∗ From Sofia – our team will be waiting to greet you at the Sofia Airport or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with a member of our booking team.
∗ Sofia tour: Please note, we can do first day or the last day depend of the flights.
–           Sofia tour. (English speaking guide)
–           Visit to the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
–           Rotunda Saint George.
–           Discover Complex Ancient Serdica.
–           Unravel National Institute of Archaeology.
∗ Bulgarian Arts and Crafts Tour.
You may choose to visit and do a workshop at one of the follwing places. Please let us know beforehand which one you would like to visit:

• Artikos – Shop Gallery “Crafts and Arts Workshop”: Crafts and arts workshop for traditional Bulgarian souvenirs, Icons and Crucifixes made from wood, metal, ceramics, made by hand. https://artikos.bg/en/
• Craft Blаiv: Bulgarian traditional craft workshop. Embroidered clothes, Ceramic dishes, Copper and metal household items from the region, Production of household curtains from the region. https://zanaiat.bg/
• Workshops Potoche: Small family work shop for traditional Bulgarian gifts and souvenirs. The work shops in run by mother and Daughter. https://www.potoche.bg/workshops/
• Bulgarian Tapestry: Creative workshop for Bulgarian embroidery and needlework: Bulgarian embroidery is a beautiful embroidery that is not just decoration. It is a story, a symbol, coded information. It is a testament to the rich spirituality of our ancestors and their pursuit of beauty. https://goblen-bg.com/

Bulgaria has an extremely rich tradition of arts and crafts – with many items and techniques unique to particular regions or towns. By looking at the craft traditions of Bulgaria, you’ll be able to learn a huge amount about the traditions and beliefs of the people… as well as the lifestyles of Bulgarian people throughout history.
∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

∗ Today after breakfast we are departing toward Vitosha mountain. The starting point of the trek is just 30 minutes drive from the hotel.
∗ Starting point of the trek is Aleko Konstantinov hut.
∗ Hiking trek to the Cherni peak takes about 02:30 hours.
∗ After a break on the peak ad meditation practice we will hike back to the starting point.
∗ Trash collection in a Vitosha mountain.
∗ Transfer to Sofia Arts and Crafts Tour tour.
∗ Visit to the School of Arts and Crafts “Dimitar Ekimov” – Arts and Crafts Boarding School for Underprivileged Children. Its focus is on bright and gifted children from the poorest strata of society. Children growing up in complete social isolation and bearing the stigma of doom, children deprived of the right to an equal start and a chance for development.
∗ Hotel dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

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: 5,30 hours (Hiking time only)

∗ 07:30: Yoga.
∗ 08:30: Breakfast
∗ 09:00: Hiking to Musala peak – The highest peak not only in Bulgaria but also in the Balkans. Musala peak with its 2925.4 m. – 9596ft., it is also the seventh highest among European leaders.
∗ Hiking to the Musala peak (breathing and meditation lesson).
∗ After a break on the peak we will get back to the starting point of the trek. The trek takes approx three hours.
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area.
∗ Transfer back to Borovets resort.
∗ Cooking traditional dishes and then delivery to the Elderly people in the area. We will use the supplies we bought on day 1.
∗ 20:30: Dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

∗ 07:30: Yoga.
∗ 08:30: Breakfast.
∗ Garbage collection in the town of Samokov (nature cleanup).
∗ 10:00: Spa day at mineral pool and massage, optional activities (bicycle, riding, climbing – optional), yoga, art ∗ Tea/fresh juice & home-made cakes (introductions and team building games).
∗ Evening Yoga.
∗ Dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

∗ 07:30: Yoga.
∗ 08:30: Breakfast.
∗ 10:00: Hiking in a National park Rila (Optional).
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area.
∗ Transfer back to Borovets resort.
∗ Take part of mountain project maintaining the footpaths with a local ogranisation from National Park Rila.
∗ Evening Yoga.
∗ Dinner and relaxation time at the charming atmosphere to get ready for the next day.

Hiking Difficulty: Easy to Moderately  (2 to 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)

∗ 07:30: Yoga.
∗ 08:30: Breakfast.
∗ 09:00: Trip to Seven Rila lakes.
∗ Hiking at the Seven Rila lakes (breathing and meditation lesson).
∗ A pleasant picnic amidst the captivating tranquility in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Yoga and meditation at the Seven Rila Lakes.
∗ Visit pool with thermal mineral water. Free time.
∗ Visit a small family donkey farm. Along the way there, we will stop at a local shop to purchase some supplies to give to the donkey farm. We will also help with some of the daily work and walk with some of the donkeys in the nature.
∗ Transfer back to the hotel at Borovets resort.
∗ Hotel dinner with local music, traditional costume dances and songs from Shopski style. You will have the opportunity to chat with the music group and sing and dance to local songs together.

∗ 07:30: Yoga.
∗ 08:30: Breakfast.
∗ Transfer to the Every Dog Matters EU Shelter (2230, Kostinbrod). Along the way, we will purchase some supplies to support the shelter. Help with the dayly work and walk with dogs.
∗ Optionaly time for shoping or visit Sofia.
∗ 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!