Travel down to Pirin Mountain, walk through the peculiar natural wonders of Melnik Pyramids. Visit Rhozen Monastery and a well-known local winery, explore the old Melnik, relax in the hot springs of Sandanski, see Rila monastery.  

 

DAY 1 SOFIA - RHOZEN MONASTERY - MELNIK - SANDANSKI

Hotel pick up, head South West to the Struma valley, wine tasting in a famous winery and a delicious local lunch on spot. Continue to Rhozen monastery – the biggest monastery in Pirin Mountains, one of the few medieval monasteries well preserved until today. 2-hour walking tour through Melnik Pyramids, explore the charming town of Melnik. Overnight in Sandanski.

DAY 2 SANDANSKI - RILA MONASTERY - SOFIA 

Enjoy a SPA retreat in Sandanski - the most famous recreational centre of South-Western Bulgaria. On the way to Sofia we visit Rila Monastery - the biggest in Bulgaria and one of Europe's oldest, UNESCO Site, full tour of the monastery including the museum. Transfer to Sofia.

TOUR DETAILS AND INCLUSIONS:

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TRIP STAFF: professional, friendly guide driver

TRANSPORT: 4 seater car, 8 seater minivan or 16 seater coach

ACCOMMODATION: 3-4 star hotel, breakfast included

MEALS: 3 course delicious local lunches x 2

ENTRANCE FEES: Kordopulova house, Rila monastery museum