From Sofia: 2 days in Northwest Bulgaria

Northwest Bulgaria is between the Balkan mountain chain and the Danube river. It is still not discovered well by the tourists. Be the first to discover the fortune of nature and collect historical facts, hidden in the fortresses.

Explore one of the Bulgarian realms in the Middle ages and be a part of a new legend!

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From Sofia: 2 days in Northwest Bulgaria

Explore one of the Bulgarian realms in the Middle ages and be a part of a new legend!

Itinerary

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Belogradchik · 1 h
Visit the fortress of Belogradchick and the magnificent rocks. Time for lunch and free time.
Belogradchik Fortress · 1 h
The fortress “Kaleto” was used by different nations from the past and one of the Bulgarian kings used it as a tourist attraction and enjoyed the magnificent views.
Belogradchik Rocks · 1 h
The rocks of Belogradchick are from 2 to 200 meters high. Be with the guide and listen to some of the stories and the fairy tales about the Schoolgirl, The Madonna, the Dervish, the Haidut and others.
The Magura Cave · 1 h
The cave is famous for its paintings, dated 20 000 years BC.
Vidin · 12 h
The city is with the old century history, where Thracians, Romans, Bulgarians, Hungarians, Ottomans left their signs here. For the Romans, this was one of the border cities between the civilization and the outer territories, a part of the Danubian limes. During the XIVth.-XVth. century this was one of the capitals of the Bulgarian kingdoms and survived more than the others. For the ottomans, this was a transit point to Viena and Central Europe. After the liberation, when Vidin became a part of the 3rd Bulgarian kingdom, it took a part in the wars, to protect the inner lands. Walking tour of the town of Vidin and visit the fortress Baba Vida, the armory, the museum, neoclassic styles of buildings and some of the temples.
Baba Vida Fortress · 1 h
The fortress Baba Vida in the city of Vidin, Northwest Bulgaria. The construction of that fortress began in the 10th century over the ruins of the roman castel Bononia. Bononia was a part of the Danubian Limes - a defensive line with forts and castels to push the barbarians away from the Roman empire. During the middle ages, the fortress served to Eastern Romans, Bulgarians, Hungarians. This stronghold and the near town became the capital of the separated Bulgarian kingdom of Ivan Sratsimir. After the unsuccessful crusade against the Ottomans, Baba Vida fell in their hands. It was a strategic key to the roads in Central Europe. Baba Vida took an important role in the Serbian-Bulgarian war (1885), after the result of the Union of Bulgaria. Now Baba Vida is a tourist attraction and like a real movie set!

Vidin- Venetsa cave-God’s bridge-Vratsa-Ledenika cave-Sofia

Venetsa Cave · 1 h
The cave was discovered in the ’70s of the previous century, but it was open for the public in 2015. You can see inside see ice crystals, stalactites, stalagmites, and more cave formations. Full with color lights you can look at the unique shape of the cave.
Vratsa Province · 1 h
Visit God’s bridge. The place is a natural stone bridge, created by limestones from the Cretaceous period. Over that natural phenomena, you will see remains of a Roman fortress. Walking in the area of God’s bridge
Ledenika Cave · 1 h
The name of the cave came from the ice stalactites, stalagmites, and stalactites, formed by the winter. Enjoy the laser show inside the biggest chamber.
Vratsa · 1 h
Visit the city of Vratsa with its museum with the biggest Thracian treasure ever found.
Mezdra
See the fortress in the suburbs of the town of Mezdra