Sofia, Bulgaria from US$1,568

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US$1,568

Based on 2 adults

Created: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

About the destination

Sofia is a city with a sparkling future; it’s the energetically resilient Bulgarian capital that still revels in its own idiosyncrasies as it forges towards a more cultured and urbane existence. Dramatically ringed by the Balkan Mountains to the north and the Vitosha Mountains to the south, Sofia stands on an open plain 550m above sea level in western Bulgaria. It is this duality between urban sprawl and natural wonder that makes it a fascinating place to visit, with more to arrest the attention than many other Eastern European capitals. Development is rife and roads are mercifully being improved. It boasts boutique hotels galore and the spanking new Metro lines and stations are enough to make Western visitors look on with jealousy. Of course, the Communist influence still pervades in the streets; the country’s relatively short occupation from 1945 to 1989 is still visible in its neo-Stalinist architecture. Despite this, most of Sofia’s major tourist attractions pre-date this era. Buildings like the Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, the Central Sofia Synagogue and the Banya Bashi mosque are stark reminders of the country’s multicultural past, whilst the charming UNESCO-listed Boyana Church in the Vitosha Mountains is an absolute must-visit. Locals strike the balance between Russian insouciance and Mediterranean flare and continue to be proud up-keepers of the country’s hospitable heritage. The Bulgarian language and Cyrillic alphabet still prosper, resisting tourism’s penchant for English internationalism, which is not widely spoken outside of restaurants, shops and hotels.

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15 May

Transport from Mumbai to Sofia

Departure

SWISS

12:45 AM - Mumbai, Chhatrapati S Maharaj (BOM)

3:00 PM - Sofia, Sofia (SOF)

1 PC 1 Stop

SWISS - LX 155

12:45 AM - Mumbai, Chhatrapati S Maharaj (BOM)

6:20 AM - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

Transport: LX155

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECOSAVER

5h 25m - Connection in Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

SWISS - LX 1390

11:45 AM - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

3:00 PM - Sofia, Sofia (SOF)

Transport: LX1390

Operated by: Air Baltic

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECOSAVER

15 May

Transfer

Transfer from Sofia (SOF) to B1 Downtown Hotel

Pick-up time: 4:00 PM Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes Journey time: 20 minutes Private - Standard Sedan

Private

Standard Sedan

Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes
Journey time: 20 minutes

15 May

Accommodation

4 Nights

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B1 Downtown Hotel

Very good

2211

Sofia - At 0.4 km from the centreBREAKFAST FOR 2 35 Aleksandar Stamboliyski Blvd, Sofia 1303

Standard Room, City View,1 Double Bed,NonSmoking

A stay at B1 Downtown Hotel places you in the heart of Sofia, within a 5-minute walk of Vitoshka Boulevard and Saint Nedelya Church. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Yellow Pavement and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Sveta Petka Samardzhiiska Church.

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

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