Excursions & day trips

Sozopol Guided Tour by Fast Ferry

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Language: German, English, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Take the fast ferry from Nessebar to Sozopol
Guided walking tour of ancient Sozopol
Wine tasting, optional lunch and free time

What to expect

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast is a treasure trove of ancient towns, historic cities and natural scenery. With so many places to see, this trip to Sozopol by fast ferry is just the ticket. Departing from Nessebar, the ferry whisks you to explore ancient Sozopol.

It's an early start as we head by bus to the harbour at Nessebar to board the ferry. After an hour's cruise on the high-speed passenger catamaran Seacat One you'll be docking in Sozopol. On the ferry there is a bar serving coffee, tea, soft drinks and beer, at your own expense.

Arriving in Sozopol, you'll have time for a guided tour and a tasting of regional Bulgarian wines, before heading for an optional lunch at a local restaurant. After, make the most of the free time to explore at your own pace. Return from Sozopol to Nessebar by fast ferry in the late afternoon.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Return fast ferry tickets
Wine tasting

What to remember

Guided in English, German and Polish
Minimum of 15 guests required for tour to operate
Itinerary is subject to change at short notice due to operational reasons
Please note, transfer times can be longer in high season
Available both with or without lunch, please select correct option at time of booking
Subject to weather conditions
Bring a hat
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for wheelchairs

Provider

tui-provider+tui-bulgaria-eood@musement.com

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

Julie M
From United States of America - July 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

Given the wrong pick up place when booked online. Only got there by chance with another group. Our guide was told a different pick up point to us. Gu ...
Allan
From United States of America - July 2024

Travelled with a group of friends

45 - 54 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Rough crossing return boat trip cancelled squeezed onto a minibus on return no air-conditioning and driver spent most of the journey making phone call ...
Richard
From United Kingdom - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Catamaran lunch Old town and sozopole itself is beautiful.
Sean Walsh
From Ireland - September 2022

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Mr M
From United Kingdom - September 2022

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Sozopol trip plus guide tour very enjoyable however Ropotamo River cruise waste of time 20 min cruise on dirty river no single animal seen.

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