Bulgaria City Tour City Tour and Lunch at Pancharevo Lake

Departure at 8.00 a.m. in front of your hotel. After you explore a guided city tour with visit to the most interesting parts of Sofia you will enjoy a magnifi cent lunch at the unique Pancharevo Lake, located in the suburbs of the capital. We’ll start the day with visits - The ancient Serdica Fortifications dating from the 3rd-5th century. The 4th century St. George’s Rotunda famous for its unique frescoes and original architecture. Its majestic figures illustrate the development of Christian Painting over several centuries, making Rotunda one of the gems of Bulgarian and East European culture. The magnificent Alexander Nevski Memorial Church is a masterpiece of late 19th - early 20th century architecture, splendidly decorated. It was designed by the Russian architect Pomerantzev in 1912. This is the biggest Orthodox Church on the Balkans built in post- Byzantium style. The beautiful Banya Bashi Mosque built in 1566 by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque takes its name from the neighboringCentral baths (in the Turkish language, “banya bashi” means “a lot of baths”). St. Sophia basilica, 6th century, is one of the most valuable pieces of early Christian architecture in the Balkans. Battenberg Square with its emblematic landmarks: The former Royal Palace, nowadays housing the impressive collection of the National Art Gallery and the Ethnographical Museum; the Presidency building, and building of the Bulgarian National Bank. The National Theater designed by the architectural firm of Helmer & Felmer from Vienna. The style of the building is a mixture of the neo- Baroque and Secession style. The neo-Renaissance building of the Bulgarian Parliament /1884-1886/ designed by architect Konstantin Yovanovic. The Central Military Club is built in the same neo-Renaissance style. The Sofia University, spectacular designed by the French architect Breansson. The “Swan” restaurant, situated on the bridge of the lake, offers cozy atmosphere and plenty of delicious food - grilled meat, fresh salads and fi sh. Beautiful nature, elegant atmosphere, excellent cuisine and a high standard service are an ideal combination for each customer to enjoy and feel the pleasure of. Visit to this beautiful place- away from the noise of the big city will bring you back to nature. The tour ends in front of your hotel.