During a special 3-hour guided experience, discover rare breeds of domestic Bulgarian animals that have been rescued by animal welfare enthusiasts. Get introduced to these creatures by a local expert guide. Since the beginning of the 1990s, the association has been working to save the authentic Karakachan dog and two other breeds of Karakachans (the sheep and the horse), all of which were on the brink of extinction during the socialist rule of Bulgaria.  Learn all about these lovely creatures: how they should be cared for and what makes them special. Hear about their history, their unique nature, and their breeding habits. Take part in a fun photo session with these furry creatures and snack on some delicious organic food from the region.

Тake a two-hour walking journey throughout Bansko's historical district. Absorb the culture while reliving the lifestyle of the 18th century. By exploring the hidden corners of the Old Town, you will explore its history, legends, and the unique architecture of its fortified houses. Experience daily life in the Old Town, feel the spirit of the past, and dive into the local cuisine by hearing about local recipes shared from generation to generation. Admire the hand-painted murals of the Holy Trinity Church to discover the local art of Bansko. Learn about the first days of Bansko's history as a ski resort and how it reached the popularity of today, while finishing up the tour at the newest pedestrian street in the town.

Pre-arranged transportation for travelers between Sofia airport and their final destination - the city of Bansko. Whatever are your needs & requirements from Corporate & Executive airport transfers, events, personal shuttle transport you can trust Rapsody Travel services. Our first priority is customers satisfaction, thus we strive at providing high level service, by focusing on professional behavior, hospitality and comfort. You will not have to go around the airport to look for the taxi stand and do the queue (often long) to get into a car. Or even worse, you won't have to look for buses or train stations, queue for tickets and walk with luggage to the departure point. In addition, in case of a flight delay the driver will wait for you anyway, without additional charges, as all the flights are constantly tracked (this is the reason for which you need to provide arrival flight number on the booking application). As already mentioned, the rate written in the booking confirmation e-mail matches exactly what you will pay, regardless of any unpredictable situations such as red stop lights, detours, traffic, bad weather or any other type of unexpected event. Your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall, so you will have the opportunity to collect your luggage without any tension or rushing.

The tour starts at 9.30 am with a pick-up from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. In about 1.5 hours, you will reach the holy abode of Rila monastery. There you will have spare time for visiting the complex, taking photos outside, see the museum and the souvenir shops in the area until 1.00 pm. Learn more with our ‘smart’ guide – a link with audio files about the Rila Monastery is going to be at your full disposal for listening on spot through your phone. You need to have an active internet connection and headphones. In addition to that enjoying the phenomenal architecture and the unique frescoes there will definitely make you feel back in time. After the self-guided tour, you will have time for lunch in the restaurant nearby, so don’t miss the chance to taste the best local dishes and wines. Your experience will proceed with a departure at 3.00 pm back to the town of Bansko. The expected arrival time and drop off at your hotel in Bansko is at 4.30 pm.

The journey starts at 9.00 am with pick up from your hotel in Sofia and departure to the monastery. You will reach the UNESCO site around 11.00 am and have spare time for visiting the monastery complex, taking photos outside, see the museum and the souvenir shops in the area until 1.00 pm. Enjoying the phenomenal architecture and the unique frescoes there will definitely make you feel back in time. After the self-guided tour, you will have time for lunch in the restaurant nearby, so don’t miss the chance to taste the best local dishes and wines. The journey will proceed with departure at 2.30 pm to your final destination – Bansko. The expected arrival time in Bansko is 4.30 pm.

Enjoy transfer from your hotel in Bansko to the Sofia International Airport in a comfortable vehicles with free wifi. Infant seats are also available on request. You will be picked up from your hotel about 6 hours before your flight time and then depart for Sofia. On arrival at the airport, your driver will drop you off in the appropriate departures area.