Several post-conference trips are available to attendees.

To join the trips to Sofia or Plovdiv email your request by 11 May to gatanasova@aubg.edu.

Please note that the expenses for the trips to Sofia and Plovdiv will not be covered by AMICAL.

Option 1: Sofia (half-day tour)

Sunday 31 May 2015

• Departure from Blagoevgrad
• Arrival in Sofia
• Sightseeing tour of the town, accompanied by a tour guide

Price (it depends on the number of people):

• For a group of 10 people: 75 leva (€ 38)
• For a group of 20 people: 55 leva (€ 28)

The price includes:

• Transportation from Blagoevgrad
• Tour guide

The price does not include:

• Entrance fees for the places of interest
• Personal expenses

Option 2: Sofia (full-day with an overnight stay in Sofia)

31 May – 1 June 2015

Day 1: Sunday 31 May 2015

• Departure from Blagoevgrad
• Arrival in Sofia
• Sightseeing tour of the capital of Bulgaria, accompanied by a guide
• Spare time
• Check-in at a hotel in the center of Sofia
• Dinner at the hotel (by request, not included in the initial price)

Day 2: Monday 1 June 2015

• Breakfast
• Check-out by lunch time

Price (it depends on the number of people):

• For a group of 10 people: 159 leva (€ 80)
• For a group of 20 people: 139 leva (€ 70)

The price includes:

• Transportation from Blagoevgrad
• Tour guide
• Bed and breakfast at a Sofia hotel

The price does not include:

• Dinner at the hotel
• Entrance fees for the places of interest
• Personal expenses

Sofia sightseeing places: Alexander Nevski Cathedral, National Historical Museum, Boyana Church, National Palace of Culture, National Assembly Square, National Library “St. St. Cyril and Methodius”, Prince Alexander of Battenberg Square, Sofia University “St. Kliment of Ohrid”, Monument of Sofia, and others.

Option 3: Plovdiv (full day with an overnight stay in Sofia)

31 May – 1 June 2015

Day 1: Sunday 31 May 2015

• Departure from Blagoevgrad
• Arrival in Plovdiv
• Sightseeing tour of the town, accompanied by a tour guide
• Spare time
• Departure from Plovdiv / arrival in Sofia
• Check-in at a hotel in the center of Sofia
• Spare time
• Dinner at the hotel (by request, not included in the initial price)

Day 2: Monday 1 June 2015

• Breakfast
• Check-out by lunch time

Price (it depends on the number of people):

• For a group of 10 people: 187 leva (€ 94)
• For a group of 20 people: 159 leva (€ 80)

The price includes:

• Transportation from Blagoevgrad
• Tour guide
• Bed and breakfast at a Sofia hotel

The price does not include:

• Dinner at the hotel
• Entrance fees for the places of interest
• Personal expenses

Option 4: Trip to Rila monastery

Saturday 30 May 2015, 15:45–19:00

Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Founded in the 10thcentury, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe.

A sign-up sheet for the trip will be available at the conference check-in desk.

Option 5: Tour of Blagoevgrad

Saturday 30 May 2015, 15:45–18:00

A guided tour of Blagoevgrad that will take approximately 2 hours.

A sign-up sheet for the trip will be available at the conference check-in desk.