The Cultural Heritage of Byzantium Empire

Byzantium’s influence stretched far beyond its geographical boundaries, impacting regions from the Baltic Sea to the Ural Mountains and even as far as the Sahara. While not all of these areas were directly part of the Byzantine Empire, its cultural influence was undeniably strong. While political events and battles may have faded from history, Byzantine culture continues to shape the legacy of civilization.

The lasting impact of Byzantine culture on the Christian world is evident through countless monuments, historical writings, manuscripts, and coin collections.

On this Byzantium Tour, participants will have the opportunity to discover the rich cultural heritage of three Balkan nations that were once central to the Byzantine Empire.

Highlights of the tour:

• Rila monastery – one of Europe’s largest monasterie
• The Boyana Church – UNESCO World and Cultural Heritage
• The Old  Bulgarian Capital Veliko Tarnovo
• Museum village Arbanassi
• The Valley of Roses and Thracian Kings
• Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019
• Bachkovo Monastery
• Thessaloniki and Pella – birhtplace of Alexander the Great
• The impressive “Meteora” with the byzantine monasteries “hanging” on the top
• Ohrid and Skopje