Hiking in Sakar mountain and Eastern Rhodopes

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DAY 1

∗ 07:00: 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 at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ 09:00: From Plovdiv – Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the hotel Princess (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 about three hours to the starting point of the trek, Sakartsi village, Celtic club Armuda.
∗ Trek to the dolmen Jeliov giol. The trek takes about one hour.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area.
∗ Next trek will take us to the dolmens Kapalika and Kliftinova niva. The trek takes about one hour.
∗ After inspairing break at the area we trek back to the village of Sakartsi.
∗ Check – in at the hotel. Free time.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food.

DAY 2

∗ Today after breakfast we will countanion our adventure in the area.
∗ Hiking trek to the sunys town Paleokastro. A solar disk was found in the sanctuary, which was depicted in Egyptian temples in the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. At the end of the 2nd millennium, the image of the Sun god was already known not only in Egypt, but also in Asia Minor and Mesopotamia.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area.
∗Visit to the Ystremsky monastery.
∗ Transfer back to the hotel.
∗ Dinner at the hotel restaurant, relax in a traditional atmosphere while enjoying deliciously prepared food.

DAY 3

∗ Today after breakfast we will continue our adventure around the Rhodope Mountain.
∗ Visit the thracian tomb of Mezek.
∗ 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.
∗ 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.

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.