Semesterboende i Sofia

Discover the main landmarks of communist history in the city of Sofia. Start your tour by passing by the former headquarters of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Continue on to see buildings such as the secret police investigation facility and the destroyed mausoleum. Head on towards the monument of the Soviet army and the National Palace of Culture. During the 3-hour-long walking tour, learn about the theory of communism and what Marxism-Leninism is. Find out about the history of communism in Bulgaria, the pros and cons of the period, and the relation between the communist government and religion, industry, economy, culture and everyday life of the people. End the tour with a fresh perspective on the city and a new insight into the country's communist past.

We'll meet at " secret" location in the middle of the city center, just steps away from the main Serdika metro station. Our place is very unique and it has an authentic and aristocratic style! Stylish music and vintage atmosphere will accompany you while we offer you a taste of very special Bulgarian wine selection, carefully selected cold cuts and cheese! You will have the pleasure to taste 5 different glasses of carefully selected wines, try the traditional Bulgarian cold cuts and cheese, and enjoy the relaxed vibes in our company! During the wine tasting you will hear a lot of stories about our wines and history. This will make your experience very pleasant and memorable :)!

We'll meet in the old city center, steps away from the central metro station Serdika (super easy access from all points of the city). We'll provide safety gear (helmet + reflective jacket) and a bottle of water. We'll quickly socialize and then start with the bike tour :). Our first point will be the Regional History Museum - Sofia, where you can drink from the popular hotsprings pure mineral water :). Next stop will be the famous National Theater where you can take some really nice pictures, then we'll ride through The National Palace of Culture and Lovers Bridge till we reach the beginning of the first park. Our journey will continue through South Park, Loven Park and Boris' Garden. You will have the pleasure to enjoy a very relaxed ride and super beautiful sceneries :). We'll have few breaks during the tour, so you can make some more pictures and enjoy the nature :) On the way back we'll ride back to the National Theater and then head back to the starting point, to leave the bikes and share our experience :)!

We will visit my cosmetic laboratory and we will be doing for 1 hour and half handmade cosmetics with the traditional Bulgarian Rose and Lavender essential oils. You will make your own Rose/ Lavender body balm and Rose/ Lavender lip balm. While crafting we will talk about how to use essential and carrier oils, what properties they possess, how to make infusions with herbs and other interesting topics related to cosmetics. After we have made our first product I will give you a presentation about the rose oil, how and where it's produced, and what's so special about it. You will be able to smell 3 types of lavender- Bulgarian, French and English and tell the differences between them! In the end you will go home with a small bottle of 100% pure Bulgarian Lavender essential oil, dry rose buds for a tea from the famous Valley of Roses and your own hand made products! Other things to note Due to the urgent need to reduce the risks related to the COVID -19 pandemic we should follow the safe work practices to protect ourselves from exposure to COVID-19. The workshop is held in small groups of only 3 people. The workshop is adjusted for the needs of the pandemic - reduced crafting time, no sweets or tea drinks, no shared lab coats and reduced experience price. Wearing protection mask and gloves is mandatory.

During your personal tasting experience I will guide you through the distinctive world of Bulgarian wines. Although Bulgaria has been producing wine for 5000 years it is still relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Now a rising new generation of Bulgarian boutique winemakers are devoted to the craft and bringing new attention to our country. You will taste 5 wine varieties of local grapes unique to Bulgaria, that can not be found anywhere else: Miskets, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza and Rubin. Plus, local cheeses, artisanal bread and mineral water. The tasting is held in one of the best boutique wine shops in Sofia – Tempus Vini, which is located on an artsy street in the city center, known for its fine restaurants and boutiques. And just a few streets away from Sofia’s main pedestrian boulevard. During the tasting I can tell you about the wine regions of Bulgaria including the history and the wine culture of my beautiful country. All tastings are held in English or Bulgarian. Duration is about 1.5 hours. Then I can offer you suggestions of my favorite restaurants nearby to finish your evening. :) Other things to note Please inform me if some of the guests have any allergies. Thank you. We are expecting you!