Balkan Mountains Walk
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Overview
Highlights
- Exploring the Central Balkan National Park: a third of the park’s territory comprises nine reserves, four of which - Boatin, Tsarichina, Steneto and Dzhendema - are part of the world Biosphere Reserves Network under the UNESCO “Man and Biosphere” Program
- Visiting Glozhene Monastery, built in the 13th century by the Ukrainian prince Glozh and housing an icon said to be 1000 years old
- Staying in the beautiful mountain resort of Ribaritsa village
- Exploring Saeva Dupka cave: its corridors offer some of the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria
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- 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners - Continental breakfasts are served and will often consist of breads, spreads, yoghurt, cheese, tea, coffee & juices. Dinner is generally 3 courses consisting of a mixture of local and international dishes.
- 4 nights in simple family hotels with ensuite facilities (days 1, 5, 6, 7), 3 nights guesthouse with shared facilities (days 2, 3, 4)
- Luggage transfers and transfers where specified during the walk
- Map and detailed road book per room booked
- Private transfers to/from Sofia airport
- Emergency hotline
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On arrival at Sofia Airport you will be transferred to your guesthouse in the city centre. The remainder of the day is free to explore Bulgaria's capital.
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- Travel to and from Sofia
- Lunch (allow €5-€6 for lunch box or €6-€12 for 3 course lunch], drinks, dinner on day 1 and day 7
- Items of a personal nature
- Entrance fees
- Tour guide – this is a self guided trip
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- Travel insurance - mandatory
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