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8-Day Rodopi Road Cycling Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Cycling, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

Description

Go on an amazing cycle trip in the heart of the mystic Rodopi mountains - home of Orpheus, situated in the oldest part of the Balkans and boasts of some of the loveliest coniferous woods in the country & gentle landscapes. Cycle through some of the picturesque landscape of the countryside in this 8-day tour!

Highlights
  • Visit the Bachkovo Monastery - the second largest in Bulgaria
  • Explore Velingrad is the largest Bulgarian spa resort
  • Go to Yagodina Cave, one of the longest caves in Bulgaria
  • Discover Shiroka Luka and its numerous houses preserving the typical Rodopean architecture
  • Day 1: Arrival expand_more
    • Arrive at Sofia/Plovdiv airport.

    • Transfer to Sofia/Plovdiv city center for accommodation.

  • Day 2: Belmeken Dam to Velingrad Spa Town expand_more
    • Cycling starts few kilometres before the village of Sestrimo and up to Belmeken dam (2000 m) through old coniferous woods. 

    • In the afternoon, the road passes the Lundola's mountain meadows before descending to the spa town of Velingrad.

    Stay overnight in a hotel with a mineral water swimming pool.

    (Cycling distance: 76 km)

  • Day 3: Batak Dam to Beglik Dam to Dospat expand_more
    • Begin few kilometres from Velingrad, passing through the picturesque landscape of Tsigov Chark countryside by Batak dam to the town of Dospat. 

    • On the way, go round the blue-green waters of Goliam Beglik and Shiroka Polyana dams.

    • Arrive at the town of Dospat and its dam.

    Stay overnight in a hotel.

    (Cycling distance: 71 km)

  • Day 4: Yagodina Cave to Devil's Throat Cave to Trigrad expand_more
    • Biking starts from Dospat via Borino town to the Buinovsko Gorge, which is also a gate to the next stop - the Yagodina Cave. 

    • Make a cave tour before going further to Trigrad village, passing among the 250 m high cliffs of the Trigrad Gorge. 

    • Here, another sinister cave is expecting us - The Devil's Throat Cave, housing one of the highest underground waterfalls in Europe. 

    Overnight in Trigrad in a family hotel.

    (Cycling distance: 50 km)

  • Day 5: Shiroka Laka to Smolyan Lakes to Smolyan expand_more
    • A pleasant descent along Trigradska River brings you to the village of Grohotno and the natural rock phenomenon, "The Elephant". 

    • Continue upstream Shirokolushka River to the village of Shiroka Laka. Stop here to savour the spirit of this architectural reserve, famous for its preserved houses dating back from the Bulgarian Revival Period. 

    • Pass by the beautiful Smolyan lakes and finish cycling in Smolyan town.

    Overnight in Smolyan.

    (Cycling distance: 66 km)

  • Day 6: Rozhen to Borovo expand_more
    • Cycling from Smolyan to the historic place Rozhen. After a short rest, go uphill to a big picturesque meadow at 1700m which marks the beginning of a gentle downhill ride in the direction to Laki town through the “Momina Voda” protected area. 

    • Nearby is the picturesque village of Borovo and the famous religious place with chapels and healing springs – Krastova Gora. 

    Overnight in Borovo.

    (Cycling distance: 39 km)

  • Day 7: The Miraculous Bridges to Bachkovo Monastery to Plovdiv expand_more
    • The downhill ride continues along Jugovska River valley to the main road Smolyan-Plovdiv. 

    • A short transfer brings you to the miraculous bridges rock phenomenon for a short walk and sightseeing. 

    • Next stop is Bachkovo Monastery (the second largest in Bulgaria). 

    Transfer to Plovdiv for overnight.

    (Cycling distance: 80km)

  • Day 8: Departure expand_more
    • After breakfast, you will be transferred to Sofia or Plovdiv airport for departure.

What's Included
  • Accommodation in family-run hotels/guesthouses with private facilities

  • 5 days on half board, 2 days on BB. (day 1,7) 

  • English-speaking guide/driver with a supporting vehicle

  • Detailed map and roadbook

  • Group transfers from/to Sofia or Plovdiv airport. (09.00 - 19.00) 

  • All local transfers

  • Technical support for the bikes

What's Excluded
  • Bike rental -Category 1: 60 EUR, Category 2: 40 EUR
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinners on day 1 and 7 (free to choose in Sofia and Plovdiv)
  • Lunches
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees
  • Private transfers: Sofia APT - Sofia center: 15 EUR (per vehicle); Plovdiv APT - Plovdiv center: 15 EUR (per vehicle); Sofia-Plovdiv or VV. 60 EUR (per vehicle) 
  • Alcohol drinks and other personal expenses
Meeting Point

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 EUR 450 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 497 / person