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In the Footsteps of Orpheus (self-guided walking tour)

8 days
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Start and end in Sofia
5.0
3 traveler reviews
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  • Quiet forestry tracks, nice accommodations with charming hosts, home-made food... topped with right on time transfers.

    In the Footsteps of Orpheus (self-guided walking tour) reviewer 1
    Soren, traveled in July
    5.0
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Operator
Traventuria
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Devin

    Start point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Your Sofia airport arrival Terminal)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit picturesque nature trail along Devinska River
    • Swim in thermal pools near accommodation
    Landmarks
    Devinska River
  2. Day 2

    Yagodina Cave and Trigrad Trek Options

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Yagodina Cave tour (shorter trek option)
    • Eagles' Eye observation platform hike (longer trek options)
    • Trigrad Gorge visit with 350m high vertical cliffs
    • Devil's Throat Cave visit with 42m high underground waterfall
    Landmarks
    Yagodina Cave
    Eagles' Eye observation platform
    Trigrad Village
    Trigrad Gorge
    Devil's Throat Cave
  3. Day 3

    Circular Trek Around Trigrad to Zhrebevo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Trigrad Gorge
    Zhrebevo Village
  4. Day 4

    Kesten and Vodni Pad Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Kesten Village
    Vodni Pad Village
    Trigradska River
  5. Day 5

    Beden to Lyaskovo Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Extend tour with extra night in Lyaskovo village and circular trek along nearby mountain ridges
    Landmarks
    Beden Village
    Lyaskovo Village
  6. Day 6

    Chudni Mostove to Kossovo Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Chudni Mostove (The Wonderful Bridges)
    Kossovo Village
  7. Day 7

    Bachkovo Monastery, Plovdiv, and Sofia Free Tours

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bachkovo Monastery visit with miracle-working icon of Virgin Mary
    • Free Plovdiv Tour (Old Town, center, and pedestrian areas)

    Optional Activities

    • Free Sofia Tour at 18:00 (shows famous tourist attractions in Sofia center)
    Landmarks
    Bachkovo Monastery
    Plovdiv Old Town
    Sofia
  8. Day 8

    Departure from Sofia

    End point
    Столична, София, Bulgaria (Your departure airport Terminal)
    Landmarks
    Sofia Airport
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4.9
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Number of tours

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Age Range

10 to 70 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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  • In the Footsteps of Orpheus (self-guided walking tour) reviewer 1
    April 26th, 2021
    5
    Calmness and serenity! Away from the crowded tourist trails, this tour was exactly what we were looking for. Charming...
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    Traveled in August 2019
  • In the Footsteps of Orpheus (self-guided walking tour) reviewer 2
    July 26th, 2019
    5
    Rural Bulgaria at its best! Quiet forestry tracks, nice accommodations with charming hosts, home-made food... topped...
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    Traveled in June 2019
  • In the Footsteps of Orpheus (self-guided walking tour) reviewer 3
    March 8th, 2019
    5
    Did two hikes in Bulgaria, one after the other. Both with Traventuria. Combined treks in the Rhodopes, Rila and...
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    Traveled in July 2018
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Tour ID: 103732

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    Bulgaria
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 14th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Traventuria. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Traventuria will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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