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DAY 1
Sofia – Plovdiv – Devin – Trigrad
∗ 07:30: 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.
∗ 09:15: 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.
∗ 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 Trigrad.
∗ Depart and head to the Hotel.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 2
Trigrad – Chairite area -Trigrad
∗ 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.
DAY 3
Trigrad – Devil’s Throat cave – Eagls eye – Trigrad
∗ 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 wisit 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 town of Trigrad.
∗ Dinner in the Hotel, relax at the charming atmosphere and get ready for the next day.
DAY 4
Trigrad – The Buynovo gorge – Yagodinska cave – Trigrad
∗ 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.
DAY 5
Trigrad – Orpheus peak – The town of Shiroka Laka
∗ 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.
DAY 6
Тhe town of Shiroka Laka – Wonderful bridges – village of Kossovo
∗ 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.
DAY 7
Village of Kossovo – Asen’s Fortress – Bachkovo Monastery – Plovdiv – Sofia
∗ 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.
∗ Visit the Bachkovo Monastery “Assumption of the Virgin” .
∗ Lunch in a thematic country restaurant, relax at the charming atmosphere, while being served delicious cooked food.
∗ Depart and head back to the town of Plovdiv and Sofia.
∗ 17:00: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel RAMADA (Trimoncium Hotel) or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
∗ 18:30: Expected arrival time in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
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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