The 3 VIP Experiences in Bulgaria That Earn Their Price

1.VIP Catamaran 4 hour Activity with Snorkeling in Bulgaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Sail from Old Nessebar on a four-hour catamaran cruise with resort pickup, a shaded seating area, sundeck, drinks, snacks, lunch, and snorkeling equipment. You can choose a morning or afternoon departure. The stop is suited to swimming and relaxing, though sea visibility and wildlife sightings can vary.

“I’m not sure if we were just lucky and the boat was quieter, but there was plenty of room to move around. Lunch was really good.”

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2.Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $308Top rated

Travel from Sofia in an Audi Q7 with guide Rado, Radoslav, or Dimitar, depending on availability. See Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and UNESCO-listed Boyana Church, cross Vitosha and Rila Mountains, eat an optional local lunch, then relax at Aqua Club Kotvata’s mineral pools and saunas in Sapareva Banya.

“Very cool day, doing things I wouldn’t normally do. Highlight was definitely seeing the monastery, what an incredible scene. The car was air conditioned which was important in July and the hosts dropped me off in Sofia at the restaurant where I was going to dinner! Very friendly and accommodating”

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3.Transfer from the Sofia Airport to your hotel in Sofia by VIP Mercedes V class

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Meet your chauffeur at Sofia International Airport and ride directly to your Sofia hotel in a private Mercedes V Class. The roughly 30-minute transfer costs $69.46 per group of up to six, making it useful for families or groups with luggage. Depending on your hotel, you may catch an outside view of Sofia Cathedral.

“A tour in this ropey , yet , ahem , characterful car was enhanced by a very pleasant and flexible tour and tour guide .”

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