UNESCO's World heritage Old Nessebar - the town of 40 churches
Description
This 1 day tour offers a customer oriented experience and features main points of interest along its itenerary. The tour is unique as travellers can choose what they would like to visit and can define the stops themselves. The privacy of the tour is waranty for pleasant journey with no tide timeframes and schedules.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up at your convenience from 8:30 till 09:30 am from your hotel in Varna or in near by resort areas. We will start our journey with crossing one of Varna’s most spectacular landmarks - Asparuhovo bridge. We will head south and within 45 min drive will reach small coastal town Byala (Aspros). There we can make a stop at St. Atanas’s cape to visit an ancient town from 4th-6th centuries AD.
On the way to Nessebar we will stop at a panoramic spot to enjoy the view to most famous and biggest seaside resort in Bulgaria – Sunny Beach and to Nessebar's peninsula and the Old Town Nessebar itself.
Arrival in Nesebar (Messembria). Old town of Nessebar is located on a small peninsula and it is a protected by UNESCO sit since 1983. Lunch in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant, with local homemade meals. Sea food restaurants are also an option After lunch we will make 1-1.5 hour walk on the cobbled stone streets of old town with a optional visit of the Historical museum and most famous churches. Entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All tours start from traveller's most convinient point of pickup - hotels, private and public buildings and areas within radius of 30 km from Varna
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour to Nessebar so I enjoyed a great day of conversation and Bulgarian history with Strahil, who is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. He will also adjust the activities to suit you/your group which is a nice touch. On top of that he gave a great recommendation for a seafood restaurant where we stayed to lunch - wonderful seafood and freshly baked bread. The tour is a leisurely pace with plenty of time for wandering, taking pictures, or even meeting other travellers along the way. And the drive is wonderfully scenic. You won't forget this adventure!
Dear Coleen! Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to be your guide! I will be happy to welcome you again!
Strahil took me on a wonderful and historical tour of Nesebar and Byala! I learned a lot of history about Bulgaria’s origins and struggles to keep their heritage and traditions alive. As a native English speaker from the U.S., he has absolutely no issues speaking the language and that was nice for me as I am sure I would not understand a few of the Bulgarian historical words, so having someone educate me on both places in English was great! We were able to see the church sites in Nesebar and learned quite a bit about why Greek was written on many of the walls. I was fascinated by the rich history of this small Island that carries quite a historical weight. You could almost find something new about each church if you stay long enough and analyze the structures and fresco’s. Awe! That’s pretty much what sums up Nesebar and the second location of Byala! I’ve lived in Bulgaria for a few years but that’s not long enough to see it all. Byala is near Obzor and rests on the mountainside just northeast of Obzor. It’s a recently discovered winery where large pots are still intact. Both the winery and baptismal sites are visible. This was something I never expected to see on the tour. It was awesome! Strahil is a kind and knowledgeable/personable person and I HIGHLY recommend him! Of all the experiences I have had interacting with Bulgarians on a daily basis in the past, he stands out as one of the nicest people I’ve run into in Bulgaria! He is the kind of person that you won’t forget, even after a day trip! Thank you Strahil and thank you for the wonderful conversations. I appreciate it!
Dear Scott, Thank you for being my guest! Thank you very much for this review! I appreciate it! I am deeply touched by your kind words! I had a great time with you on the tour and I am grateful to you for the stories and conversations as well! I will be more than happy to welcoming you and your closed ones to Varna anytime!
