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Sofia Unveiled: A Journey Through History and Culture

Twajbic

4 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Sofia, Bulgaria's vibrant capital. Discover hidden gems like Vrana Park & Museum and the Socialist Art Museum. Immerse yourself in history at the National Museum of Military History and the National Bulgarian Archeological Museum. Marvel at architectural wonders like the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Boyana Church. Uncover the city's artistic side at The Palace - National Art Gallery and Opera and Ballet Sofia. Wrap up your journey with a visit to the National Palace of Culture and the National Museum of History. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Sofia

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Secrets of Vrana Park & Museum and the Socialist Art Museum

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$15

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$ 8

Hotel Villa Boyana

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Vrana Park & Museum

Landscaped gardens with tours of trees, shrubs & plants, plus the private home of Bulgarian royalty.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Socialist Art Museum

National museum presenting Bulgarian Socialist-era sculptures, art, memorabilia & propaganda films.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$8

9 - 11 min

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Sofia Zoo

Sprawling facility with an aquarium, birds of prey & bigs cats including lions & tigers.

No time set

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$8

Day 2Muzeiko and the National Museum of Military History: A Journey into the Past

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$18

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$ 6

Hotel Villa Boyana

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Muzeiko

Children's museum featuring interactive science-related exhibits, a cafe & a gift shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$8

13 - 16 min

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National Museum of Military History

Military museum, established in 1916, with collections of weapons, uniforms, medals & documents.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 3The Palace - National Art Gallery, Opera and Ballet Sofia, and the Miraculous Church

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$28

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$ 4

Hotel Villa Boyana

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

The Palace - National Art Gallery

National museum for Bulgarian artworks from the Middle Ages to the present, in former royal palace.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Opera and Ballet Sofia

Grand opera house & local landmark opened in 1953, hosting global opera & ballet stars.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Church of St. Nicholas the Miracle-Maker

1914 Russian Orthodox church featuring a colorful tiled exterior & gilded onion domes.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$3

Day 4Unveiling Bulgaria's Ancient Treasures: National Bulgarian Archeological Museum, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Boyana Church

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$18

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$ 4

Hotel Villa Boyana

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

National Bulgarian Archeological Museum

Archaeology museum with old treasures from antiquity, medieval objects & ancient cave drawings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Boyana Church

Medieval church known for an interior covered in frescos dating from the late 900s.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$8

Day 5The Grand Finale: National Palace of Culture and the National Museum of History

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$10

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$ 4

Hotel Villa Boyana

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Directions

National Palace of Culture

Iconic building hosting concerts, plays, exhibitions & other events in a huge, art-filled space.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

National Museum of History

Over 650,000 items show Bulgaria's history from prehistoric times to the more recent communist past.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $111 In total

Activities & Food:$88

Transport:$24