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Bulgarian Fairy Tale - Tour highlights:
The cave “God’s eyes” Iskar gorge
*The river Zlatna panega
After 2 hours transfer from Sofia, we will reach the town Lukovit, famous with the Thracian treasuries. The town is located in the Balkan mountain, which has plenty of caves. By some researchers, their numbers are more than 300.
After a short break, the van will bring us to the parking of the first geopark of Bulgaria - “Zlatna panega”, called “The lazy trail” by the locals. Because of the name - yes, the trail is good for novice hikers and for people love nature. This river is famous with the biggest carst stream in Bulgaria. We’ll see two carst caves during the walking and we’ll cross the river a few times. We’ll make a girth and approximately we can make the walking for less than 3 hours. Return to the parking where is the van.
Less than 20 minutes we’ll stop at the front of the cave Prohodna, called by the tourists “The God’s eyes”. The cave was formed at the end of the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs ruled the world. The limestones are full of fossils of sea creatures like ammonites. There are pieces of evidence, that the people from the Neolithic and Copper age used the cave like a big sanctuary.
After the cave, we’ll walk in one picturesque short trail to see the cave chapel, called “St. Marina”. Later we’ll stop in a cavehouse, from where you can buy some lunch and drinks. Ice cream, of course. There is a point of view and you can see the Iskar river and the rock landmark “Provurtenik”. This phenomenon has a big hole, maybe manmade from the Copper Age. The ancient people used that rock like an observatory. During the winter and the summer sun-standing, the lights move through the hole. Return to Sofia. (Transfer 2 hours)
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- Professional guide/driver
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- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Starting location: Your Sofia-based hotel
Start time: 09:00 am
Tour length: Approximately 10 hours
Return specifics: Return to initial starting location or any preferred location within Sofia
Tour standout features:
• “God’s eyes” cave
• Iskar gorge
• The pathways along Zlatna panega river
Imagine explaining the experience of flight to a group of indigenous people who have never witnessed a plane before. How would you describe the sensation of soaring above the earth when it’s viewed from below? How would you depict the velocity … the panoramic view of the Earth … or the airstream against the aircraft? Some phenomena simply defy explanation and can only be sensed. Take for example “Prohodna”, one of Bulgaria’s most magnificent caves boasting the longest tunnel.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
