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DAY 1
Sofia – Borovets Rezort – Rila monastery – Borovets Rezort
∗ From Sofia – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the Airport or 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 Airport or 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.
∗ Check in at the hotel, free time.
∗ Visit the Rila Monastery, where you will learn a lot about the history of Bulgaria during the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries).
∗ Transfer back to the hotel.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 2
Borovets Rezort – Musala summit – Borovets Rezort
Hiking Difficulty: Moderately (3 from 6), Elevation: 571 m ( from 2354 m – 2925 m) – 1873ft ( from 7723 ft – 9596 ft), Length: 13,70 km (8.512 mi), Duration: 6,00 hours (Hiking time only).
∗ Today after breakfast we depart towrads Yastrebets chairlift which will lead us to the Yastrebets hut (2369 m, 7772 ft).
∗ Yastrebets hut we will take Hiking trek to the next stop Musala hut. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the beautiful Rila Mountains.
∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to the Ice lake (2709 m, 8887ft ). The trek takes about 1 and a half hours.
∗ From the Ice lake we taking the last trek to the Musala Peak (2925 m, 9596ft). Trek takes approximatly 30 minutes.
∗ After a break on the peak we will get back to the trek to the Yastrebets hut. The trek takes approx three hours.
∗ Get back to the hotel where can enjoy on hot thermal mineral water.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 3
Borovets Rezort – Malyovitsa summit – Borovets Rezort
Hiking Difficulty: Strenuous (4 from 6), Elevation: 1006 m ( from 1723 m – 2729 m) – 3300 ft (from 5652 ft to 8953 ft), Length: 6.5 km – 4 ml, Duration: 8 hours (Hiking time only)
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure in the area, we depart towrads the the region of Malyovitsa.
∗ The journey takes about half an hour to the starting point for treks in the region of Malyovitsa at an altitude of (1,700 m – 5652 ft) . ∗ From there we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Malyovitsa Hut at an altitude of (1960 m – 6430 ft above sea level), from where a panoramic view of Rila Mountain is revealed.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Hut.
∗ Next Treck will takes about 1 hour to the Second terrace,this is rough rocky rivers, passing two plateaus. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Take the next trek to the the Malyovishki Lakes (Elenski Lakes),there are a group of three glacial lakes. The trek takes about 30 minutes.
∗ After short break we will get back to the last trek, to the Malyovitsa peak at (2,729 m – 8 ft above sea level). Trek takes approx 30 minutes.
∗ Trek back to Malyovitsa hut and board the coach.
∗ Get back to the hotel where can enjoy on hot thermal mineral water.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 4
Borovets Rezort – Seven Rila Lakes – Bansko Rezort
Hiking Difficulty: Moderately (3 from 6), Elevation: 469 m ( from 2081 m to 2550 m) – 1538 ft (6827 ft to 8316 ft), Length: 8 km – 4.971 ml, Duration: 5 hours (Hiking time only)
∗ Today after breakfast we check out from the hotel and depart towards Panichishte resort.
∗ From there we will take the chairlift which will lead us to the Rila Lakes mountain hut at the (2081 m – 6827 ft). Hiking trek to the “Lake Peak” (2535 m – 8316 ft) from where a panoramic view of all seven lakes is revealed. The trek takes about 2 hours.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Enjoyable afternoon at the Seven Rila Lakes Cirque.
∗ Trek back to ‘Rila Lakes’ hut and the chairlift.
∗ Departure towards Pirini mountain, Bankso rezort.
∗ Check in at the hotel, free time.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 5
Bansko Rezort – Bezbog Peak – Popovo lake – Bansko Rezort,
Hiking Difficulty: Moderate (3 of 6), Elevation: 409 m – 1341 ft, Length: 6 km – 4 ml, Duration: 6:00 hours (Hiking time only)
∗ Today after breakfast we depart towrads Gotse Delchev hut (1412 m – 4632 ft above sea level).
∗ From Gotse Delchev hut we will take the chairlift which will lead us to the Bezbog hut (2236 m – 7335 ft above sea level).
∗ Bezbog hut we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the beautiful Pirin Mountains.
∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to the Bezbog Peak at ( 2645 m – 8677 ft above sea level). The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Inspiring break on the peak and then we will take a trek to the Popovo Lake.
∗ Hiking back to the trek to the Bezbog hut and the chairlift.
∗ Get back to the hotel where can enjoy on hot thermal mineral water, optionaly wine tasting.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 6
Bansko Rezort – Vihren Summit – Bansko Rezort
Hiking Difficulty: Strenuous (4 from 6), Elevation: 964 m (from 1950 m – 2914 m) – 3162 ft (from 6397 ft – 9560 ft), Length: 6 km – 4 ml, Duration: 6:00 hours (Hiking time only)
∗ After the breakfast we will continue our adventure in the area, we depart towrads Vihren summit ( 2,914 m – 9,560 ft above sea level) – This is Bulgaria’s second and the Balkans third highest summit, after Musala and Mount Olympus.
∗ Short transfer to the Vihren hut (1950 m – 6397ft above sea level)
∗ From Vihren hut we will take Hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the beautiful Pirin Mountains.
∗ After a lunch break we will continue hiking to the Vihren summit ( 2,914 m – 9,560 ft above sea level). The trek takes about 1 hour.
∗ Inspiring break on the peak and then we will get back to the trek to the Vihren hut and the boarding the coach.
∗ Get back to the hotel where can enjoy on hot thermal mineral water, optionaly wine tasting.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 7
Bansko Rezort – town of Plovdiv (One of the oldest cities in an Europe, the beginning of it’s history dates back to 6,000 years B.C)
∗ Today after breakfast we depart towrads town of Plovdiv. In ancient times Thracians inhabited the Three Hills and built a fortified settlement – the largest city in Thrace. In the 4th century BC Plovdiv was conquered by Phillip of Macedon.
∗ Check in at the hotel, free time.
∗ Lunch in a traditional country restaurant while enjoying deliciously prepared food and lovely atmosphere.
∗ Discover Plovdiv one of the oldest towns in Europe and the second largest city of Bulgaria – sightseeing tour.
– Ancient Forum and the Odeon.
– Ancient Roman Stadium.
– Archaeological and historical complex of Old town of Plovdiv.
– Ancient theatre.
– Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum.
– Archaeological complex on the Nebet Tepe (one of the hills of Plovdiv) The earliest settlements on Nebet Tepe are dated back to 4000 BC
– Kapana District-Craft street.
∗ Dinner in a local restaurant, free time.
DAY 8
Town of Plovdiv – Panitscite area – Paradise hut
Hiking Difficulty: Moderate (3 from 6), Elevation: 704 m – 2309 ft, Length: 10 km – 6.213 ml, Duration: 8 hours (Hiking time only)
∗ After breakfast we check out and depart towrads town of Kalofer, the region Paniscite.
∗ Short transfer to the region Paniscite town of Kalofer. From there we will take hiking trek to the next stop. The trek takes about 02:00 hour.
∗ Short break at the Djendema Reserve with amasing view of the mountain.
∗ Hiking trek to the Paradise Hut at (1430 m – 4691 ft above sea level) from where a panoramic view of Raysko Praskalo (“Heavenly Sprinkler”) is revealed. Trek takes about 02:45 hours.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Raysko Praskalo (“Heavenly Sprinkler”).
∗ After a break we will take hiking treck for abour 30 minutes to the Raysko Praskalo (“Heavenly Sprinkler”).
∗ Get back to the Paradise Hut.
∗ Dinner in the Hut and get ready for the next day.
DAY 9
Panitscite area – Paradise hut – Botev summit – Panitscite area – Spa and Wine hotel Starosel
Hiking Difficulty: Challenging (5 of 6), Elevation: 1651 m (from 725 m – 2376 m) – 5416 ft (from 2378 ft – 7795 ft), Length: 14 km – 8.5 ml, Duration: 10:00 hours (Hiking time only)
∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure in the Balkan mountain.
∗ Hiking trek to the Tarzan’s path. Takes about 01:30 hours.
∗ After a break we will get to the last trek, to the Botev Peak is at 2,376 m – 7,795 ft above sea level. Trek takes about 01:30 hours.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Botev Peak.
∗ Trek back to the region Paniscite, town of Kalofer. Trek takes about 07:00 hours.
∗ Departure towards Spa and Wine hotel Strosel, one of the pearls in the crown of Bulgaria’s Spa tourism.
∗ Check in at the hotel, Wine tasting – The fines wine made by Thracian’s recipe.
∗ Dinner in the hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 10
Spa and Wine hotel Starosel – Thracian cult center near Starosel – town of Hisaria
∗ Today after breakfast free time to enjoy the spa and wellness facilities at the hotel.
∗ Optionaly visit the Thracian cult center near the hotel.
∗ Short transfer to the town of Hisaria – The town is famous for its ancient Roman remains.
∗ Enjoyable afternoon in the town of Hisarya, a small resort town. The town is famous for its ancient Roman remains visible everywhere – public buildings, a small amphitheater, the barracks of the Roman garrison, the foundations of a couple of the oldest churches in Bulgaria, as well as the best-preserved Roman city walls in Bulgaria and one of the most interesting and well preserved roman tombs in the country.
∗ Get back to the hotel.
∗ Tasting the finest wine prepared according to an old Thracian recipe.
∗ Dinner in the hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 11
Spa and Wine hotel Starosel – Sofia city
∗ Today after breakfast we depart towrads town of Sofia.
∗ Visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It is a Bulgarian Orthodox structured cathedral in Sofia. Our professional storytelling guide has so much to share with you.
∗ Next stop is Rotunda Saint George. Built by the Romans in the 4th century, when Sofia was the residence of the emperors Galerius and Constantine the Great.
∗ Discover Complex Ancient Serdica – The Archaeological complex Serdica presents the remains of the Roman City.
∗ Lunch and relax in a traditional restaurant while enjoying deliciously prepared food and lovely atmosphere.
∗ Unravel National Institute of Archaeology – Has present artifacts indicating the first trace of human activity (from1.6 million years to 1600BC) as well as the finds from the earliest copper and gold metallurgy – Learn about the rich heritage of culture in the Balkan peninsula.
∗ Check in at the hotel, free time.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 12
∗ Transfer to the Airoport or you can arranged your Drop off point in advance with member of our booking team.
We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!
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 our 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.
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