The area of the Balkan Range was inhabited by one of the first known European civilisations, as early as the IV th millennium B.C. Since those times it has seen numerous tribes and people: Thracians, Greeks, Celts, Romans, Goths, Huns, Slavs, Proto-Bulgarians, Pechenegues, Ouzes, Coumans, all leaving behind traces of their stay. With our . . . → Read More: Culture]]>

The area of the Balkan Range was inhabited by one of the first known European civilisations, as early as the IV th millennium B.C. Since those times it has seen numerous tribes and people: Thracians, Greeks, Celts, Romans, Goths, Huns, Slavs, Proto-Bulgarians, Pechenegues, Ouzes, Coumans, all leaving behind traces of their stay. With our well-established knowledge of history and archaeology we are able to prepare tailored trips to your needs.

For these specialised visits, we hire our guides from an experinced pool of experts in history, archaeology, culture studies and Balkan heritage. We offer tours of Bulgarian monastaries led by specialists in iconography. We can also organise tours and participation in archaeological digs in Bulgaria.

On a more contemporary side, we can help you look out for traces of the Communist Era and give you a glimpse of what life was like in Bulgaria behind the Iron Curtain. The possibilities are endless and we have the expertise to develop them with you.

Why not set out to discover Bulgarian cuisine? Our tours can include presentations and tasting of Bulgarian wines from all over the country, accompanied by the food of our best restaurants. Although relatively unknown, Bulgarian cuisine and wines are of great quality. You are more than welcome in Bulgaria – the land of the . . . → Read More: Immersion]]>

Why not set out to discover Bulgarian cuisine? Our tours can include presentations and tasting of Bulgarian wines from all over the country, accompanied by the food of our best restaurants. Although relatively unknown, Bulgarian cuisine and wines are of great quality. You are more than welcome in Bulgaria – the land of the Thracians, who venerated Dionysos, the God of earthly pleasures. In each of the trips we strive to provide very high quality food, and for gastronomers we can go a step further and prepare gourmet tours.

Another original and enlightening way to discover the country is to come over and meet the people who live here. Once out of the humdrum of everyday life, we will bring you into a warm and rustic country atmosphere, welcomed warmly in a small mountain village, with time to enjoy a nature filled stay among the local people. You will be able to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the scenery and the delight of traditional cooking made from all organic produce.

Bulgarian singers have been known abroad for a long time. Bulgarian opera singers are well known and sought after all over the world. Bulgarian folk singers astonish thousands of listeners every year with the depth and mystical qualities of their voices.

Music is very much alive in Bulgaria , and folklore resides within modern . . . → Read More: Music]]>

Bulgarian singers have been known abroad for a long time. Bulgarian opera singers are well known and sought after all over the world. Bulgarian folk singers astonish thousands of listeners every year with the depth and mystical qualities of their voices.

Music is very much alive in Bulgaria , and folklore resides within modern life. Festivals are very popular and attract crowds from all over the world. We can organise for you song, music and folk dance camps, in different areas of Bulgaria. For example in the Rhodopy, one of the most authentic regions of the country, the legendary land of Orpheus Harp.

Another Bulgarian musical phenomenon, which is not well-known abroad, is the very popular modern Bulgarian pop music called Tchalga, known for its over the top extravagance, its mix of western and eastern influences and its great popularity with Bulgarian youth. We can take you for a night out to sample this little known aspect of Sofia.

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Bulgaria is rich in mineral water resources with over 800 registered mineral springs. Water comes out of the ground at temperatures ranging between 37° C. and 101° C. The ancients made great use of these natural wonders and used them for their medicinal qualities, as well as for relaxation.

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Bulgaria is rich in mineral water resources with over 800 registered mineral springs. Water comes out of the ground at temperatures ranging between 37° C. and 101° C. The ancients made great use of these natural wonders and used them for their medicinal qualities, as well as for relaxation.

The variety of mineral springs in Bulgaria offer a wide range of health benefits and calming values. In recent years a good number of new spa centres have been built or rehabilitated. They offer high quality services in up-to-date facilities. So you can certainly mix relaxation with culture! We would be delighted to inform and guide you through the different opportunities here.

In winter, we can take you to one of the three main ski resorts, to a spa hotel, for a stay which will join sport and relaxation. In summer, Bulgarian nature is at its best. Come over and fish, ride horses, trek across our mountain ranges, or simply relax on the sands of the . . . → Read More: Sports and Nature]]>

In winter, we can take you to one of the three main ski resorts, to a spa hotel, for a stay which will join sport and relaxation. In summer, Bulgarian nature is at its best. Come over and fish, ride horses, trek across our mountain ranges, or simply relax on the sands of the Black Sea.

Again, why not mix nature and culture? With our partners specialised in sport and nature discovery we will are able to prepare unforgettable holidays for you.

With a rich history spanning more than five thousand years, Bulgaria also has of a spectacular natural environment, a temperate climate, with warm delightful summers and snowy winters. Every civilisation, from the Thracians to the Ottomans, through the Slavs and the Byzantines, has left its mark on the land.

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With a rich history spanning more than five thousand years, Bulgaria also has of a spectacular natural environment, a temperate climate, with warm delightful summers and snowy winters. Every civilisation, from the Thracians to the Ottomans, through the Slavs and the Byzantines, has left its mark on the land.

From the Black Sea coast, to the heights of the Balkan Range, to the heart of the Rhodopi, the Bulgarian lifestyle echoes these multiple influences. Even during the most difficult of times, this country has maintained a high standard of hospitality and openness.

Bulgarian cuisine is of the highest quality and delights those, who take the time to discover its many flavours. The development of the tourism infrastructure is improving each day.