5 days: Nature and pure beauty of Bulgaria

We made this tour for people, who love touching nature in their comfort zone.

Prepare for this trip in South and Southwest Bulgaria to touch the beauty, carved by nature, and places, where traditions are still alive!

Jump in the van and listen to the legends of love, passion, and mountains. Pass the near villages and fell like a local tasting the Kapama and other Bulgarian dishes. With our tour, you can see the rich wildlife from millions of years ago till nowadays.

You will be in three different mountains with their spirit – Rila, Pirin and Rhodopi mountains. These three mountains are Wisdom, Beaty, and Love.

One phenomenon can’t be seen in the picture, you have to see and feel it! We wait for the adventure to call you!

Itinerary

Sofia – Stob’s pyramids-Rila monastery

1. Sofia · 4 h

   Meeting at your accommodation or Sofia airport. Welcome to Sofia – one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria and its capital. Walking tour to taste the spirit of the city with its thermal springs and churches. Lunch in one of the traditional restaurants and free time.

2. Stob · 1 h

   We'll see the sandstone phenomenon, made by the artist, called Nature. Walking in the area – 1 hour.

3. Rila Mountains

   Rila mountain is the highest mountain not only in Bulgaria but in the Balkan peninsula.

Rila monastery- Rozhen monastery-Melnik-Sandanski

1. Rila Monastery · 2 h

   Sightseeing of Rila monastery – the biggest one in Bulgaria, situated in the heart of Rila mountain. Walking tour and visiting the cave of St. Ivan from Rila.

2. Rozhen Monastery · 1 h

   Sightseeing of Rozhen monastery – the biggest one in the area of Pirin mountain. It’s surrounded by Sandy pyramids. Optional – walking in one of the eco trails to see the beautiful sceneries.

3. Melnik · 3 h

   The town of Melnik is the smallest one in Bulgaria with Revival architecture from the XVIII-XIX century, famous with the cellars with one of the best wines in the country. Optional – eco-trail to the plateau to see the fortress and the archbishop’s church from the Middle Ages. Walking tour of Melnik and visiting the Kordopulova house and the museum of wine.

4. Sandanski · 1 h

   An ancient city and spa resort. Accommodation in one of the spa hotels in the city. Dinner in the hotel.

Sandanski-Bansko- Bunderishka hut-Banya-Gorno Dragliste-Banya

1. Pirin National Park · 2 h

   Visit the oldest pine tree in Bulgaria, which was a witness of its foundation. Short walking in the area of Vihren hut and enjoy the views of Pirin mountain. Pirin mountain is a part of UNESCO for its rare species of trees and wildlife. We call it the mountain of beauty.

2. Bansko · 2 h

   Bansko is the most famous ski resort in Bulgaria. Walking tour and free time.

3. Banya · 14 h

   A SPA village. Check-in a guest house.

4. Gorno Draglishte · 3 h

   Transfer for a traditional dinner in the village Gorno Dragliste.

Banya- Belitsa- The park for dancing bears- Velingrad

1. BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa · 3 h

   Walking to the park of dancing bears. Guided tour. Free time.

2. Yundola

   Crossing the mountain ridge Yundola, which is between Rila mountain and Rhodope mountains.

3. Velingrad · 14 h

   Velingrad is the spa capital of the Balkan peninsula.

Velingrad-Dorkovo- Tsepina fortress- Sofia

1. Pliocene Park · 2 h

   Visiting the Pliocene museum, where fossils of prehistoric animals have been found, including Mastodons.

2. 2 h

   Tsepina fortress dated from XIIth. century. Visiting the fortress and walking in its quiet forest.

3. Sofia · 3 h

   Dinner in a traditional restaurant.

What's included

• Tickets for the museums and the parks
• Lunch
• Guide-driver
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• A wine degustation in Melnik

What's not included

• Gratitudes (optional)
• Personal expanses
• Alcohol

Start time

11:00

Languages

In-person guide: German, English

Travellers

• Infant (1–3)
• Child (4–17)
• Adult (18–75)

Options

• 5 days: Nature and pure beauty of Bulgariafrom €700

  Pickup included

  Start time: 11:00

  In-person guide: English, German

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.

If you cancel between 2 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.