Sofia – Stob’s pyramids-Rila monastery
Sofia - Meet at your accommodation or Sofia airport. Welcome to Sofia, one of Bulgaria’s oldest cities and its capital. Enjoy a walking tour to experience the city’s spirit, including its thermal springs and churches. Have lunch at a traditional restaurant and enjoy some free time.
Stob - Visit the sandstone formations created by nature. Spend an hour walking in the area.
Rila Mountains - Rila is the highest mountain in both Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula.
Rila monastery- Rozhen monastery-Melnik-Sandanski
Rila Monastery - Tour Rila Monastery, the largest in Bulgaria, located in the heart of the Rila Mountains. Take a walking tour and visit the cave of St. Ivan of Rila.
Rozhen Monastery - Explore Rozhen Monastery, the largest in the Pirin Mountain area, surrounded by sandy pyramids. Optionally, walk one of the eco trails to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Melnik - Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria, known for its Revival architecture from the 18th-19th centuries and its wine cellars. Optionally, take an eco-trail to the plateau to see the fortress and the archbishop’s church from the Middle Ages. Enjoy a walking tour of Melnik, visit the Kordopulova House, and the wine museum.
Sandanski - An ancient city and spa resort. Stay in one of the city’s spa hotels and have dinner at the hotel.
Sandanski-Bansko- Bunderishka hut-Banya-Gorno Dragliste-Banya
Pirin National Park - Visit Bulgaria’s oldest pine tree, which has witnessed the country’s history. Take a short walk in the Vihren hut area and enjoy views of the Pirin Mountains, a UNESCO site known for its rare tree species and wildlife. It’s called the mountain of beauty.
Bansko - Bansko is Bulgaria’s most famous ski resort. Enjoy a walking tour and some free time.
Gorno Draglishte - Transfer to the village of Gorno Dragliste for a traditional dinner.
Banya- Belitsa- The park for dancing bears- Velingrad
BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa - Walk to the park of dancing bears. Take a guided tour and enjoy some free time.
Velingrad - Velingrad is the spa capital of the Balkan Peninsula.
Velingrad-Dorkovo- Tsepina fortress- Sofia
Pliocene Park - Visit the Pliocene museum, where fossils of prehistoric animals, including mastodons, have been found.
Sofia - Have dinner at a traditional restaurant.
- Museum and park entry included
- Meals provided: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Expert guide-driver at your service
- Wine tasting experience in Melnik
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Personal expanses
- Alcohol
This tour is designed for those who appreciate immersing themselves in nature without compromising their comfort. Get ready for a journey through South and Southwest Bulgaria, where you’ll experience the exquisite beauty sculpted by nature and areas where traditions persist. Hop aboard and steep yourself in tales of love, fervour, and mountains. Visit nearby villagers and indulge in the local cuisine like Kapama and other Bulgarian specialties. Our tour lets you explore diverse wildlife, tracing back millions of years to the present. You’ll find yourself in the midst of three unique mountain ranges - Rila, Pirin and Rhodopi - each embodying Wisdom, Beauty, and Love respectively. There’s a certain phenomenon that can’t be captured in photos, it must be witnessed and felt in person! Join us when the call to adventure strikes you!
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
