Passing through some of the most spectacular parts of the Rodopi Mountains (the Trigrad Gorge, the Devil's Throat Cave, the Miraculous Bridges etc.) this trip gives you the opportunity to explore the mountain without being escorted by a guide, relying just on your own abilities to handle exciting and surprising situations.
The trail follows breath-taking views over high rocky cliffs, dense woods, alpine meadows and not the least tiny villages still housing the ancient spirit of times gone. Arranged accommodation and luggage transportation during the whole trip ensure the pleasure of unrestricted walking through the wilderness of the native place of the mythical Orpheus.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Sofia or Plovdiv airport and transfer to Yagodina for overnight.
Day 2: Today you will have a short walk to Yagodina Cave and then to Trigrad village (walking distance - 15 km.) where you stay overnight.
Day 3: Starting from the hotel in Trigrad, the trail goes to the remote village of Vodni Pad and back to Trigrad village (walking distance - 20 km). This stage provides good overview of the way of living for many of the local people, combined with the serenity in the coniferous forests en route.
Day 4: The walk today starts from Trigrad village, continues through alpine meadows and old forests to Chairski Lakes and goes back to Trigrad passing along the Trigrad Gorge and the Devil’s Throat Cave (walking distance - 22 km). Overnight in the same hotel in Trigrad.
Day 5: Early morning transfer to Beden village will bring you to the starting point for the day. From here you will have to reach Liaskovo village, where you will stay overnight (walking distance - 24 km).
Day 6: After breakfast you start trekking from Liaskovo to “Skalnite mostove” hut (walking distance - 15 km) through century-old coniferous woods and hidden meadows in-between. After visit to the rocky phenomenon of the Miraculous Bridges, you will have a short transfer to the village of Kosovo, where you will stay overnight.
Day 7: In the morning you can take a short stroll around the village. Then you will be transferred through Bachkovo Monastery (with a short stop there) to Plovdiv, where you will stay overnight. In the afternoon you can go for a sightseeing tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv, still housing ancient houses and monuments.
Day 8: Depending on your departure time you will have transfer to Sofia or Plovdiv Airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfers from/to Sofia or Plovdiv airport;
- Detailed roadbook with map;
- Luggage transfers as per the trip dossier (see .pdf file);
- Accommodation and boarding as described further down;
- VAT and all local taxes.
Price Excludes:
- Tips, entrance fees;
- Alcohol drinks and other personal expenses.
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