A seven-day Rhodope fairy tale

Destination: Rhodope
Duration: 7 days
Travel by: Bus
Type: Holiday Packages

Tour schedule:

Start date:

19 July, 2025
9 August, 2025

End date:

25 July, 2025
15 August, 2025

From 820 BGN

Price for Adult: 860 BGN with VAT.

Price for Child (3-16): 500 BGN with VAT.

Price for Senior/Student: 820 BGN with VAT.

Price for Group over 4 people: 820 BGN with VAT.

Choose Date:

Add Details:

Full Name *
Email *
Phone *
Pick up point:

Choose how many:

Adults
Seniors/ students
Childs (3-16)
Groups over 4
TOTAL PRICE (lv. with VAT.)
0.00

Tour Details

Seven days in Rhodopy mountain. The Rhodopes mountains have rich cultural heritage, including ancient Thracian sites, medieval castles, churches, monasteries. Picturesque villages with traditional Bulgarian architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Also the mountain range gives its name to the terrestrial ecoregion Rodope montane. 
As a mater of fact the area is especially remarkable for its karst areas with its deep river gorges, large caves and specific sculpted forms.

Highlights:

07:00: From Sofia: Our team will be waiting to meet you in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv).
09:00: From Plovdiv: Our team will be waiting to meet you at the UBB bank stop (Tunnel Direction) in front of the Princess Hotel (Trimontium Hotel Plovdiv).
08:10: From Stara Zagora: Our team will be waiting to meet you in front of Park Mall Gallery.
Arrived at the town of Devin.
Check in, at the hotel, free time.
The first trek of the eco-trail starts from the Struilitsa area, famous for its therapeutic pools with hot mineral water.
First trek will leads us to the beautiful waterfall Samodivsko Praskalo. It is extremely beautiful.
Next stop of the trek is the area of Lakata, in which a medieval settlement existed.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.

Get to the last point of the trail, Kaleto fortress. The remains of the famous Rhodope fortress, existed in the period VI-XIII centuries.
After short break we get back the the town of Devin.
Depart and head to the Hotel.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure in the Rhodope Mountains, depart towards Trigrad.
The journey takes about 45 minutes to the starting point for trek, Trigrad. 
Check in at the guest house.
Hiking to the protected area “Chairite”.
Next stop of the trek is the area of the “Blue Lake” and the “Dry Lakes”.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
Hiking to the magical area of the natural phenomenon “The Drunk Forest”.
After a break on the area we will get back to our guest house. 
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
Hiking to the village of Yagodina. On the way – visiting the precipice cave “Devil’s Throat” and one of the phenomena of the protected area “Trigrad Gorge”.
Check in at the guest house.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
After lunch break we will visit to The Eagle’s Eye – it is a platform for observation and tourist attraction in the Western Rhodope. The platform is built on the edge of a rock, located at (1563 m – 5127 ft) above sea level.
Trek back to the village of Yagodina.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

After breakfast we will depart towards the “Buynovo Gorge”.
Trek to the sighseeing “Buynovo Gorge”. The unique natural phenomenon.
Visit to the Yagodinska cave . The cave is (10 km – 6.21 ml) long, 5 stories tall – one of the Hundred National Tourist Sites in Bulgaria.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
After a lunch break, hiking to the Devil’s ecotrail.
Hiking back to the Trigrad.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will depart towards  village of Gela.
The journey takes about 45 minutes to the starting point for treks in the village of Gela. From there we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
Gradishteto Fortress from where a panoramic view of Rhodopes mountains is revealed.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
Next Treck will takes about 1 and a half hours to the Orpheus Peak at (2188 m – 7178 ft) above sea level.
After a break on the peak we will get back to the trek to the village of Gela. The trek takes approx three hours.
Boarding the coach and depart  to the village of Lyaskovo.
Check in the guest house.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
Trek to the Wonderful bridges – Sighseeing hiking trek through the most beautiful forest in the Rhodopes mountain.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
Enjoyable afternoon at the magical forest.
From the Wonderful bridges will get transfer to the village of Kossovo.
Check in the guest house.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast, departing towards Asen’s Fortress.
Explore the ancient Asen’s Fortress, controlled by the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders,Ottomans and Bulgarians, our professional storytelling guide has so much to share with you.
Explore the Bachkovo Monastery “Assumption of the Virgin”.

Depature towards Plovdiv, Sofia or Stara Zagora.
22:30: Estimated time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking lot in front of the Princess Hotel (Trimontium Hotel).
00:00: Estimated time of arrival in Sofia in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv).
21:30: Estimated time of arrival in Stara Zagora in front of Park Mall Gallery.

ATTENTION:
Mandatory requirement for tourists – Before the start of each mountain hike, clients receive instruction from a licensed mountain guide and undertake to comply with the instructions given to them.
Changes in the program are possible, based on objective factors, mostly of meteorological nature.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
Please wear comfortable hiking boots, warm clothes, dry food, water, raincoate.
Windproof and waterproof jacket.
Extra garment (fleece).
Water bottle at least 1 liter.
Hat/towel, sunscreen and sunglasses, raincoat.
Insole (optional).
In bad weather conditions the program can be shortened or replaced.

RECOMMENDED INFORMATION:
Food for lunch, picnic type. It is recommended to consider in advance that your food is as energetic and healthy as possible.
Travelers should have a moderate to good level of physical fitness.

In case of medical issues or allergies you should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.

Places You’ll See

Tour Interary:

07:00: From Sofia: Our team will be waiting to meet you in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv).
09:00: From Plovdiv: Our team will be waiting to meet you at the UBB bank stop (Tunnel Direction) in front of the Princess Hotel (Trimontium Hotel Plovdiv).
08:10: From Stara Zagora: Our team will be waiting to meet you in front of Park Mall Gallery.
Arrived at the town of Devin.
Check in, at the hotel, free time.
The first trek of the eco-trail starts from the Struilitsa area, famous for its therapeutic pools with hot mineral water.
First trek will leads us to the beautiful waterfall Samodivsko Praskalo. It is extremely beautiful.
Next stop of the trek is the area of Lakata, in which a medieval settlement existed.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.

Get to the last point of the trail, Kaleto fortress. The remains of the famous Rhodope fortress, existed in the period VI-XIII centuries.
After short break we get back the the town of Devin.
Depart and head to the Hotel.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure in the Rhodope Mountains, depart towards Trigrad.
The journey takes about 45 minutes to the starting point for trek, Trigrad. 
Check in at the guest house.
Hiking to the protected area “Chairite”.
Next stop of the trek is the area of the “Blue Lake” and the “Dry Lakes”.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
Hiking to the magical area of the natural phenomenon “The Drunk Forest”.
After a break on the area we will get back to our guest house. 
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
Hiking to the village of Yagodina. On the way – visiting the precipice cave “Devil’s Throat” and one of the phenomena of the protected area “Trigrad Gorge”.
Check in at the guest house.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
After lunch break we will visit to The Eagle’s Eye – it is a platform for observation and tourist attraction in the Western Rhodope. The platform is built on the edge of a rock, located at (1563 m – 5127 ft) above sea level.
Trek back to the village of Yagodina.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

After breakfast we will depart towards the “Buynovo Gorge”.
Trek to the sighseeing “Buynovo Gorge”. The unique natural phenomenon.
Visit to the Yagodinska cave . The cave is (10 km – 6.21 ml) long, 5 stories tall – one of the Hundred National Tourist Sites in Bulgaria.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
After a lunch break, hiking to the Devil’s ecotrail.
Hiking back to the Trigrad.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will depart towards  village of Gela.
The journey takes about 45 minutes to the starting point for treks in the village of Gela. From there we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
Gradishteto Fortress from where a panoramic view of Rhodopes mountains is revealed.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
Next Treck will takes about 1 and a half hours to the Orpheus Peak at (2188 m – 7178 ft) above sea level.
After a break on the peak we will get back to the trek to the village of Gela. The trek takes approx three hours.
Boarding the coach and depart  to the village of Lyaskovo.
Check in the guest house.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
Trek to the Wonderful bridges – Sighseeing hiking trek through the most beautiful forest in the Rhodopes mountain.
A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the mountain.
Enjoyable afternoon at the magical forest.
From the Wonderful bridges will get transfer to the village of Kossovo.
Check in the guest house.
Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.

Today after breakfast, departing towards Asen’s Fortress.
Explore the ancient Asen’s Fortress, controlled by the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders,Ottomans and Bulgarians, our professional storytelling guide has so much to share with you.
Explore the Bachkovo Monastery “Assumption of the Virgin”.

Depature towards Plovdiv, Sofia or Stara Zagora.
22:30: Estimated time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking lot in front of the Princess Hotel (Trimontium Hotel).
00:00: Estimated time of arrival in Sofia in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv).
21:30: Estimated time of arrival in Stara Zagora in front of Park Mall Gallery.

ATTENTION:
Mandatory requirement for tourists – Before the start of each mountain hike, clients receive instruction from a licensed mountain guide and undertake to comply with the instructions given to them.
Changes in the program are possible, based on objective factors, mostly of meteorological nature.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
Please wear comfortable hiking boots, warm clothes, dry food, water, raincoate.
Windproof and waterproof jacket.
Extra garment (fleece).
Water bottle at least 1 liter.
Hat/towel, sunscreen and sunglasses, raincoat.
Insole (optional).
In bad weather conditions the program can be shortened or replaced.

RECOMMENDED INFORMATION:
Food for lunch, picnic type. It is recommended to consider in advance that your food is as energetic and healthy as possible.
Travelers should have a moderate to good level of physical fitness.

In case of medical issues or allergies you should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.

Pick up/ Drop off points:

From Sofia - Our team will be waiting to meet you in front of Metro station Inter Expo Center – Tsarigradsko shose (Towards Plovdiv).
From Plovdiv - Our team will be waiting to meet you at the stop in front of the UBB bank (Tunnel direction) in front of the Princess Hotel (Trimontium Hotel Plovdiv).

Direct transport from Sofia via Plovdiv.

From Stara Zagora - Our team will be waiting to meet you in front of Park Mall Gallery.

Direct transport from Stara Zagora.

Dear customers, please be at the designated departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

The Rhodopes mountains have rich cultural heritage, including ancient Thracian sites, medieval castles, churches, monasteries. Picturesque villages with traditional Bulgarian architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Also the mountain range gives its name to the terrestrial ecoregion Rodope montane. 
As a mater of fact the area is especially remarkable for its karst areas with its deep river gorges, large caves and specific sculpted forms.

Food:

Our guests  can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available.
Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant. You should always consult member of our staff if you have any alergy to the ingredients of the dishs or you not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.

Why to choose us:

Immersive Experiences
Expert Storytelling Guide
Wi Fi on Board
Instant confirmation
Comfortable Bus
Entrance all Attractions/Museums
Optionally lunch in a country restaurant
Hotel/Apartments

(pre arrangement required)

Easy cancelation
Optional Hotel pick up and Drop Off

(pre arrangement required)

A seven-day Rhodope fairy tale

Destination: Rhodope
Duration: 7 days
Travel by: Bus
Type: Holiday Packages

Tour schedule:

Start date:

19 July, 2025
9 August, 2025

End date:

25 July, 2025
15 August, 2025

From 820 BGN

Price for Adult: 860 BGN with VAT,

Price for Child (3-16): 500 BGN with VAT.

Price for Senior/Student: 820 BGN with VAT.

Price for Group over 4 people: 820 BGN with VAT.

Choose Date:

Add Details:

Full Name *
Email *
Phone *
Pick up point:

Choose how many:

Adults
Seniors/ students
Childs (3-16)
Groups over 4
TOTAL PRICE (lv. with VAT.)
0.00

Price included:

Return transportation by coach from your selected pick up point and drop off point.
6 nights accommodation in a Guest house in Rhodopy mountain.
Breakfast.
Lunch box.
Dinner.
Visit to the town of Devin.
Visit to the eco-trail starts from the Struilitsa.
Visit to the protected area "Chairite".
Visit to the "Blue Lake" and the "Dry Lakes".
Visit to the magical area of the natural phenomenon "The Drunk Forest".
Visit to the village of Yagodina. 
Visit to the cave "Devil's Throat".
Visit to the Yagodinska cave.
Visit to the phenomena of the protected area "Trigrad Gorge".
Visi to the Eagle’s Eye - it is a platform for observation and tourist attraction in the Western Rhodope. The platform is built on the edge of a rock, located at (1563 m) above sea level.
Visit to the "Buynovo Gorge". The unique natural phenomenon.
Hiking to the Devil’s ecotrail.
Visit to the village of Gela.
Visit to the Gradishteto Fortress.
Visit  to the Orpheus Peak at (2188 m – 7178 ft) above sea level.
Visit to the Wonderful bridges.
Visit to the village of Kossovo.
Visit to the Asen’s Fortress, controlled by the Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, Crusaders,Ottomans and Bulgarians.
Explore the Bachkovo Monastery “Assumption of the Virgin”.

7 days tours with profecional guide.

Price excluded:

Personal expenses.
Entry tickets for caves.
Insurance.

Related Tours

20200817_103018-EFFECTS
From 0 BGN
bus
By Bus
5 days
capri-4_0
From 1,320 BGN
plane
By Plane
7 days