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Trip Itinerary
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Plovdiv
Day 1-2
Arrival - I can pick you up from the airport - Plovdiv or Sofia. We can chat individually about this, Sofia is just a 2 and a half hour train/bus ride from Plovdiv. Once your flight is booked, I will be able to select the most suitable bus or train for you and give you detailed instructions on where/how to purchase a ticket. Ideally, we can all arrive in Plovdiv by the late afternoon/evening on September 2nd and settle into our new temporary home - a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre (Photos available upon request).
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Wonderful Bridges / Чудните мостове
Day 2
Day Trip Option 1 - if people are on board, we can arrange a car (rental or with a driver for a day) and check out this wonderful natural phenomenon. The "bridges" are actually what is left of a cave which eroded over time and left us with these magnificent stone arches surrounded by idyllic mountains. This is a fairly easy and short hike, so anyone can do it! :)
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Plovdiv
Day 2-6
Back in Plovdiv and now let me tell you more about the city and the lively Kapana neighborhood. This is known as the creative district of the city and when it was first established, 5 centuries ago, it was the main hub for craftsmen. Walking through the streets I always love discovering new boutiques opened up by Bulgarian creative entrepreneurs and artists, cute little cafes, wine bars, and spots where I can try Bulgarian, Turkish, or Lebanese food. There is so much happening in Plovdiv's new old artistic quarter - concerts, exhibitions, festivals, forums, brainstorming sessions and discussions, theatre performances, installation openings, screenings, workshops, and whatnot. We will have a full week to stumble upon something inspiring and meet some really interesting people. 🌻 Plovdiv also has a historic neighborhood with ruins reminiscent of Athens. These are only a short walk away and can be visited any day of the week (or evening).
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BENDIDA WINERY
Day 6
A visit to a local winery + wine tasting (extra cost for tasting - 15 Euros) Duration: 60 minutes + another ca. 1 hour for transport, so altogether about 2-3 hours, which is something we could do after work on Thursday or Friday. We can decide a couple of months before the trip and I can call and make a booking. What's Included: - Wine tasting for 4 wines (Regional varieties of RUBIN and MAVRUD. Limited edition.) - Bulgarian dairy and meat deli platter, bread, bottled mineral water (Please let me know about any dietary requirements. I can speak to them about the possibility of a vegan option.) We will learn more about the history of the Thracians and wine. We'll be able to try wines from the family collection, sold exclusively in the winery and their own store.
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Plovdiv
Day 6-8
Back in Plovdiv for our final hurrah! Friday might be half-day for some, or not. Either way, in town there are plenty of things to do - shopping, eating out, walking up one of the seven "tepes" (hills), and taking stunning sunset photos. Did I mention I'll be bringing my camera with me? I'm not a pro photographer by a long shot, but I can take a decent photo if you're in the mood for a photo session in the old town, surrounded by ancient ruins, or on top of a hill, overlooking the entire city. We can have fun and go to a gig, or have a relaxing glass of wine and just chill at the apartment. Nothing is mandatory here.
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