Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Sofia and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boyana Church on the outskirts of the city centre. Admire its Byzantine features, including the richly decorated ceramic exterior and the interior wall paintings from the 11th, 13th, 15th to 17th, and 19th centuries.

Next, cross the border into Serbia as you head towards the 14th-century Poganovo Monastery, dedicated to Saint John the Theologian. Learn about one of the last medieval rulers of Serbia and hear about Konstantin Dejanović Dragaš before the Serbian Empire fell to the Ottoman Empire.

Get a closer look at the impressive frescoes by master craftsmen from northern Greece. Soak up the tranquil and spiritual atmosphere as you take in the stunning surroundings.