TRIP PLAN
Your guide will pick you up in the morning from your place in Sofia and within an hour and a half (110 km) scenic drive through the Balkan Mountains you will arrive at the Iskar Gorge, near the village of Karlukovo, amidst one of Bulgaria’s largest karst regions. There you will have a short loop hike (1.5 h) exploring the unique natural wonder of Prohodna cave, passing through the largest cave passage in Bulgaria. Later the tour continues with a short transfer (30 min. / 25 km) to the Sueva Dupka cave, where you will have a guided tour in one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful caves. In the afternoon, you will visit the stunning Glozhene Monastery “St. George the Victorious”, established in the middle of 13th century. In the late afternoon, you will head towards Sofia, where the driver will drop you off at your place.

Tour duration: full day tour
Walking time: Prohodna cave loop walk: 1.5 h
Total car / bus transfers duration: approx. 4 - 5 h, 280 km

Points of Interest

• Glozhene Monastery (Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets)

• Saeva Dupka

• Prohodna Cave

• Azimut Tours

• Exploration of Saeva Dupka cave with a professional caver
• Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
• Guidance and transportation by a licensed professional
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Sofia

• Food and drinks (you can prepare your own lunch packs or the guide can stop at a grocery shop on the way to the caves, from where you can buy some food for picnic)
• Personal expenses
• Personal travel insurance
• Gratuities

Immerse yourself in a day trip from Sofia, experiencing three of Bulgaria’s most breathtaking sights! Discover the enchanting Prohodna cave, dubbed as ‘The Eyes of God’ by local inhabitants due to its divine-eye-like openings on the vault. Visit Saeva Dupka, one of Bulgaria’s most ornate caves tailored to tourist exploration, and marvel at the distinctive Glozhene Monastery, built akin to a bird’s nest perched on a mountain cliff. Experience all these on a group escapade departing from Sofia!

• No minimum age requirement
• Operator will be in contact with you regarding weather conditions, exact hotel pick-up time and what to bring (type of clothing, boots, etc.)
• Recommended clothing: comfortable hiking / running shoes (the hike is short and the terrain not difficult, so you don’t need heavy hiking boots), a fleece or a jacket (the temperature in Saeva Dupka cave is 7-11°C and the humidity 90 - 98 %), a day pack for your personal belongings, extra clothes, etc.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.