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The
Rhodopes are a large mountain mass spread in the South-East of
Bulgaria.
Virgin pine forests, a lot of rivers and extraordinary rock figures are
characteristic of this mountain. Our itinerary passes by way of several
middle-height peaks, a number of unique natural phenomena, small cozy
villages,
old roman roads, cultural
monuments.
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Route
Day 1: Sofia to Plovdiv (150 km/93 miles):
A flight to Sofia. A small bus will take you from the Sofia Airport
to the town of Plovdiv (166 m/544 ft). Overnight at Leipzig hotel (3
stars).
Day 2: Plovdiv to Pamporovo (90 km/56 miles):
Sightseeing of Plovdiv (Old Town - some old houses and churches and
the Roman Amphitheater). Travel by bus to the Bachkovo Monastery (400
m/1310
ft), which is the second biggest and important one in Bulgaria. A small
bus takes you to the world famous ski resort Pamporovo (1450 m/4755
ft).
Optional visiting of the Snezhanka peak (1926 m/6315 ft) on foot - 4
hrs.
There is a TV tower with a nice cafe at the top. Overnight at a private
hotel.
Day 3: Pamporovo to Shiroka Luka (7 hrs):
You walk through beautiful coniferous forests to the Mecho grobe saddle
(1500 m/4920 ft). Going downwards to the Shiroka Luka village (1100
m/3607
ft) follows. Sightseeing of the church, museum and the old houses in
the
architectural reserve Shiroka Luka. Overnight in private lodgings.
Day 4. Shiroka Luka to Mugla (8 hrs):
Climbing to the Lednitsata chalet (1720 m/5640 ft) and the saddle
Odabashiytsa
(1850 m/6065 ft) and arrival at the Mugla village (1400 m/4590 ft).
Overnight
in private lodgings.
Day 5: Mugla to Trigrad (7 hrs):
Hiking through the Chamla village (1650 m/5410 ft) to the Trigrad
village
(1250 m/4100 ft). Sightseeing of the cave "Devil's Throat". Overnight
in
private lodgings.
Day 6: Trigrad to Teshel (7 hrs):
Walking to the cave "Yagodinska" (1100 m/3607 ft) and sightseeing of
the cave. Your end point for the day is the tourist hotel "Teshel" (700
m/2295 ft), where you spend the night.
Day 7: Teshel to Devin (8 hrs):
On the way to the Orpheus chalet (1190 m/3900 ft) you visit the nature
reserve "Kastrakli" - 3,5 hrs. Hiking via the Hunt chalet (1400 m/4590
ft) to the Devin town (700 m/2295 ft) - 4,5 hrs. Overnight at private
hotel.
Day 8: Devin to Sofia (210 km/130 miles):
A small bus takes you to Sofia airport. Flight home.
Optimal season: May till October REMARKS Normally our company ensures:- full board; - Accompanying of the group by a foreign language speaking guide from Sofia to Sofia; - Transfer - from Sofia to Sofia; - Car for the luggage; - Overnight as mentioned in the program - hotels, private lodgings (2-bed rooms). |
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Lucky Tours Co.
PO Box 7, 4023 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 32 649-785
FAX: +359 32 650-270
E-mail: AGeorgiev@gmx.de
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