Stara Planina is the longest and largest mountain in Bulgaria. It devides the country into North and South Bulgaria, laying across from Serbian border up to the Black Sea. The champion among the peaks of Stara Planina is Botev (2376 m.) and it ranks third among the highest Bulgarian mountain peaks. In spite of its name "Old Mountain", it is a recently folded mountain chain, built mainly of granite but also of limestone and gneiss. As the freezing spread over a small area of the mountain high parts, completely formed cirques are missing. Nevertheless, a part of its relief is typically alpine and this makes Stara Planina interesting and varied.

Where: Stara planina /Balkan/
Duration: 8 days
Price: 450 Euro
What is included :transfers, meals, lodging, guide , translator, attractions.
Airfare and insurance are not included.
Activity: trekking, nature observation, historical sights
When: April – Oktober
Eguipment: rucksack, hiking shoes, raincoat
Accommodation: mountain huts, family hotels
Group size: Up to 6 persons
Start place: Sofia

Program:

Version 1

Day 1: Arrive at Sofia Airport. Accommodation in Sofia.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Sofia. Departure for Stara Zagora. Lunch in the town. In the afternoon sightseeing the Thracian tomb near Kazanlak – one of Bulgarian wonders protected by UNESCO. Accommodation in village Enina.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Memorial Church of the Nativity in Shipka Town, Beginning of the walking tour Shipka –Uzana hut – Mazalat hut /6.30 hours/
Day 4: Mazalat hut – Tyzha hut /4 hours/ - place Panizite, near town Kalofer, accommodation.
Day 5: Place Panizite – Raj hut, Raj waterfall /124 m/, the highest in Bulgaria – Levski hut /7 hours/
Day 6: Levski hut – town Karlovo, sightseeing in the town – village Starosel, accommodation.
Day 7: Sightseeing in the Thracian religious center Starosel - Sofia, free time.
Day 8: Departure.

Version 2

Day 1: Arrive at Sofia Airport. Accommodation in Sofia.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Sofia. Departure for Stara Zagora. Lunch in the town. In the afternoon sightseeing the Thracian tomb near Kazanlak – one of Bulgarian wonders protected by UNESCO. Accommodation in village Enina.
Day 3: Sightseeing in Memorial Church of the Nativity in Shipka Town, Beginning of the walking tour Shipka – Uzana hut – Mazalat hut /6.30 hours/
Day 4: Mazalat hut – Tyzha hut – Botev peak /2376 m/ - Raj hut /9 hours/
Day 5: Raj hut, Raj waterfall /124 m/, the highest in Bulgaria – Levski hut /4 hours/
Day 6: Levski hut – town Karlovo, sightseeing in the town – village Starosel, accommodation in Complex Strahil
Day 7: Sightseeing in the Thracian religious center Starosel - Sofia, free time.
Day 8: Departure.

The program can be organized according guest`s preferences!
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