3 Days Cycling In Balkan Mountains (Bulgaria)

3 Days Cycling In Balkan Mountains (Bulgaria)

The area encompassing the central Balkan Mountains is a crossroad for many tourist routes leading to Bulgaria's major natural and cultural attractions, including the towns of Teteven, Ribaritza, Shipkovo, Apriltsi and so on. This region features a number of monasteries, cobbled-stoned streets, ancient houses and museum villages which still remind the ones of the Bulgarian National Revival Period. This tour has a guide and is vehicle supported, but self-guided option is also possible upon request.

Highlights:
• Splendid natural landscapes of the Central Balkan Mountains
• Bulgarian monasteries dating back from 13 – 19 century
• Typical countryside landscapes, villages and local everyday life of The Balkan mountains region

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Price Includes:
2 overnights in a double room with private facilities
halfboard (breakfast + dinner)
English speaking guide/driver with a supporting vehicle and transport of the luggage
transport from/to Sofia

Not Included:
flight tickets
insurance
drinks and meals not mentioned
entrance fees
tips
accommodation in Sofia
personal expenses
Bike rental

Additional Services:
rent of a helmet: 5 euro


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3 Days Cycling In Balkan Mountains (Bulgaria) (Rated 4.81 / 5 Based on 487 Reviews.)

Moderate. Tour for bikers in good phisycal condition.

Group Size
2-12

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