5 days: Nature and pure beauty of Bulgaria

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

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!

What's Included

Tickets for the museums and the parks
Lunch
Guide-driver
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
A wine degustation in Melnik
Gratitudes (optional)
Personal expanses
Alcohol

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from Sofia Airport or hotels in Sofia

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Sofia – Stob’s pyramids-Rila monastery

    3 stops
  • 1
    Sofia

    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rila Mountains

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

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Rila monastery- Rozhen monastery-Melnik-Sandanski

    4 stops
  • 4
    Rila Monastery

    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 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Rozhen Monastery

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Melnik

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7

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

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

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

    4 stops
  • 8
    Pirin National Park

    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 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Bansko

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

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    A SPA village. Check-in a guest house.

    14 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Transfer for a traditional dinner in the village Gorno Dragliste.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Banya- Belitsa- The park for dancing bears- Velingrad

    3 stops
  • 12

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

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Velingrad

    Velingrad is the spa capital of the Balkan peninsula.

    14 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Velingrad-Dorkovo- Tsepina fortress- Sofia

    3 stops
  • 15

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

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 16

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

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Sofia

    Dinner in a traditional restaurant.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Bulgarian Fairy Tale

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Involves Animals

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.

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