marked by the spread of education and a cultural renaissance, paved the way for the liberation of Bulgaria from Turkish rule. Bulgaria became a part of the Eastern Bloc in 1946 and transitioned into democracy in 1991.
On this tour, accompanied by an Odyssey Program Leader and English-speaking local guides, we will view Thracian tombs, Roman ruins and settlements, fortresses and castles, and ancient churches and monasteries with incredible paintings and frescoes. We will also enjoy city tours of:
- Sofia
- Veliko Tarnovo
- Shumen
- Plovdiv
and visit interesting spots en route as well as the historic spots on the coastline of the Black Sea.
For more details, click the ‘Top 5’ or ‘Itinerary’ buttons above! If you’re keen to experience this tour, please call or send an email. Or, to book, simply fill in the form on the right-hand side of this page.
You can learn more about Bulgaria from Odyssey Traveller. We regularly offer tours designed for the active senior or mature traveller to enjoy in a small group holiday and learning environment. The 23-day Sofia, Bucharest, and Budapest tour may be of particular interest.
We also publish articles to provide more information to both loyal and prospective participants. Articles of possible interest is this two-part post filled with travelling tips for seniors, an article providing some advice for the over-50s with respect to life, exercise & travel, and an important article about practising responsible travel.
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