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MEDIEVAL FORTRESSES IN RHODOPI MOUNTAINS

Topic: Fortresses dated back to the ages of First and Second Bulgarian kingdom. Natural reserves.

Dating: 9th - 14th centuries AD.

This tour is arranged among the most beautiful parts of the Rhodopi Mountains. In seven unforgettable days, you will going through whole Rhodopes, will enjoy to the magnificent panoramas and will feel the magic of the past getting in touch with the remains of impressive strongholds. The trip is guided by professional archaeologist and includes a series of readable lectures on medieval archaeology.

Valid for over 6 persons. For biggest groups discount is available.

For individuals requests, please contact us.

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day 1

Arrival. Sofia panoramic round-trip. Accommodation at Princess Hotel (4 + star). Dinner in the hotel.

day 2

9.00 departrue from the hotel to the town of Strelcha (101 im). Visit to STRELCHA FORTRESS (9 - 14 centuries) and Thracian religious complex "Jaba mogila" (tomb-mausoleum and a sanctuary-temple, 5 century BC). Lunch and departure to Panaguriste (13 km). Visit to KRASEN KALE (10 century) near Panagurite. Departure to Velingrad 85 km). Accommodation at Grand Hotel Velingrad (4 star). Dinner in the hotel.

Duration: 7 days.

Cost of tour: 714 €

If you wish to get a lower price accommodation (2 and 1 star hotels) pleas send us the Accommodation form. We will recalculate your trip and will be in touch with you within two days.

day 3

9.00 departure from the hotel and visit to TSEPINA FORTRESS . Departure to Assenovgrad (101 km). Visit to ASENOVA FORTRESS . Lunch in Assenovgrad. Afte lunch visit to Bachkovo monastery and departure to Smolian (71 km). Accommodation at "Smolian" hotel. Visit to Archaeological Museum Smolian.

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day 4

9.00 departure from the hotel to the town of Rudozem (25 km). Visit to Koznik fortress and departure to Djebel (62 km). Visit to USTRA FORTRESS. Departure to Shiroko pole (28 km) and visit to MONIAK FORTRESS. Departure to the town of Kardjaly (9 km). Accommodation at "Kardjaly" hotel (4 star). Dinner in the hotel.

day 5

9.00 departure from the hotel. Visit to the Basilica "St. Joan the Precursor" (11th - 12th century) and Archaeological Museum Kardjaly. Departure and visit to the VISHEGRAD FORTRESS . Lunch in Kardjaly. After lunch visit to Perperikon and the ancient Thracians' tomb mausoleum and sanctuary Tatul. Dinner in the hotel.

day 6

Departure to Sofia (246 km). Accommodation at Princess Hotel (4 + star). Lunch in the hotel. After lunch round trip of Sofia. Visit to Cathedral St. Alexander Nevski + Cript, St. Sofia church, Russian church St. Nicolas, National Theatre, Rotunda St. George, Roman remains, National Archaeological Museum. 19.30 - Dinner in a National style restaurant "Hadzi Draganovi Kasti".

day 7

Breakfast and transfer to the Airport.

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