Excursions & day trips

Sozopol Town Tour and Boat Trip with Ravadinovo Castle

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Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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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-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

Frau
From Austria - September 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Frieda
From Germany - August 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Luisa
From Germany - July 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis für diesem Ausflug ist wirklich top. Man sieht an einem Tag viel für vergleichsweise wenig Geld. Das Mittagessen bestan ...
W&S
From United States of America - July 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Das Schloss Ravadinovo hat uns nicht so sehr gefallen. Es ist eine komplette Farce, da das Schloss überhaupt nichts geschichtliches vorzuweisen hat. W ...
51/54
From Germany - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Reiseleiter ist Verbesserungswürdig Busfahrer gibt es bessere. Mittagessen ist wie vor fünf Jahren. Kleinere Gruppe in einer Sprache würde das Niveau ...
St
From Germany - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

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Sozopol Town Tour and Boat Trip with Ravadinovo Castle

What people say about this experience

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