Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Dinner (3-course tasting menu + water in Sofia)
Optional Activities
- Private walking tour of Sofia with guide
- Day 2
Sofia to Bansko
Sofia to Bansko- Meals
- Lunch (3-course menu + water in a family-run restaurant near Rila Monastery), Dinner (Taste of Bansko - 3-course menu, mineral water)
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Lunch at a family-run restaurant near Rila Monastery (3-course menu + water)
Landmarks Rila Monastery 
- Days 3 - 5
Bansko
Bansko- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hiking tour to glacial lakes (Muratovo, Ribnoto, Okoto) in Pirin National Park - approximately 3.5-4 hours with local mountain guide
- Daily bike rental to explore Bansko and surroundings
Optional Activities
- Additional sightseeing, walking, trekking, and cycling in Pirin Mountains
- Use of chairlifts, chalets and huts in the area
Landmarks Pirin National Park Lake Muratovo Lake Okoto - Day 6
Bansko to Devin
Bansko to Devin- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Dancing Bear Sanctuary at Belitsa (30 km north of route)
- Explore museum villages of Kovachevitsa and Leshten (approximately 25 km detour)
- Stop at Dospat and surrounding lake area
Landmarks Dancing Bear Sanctuary Belitsa Kovachevitsa Leshten - Day 7
Devin
Devin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (3-course menu, water at family-run restaurant in Yagodina village)
Included Activities
- Private half-day jeep tour through Trigrad Gorge and Buinovo Gorge
- Visit to Orlovo Oko (Eagle's Eye) viewing platform at 1,563 m
- Optional visits to Devil's Gorge and Yagodina Cave
- Lunch at family-run restaurant in Yagodina village (3-course menu, water)
Landmarks Trigrad Gorge Orlovo Oko (Eagle's Eye) Buinovo Gorge Devil's Gorge Cave Yagodina Cave - Day 8
Devin to Plovdiv
Devin to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning walk on Struilitsa eco-path (2-3 hours)
- Stop and enjoy views at Vucha Dam
- Boat tour at Vucha Dam
- Lunch at local restaurants along the route
Landmarks Vucha Dam 
- Day 9
Plovdiv
Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion by car to Bachkovo Monastery (30-minute drive south)
- Visit to Assenova Fortress
Landmarks Bachkovo Monastery Assenova Fortress - Day 10
Plovdiv to Black Sea Coast
Plovdiv to Black Sea Coast- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided morning walk through Plovdiv center (3 hours) - Old Town UNESCO architectural reserve, National Revival-style houses, Ethnographic Museum (Royal House), Church of St. Constantine and Helen, Ancient Theater, Roman Stadium, Djumaya Mosque, longest pedestrian street in the world
Landmarks Old Town Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum (Royal House) Church of St. Constantine and Helen Ancient Theater of Philippopolis Roman Stadium Djumaya Mosque - Days 11 - 12
Black Sea Coast
Black Sea Coast- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Water activities and sports
- Shopping
- Evening entertainment
- Visit UNESCO city of Nessebar
- Explore Burgas
- Visit spa town of Pomorie
Landmarks Nessebar Burgas Pomorie - Day 13
Black Sea Coast to Sofia
Black Sea Coast to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Sofia
Sofia
