Bulgaria
Surva Festival 2021
You will be touched by the magic of the masquerade tradition that still survives in the region of Pernik. Everything here is for real! You will surrender to the appeal of Bulgarian folklore reinforced with healthy helpings of food and drinks. You will feel the creative presence of generations of exponents of the tradition. An incandescent fiery spectacle, bonfires and light shows will envelop you in the festival’s mystery.
Journey Highlights
- Walking sightseeing of Sofia
- Excursion to Rila Monastery
- Visit Boyana Church
- Attendance to Surva Festival
Essence of Bulgaria
Over the centuries, Bulgaria has been successively influenced by Byzantine, Greek, Russian cultures, and that of Western countries. In the Middle Ages (particularly in the 10th and 11th centuries), Bulgaria was the center of Slavic culture. This was practically destroyed during the centuries of Turkish domination. The revival of Bulgarian literature in the 18th century marked the revival of nationalism.
Journey Highlights
- Walking tour of Sofia
- Visit to the Rila Monastery
- Tour the Roman ruins of Plovdiv
- Visit Bachkovo Monastery and Icon collection
- Witness the Thracian tombs in Kaznlak
- Tour the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo
- Visit the Transfiguration Monastery and Nativity Church
Wines of Bulgaria
A thousand years before the Romans, the Thracians planted the first vines on the north and south slopes of the Balkan Mountains. They introduced vinicultural techniques, worshiped Dionysus, the god of wine, by eating, drinking and partying, and developed special tools for growing vines and producing wine.
Journey Highlights
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- Boyana Church
- Ledenika Cave
- Magura Cave
- Belogradchik Fortress
- Medieval Castle of Baba Vida
- Troyan Monastery
- Veliko Tarnovo Tsarevets
- Kordopoulova House
- Rozhen Monastery
- Rila Monastery
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