Private day tour from Bansko to Nessebar and Sozopol
Two of the most popular seaside resorts in Bulgaria are Nessebar and Sozopol located not too far from Burgas - the fourth largest city in Bulgaria. Both are ancient towns with lots of history and are worth the visit regardless of the season. Book your private tour from Basnko with an experienced driver, who will be your tour guide for the day and will tell you more about the story of these fantastic cities.
The first settlements in Nessebar are from 3200 years ago, when the Tracians found the place at the end of the Bronze Age. During the next periods, an ancient greek tribe and later on the Roman Empire focused on expanding the town and it became an important economic centre. At around 812, Nessebar joined the First Bulgarian Empire and the town kept flourishing under the domination of Tsar Ivan Alexander.
Nowadays, the narrow cobblestone streets of the old town are located on a tiny peninsula, which is connected with the new part of Nessebar through an isthmus. You would be surprised by the ancient ruins, which you can explore while strolling down the town. Temple of Apollo, an acropolis, fortress and basilica from the Middle Ages are only some of the outstanding monuments, which you will be able to see. The wooden houses from the 19th Century add an extra charm and historic atmosphere to Nessebar. Make sure that you stop by the small craft shops and get yourself a nice souvenir from the city. The old town of Nessebar is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, while the modern side can get extremely vivid and busy during the summer time when tourists from all over the world come to Nessebar to spend their holidays.
The next stop of the tour from Bansko is Sozopol. Comparing the two cities would be impossible as they have a completely different vibe. The other name of Sozopol is Apollonia and is known for the various art, music and film festivals organised annually in the city. The archeological findings advise that Sozopol is older than Nessebar, however, it is not as rich of history and remaining ruins as Nessebar. Sozopol used to have a large protective wall, which was built during the 5th Century and tourists can enjoy its remains even to the present day.
During the summer time, tourists can choose between two beautiful white sand beaches and can easily walk between the old romantic part of the city to the modern party side of Sozopol.
Both, Nessebar and Sozopol are popular resorts on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and are visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world during the summer. The cities have plenty to offer and can satisfy even the most demanding traveller. From ancient and old, with historic atmosphere and traditional charm, to modern and new, with party feel and music vibe, you can find everything you were looking for.
Book your private tour from Bansko to these two remarkable towns and immerse yourself into Bulgarian culture through their history.
What you will visit on the tour:
- Nessebar Old town;
- Sozopol Old town;
Tour Duration
- 12 to 14 hours, depending on the itinerary, pick up and drop off location tour duration may vary.
