Excursions
Summer – 2012 Excursions provided by TS TRAVEL, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
1. One day trips
Varna- Dolphin show- Aladja monastery (Thursday, Sunday) The town of Varna take third place in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, situated in north east part on the Black sea coast in the largest gulf of Bulgaria. 07.50 Departure from Nessebar 08.00 Departure from Sunny Beach 08.20 Departure from Sveti Vlas 11.00 Visit the Dolphin show 12.30 Lunch 14.30 Visit the unique Aladja monastery, free time for shopping in Varna 16.30 Departure from Varna 18.00 Arriving at Sunny Beach
Varna - Balchik /SATURDAY/
08.00 Departure from Sunny Beach. 11.00 Arriving in Balchik – visit the romantic Botanic garden (dispose of more 3000 plants) and palace of Romanian Queen Maria 12.30 Lunch 14.30 Arriving in Varna-free time for shopping 16:00 Departure from Varna 18.00 Arriving at Sunny Beach
BALCHIK-KALIAKRA /Monday/
08:00Departure from Sunny Beach 11:00 arriving in Balchik-visit the romantic Botanic garden- there are more than 3000 rare and exotic species of plants and palace of Romanian Queen Maria. The Palace Complex consists of the central palace with a high tower, numerous buildings in a modern style at the time of Bulgarian Revival. There is many- park lanes, greeneries and stone summer-houses propped on marvelous columns facing the sea. The throne of Queen Maria, where she used to relax and unwind and enjoying the sunset, a small chapel where her heart stayed forever. 12:30 Lunch time 14:30 arriving at cape Kaliakra where the ancient fortress called Tireses was built 6-7 centuries B.C. Today there are quite enough remains of those ancient settlements and part of it can be seen in a small museum sheltered under a limestone cave. There is a legend telling of the story of several Bulgarian girls who chose to jump from the high cape with hair entangled each other and avoid being converted to Islam by the Turks. 16:00 Departure from cape Kaliakra 18:00 Arriving at Sunny Beach
VELIKO TARNOVO-ARBANASI /WEDNESDAY/
06:30 Departure from Sunny beach 10:15 Visit the Kelifarevo monastery “The Birth of the Blessed Virgin “The wood-carved icons of the church are a genuine piece of the Bulgarian art. 11:30 Visit the village of Arbanassi- the houses of Arbanassi are unique achievement of Bulgarian Revival architectural and heritage. They may be defined as dwellings-fortresses. The most interesting are Konstantsalieva House, the church “Birth of the Holly Son”- included in the trip/ 13:30 Lunch in Veliko Tarnovo 14:30 Sightseeing tour in Veliko Tarnovo- The Tsarevets Hill Archeological Reserve- the Baldwin Tower, the Palace of Bulgarian Tsars, The Bulgarian Patriarchy, the fortified wall, churches, monuments, old houses, the House with the Monkey, the old and unique Samovodska street- you will enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the old town. 18:00 Departure from V.Tarnovo 22:00 Arriving in Sunny Beach
Sozopol- Ropotamo River (Tuesday, Friday)
Sozopol is one of the oldest Greek colonies on the Black sea cost, situated some 33 km from Bourgas, nowadays a modern beach resort. 08.00 Departure from Sunny Beach 10.00 Arriving at Ropotamo River, a pleasant 40 minutes cruise by boat reaching rivers mouth. 11.30 Visit the ancient town of Sozopol. - 12.30 Lunch in cosy bay view restaurant 14.00 Free time. 16.30 Departure to Pomorie, visit the St. George monastery 18.00 Arriving at Sunny Beach
The peak of Shipka – the Valley of the Roses – - Open air Ethnographical museum “Etara”- Architecture and Ethnographic Reserve Bozhentsi (Saturday)
06.30 Departure from Sunny Beach. 09.30 – 10.15 Visit the town of Kazanluk – attractive place in the Valley of the roses, visit the Ethnographical complex, where you have a chance to get in touch Bulgarian way of live at the time of Revival 19- 20th century, the rose-distillery presentation. The traditional local liqueur treats. Visit the exclusive Thracian Tomb. 10.30 - 11.15 Visit the Russian-style Memorial Church in village of Shipka- a symbol of an epoch- making event for Bulgaria- the liberation from Ottoman rule, the final outcome of the 1877/1878 Russo- Turkish war 12.00 - 13.00 Visit the Memorial Church at the Stoletov peak (the Shipka pass) 13.00 - Lunch 14.30 - 15.30 Visit the Ethnographical open air complex “Etara- 18th and 19th folk arts and crafts 15.45 - 16.15 Visit the village of Bozhentsi-in Bozhentsi one is carried away into the past and finds out an unsuspected idyll and calmness among the spirituality of the old houses. 21:30 Arriving at Sunny Beach
Blue Mountain (Wednesday and Saturday)
Introduce yourselves to the quiet, serenity and romance of the small Balkan village of Jeravna – a tale of wood and stone. Present yourselves with the unforgettable experience of a chairlift ride above the incredible nature of the Balkan mountain range and Blue Mountains in particular! 08.00 Departure from Sunny Beach 10.00 Arriving at peaceful Jeravna village, round trip with stay in distinctive Bulgarian church and museum. Abundant lunch and free time 14.00 Departure to Blue Mountain, chair lifting 40 minutes, free time. 18.00 Arriving at Sunny Beach
2. Yacht trips
Yacht trip with BBQ (every day) What does it take to make a regular day at the beach one with a difference? Why not sign up for one of our daily yacht cruises that will take you on an exciting, though relaxing, trip along the marvelous coast of Nessebar and the neighborhood?! Enjoy the fresh morning sea air, let the wind run through your hair, feel the warm caress of the sun! Do not miss a chance to watch the dolphins as they swim around! Wonderful opportunities for swimming, sunbathing and fishing 10.00 Departure to port of Nessebar 10.30 Get on board 12.00 Lunch- Fish, BBQ, beer, wine, soft drinks and mineral water, salad and 16.00 Arriving in Sunny Beac
PIRATE’S CRUISE (every day)
10:00 Departure from Sunny Beach. One unforgettable voyage for adults and children. You will participate in a pirate battle between two ships or try to find the treasure. The pirates- animators will encourage you and help you defeat the enemies on the adjacent ship or find the treasure! There is a lunch on board of the pirate ship. Excellent cuisine, beer, soft drinks, ice cream music and dance. Bathing. Fishing. 16.00 Arriving at Sunny Beach.
FISHING on YACHT (every day)
06:00 Departure from the port of Nessebar, 3 hour attractive fishing in the Gulf with professional fishing rods and tackles.
Sunset on yacht
Join us for a two-hour cruise along the beautiful coast of the picturesque old town of Nessebar and the surroundings! Make this evening of your holiday one to remember! Champagne, beer, soft drinks, and nuts provided. Reliable and pretty yachts combine with experienced and welcoming crew. 18.30 Departure to port of Nessebar 18.30 - 21.00 Yacht trip – Menu. Champaign, soft drinks, mineral water and nuts
3. Nights out
Bulgarian evening (Bulgarian village) (Wednesday, Sunday) 18.00 Departure from Sunny Beach 19.00 Dinner featuring the spirit of Rakia (Bulgarian grape brandy), traditional Bulgarian cuisine (shopska salad, BBQ, fruits), boozing with local wines. Children entertainment available. 20.30 Exclusively folklore dance and unique fire dances 23.00 Departure to Sunny beach
Bulgarian Vintage- wine tasting and dinner in folklore restaurant (Thursday)
17.00 Departure from Sunny beach 17.40 Visit of the Pomorie winery, wine tasting sessions contain 4classy vintage- wines and mature brandy. A great choice to buy beverage at discounted price. 20. 00 Dinner in cozy folk restaurant, the menu include local Bulgarian cuisine- shopska salad, BBQ, fruits, soft drinks, mineral water, local wines.
4. Trips abroad
Istanbul- 1 day by bus (Tuesday and Friday)
21.30 Departure from Sunny beach 07.00 Arriving at Istanbul the biggest city in Europe 08.00 Breakfast in restaurant**** 09.30 Sightseeing. Visit the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace 13.00 Lunch 14.30 Free time for shopping, optional tour- by boat through the Bosporus- seafood and drinks on board 19.00 Departure from Istanbul 01.00 Arrival at Sunny Beach.
Istanbul- 2 days by bus (Friday)
1st day
05.00 Departure from Sunny Beach 13.00 Arriving at Istanbul 13.30 Lunch and accommodation**** 14.30 Sightseeing. Visit the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace 18.00 Free time 20.00 Optional visit– Variety show in Gar Music Hall
2nd day
08.00 Breakfast 09.00 Free time for shopping, optional tour- by boat through the Bosporus- seafood and drinks on board 19.00 Departure from Istanbul 01.00 Arrival at Sunny Beach.
Shopping in Istanbul- one day (Tuesday and Friday)
21.30 Departure from Sunny Beach 07.00 Arriving at Istanbul- free time for shopping 19.00 Departure to Bulgaria 01.00 Arriving at Sunny Beach.
Peaceful Black sea towns
Ahtopol, Lozenets, Albena, Chernomorets, Kamchia, Kavarna, Kiten, Kranevo, Krapets, Sofia, Tsarevo. travel@tstravel.net More infos you can find in our site for beach resorts in Bulgaria or ski resorts in Bulgaria
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