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Customer Reviews
Lu Sun
19:54 09 Mar 26
Our guide, Veli, was excellent: Bulgarian, but with perfect Italian.
It was clear how knowledgeable and passionate she was in sharing the history of Sofia, Rila Monastery, and Bulgaria in general.
Thanks to her explanations, the tour was much more interesting and engaging.
She was always available, clear, and very knowledgeable, truly able to convey the historical and spiritual importance of this wonderful place near Sofia.
The climb to the Rila Cave of St. John was also beautiful, a suggestive place immersed in nature.
I absolutely recommend this tour, especially thanks to the skill of our guide, Veli, who made the experience even more special.
It was clear how knowledgeable and passionate she was in sharing the history of Sofia, Rila Monastery, and Bulgaria in general.
Thanks to her explanations, the tour was much more interesting and engaging.
She was always available, clear, and very knowledgeable, truly able to convey the historical and spiritual importance of this wonderful place near Sofia.
The climb to the Rila Cave of St. John was also beautiful, a suggestive place immersed in nature.
I absolutely recommend this tour, especially thanks to the skill of our guide, Veli, who made the experience even more special.
Barbara Manta
19:40 09 Mar 26
An unforgettable experience.
"We were incredibly lucky to have Veli as our guide during our visit to Rila Monastery! On the way to our destination, which included a stop at Boyana Church, she explained everything clearly, demonstrating her knowledge of Bulgarian history and culture.
Thanks to her, we discovered hidden corners like Ivan Rilski's cave and understood the profound meaning of Rila Monastery. Her passion and dedication were contagious, they entertained us so much and made us fall in love with this beautiful country.
If you visit Sofia and Rila Monastery, don't hesitate to choose Traventuria and Veli as your guide. It will be an unforgettable experience!
"We were incredibly lucky to have Veli as our guide during our visit to Rila Monastery! On the way to our destination, which included a stop at Boyana Church, she explained everything clearly, demonstrating her knowledge of Bulgarian history and culture.
Thanks to her, we discovered hidden corners like Ivan Rilski's cave and understood the profound meaning of Rila Monastery. Her passion and dedication were contagious, they entertained us so much and made us fall in love with this beautiful country.
If you visit Sofia and Rila Monastery, don't hesitate to choose Traventuria and Veli as your guide. It will be an unforgettable experience!
Monika
19:24 09 Mar 26
Thank you so much for organizing the day trip to Plovdiv, and especially to Todor for his attentive care and informative explanations. I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
federica clemente
19:07 09 Mar 26
On a beautiful March day, my friends and I took a tour of the Rila Monastery with Veli as our guide. I hope you find her on your organized tour. She is professional, friendly, and helpful. She speaks Italian better than Italians. Highly recommended. Velinci made it a more than enjoyable day. Thank you so much. You're great. Hugs!
Giovanni Tudisco
14:33 08 Mar 26
Maria Grazia Rota
17:53 07 Mar 26
A practical tour to visit two cities that are difficult to reach independently from Sofia! Our guide, Todor, was friendly and extremely welcoming as we learned about the history of the cities and his beloved country! There was a bit of a mix-up with the pick-up point at the start of the day, but it was resolved quickly and with apologies.
Zak Austin
09:09 07 Mar 26
Used Traventuria for a 6 day ski pass and equipment rental in March 2026.
Excellent experience from start to finish - SUPER friendly and welcoming staff, efficient process, good equipment.
I recommend the VIP package which lets you change skis occasionally - staff were very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations.
Excellent experience from start to finish - SUPER friendly and welcoming staff, efficient process, good equipment.
I recommend the VIP package which lets you change skis occasionally - staff were very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations.
מאיר ביטון
07:54 07 Mar 26
Dom
08:34 06 Mar 26
Emma Barnett Tello
01:15 06 Mar 26
Reasonable price, kind driver
Mar Tur
19:11 05 Mar 26
I booked the tour to Rila Monastery and Ivan Rilski Cave through Civitatis. Our guide was wonderful and very friendly. He was always attentive and took great care of us, especially on the way to the cave.
A fantastic experience that I would definitely repeat.
A fantastic experience that I would definitely repeat.
Itay Fux
14:08 05 Mar 26
Nikolay Abadjiev
08:02 05 Mar 26
My preferred choice for transfers to and from Bansko.
Maria
07:54 05 Mar 26
Akanksha Akanksha
15:25 03 Mar 26
Excellent tour, worth it. Svet and Hassain were amazing. Friendly and knowledgeable and passionate about Bulgarian history. We enjoyed our time here.
Giorgia Bisazza
15:08 03 Mar 26
We spent a wonderful day with our guide, Svet, and our driver, Asen. We visited Boyana Church and Rila Monastery. Our guide accompanied us, sharing the history and interesting facts about these richly frescoed sites.
Michelle Gochua (Mishelley)
15:02 03 Mar 26
Thank you Svet and to our driver, Asen for a wonderful tour. It was very informative and explained well, the ride was comfortable! Would highly recommend!😊
Lucas Boxberger
15:02 03 Mar 26
Super Tour with Arsen and Svet! Would definitely recommend!
Mathias TIGHILT
14:20 02 Mar 26
Excellent experience with Hristos as our wonderful guide and Asen (the best Bulgarian driver). Hristos is devoted and extremely knowledgeable about Bulgarian history and specific little interesting stories around big and small events that he convoys with big joy! Very pleasant experience in the wonderful Rila Monastery, near Sofia, authentic and very relaxing while being historically very rich. Can only recommend!
Zofia Horembała
20:30 01 Mar 26
I highly recommend the team of guide Svet and driver Asen. Svet introduced us to many interesting aspects of the main attractions on our route (our destination – the Rila Monastery). We also received some information about Bulgaria itself and its capital. Asen took us to our destination without any problems. The trip was quick and comfortable. I recommend this type of tour to everyone:)
Laurent G
14:51 01 Mar 26
Sunday march 1st - Dragalevtsi, Boyana, Rila
Very good and beautiful tour. Amazing photos made.
It was smooth, well explained and great with our guide Sved and our driver Hassan
We highly recommend this tour !
Very good and beautiful tour. Amazing photos made.
It was smooth, well explained and great with our guide Sved and our driver Hassan
We highly recommend this tour !
Dusica Novakovic
14:40 01 Mar 26
Tour was excellent, really enjoyed all the stops. The Tourguide guy Svet and the bus driver both perfect. Svet give all instructions and information we needed even few extra, all way was comfortable and we enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend 👌
Darren Thomas
14:38 01 Mar 26
Great tour with Sved with the knowledge & Asin at the wheel. Rila monastery is well worth a visit.
michele antinoro
06:41 01 Mar 26
Anna Louise
04:25 01 Mar 26
Annabelle Frutos Hoener
13:54 28 Feb 26
Svet was a wonderful -guide - great historic information, friendly demeanor and caring for the group. Svet and Asen? our driver make a good team.
Miriam
13:48 28 Feb 26
We had a wonderful time with Svet and the driver. Svet is an exceptional guide who brings so much passion and expertise to the tour. His positive attitude made the trip perfect. He is the nicest.
Note: I would skip Boyana Church and focus more on Rila Monastery instead.
Note: I would skip Boyana Church and focus more on Rila Monastery instead.
Luis Ru
06:50 28 Feb 26
harshavardhan reddy
15:31 27 Feb 26
Good informative tour . Hristo is quite good at explaining the culture and traditions of Bulgaria along with history.
Jackie Yatcheva
11:03 25 Feb 26
Pleasant, beautiful and boutique excursion was arranged on 24 02 .
The team - tour guide Todor nedkov and the driver showed professionalism, organization and friendly atmosphere during the program.
I'm a local, but for a long time I always "cancelled" visit to Plovdiv. And I m a fan of prehistory and antiquity...
Greetings to the team and continue to enjoy us with interesting natural and historical destinations in Bulgaria. 💚🇧🇬💚
The team - tour guide Todor nedkov and the driver showed professionalism, organization and friendly atmosphere during the program.
I'm a local, but for a long time I always "cancelled" visit to Plovdiv. And I m a fan of prehistory and antiquity...
Greetings to the team and continue to enjoy us with interesting natural and historical destinations in Bulgaria. 💚🇧🇬💚
Simonmaaike de vries
18:24 24 Feb 26
It was a lot of fun, they had really nice stories that made the journey not seem so long.
Jackie Yatcheva
16:26 24 Feb 26
Lionel Mortier
14:00 24 Feb 26
Two magnificent places nestled in the mountains! A must-see! Our guide was eager to provide us with all the necessary information: Christian is enthusiastic and dedicated, and you can feel his passion for the places we visited. The Rila Orthodox Monastery and a church considered the cradle of the Renaissance: Boyana. Wonderful moments shared with our hosts. Great discoveries in his company.
gerigergana
13:57 24 Feb 26
We are impressed by our guide Hristo, he made our tour very interactive and amazing .. he is very knowledgeable with the history of all the places we've visited. We highly recommend tours with this guide.Thanks to driver Assen who took us safe both ways. Thank you guys.. looking forward to meeting you again for another beautiful tour.
Michele Mazzone
13:55 24 Feb 26
Hristo is a very passionate tour guide and managed to convey his enthusiasm for art and history to all of us, recommended!
Mark Mansour
22:36 23 Feb 26
We had such a great day visiting Boyana Church and Rila Monastery with Lubo as our guide!
Everything was well organized, and he gave us just the right balance of information and time to explore on our own. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does.
Highly recommend him for anyone wanting a memorable day trip!
5 stars for Lubo!
Everything was well organized, and he gave us just the right balance of information and time to explore on our own. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does.
Highly recommend him for anyone wanting a memorable day trip!
5 stars for Lubo!
sergey igorenko
08:00 23 Feb 26
Anna Leah Lacoss
17:48 22 Feb 26
Trip to Rila Monastery guided by Antonio was great!!!
christy tsoi
15:39 22 Feb 26
Our tour guide Hristo and bus driver Sergii are amazing! Very informative on history of Plovdiv and Bulgaria, enthusiastic and helpful. Enjoyed our time with traventuria.
Vincenzo Oliviero
15:35 22 Feb 26
Fantastic experience if you're in Sofia!
Thanks so much to Hristo, who accompanied us on this day spent together!
Thanks so much to Hristo, who accompanied us on this day spent together!
תמר
11:44 22 Feb 26
יובל שושני
22:06 21 Feb 26
Inês Quelhas
14:32 21 Feb 26
We had a wonderful city tour in Plovdiv. Our driver, Sergii, was professional and ensured a smooth and comfortable journey throughout the day.
A special mention goes to our guide, Svet, who was extremely attentive, caring, and always genuinely concerned about the well-being and preferences of the tourists. He took the time to explained everything clearly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged.
Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend this city tour to anyone visiting Plovdiv.
A special mention goes to our guide, Svet, who was extremely attentive, caring, and always genuinely concerned about the well-being and preferences of the tourists. He took the time to explained everything clearly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged.
Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend this city tour to anyone visiting Plovdiv.
Emma Danovski
09:13 21 Feb 26
Cristian Bonvegna
20:06 20 Feb 26
gaia lucia
18:31 20 Feb 26
If I could, I'd give it 10 stars!
Hristo, Captain Peter, and Zaharia were extremely professional yet fun! They showed us the local specialties with passion and enthusiasm! I recommend it to everyone!
Hristo, Captain Peter, and Zaharia were extremely professional yet fun! They showed us the local specialties with passion and enthusiasm! I recommend it to everyone!
Pedro Castañeda Taladriz
15:20 20 Feb 26
Great job
Stefanie De Coster
14:19 20 Feb 26
Pieter (bus driver) and Christopher (EN guide) gave us a fantastic day. We learned a lot of new things about the history and the art. A new artist was learned who created more than 100 years before the Mona Lisa a fresco that follows you. Highly recommended to visit the cave as well and keep in mind it is a hike/mountain trail with rocks.
Eugenio Luigi Saracino
17:33 19 Feb 26
Lovely tour! Highly recommend!
Mathilde Arnaison
18:11 16 Feb 26
Fantastic day trip to Plovdiv in a small group with Todor! He's a passionate and engaging guide, and it's a pleasure to chat with him.
I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
Marco Giarratana
07:03 16 Feb 26
roberto frisenda
14:40 15 Feb 26
A wonderful experience. My friends and I (six of us in total) chose the tour of Rila Monastery, Boyana Church, and St. John's Cave. Rila Monastery absolutely thrilled us all, but reaching the cave can be a challenge for some, as it involves a 10-minute hike along a mountain trail. Our guide, Svet, along with Sergii (our efficient and experienced driver), demonstrated truly exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and helpfulness, allowing us to fully enjoy this beautiful day.
Gian Carlo Deandreis
14:13 15 Feb 26
The tour to Rila monastery and Boyana church by Traventuria was really very nice. Very weel organized. Sved and Sergi were guides very professional and kind. Highly recommended.
Caroline Duton MD
14:09 15 Feb 26
Perfect tour! Sveti gave us a lot of good information and provided an excellent overview despite the whether.
Edoardo Prosperi
14:09 15 Feb 26
Great esperience with Traventuria! We visited the Rila Monastery, the cave of Saint John and the Boyana church. All 3 site were interesting and they are a “must” if you visit Sofia. Svet, our guide, was highly prepared and very friendly. We also had a quick chat with the driver, Sergej, and he was super friendly. Really recommended!
Polina Taki
17:43 14 Feb 26
Everything was perfectly organised from start to finish.I booked online easily, Borovets to Sofia city center, and the process was clear and quick. They guided me properly before departure, providing clear instructions and accurate information about the pickup location. The driver was right on time, and the communication throughout was prompt and professional. Clean and modern minibuses.
I would definitely choose it again and highly recommend it!
I would definitely choose it again and highly recommend it!
Lea Boberowsky
13:47 14 Feb 26
We get our tour with Stan and Svet.
Both where very friendly and try to fulfill all our needs in the bus and on tour.
Svet, the tour guide, tell us a lot about the architecture an historical story and answered all the questions very well.
All in all it was a very nice experience that I can definitely recommend.
Both where very friendly and try to fulfill all our needs in the bus and on tour.
Svet, the tour guide, tell us a lot about the architecture an historical story and answered all the questions very well.
All in all it was a very nice experience that I can definitely recommend.
Francesco De lauro
13:39 14 Feb 26
Wonderful trip! Svet and Stan are well prepared and organized, very professionals. I recommend this service to anyone willing to spend a nice day in Plovdiv from Sofia
Mariia Yaremenko
08:49 13 Feb 26
The bus driver at 9:30 on 13.02 Sofia - Bansko was amazingly kind and helpful! Definitely recommend traveling with Traventuria !!
Desislava Franke
20:52 12 Feb 26
Stay away from this company. We accidentally bought 5 bus tickets online instead of 3, and they refused to refund the money for the two extra tickets. Then, when we boarded the bus, the seats we had overpaid for were, strangely enough, occupied. So never buy from them, CRIMINALS!!!
Pierre Parutto
07:25 12 Feb 26
Good equipment, good price, friendly staff. I recommend it for a ski holiday.
Reza Zardkoohi
13:59 09 Feb 26
We had an unforgettable winter hike with Traventuria to the Seven Rila Lakes, led by our excellent tour leader Yordan. Despite very snowy and challenging weather conditions, the tour was extremely well managed and felt safe and enjoyable throughout.
Because of the deep snow and winter conditions, we managed to visit 4 of the 7 lakes, which was absolutely the right call. Yordan’s judgment and experience really showed here — safety was always the top priority, without taking away from the adventure or the sense of achievement. The hike took around 4 hours and was demanding but incredibly rewarding.
Yordan was professional, supportive, and encouraging the entire time, making sure everyone in the group was comfortable and coping well with the conditions. He shared useful information about the area and kept a great pace given the weather, while maintaining a positive and motivating attitude.
If you’re looking for a well-organized winter hike with experienced guides who genuinely care about the group, I highly recommend Traventuria — and especially Yordan. It was a challenging but memorable experience and one of the highlights of our trip.
Because of the deep snow and winter conditions, we managed to visit 4 of the 7 lakes, which was absolutely the right call. Yordan’s judgment and experience really showed here — safety was always the top priority, without taking away from the adventure or the sense of achievement. The hike took around 4 hours and was demanding but incredibly rewarding.
Yordan was professional, supportive, and encouraging the entire time, making sure everyone in the group was comfortable and coping well with the conditions. He shared useful information about the area and kept a great pace given the weather, while maintaining a positive and motivating attitude.
If you’re looking for a well-organized winter hike with experienced guides who genuinely care about the group, I highly recommend Traventuria — and especially Yordan. It was a challenging but memorable experience and one of the highlights of our trip.
Moshe Schultz
21:31 08 Feb 26
Floralie GRUSSENMEYER
14:48 08 Feb 26
We had booked a tour to the Boyana Church and the famous Rila Monastery. We had a wonderful time. Svet was a very kind and funny guide. He knows a lot of things about the various monuments we visited, and this was very pleasant. Our conductor Sergy drives us to the different locations without incident. I recommend this excursion.
Sally Styles
14:39 08 Feb 26
Svet was a lovely guide, very knowledgeable giving relevant information, managed to answer all questions very well translated to English. Driver, Sergio, very good, I felt safe the entire journey. Don’t pay for entry to the church on ‘Get your guide’ as it won’t get you in, you have to pay on the tour.
Joanna Surowiec
14:38 08 Feb 26
Guide Svet and driver Sergi were the only right choice for a trip to the Rila Monastery. They conveyed a wealth of knowledge in a fantastic way, accompanied by a smooth driving driver. In short, the trip was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it!
Emma Beard
14:37 08 Feb 26
Wonderful trip, perfect for seeing Bulgaria outside of Sofia without a car! Svet was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and welcoming. Sergi was also a great driver, felt safe and comfortable the whole time. Highly recommend.
Маргарита Крумова
21:36 07 Feb 26
Every time I travel from Sofia to Bansko and back, I use the services of Traventuria. Huge thanks for the professionalism of the entire team. I share my impressions of the correctness and punctuality of the minibus driver Tihomir T. I wish everyone health and good work!
Geert Krijger
20:06 07 Feb 26
Yordi is a great guide who carefully asseses the situation to ensure our safety!
Noel Carrilho
14:32 07 Feb 26
Excellent guided trip to Plovdiv.
Svet was grea! Always making sure everyone understood everything and had the best time.
Stan drove us safely and on schedule.
Overall, it was a great experience and highly recommended.
Svet was grea! Always making sure everyone understood everything and had the best time.
Stan drove us safely and on schedule.
Overall, it was a great experience and highly recommended.
jose castro
14:28 07 Feb 26
Sven was an amazing guide! He and Stan made our visit to Plovdiv remarkable!
ahmat bairamukov
14:28 07 Feb 26
It was amazing trip to Plovdiv with driver Stan and guide Svet
Priceless experience
Priceless experience
jose miguel lopez ferrer
07:02 07 Feb 26
Sonja U
17:36 06 Feb 26
Maria was an excellent and extremly knowlegable guide. The experien was amazing
IVAN VIDOVIĆ
18:25 04 Feb 26
Special praise to the guide Martin, if it weren't for him, the tour wouldn't have been so good.
Arsad Zhydee Palinta
12:43 04 Feb 26
Nur Akıncı
10:09 04 Feb 26
The best way to reach Bansko. Very comfortable, safe, easy (directly to your hotel if wanted), easy to book, And very reasonable price. Early in the morning, I left from Ankara, And I was at the ski center before 12:00!
Kwstas Chrisoulis
19:39 03 Feb 26
Amir K
01:59 03 Feb 26
I forgot my laptop on the bus in terminal one in Sofia
The driver answered the phone and came back to bring me my laptop
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
And everybody should know you are a great company
The driver answered the phone and came back to bring me my laptop
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
And everybody should know you are a great company
WO FC
17:14 02 Feb 26
Hristiqn drove us from Borovets to Sofia and was really good, he also speaks good English and a really good sense of humour
connor terry
17:13 02 Feb 26
Hristiqn was speedy and friendly, nice to have a conversation with and decent English
Ben Gardner
16:21 02 Feb 26
Hristiqn Was a great driver and very friendly
ricky sosa
14:33 31 Jan 26
i had a wonderful day with traventuria travels. svet the guide is so accomodating and friendly. catering the needs of the guest. and peter the driver ensures everyone was comfortable and ensuring the safety of every guest. both are friendly and i highly recommend their services. good job guys! well, i had another booked tour tomorrow in plovdiv and hopefully it will be a great experience too.
pam
19:34 10 Nov 25
Antonio Metodiev is an exceptional guide!
His tour of Plovdiv was incredibly comprehensive, informative, and engaging — every stop was rich with history, insight, and local flavor. Antonio’s passion for the city truly shines through, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. It was a very fruitful day, and I left with a deeper appreciation for Plovdiv’s culture and heritage. Highly recommended!
His tour of Plovdiv was incredibly comprehensive, informative, and engaging — every stop was rich with history, insight, and local flavor. Antonio’s passion for the city truly shines through, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. It was a very fruitful day, and I left with a deeper appreciation for Plovdiv’s culture and heritage. Highly recommended!
Connie Wan
17:56 03 Nov 25
this tour company, Traventuria, is super professional & offers seamless tours at economical prices. Having travelled to many countries in Europe, it’s my first experience that they offer a real tour guide, plus an audio smart guide. The smart guide, which they sent out the previous evening, is so useful to help us prepare for the journey. It gives very comprehensive information about the history, background, details of the sites, local visit recommendations, general lifestyle, etc. We can pre-listen & study all information at our leisure time, or on the bus, & don’t have to fumble with listening on the clumsy device or on cell phones while busy taking pictures. My tour was on 24 Oct, which was really special, as there was non-stop heavy thunderstorm, the whole time we were in Veliko Tarnovo, at one point, there was severe windstorm & hailstones for 15 minutes. our guide Martin was especially lively & with good humor to keep the group in good spirits, despite everyone was soaked from head to tail. It was really a unique experience. Although all photos are dark & grey, & I missed some sights due to the rain. Martin is really nice & takes care of everyone. The driver is very good & the van is big & comfortable with only 6 guests.
Maria Millares
18:09 16 Oct 25
We had a tour to Plovdiv today, we met at 8:45 and the bus left at 9:00 AM. Our tour guide Maria was very nice and knowledgeable. She gave us the history of Plovdiv and pointed out places of historical value as we were leaving Sofia. We opted for the guided tour which was just enough to get a nice overview. After the guided tour we had about 2 hours of free time enough to have lunch and do a little shopping. Overall great tour.
Linda PB
19:21 15 Oct 25
Exploring Plovdiv with Liubomir was nothing short of delightful. From the very first moment, his calm and friendly presence set the tone for a relaxed and enriching journey. The tour was thoughtfully paced, allowing each of us to truly feel like we were walking to the rhythm of our own curiosity. Liubomir shared just the right amount of insight—enough to spark wonder and deepen appreciation, yet never overwhelming. With his guidance, Plovdiv unfolded like a storybook: cobblestone streets bathed in sunshine, charming corners full of history, and vibrant local flavors that made every stop memorable. There was time to wander, to savor, to breathe. Whether admiring ancient ruins, enjoying a leisurely lunch, or simply soaking in the golden light of the city, the experience felt personal and unrushed.
And the journey back to Sofia? A gentle ride with quiet comfort—perfect for a nap and reflection after such a beautiful day.
If you’re looking for a tour that feels like traveling with a knowledgeable friend who truly understands how to balance structure with spontaneity, Liubomir is your guide.
And the journey back to Sofia? A gentle ride with quiet comfort—perfect for a nap and reflection after such a beautiful day.
If you’re looking for a tour that feels like traveling with a knowledgeable friend who truly understands how to balance structure with spontaneity, Liubomir is your guide.