Bacho Kiro cave and Dryanovo monastery
Tour schedule:
From 105 BGN
Price for Adult: 115 BGN with VAT.
Price for Child (3-16): 105 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 105 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 110 BGN with VAT.
Tour Details
Bacho Kiro Cave
As a matter of fact the site has yielded the oldest human remains ever to be found in Europe.
They currently represent the oldest known ornaments in Europe. With an approximate age of 80,000 years, human fossils consist of a pair of fragmented mandibles including at least one molar teeth.
Morphological analysis of a tooth and mitochondrial DNA of bone fragments. Established that remains were those of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
Dryanovo Monastery
In fact is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery situated in the Andaka River Valley, in Bulgarka Nature Park in the central part of Bulgaria. It was founded during the Second Bulgarian Empire 12th century, and is dedicated to Archangel Michael.
Highlights:
∗ 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.
∗ Explore the Bacho Kiro Cave – has yielded the oldest human remains ever to be found in Europe.
∗ Lunch in a thematic country restaurant, relax at the charming atmosphere, while being served delicious cooked food.
∗ Enjoyable afternoon at the Dryanovo Monastery. This is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery located in the valley of the Andaka River in the Bulgarka Nature Park in the central part of Bulgaria.
∗ Boarding the coach and departing back to the town of Sofia.
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:
Day Tour
∗ 08:30: Tour starts from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking. The trip to the town of Dryanovo lasts about two and a half hours through beautiful countryside.
∗ 11:00 – 12:30: Explore the Bacho Kiro’s Cave – The cave has yielded the oldest human remains ever to be found in Europe.Morphological analysis of a tooth and mitochondrial DNA of bone fragments established that remains were those of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. The cave is cut in a 25 m-high vertical limestone rock and is situated at an elevation of 335 m.
∗ 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch in a thematic country restaurant, relax at the charming atmosphere, while being served delicious cooked food.
∗ 14:00 – 16:00: Enjoyable afternoon at the Dryanovo Monastery – It is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery situated in the Andaka River Valley in Bulgarka Nature Park in at the central part of Bulgaria. For centuries the Dryanovo Monastery “St. Archangel Michael” has been one of the centers of development of the Bulgarian Christianity and culture, and nowadays it continues to attract worshipers and tourists. The Monastery is situated at a distance of about 6 km from the town of Dryanovo.
∗ 16:30: Boarding the coach and head back to Sofia.
∗ 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.
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Pick up/ Drop off points:
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 arranged your Pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
Bacho Kiro Cave
The site has yielded the oldest human remains ever to be found in Europe.
They currently represent the oldest known ornaments in Europe. With an approximate age of 80,000 years, human fossils consist of a pair of fragmented mandibles including at least one molar teeth.
Morphological analysis of a tooth and mitochondrial DNA of bone fragments established that remains were those of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
Galleries and caverns of a 1,200 m (3,900 ft) long section have been musingly named as a popular description of this fairy-tale underground world.
The formations succession: Bacho Kiro’s Throne, The Dwarfs, The Sleeping Princess, The Throne Hall, The Reception Hall, The Haidouti Meeting-Ground, The Fountain and the Sacrificial Altar.
Dryanovo Monastery
It is a functioning Bulgarian Orthodox monastery situated in the Andaka River Valley, in Bulgarka Nature Park in the central part of Bulgaia.
It is five kilometres away from the town of Dryanovo. It was founded in the 12th century, during the Second Bulgarian Empire, and is dedicated to Archangel Michael. Twice burnt down and pillaged during the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria, the monastery was restored at it present place in 1845. It was the site of several battles during the April Uprising of 1876.
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.
Why to choose us:
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Bacho Kiro cave and Dryanovo monastery
Tour schedule:
From 105 BGN
Price for Adult: 115 BGN with VAT,
Price for Child (3-16): 105 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 105 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 110 BGN with VAT.
Price included:
∗ The excursion is Upon request.
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ Visit to the Bacho Kiro’s Cave.
∗ Visit to the Dryanovo Monastery.
∗ Professional local guide included.
∗ Insurance included.
Price excluded:
∗ Personal expenses.
∗ Entrance fee for all museums and attractions.
