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Historical Varna
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Port - Varna, Bulgaria
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Transport - A/C motor coach
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Duration of Tour - 4 hours
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Participation - MIN 30 pax / MAX Unlimited
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Level - moderate
The city of Varna was settled as Odessos in the 6th century B.C. by the Greeks. The biggest Bulgarian town port on the Black Sea, today Varna is an important commercial, cultural and resort centre. Explore a wealth of the city's sights and discover its rich cultural heritage on this introductory excursion. Starting from the pier you will drive to the Roman Thermae, public baths dating from Roman times. Picturesquely located near the shore, they were built on an area of some 25,000 square feet during the 2nd century A.D. next, continue with your guided tour visit to the Museum of Art and History. Marvel at the intricate details of the priceless collection of archeological findings from the Chalcolithic Necropolis and examine the Treasure Room with its beautiful belts, bracelets and other jewelry dating back more than 5,000 years ago.
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A highlight will be your visit to the incredible Bulgarian icon exhibition where you will surely enjoy a sacred songs recital. Rejoin your motor coach and take a pleasant drive through the central downtown of this historical city past by some of its most appealing architecture and monuments to the Assumption Cathedral, built in the 1880's. Relax and enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Bulgarian Riviera en route to your next destination, the Aladja Monastery, a heritage of the wave of Hesychasm in this area. Witness this unique monument of medieval Bulgarian culture, with its chapel, church and monastic cells cut deep into the surrounding calcareous rocks. It is assumed that they came to Aladja in the 4-th century during the early spread of Christianity in Bulgaria.
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