Tour of Aladzha Monastery, Balchik and Varna
Excursions & day trips

Tour of Aladzha Monastery, Balchik and Varna

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£79.00
Free cancellation
Language: French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Tour Balchik Palace and its botanical gardens
  • Discover the mountain cave Aladzha Monastery
  • Free time in Varna
What to expect

This tour takes in two of the Black Sea coast's top attractions – the former royal palace of Balchik and the rock-hewn medieval monastery of Aladzha. And there's also free time in the centre of Varna, the largest city in the region.

You'll start the day in the pretty, fishing village of Balchik. Its most famous resident was the widowed Queen Marie of Romania, who spent her last decade in her summer palace. She found solace here, wandering the botanical gardens – which has a collection of more than 250 cactus species – and meditating in her eclectic Baha'i temple. After a visit, head for a typical Bulgarian lunch in a renowned local restaurant.

You'll then head to Aladzha Monastery, which was carved into a mountain and contains medieval mosaics and frescos. Explore the monks' cells, which were cut deep into limestone, and learn about their lives in the museum. And rounding off the trip is some free time for shopping or sightseeing in Varna.

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What to remember
  • Minimum size of 15 guests
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility and for wheelchairs
  • There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick-up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
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Booking fee
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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