Elenite: Sozopol, Pomorie, Burgas & Boat Cruise - South Tour

This guided day tour from the Bulgarian Black Sea coast explores ancient Thracian history, archaeological sites, and coastal towns, suitable for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore the Thracian Tumulus in Pomorie, dating back to the 2nd-3rd century AD
• Visit Saint George Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s oldest monasteries
• Stroll through Sozopol to view archaeological sites from Thracian, Roman, and Greek periods
• Enjoy lunch with sea views at a local restaurant
• Relax on a boat cruise around the islands of St. Ivan, St. Peter, and the Old Town of Sozopol
• Explore Burgas city at your own pace

Description

Begin at Saint George Monastery in Pomorie, a peaceful site and one of Bulgaria’s oldest monasteries. Continue to the Thracian Tumulus nearby, used for religious rituals dedicated to the Sun cult by a wealthy Thracian family in the 2nd-3rd century AD.

Next, take a walking tour in Sozopol, a town rich with traces of Thracian, Roman, and Greek history. Visit important archaeological sites that reflect its diverse cultural heritage.

Afterward, enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the sea. The afternoon features a boat cruise around the islands of St. Ivan and St. Peter, the Old Town of Sozopol, and a shell farm, providing scenic coastal views.

The tour concludes in Burgas, where traditional culture blends with modern life. You will have free time to explore the city independently before returning to your resort.

Includes

• Transport from Elenite, St. Vlas, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, and Pomorie by air-conditioned bus
• English-speaking guide
• Visits to Saint George Monastery and Thracian Tumulus in Pomorie
• Walking tour of Sozopol
• Lunch at a sea view restaurant:
  • Adults’ menu: Shopska salad, bean soup, pork casserole, homemade bread, ice cream, mineral water
  • Kids’ menu: Shopska salad, chicken fillet with fried potatoes, homemade bread, ice cream, mineral water
• Boat cruise around the islands of St. Ivan, St. Peter, Old Town Sozopol, and shell farm
• Visit to Burgas city

Excludes

• Soft and alcoholic drinks (available for purchase on site)
• Admissions to optional sites
• Personal expenses
• Tips for the guide

Important Information

• The tour includes walking and a boat cruise; comfortable shoes and sunscreen are recommended.
• If you are prone to seasickness, take necessary precautions before the boat cruise.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable footwear, sunscreen, and sea sickness remedies if needed. The tour operates year-round, but spring and early autumn offer milder weather and fewer crowds.