Bulgaria: Rodopi Mountains (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Hike the Rodopi Mountains, a walker’s paradise of deep gorges, ancient forests and flowering meadows
• Embark on day walks from our comfortable base in a traditional Bulgarian village
• Look out for native flora and fauna, including brown bears, orchids and wildflowers
• Trace the myth of Orpheus, the Ancient Greek bard, who is said to have lived here
• Enjoy a warm welcome and delicious home-produced local cuisine at Yagodina Family Hotel

Included in Price

• Breakfast: Usually includes tea or coffee, bread, jam, honey and cheese, supplemented in Yagodina by fresh home-made yoghurt and traditional local specialities, such as katmi (thick pancakes) and rodopski klin (a rice-based dish). Lunch: Picnic lunches will be eaten in the mountains and typically comprise of bread, cheese, salami, salad, biscuits and fruit. Dinner: Will be taken in our hotel restaurant, and will normally include three courses comprising salad or vegetarian soup, followed by a main course, and a dessert of fruit, ice cream or cake/pudding. The cuisine reflects a mixture of Bulgarian, Greek, Turkish and Slavonic influences. We sample many traditional local specialities including smilyanski fasul (a delicious bean soup) and patatnik (grated potatoes, onions and cheese, seasoned with mint and other herbs). Jugs of tap water will be provided on the table with the evening meal. Bottled mineral water, soft drinks and alcohol are not included but can be purchased. There are also several local wines you may wish to try, including an excellent red Mavrud from vineyards on the northern slopes of the Rodopi. Vegetarians and vegan diets: Bulgaria produces excellent fresh vegetables and fruit, so vegetarians are usually well catered for, although in the mountains the variety may be limited to what is seasonally available. Eggs and dairy produce, especially cheese, form the staple part of the diet in the Rodopi region, and are included in most traditional meals, so vegans may find their daily menu more restricted and less varied. Gluten intolerance: Special gluten-free products are not available, so those with a wheat/gluten intolerance should, if needed, bring something to replace the local bread and pastries that make up the breakfasts and picnic lunches.
• All breakfasts, six lunches and seven dinners included
• All accommodation
• Transfer for group flights

NOT included in price

• Travel insurance
• Visas and vaccinations
• Single supplement

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Bulgaria: Realm of the Brown Bear (8 Days)

Scour the remote Rodopi Mountains for wild ‘ursus arctos’

Next Departure: 26-Apr-2025
Starting at: ± EUR 1,658.00

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