From Sofia: In the footsteps of Spartacus, Kyustendil

Overview

Departure point: Your hotel in Sofia Departure time: 08:00 am Duration: 10 hours (approx.) Return details: Return to the initial departure point or wherever you would want to go in Sofia Tour highlights: •  Zemen monastery •  The city of Kyustendil •  The Ottoman bridge in the village of Nevestino •  The ancient sanctuary close to the village of Nevestino In 73 year B.C. was the biggest rebellion of slaves against the Roman republic. Their idea was led by Spartacus, the famous gladiator. In his origin, he was a Thracian, from the tribe Medi. In this tour we’ are going in the lands of this tribe, searching some pieces of the past.

Itinerary

1. Bulgarian Fairy Tale

   Tour highlights: * Zemen monastery *The city of Kyustendil *The Ottoman bridge in the village of Nevestino *The ancient sanctuary close to the village of Nevestino At first we’ are going to Zemen monastery, which dated from the XIth century and you can see what look like one provincial church from the Middle Ages. The transfer from Sofia to Zemen is less than 2 hours. From Zemen we’ll go directly to Kyustendil and we’ll see the Roman ruins around the thermal baths of the ancient city Pautalia. The guide will provide you in the little streets of Kyustendil and tell you why is famous with its festivals of the cherry. Free time of 1.5 hours for lunch and enjoying the city. From Kyustendil, we’ll stop for a short break to see Kadin bridge and to look Struma river. From there we’ll drive to the village of Liliach, where we’ ll see a sanctuary, that was worshiped by Thracians, Romans, Christians. According to the legend, the wife of Justin I the Great came here to make her dream come true. Transfer to Sofia. Come with us to make legends be alive!

   · 6 h

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable shoes are recommended
• Minimum age is 18 years
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 91433P10

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