Welcome to Sofia!
Sofia - Upon arrival at Sofia you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or independently explore Sofia. Perhaps head to the Vitosha Boulevard in the city’s vibrant center with views towards the Vitosha Mountain, wander around the streets and see the iconic St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral with its gold-plated domes.
There will be a welcome meeting with your guide.
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Built in Neo-Byzantine style, it is one of the 50 largest Christian church buildings by volume in the world. It is one of Sofia’s symbols and primary tourist attractions. St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia occupies an area of 3,170 square metres (34,100 sq ft) and can hold 5,000 people inside.
- Expert guidance by a local mountain guide
- Exclusive private transportation
- Comfortable accommodation: 5 hotel nights + 2 mountain hut nights
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided
- Cabin-lift ticket for Musala peak access
- Climate-controlled in-vehicle comfort
- Travel to and from Bulgaria and visa
- Travel insurance
- Organised luggage transport from hut to hut
- Drinks
- Dinners and lunches in the hotels
If trekking up the legendary Mount Olympus, dwelling place of the gods of Ancient Greece, along with summiting Rila Mountain, the highest peak in the Balkans, is on your bucket list, this package is a perfect match for you. This tour will take you to the three towering mountains of the Balkans:
- Rila Mountain in Bulgaria, with its highest point, Musala peak, at a height of 2,925 m / 9596ft;
- followed by Mount Olympus in Greece, with its pinnacle, Mytikas peak, standing at 2,918 m / 9573ft; and
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finally, Pirin Mountain, boasting the Vihren peak at 2,914 m / 9560ft, also situated in Bulgaria.
The journey will lead you across two spectacular countries in the Balkan region: Greece and Bulgaria, offering a delightful blend of diverse landscapes, rich culture, and delectable food within a span of less than a week. Situated in Eastern Europe, the Balkans region is an ideal destination for a memorable hiking holiday, as it is dominated by beautiful mountain ranges. Furthermore, it is bordered by the stunning Mediterranean Sea, allowing you to unwind on pristine beaches with crystalline blue waters or explore some of Greece’s renowned islands.
- Trek Suitability: For fit and active travelers
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.
