Description

Summary

A walking holiday which rhymes with cultural and human dimension. It closely follows the chain of Western Balkan and as we move forward we will cross several protected areas. For a week we will get to a simpler world, far away from everyday stresses and strains. In the first part of the trip we will enjoy daily yoga classes surrounded the stunning Belogradchik Rock Phenomenon. During the free afternoons we will visit Magura Cave with unique prehistoric drawings of religious ceremonies and deities and we will try wine-tasting in a family-run boutique winery in the region. In the second part of the trip we will immerse into the world of Varshets hot mineral waters and SPA retreats. The relaxation will be garnished with walks in nature and visits to wonderful painted monasteries. Along with yoga and relaxation and between monasteries, cliffs and forests, we will experience an original discovery of the Balkan cultural and natural heritage.

Tour highlights

• Daily outdoor yoga classes in the stunning Belogradchik Rock Phenomenon
• Visit to Magura cave – Prehistoric drawings of religious ceremonies and deities
• Hot-mineral waters and SPA retreat in Varshets SPA town
• Experience the sun worship and the paneurithmics dance

Tour information

Price per person: 650 € (valid for a group of 4 people)

950 € / 1853 BGN (valid for a group of 2 people)

Duration: 9 days/8 nights

Best period: May – October

Type : guided yoga & walking trip

Level: easy (2-3 hours; up to + 300m/ – 300m)

Guided: yes

Transport:  transfers by a private car/bus

Day by day itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Bulgaria!

Itinerary: Welcome to Bulgaria! Overnight in Vitosha Mountains – emerged from volcanic activity

Night stop: Vitosha Mountains

Accommodation: 3* Mountain Hotel

Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Sunset Yoga Class on Belogradchik Rocks

Itinerary: Transfer to Belogradchik town. Sunset yoga classes on Belograchik Rocks Phenomenon.

Night stop: Belogradchik

Accommodation: Family-run Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Magura Painted Cave & Belogradchik Fortress

Itinerary: Morning yoga classes. Visit to the Magura Cave and Belogradchik Roman Fortress. Wine-tasting in a local small winery. Second overnight in Han Madonna Inn. Home-made dinner made of local products.

Night stop: Belogradchik

Accommodation: Family-run Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Sunrise Worship and Paneurithmics Dance

Itinerary: Sunrise worship and the paneurithmics dance. Walk in the Balkan Mountains.

Third overnight in Han Madonna Inn. Special home-made dinner of bio products grown in the village.

Night stop: Belogradchik

Accommodation: Family-run Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Lopushanski & Chiprovski Monasteries

Itinerary: Visit to Lopushkanski and Chiprovtsi Orthodox Painted Monasteries. Walk and yoga in Chiprovtsi Balkan Mountains. Overnight in small SPA hotel with hot mineral water.

Night stop: Varshets

Accommodation: SPA Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Walk in Century-old Beech Forests

Itinerary: Morning yoga classes. Walk in the Balkan Mountains enjoying the energy of one the oldest beech forests in Europe. In the afternoon: SPA and relaxation.

Night stop: Varshets

Accommodation: SPA Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Walk to the “God’s Bridge” Rock Phenomenon

Itinerary: Morning yoga classes. Walk to the “God’s Bridge” Rock Phenomenon and Vratsa Nature Park. SPA and relaxation.

Night stop: Varshets

Accommodation: SPA Hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Walk in the Iskar River Gorge

Itinerary: Yoga classes and walk in the majestic Iskar River Gorge. Visit to Cherepish Monastery. Transfer to Sofia. Overnight in Vitosha Mountains, near Sofia.

Night stop: Vitosha Mountains

Accommodation: 3* mountain hotel

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Departure

Transfer to airport and flight back home.

The price includes:

• 8 overnights in a 3* and family-run hotels/ DBL room en suite
• 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
• Wine-tasting in a local boutique winery
• English-speaking guide and yoga master
• All transfers according to itinerary

The price excludes:

• meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

• museum entry fees
• flights and taxes
• personal expenses
• medical insurance

*Operator Remarks: This tour can be easily tailored depending on your preferences.
If you would like to make a longer or shorter trip this can be easily arranged.