Excursions & day trips

Sozopol Town Tour and Boat Trip with Ravadinovo Castle

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£51.00

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Language: German , English , French , Dutch , Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Meal included

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Do this because

Explore the pretty, historic seaside town of Sozopol on a guided tour
Try local specialities at a family-run restaurant
Enjoy the breeze on your boat trip into the bay
Spend some time in the fairytale surroundings of Ravadinovo Castle
Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Bulgaria and its culture

What to expect

An ancient seaside settlement on the Black Sea, Sozopol is a fascinating place to explore. First, you'll join a boat cruise into Sozopol Bay. Back on land, tour the cobbled streets of the old quarter, then enjoy a lunch of local favourites in a restaurant. Next, it's time to visit Ravadinovo Castle – Bulgaria's very own fairytale palace. Ivaylo, one of our local guides, says, ‘The castle was built with Strandzha Mountains marble, which contains micro-diamonds. These appear to change colour depending on the time of day, so the castle looks pink in the morning, white in the daytime and at night it seems to glow.'

Arriving in Sozopol, we'll hop on board a boat to take a cruise around the island of St Ivan, the biggest in Bulgaria. Disembark for a guided walk around Sozopol's pretty cobbled streets flanked with traditional wooden houses. You'll hear about the town's past as a thriving outpost of ancient Greece, followed by Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule. Today, Sozopol serves up old-world charm, two fine beaches and lots of cafés, boutiques and galleries.

After your guided tour, tuck into a typical local lunch at a family-owned restaurant, then enjoy some free time to shop or explore. Finally, you'll head inland for a visit to Ravadinovo Castle – an award-winning attraction packed with spires, towers and marble statues. Wandering palatial grounds and colourful gardens, you can head to the petting zoo for little ones or take in the views over the man-made lake.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
Boat cruise
Lunch

What to remember

There may be an initial, unaccompanied pick up from your hotel to a meeting point from which the tour proper departs
Order of visits may vary for operational reasons
Subject to weather conditions
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Drinks not included
Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally

Provider

TUI BULGARIA EOOD

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Matt Baker
From United Kingdom - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great value, brilliant guide who was very knowledgeable, beautiful castle, great time in Sozopol with a beautiful beach and cute little stalls, great ...
Hodgson
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Air con on bus a little feeble. Access to toilets (free) poor No choice in meal Guide was great No real warning on booking about motion sickness for b ...
Paula
From United Kingdom - August 2023

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

The boat trip and Sozopol were great. We were really impressed with the restaurant we visited for lunch. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The ca ...
Charlotte
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The guide was friendly, informative and we have learned so much. The food provided was exceptional! This is not the tour guides fault but our only i ...
Danny
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Its an excellent tour overall, with a knowledgeable and interesting guide. The boat is cheesy but a lot of fun, with great views of Sozopol and the Is ...
Lucy
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Absolutely amazing experience. The tour guide was very good, extremely knowledgeable and interesting. Gave us a lot of useful information about visiti ...

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