Social programme
Social Events
Welcome party: 225 June 2017 from 18:30 at BAS Hotel
Free admission to all regular participants and accompanying persons paid registration fees. More information will be available later.
26.06.17 Free admission to National Archeological Museum
address: Sofia, 2 Saborna Str., http://www.naim.bg/
Conference dinner: 27 June 2017 from 20:00 to 22:00
The conference dinner is payable for all participants. It will be organized in prestige Bulgarian style restaurant.
Fee: 20 EUR
27.06.17 Optional free Sofia walking tour 18:00 – 19:30
Suggested free sightseeing tours in Sofia and its surroundings
Every day from 11:00 and from 18:00 starting at Sofia Justice Palace: Free Sofia Walk Tour
The best attraction in Sofia according to TripAdvisor users. Approved by Tourist Service Municipal Company at Sofia City Municipality.www.freesofiatour.com
25.06.2017 (Sunday) – Free admission day! Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 h. National Archaeological Institute with Museum – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM – BAS)
The National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences covers the complete study of the culture of tribes and peoples who have occupied present day Bulgaria from the remote past until the 18th century. Its academic and museum potential turns NAIM-BAS into the biggest research archaeological unit in southeast Europe. NAIM-BAS was established in 1949 as a follower and successor of the Department of Valuables - part of the Library established in Sofia in 1878-1879 and reformed into a National Museum in 1892 - and the Bulgarian Institute of Archaeology (1921), which was the first academic institute in Bulgaria. www.naim.bg/en/content/category/100/32/
Every day, Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 h. National History Museum
Founded in 1973, the National History Museum in Sofia contains more than 650,000 exhibits and is one of the largest history museums on the Balkans. The aim of the museum is to provide a comprehensive view on Bulgarian history from the prehistory to present, in as broad an European context as possible.
www.historymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/
Organized tours for participants and accompanying persons
25 June 2017 at 09:30 and/or 29 June 2017 at 13:00 - Excursion to Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km (73 mi) south of the capital Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River at an elevation of 1,147 m (3,763 ft) above sea level, inside of Rila Monastery Nature Park. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 - 946 AD), and today houses around 60 monks. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. In 2008 alone, it attracted 900,000 visitors. The monastery is depicted on the reverse of the 1 lev banknote, issued in 1999.
Price: 40 EUR per person (min. 10 persons required)
Price includes transportation, professional guide, entrance fees and optional lunch.
28 June 2017 at 13:00 and/or 29 June 2017 at 13:00 - Excursion to Old town of Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia. Plovdiv is a picturesque town, with many parks and gardens, museums and archaeological monuments. Plovdiv’s appeal derives first from its lovely old town, largely restored to its mid-19th-century appearance and full of winding cobblestone streets. It is an imposing open-air museum situated on the three hills of the ancient Trimontium. The Old Town is literally packed with atmospheric house-museums and art galleries and, unlike many other cities with ‘old towns’, has eminent artists still living and working within its tranquil confines. One of the most remarkable sights, the Ancient Theatre (a well-preserved Roman theatre), is located there and is stilled used for open-air performances.
Price: 40 EUR per person (min. 10 persons required)
Price includes transportation, professional guide, entrance fees and optional lunch.
27 June 2017 at 14:30 – Center of Sofia and its surroundings
Guided tour of Sofia City Center will go through all major sight in the city center and will continue with visit of National Historical Museum and Boyana Church.
Price: 20 EUR per person (min. 10 persons required)
Price includes transportation, professional guide, entrance fees
ALL ORGANGANIZED TOURS CAN BE BOOK THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS OR LATER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OTHER SIGHTS IN BULGARIA, PLEASE CONTACT US AT milena@cim.bg
Welcome party: 225 June 2017 from 18:30 at BAS Hotel
Free admission to all regular participants and accompanying persons paid registration fees. More information will be available later.
26.06.17 Free admission to National Archeological Museum
address: Sofia, 2 Saborna Str., http://www.naim.bg/
Conference dinner: 27 June 2017 from 20:00 to 22:00
The conference dinner is payable for all participants. It will be organized in prestige Bulgarian style restaurant.
Fee: 20 EUR
27.06.17 Optional free Sofia walking tour 18:00 – 19:30
Suggested free sightseeing tours in Sofia and its surroundings
Every day from 11:00 and from 18:00 starting at Sofia Justice Palace: Free Sofia Walk Tour
The best attraction in Sofia according to TripAdvisor users. Approved by Tourist Service Municipal Company at Sofia City Municipality.www.freesofiatour.com
25.06.2017 (Sunday) – Free admission day! Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 h. National Archaeological Institute with Museum – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NAIM – BAS)
The National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences covers the complete study of the culture of tribes and peoples who have occupied present day Bulgaria from the remote past until the 18th century. Its academic and museum potential turns NAIM-BAS into the biggest research archaeological unit in southeast Europe. NAIM-BAS was established in 1949 as a follower and successor of the Department of Valuables - part of the Library established in Sofia in 1878-1879 and reformed into a National Museum in 1892 - and the Bulgarian Institute of Archaeology (1921), which was the first academic institute in Bulgaria. www.naim.bg/en/content/category/100/32/
Every day, Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00 h. National History Museum
Founded in 1973, the National History Museum in Sofia contains more than 650,000 exhibits and is one of the largest history museums on the Balkans. The aim of the museum is to provide a comprehensive view on Bulgarian history from the prehistory to present, in as broad an European context as possible.
www.historymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/
Organized tours for participants and accompanying persons
25 June 2017 at 09:30 and/or 29 June 2017 at 13:00 - Excursion to Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km (73 mi) south of the capital Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River at an elevation of 1,147 m (3,763 ft) above sea level, inside of Rila Monastery Nature Park. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 - 946 AD), and today houses around 60 monks. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. In 2008 alone, it attracted 900,000 visitors. The monastery is depicted on the reverse of the 1 lev banknote, issued in 1999.
Price: 40 EUR per person (min. 10 persons required)
Price includes transportation, professional guide, entrance fees and optional lunch.
28 June 2017 at 13:00 and/or 29 June 2017 at 13:00 - Excursion to Old town of Plovdiv
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia. Plovdiv is a picturesque town, with many parks and gardens, museums and archaeological monuments. Plovdiv’s appeal derives first from its lovely old town, largely restored to its mid-19th-century appearance and full of winding cobblestone streets. It is an imposing open-air museum situated on the three hills of the ancient Trimontium. The Old Town is literally packed with atmospheric house-museums and art galleries and, unlike many other cities with ‘old towns’, has eminent artists still living and working within its tranquil confines. One of the most remarkable sights, the Ancient Theatre (a well-preserved Roman theatre), is located there and is stilled used for open-air performances.
Price: 40 EUR per person (min. 10 persons required)
Price includes transportation, professional guide, entrance fees and optional lunch.
27 June 2017 at 14:30 – Center of Sofia and its surroundings
Guided tour of Sofia City Center will go through all major sight in the city center and will continue with visit of National Historical Museum and Boyana Church.
Price: 20 EUR per person (min. 10 persons required)
Price includes transportation, professional guide, entrance fees
ALL ORGANGANIZED TOURS CAN BE BOOK THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS OR LATER. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OTHER SIGHTS IN BULGARIA, PLEASE CONTACT US AT milena@cim.bg