Bulgaria Music Tour
4 Days / 3 Nights Per Person
Why Book with us?
- We are Irish owned & operated and have been in business since 2003
- All of our team are experienced and have a professional approach
- We operate a 24-hour emergency service
- GTI Travel only uses professional guides
- Licensed by the Commission for Aviation Regulation, TA 0533
Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
Bulgaria Music School Tour - National Opera backstage tour, folk music workshops, thermal baths and much more..
Travel from Dublin to Sofia and meet your local guide and coach on arrival. Begin with a fun interactive introduction to Bulgarian language culture and traditions, including games traditional finger food and an introduction to the Cyrillic alphabet. Students learn key phrases see how their names are written in Bulgarian and sample local specialities.
Explore the city with a guided tour of Sofia, discovering its history culture and key landmarks. Visit the National Opera and Ballet for an exclusive backstage tour, seeing costumes rehearsal spaces and how a professional theatre operates. This visit includes a special concert by young Bulgarian artists, giving students the chance to share musical experiences.
Visit the Thermal Baths of Sapareva Banya, a unique cultural and wellness experience. Take part in a traditional Bulgarian folk music and dance workshop, exploring regional music styles rhythms instruments vocal techniques and national costumes. Students will also learn basic folk dance steps. On the final day enjoy ice skating at an open air rink or free time for shopping before transferring to the airport for the return flight home.
Departures from:
Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Flights, Transfer to your hotel for check in & Evening meal
Fly from Dublin to Sofia
On arrival meet your guide and coach
Enjoy a fun introduction to the Bulgarian language, culture, unique traditions & holidays through games and finger food. Learn how our names are written in Bulgarian using the Cyrillic alphabet and learn essential phrases. Try some of the most traditional and unique Bulgarian finger food and drink Transfer to your hotel for check in
Evening meal
Day 2: Breakfast, National Opera and Ballet, Guided Tour, Dinner & overnight
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Sofia.
In the afternoon, continue to the National Opera and Ballet where you will be led on an exclusive, enlightening guided tour. Gain access to the theatre backstage area, see the costumes and intricacies behind the show, whilst being accompanied by an expert who will happily share their experiences and answer all your questions. Afterwards you will have the pleasure of a special concert of young artists and have the chance to exchange experiences.
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Day 3: Breakfast, experience the Thermal Baths of Sapareva Banya, traditional Bulgarian folk music and dance, Dinner & overnight
Breakfast in the hotel and the experience the Thermal Baths of Sapareva Banya
In the afternoon you are welcomed to a workshop on traditional Bulgarian folk music and dance. In this workshop explore the seven different regions of Bulgarian traditional music, and learn about the unique rhythms, musical instruments and voices. Learn about the national costumes and traditional dress, and even have a go at the steps of the folk dances
Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Day 4: Breakfast,check out, ice skating in an open-air rink or free time for shopping, Transfer & flight home
Breakfast and check out of your hotel
Enjoy ice skating in an open-air rink or free time for shopping
Transfer to the airport for your flight home
Optional Extras
For information on optional extras, including additional excursions and evening activities, please contact info@gtitravel.ie
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
Please note all balances are due
10 weeks before departure
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