Bulgaria's Mountains Trails (Trekking and Walking) - Rila, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Mountains Trails. Your on-foot exploration of Bulgaria begins in Rila National Park, where you'll walk on the Seven Lakes trail, have breakfast ...
Bulgaria's Mountains Trails (Trekking and Walking) - Rila, Bulgaria
ansko, you'll then take a 2-day expedition deep into the Pirin Mountains, staying overnight in an isolated mountain hut, before descending to Ognianovo to relax in a thermal pool. Mountains, which straddle the border with Greece. reserved village of Kovatchevista, visit a summer gypsy encampment and enjoy a traditional meal with a local family. Sofia, where imposing soviet-style buildings rub shoulders with ornate, orthodox churches and an array of pavement cafes and attractive gardens. guidance only, and may vary widely according to location and type of establishment. Sofia airport you'll be met by your group leader and make the 1 hour drive to your first night's accommodation in the small mountain settlement of Zeleni Preslop. urse, mountains, which reach heights of up to2,900 metres. icnic lunch and set off on your first walk, direct from the hotel. Skakavitza waterfall, the highest in Rila; a nearby mountain hut makes a good spot for refreshments. t;Seven Lakes." The lakes themselves lie at varying altitudes within a vast cirque (ring of peaks).The lower lakes are bordered by dwarf pine and juniper, giving way to rock and scrub vegetation higher up. mountains with their sheep and this morning you'll learn more about their hardy outdoor life, as you take breakfast with a shepherd and his 250 companions. mountain you'll walk to the village of Sapareva Bania to meet your transport and make the sixty minute drive to Rila Monastery. Bulgaria's largest monastery and perhaps the most famous of all the country's attractions. Mountains, the monastery was foundedby John of Rila in the 10th century, as a colony of hermits, and later became one of the centres of early mediaeval culture in Bulgaria. ouse 1 night (BD)DAY 4 - ASCENT TO TEVNO EZERO. ansko lies at the foot of the Pirin range of mountains. town, the peaks have an altogether more rugged appearance than those of Rila. series of cols to lead you into beautiful hidden valleys. setting off you'll need to pack your daypack with a few extra items, in readiness for tonight's stay in a mountain hut. vise you on what to take - and perhaps more importantly what to leave behind! icnic and usual walking gear you'll perhaps want to take a small wash kit, a sheet sleeping bag and maybe a thermal T-shirt or additional thin fleece. ansko you'll gain the first few hundred metres of altitude in a minibus saving you bothtime and energy. mountain hut at Demianitza, you'll set off to walk to Tevno Ezero (Dark Lake). mountain huts, Demianitza is a popular place for local people to spend a day out, sitting on the cafe terrace, or walking to a nearby lake for a picnic or swim. urselves as you ascend gradually into the mountains. mountain hut, where you'll spend the night. see some other frequent visitors to Tevno Ezero, chamois. hese "goat antelopes" live in many ofEurope's high mountain ranges and have specially adapted hooves that allow them to scale the steepest of slopes and rocks. Bulgaria, the village of Ognianovo is famous for its thermal springs and your hotel for the next two nights has its own mineral water swimming pool, the perfect place to relax after your mountain expedition. Mountains, a range that Bulgaria shares with neighbouring Greece. rise to numerous gorges, caves and of course, mineral springs. reserved example of traditional Bulgarian architecture. ouses almost touch each other above the narrow cobbled lanes (a deliberate designfeature, enabling roof-top escape from marauding bandits). mountains, your group leader will doubtless suggest a meal in a typical Bulgarian restaurant and perhaps a glass of Kamenitza beer, or a local wine. mountains you've been exploring on foot earlier in the week. Sofia you'll check in at your hotel and have time to take lunch in a nearby cafe or snack bar, beforemeeting up with your leader for a walking tour of the city. t;City Break"destination but in common with many European capitals it has a fascinating mix of historic buildings, museums, parks and galleries to explore. see are: the Alexander NevskiChurch, whose massive domes are reminiscent of St Paul's in London; the nearby Russian Church with its characteristic guilded "onion" spires; the National Art Gallery and Sofia City Garden. htseeing before you transfer to airport for your return flight to the UK. ease click on the links below to book holiday extras from Car Hire to Travel Insurance.
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