Overview
We made this tour for people, who love touching nature in their comfort zone.
Prepare for this trip in South and Southwest Bulgaria to touch the beauty, carved by nature, and places, where traditions are still alive!
Jump in the van and listen to the legends of love, passion, and mountains. Pass the near villages and fell like a local tasting the Kapama and other Bulgarian dishes. With our tour, you can see the rich wildlife from millions of years ago till nowadays.
You will be in three different mountains with their spirit – Rila, Pirin and Rhodopi mountains. These three mountains are Wisdom, Beaty, and Love.
One phenomenon can’t be seen in the picture, you have to see and feel it! We wait for the adventure to call you!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tickets for the museums and the parks
Lunch
Guide-driver
Dinner
Breakfast
A wine degustation in Melnik
Gratitudes (optional)
Personal expanses
Alcohol
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Sofia – Stob’s pyramids-Rila monastery
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Sofia
4 hours
Meeting at your accommodation or Sofia airport. Welcome to Sofia – one of the oldest cities in Bulgaria and its capital. Walking tour to taste the spirit of the city with its thermal springs and churches. Lunch in one of the traditional restaurants and free time.
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1 hour
We'll see the sandstone phenomenon, made by the artist, called Nature. Walking in the area – 1 hour.
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Rila Mountains
Rila mountain is the highest mountain not only in Bulgaria but in the Balkan peninsula.
Day 2 Rila monastery- Rozhen monastery-Melnik-Sandanski
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Rila Monastery
2 hours Admission ticket included
Sightseeing of Rila monastery – the biggest one in Bulgaria, situated in the heart of Rila mountain. Walking tour and visiting the cave of St. Ivan from Rila.
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Rozhen Monastery
1 hour
Sightseeing of Rozhen monastery – the biggest one in the area of Pirin mountain. It’s surrounded by Sandy pyramids. Optional – walking in one of the eco trails to see the beautiful sceneries.
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Melnik
3 hours
The town of Melnik is the smallest one in Bulgaria with Revival architecture from the XVIII-XIX century, famous with the cellars with one of the best wines in the country. Optional – eco-trail to the plateau to see the fortress and the archbishop’s church from the Middle Ages. Walking tour of Melnik and visiting the Kordopulova house and the museum of wine.
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Sandanski
1 hour
An ancient city and spa resort. Accommodation in one of the spa hotels in the city. Dinner in the hotel.
Day 3 Sandanski-Bansko- Bunderishka hut-Banya-Gorno Dragliste-Banya
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Pirin National Park
2 hours
Visit the oldest pine tree in Bulgaria, which was a witness of its foundation. Short walking in the area of Vihren hut and enjoy the views of Pirin mountain. Pirin mountain is a part of UNESCO for its rare species of trees and wildlife. We call it the mountain of beauty.
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Bansko
2 hours
Bansko is the most famous ski resort in Bulgaria. Walking tour and free time.
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14 hours
A SPA village. Check-in a guest house.
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Gorno Draglishte
3 hours
Transfer for a traditional dinner in the village Gorno Dragliste.
Day 4 Banya- Belitsa- The park for dancing bears- Velingrad
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BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa
3 hours Admission ticket included
Walking to the park of dancing bears. Guided tour. Free time.
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Crossing the mountain ridge Yundola, which is between Rila mountain and Rhodope mountains.
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Velingrad
14 hours
Velingrad is the spa capital of the Balkan peninsula.
Day 5 Velingrad-Dorkovo- Tsepina fortress- Sofia
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2 hours Admission ticket included
Visiting the Pliocene museum, where fossils of prehistoric animals have been found, including Mastodons.
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2 hours Admission ticket included
Tsepina fortress dated from XIIth. century. Visiting the fortress and walking in its quiet forest.
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Sofia
3 hours
Dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Sofia).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 5 days: Nature and pure beauty of Bulgaria
How long does 5 days: Nature and pure beauty of Bulgaria take?
It takes about 5 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Tickets for the museums and the parks
- Lunch
- Guide-driver
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- A wine degustation in Melnik
What's not included?
- Gratitudes (optional)
- Personal expanses
- Alcohol
Which places does it visit?
It visits Rila Mountains, Rila Monastery, Rozhen Monastery, Melnik, Sandanski, Pirin National Park, Bansko, Gorno Draglishte.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Bulgarian Fairy Tale
