Deaf stones, fortress Minyak and the longest cable-stayed bridge in Bulgaria.
Tour schedule:
Start date:
End date:
From 185 BGN
Price for Adult: 195 BGN with VAT.
Price for Child (3-16): 185 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 185 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 185 BGN with VAT.
Tour Details
We at ‘Green Valleys’ are happy to offer you high quality tours and holiday packages. As experts in sightseeing and driven by quality services, our tours and holiday packages are the best ways to immerse you in the traditions of Bulgarian land.
Our experienced tour guides have a lot to share with you regarding the Bulgarian history.
Highlights:
Day 1
DAY 1
∗ From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ The journey takes us to the starting point for treks in the region of Shiroko Pole village, about 4 km from Kardzhali. From there we will take hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 03:00 hours.
∗ Hiking to the medieval fortress “Minyak” / “Makan” / is one of the largest and highest fortresses in the Rhodopes. The view of the Studen Kladenets dam, the cable-stayed bridge near the village of Lisitsite and the village of Shiroko Pole is amazing.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area.
∗ Treck back to the starting point.
∗ Short transfer to the village of Lisitsite.
∗ Trek to the longest cable-stayed bridge in Bulgaria.
∗ Boarding the bus and departing towards the hotel.
∗ Hotel check-in, free time.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
∗ Visit to the ‘Gluhite kamani’ area (the Deaf stones area) is one of the largest rock- cult complexes in the Eastern Rhodope. The sacred place was used by the ancient Thracian tribes who inhabited the area.
∗ Visit the thracian tomb of Mezek.
∗ Picnic lunch in the picturesque mountain scenery.
∗ Pleasant afternoon in the medieval fortress Netotsikon near the village of Mezek – This is the best preserved defense facility in the Rhodopes. The fortress has the functions of a border guarded fortress. It protects the areas between the rivers Maritsa and Arda. The village is also well known for its own winery and the Mezzek brand of Bulgarian wine.
∗ Departure towards Sofia and Plovdiv.
∗ 18:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel).
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day 1
DAY 1
∗ From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ The journey takes us to the starting point for treks in the region of Shiroko Pole village, about 4 km from Kardzhali. From there we will take hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 03:00 hours.
∗ Hiking to the medieval fortress “Minyak” / “Makan” / is one of the largest and highest fortresses in the Rhodopes. The view of the Studen Kladenets dam, the cable-stayed bridge near the village of Lisitsite and the village of Shiroko Pole is amazing.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area.
∗ Treck back to the starting point.
∗ Short transfer to the village of Lisitsite.
∗ Trek to the longest cable-stayed bridge in Bulgaria.
∗ Boarding the bus and departing towards the hotel.
∗ Hotel check-in, free time.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food, free time.
Day 2
∗ After breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
∗ Visit to the ‘Gluhite kamani’ area (the Deaf stones area) is one of the largest rock- cult complexes in the Eastern Rhodope. The sacred place was used by the ancient Thracian tribes who inhabited the area.
∗ Visit the thracian tomb of Mezek.
∗ Picnic lunch in the picturesque mountain scenery.
∗ Pleasant afternoon in the medieval fortress Netotsikon near the village of Mezek – This is the best preserved defense facility in the Rhodopes. The fortress has the functions of a border guarded fortress. It protects the areas between the rivers Maritsa and Arda. The village is also well known for its own winery and the Mezzek brand of Bulgarian wine.
∗ Departure towards Sofia and Plovdiv.
∗ 18:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel).
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Pick up/ Drop off points:
From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
Food:
Our guests can choose between different diet menu, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian meals (Halal will not always be available).
Guests should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. 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.
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Deaf stones, fortress Minyak and the longest cable-stayed bridge in Bulgaria.
Tour schedule:
Start date:
End date:
From 185 BGN
Price for Adult: 195 BGN with VAT,
Price for Child (3-16): 185 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 185 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 185 BGN with VAT.
Price included:
∗ Return transportation by coach from your selected pick up point and drop off point.
∗ 1 x night in a 3 stars hotel.
∗ Breakfast.
∗ Hiking to the medieval fortress "Minyak" / "Makan" /.
∗ Trek to the longest cable-stayed bridge in Bulgaria.
∗ Visit to the Kardjali dam.
∗ Visit to the Mezek tomb.
∗ Visit the medieval fortress Netotsikon near the village of Mezek
∗ Visit to the Gluhite kamani.
∗ Tour guide service.
∗ Insurance.
Price excluded:
∗ Personal expenses
∗ Entrance ticket for Mezek tomb and fortress Netotsikon 8 leva.
