Shushenitsa Festival in Dimitrovgrad

1 Sofia day – border crossing “Kalotina” – Dimitrovgrad – Sofia
Departure from. Sofia in 8:00 h. on the Sofia route – border crossing “Kalotina” -Dimitrovgrad. Arrival at Sukovsky Monastery "Assumption of the Virgin Mary". It is an old Bulgarian Orthodox monastery in the Western outskirts, located on the right bank of the river. Erma. The church, dedicated to the Assumption, according to the built-in building inscriptions, was built by the masters Mincho and Goga, started in 1857 yr and completed a year later. According to legend, it's thanks to Sally Bay (fellow believer) from the city. Pirot, who raised the new church on the foundations of an older one in gratitude for the recovery of his son Emin. The church is listed in 1869 Mr. by Vasil Pophristov from Samokov, as evidenced by the pictorial inscription at the entrance. The most remarkable is the fresco of St. Mother of God - Comforter, depicted with angel wings.
Departure for Dimitrovgrad, where we will participate in the festival of “Tsaribrod dry land”, in which over 100 producers of various smoked meats from Serbia and Bulgaria.
Tsaribrod shushenitsa is prepared with secret spices and is famous for its unique taste. We will have the opportunity to try other traditional homemade products from the Dimitrovgrad region, as well as local wines and brandies. Folk bands will take care of the good mood of the visitors. Free time for a walk, lunch and shopping. Departure for Bulgaria in 16.00 h.

Transportation by comfortable tourist bus
Visit to Sukovsky Monastery
Participation in the Shushenitsa Festival
Border charges
Tour guide service

Medical insurance – 2 BGN, Faces over 65 year. – 74 year. – 5 BGN.

Expenses of a personal nature