Bulgaria
Since the early 1990’s Bulgaria has morphed into a more modern version of itself, attracting tourists with its cheap skiing, beach holidays on the Black Sea coast, bustling capital Sofia, dramatic mountains, haven-like monasteries, Roman and Byzantine ruins, and excellent coffee. In the villages you can still find folk who ride a donkey to work, eat homegrown potatoes and make their own cheese – the difference now is that dinner is eaten in front of a satellite TV.
Best time to visit
April to mid-June (spring)
Highlights
• Skiing down Bulgaria’s affordable snowy peaks
• Sipping full-bodied aromatic coffee in a Sofia café
• Walking through the strikingly beautiful Rila Mountains, encountering deers, wild goats, eagles and falcons among the forests of fir trees and beechwoods.
• Basking on the beach at Burgas on the Black Sea coast
• Sampling a glass of dark red wine in Melnik in a centuries-old wine bar cut into the rocks
• Reflecting and contemplating life at revered Rila Monastery, a significant symbol of national identity
Eat
Kyopolou, baked eggplant with garlic and walnuts, a Varna specialty
Drink
A glass of red wine, a tradition in Bulgaria since 6th century BC
Surprises
There are over 160 monasteries; rose oil is a major export; Bulgaria is the world’s fifth larges exporter of wine.
Experiences in Sofia
• Breakfast with Sofia
• Sofia’s food, heritage and culture tour
Experiences in Varna
• Home cooked Varna – enjoy a home cooked meal with a local family
HOLIDAY TYPE
BELIZE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Accommodation
Airport parking
Airport transfers
Car rental
Executive getaways
Industry specific tours
Flights
Group travel
Incentive travel
Personalised service
Special occasions
Luxury Travel
