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4 days in Pirin: Where the Slavic gods still live
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Pirin – the third highest mountain in Balkan peninsula, the marble beauty of Bulgaria. The older name of that mountain was Perun, the Slavic god of Thunder. When Christianity spread all around the land, this was the last stronghold for the Slavic gods. Later the name was transformed to Pirin. The mountain with its fortune of rivers, lakes, flora and wildlife gave a big inspiration for legends.Now Pirin is a national park, a part of UNESCO heritage. In the foothills of Pirin is Bansko, which is the biggest ski resort of the Balkan states. Join us to fell the magic of the lakes, hear some legends, to see some wild goats, to reach the top – Vihren, and to enjoy of the thermal springs in the v...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Wine tasting in Melnik
Lunch
Dinner
Comfortable car
Breakfast
Mountain insurance
Accomodation for 3 nights in guest house or hotel with spa facilities
Extra food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Minimum age is 18 years
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Pirin – the third highest mountain in Balkan peninsula, the marble beauty of Bulgaria. The older name of that mountain was Perun, the Slavic god of Thunder. When Christianity spread all around the land, this was the last stronghold for the Slavic gods. Later the name was transformed to Pirin. The mountain with its fortune of rivers, lakes, flora and wildlife gave a big inspiration for legends.Now Pirin is a national park, a part of UNESCO heritage. In the foothills of Pirin is Bansko, which is the biggest ski resort of the Balkan states. Join us to fell the magic of the lakes, hear some legends, to see some wild goats, to reach the top – Vihren, and to enjoy of the thermal springs in the v...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Wine tasting in Melnik
Lunch
Dinner
Comfortable car
Breakfast
Mountain insurance
Accomodation for 3 nights in guest house or hotel with spa facilities
Extra food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Sofia-Rila monastery-Banya
1 Stop
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Rila Monastery
Rila monastery
Stob's pyramids
Welcome to Sofia. Transfer from Sofia airport or Sofia hotel to Rila monastery, the biggest monastery in Bulgaria – 2 hours. Guided tour – 1 hour, and free time to enjoy that peaceful place. Transfer to the cave of Ivan from Rila, the holy man, founder of the monastery. The hiking in both directions is 30 minutes. The cave is famous for its altar of wishes and If you pass through the cave your soul will be pure.
Light lunch in one of the restaurants near the monastery. Transfer to the village of Banya, rich with its thermal springs. Rila monastery-Banya – 2 hours. Check-in in a guest house with spa facilities.
Dinner at 7.00 in the near village and enjoy the Bulgarian cuisine and traditional songs.
Night in Banya.
