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Hiking in the Balkan Mountains (Romania & Bulgaria)
Requirements:
The participants must be healthy and in good shape. We will walk at heights over 2000 m. The daily walking time is between 5 and 7 hours (sometimes even more).
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - transfer 100 km (2h driving time) Arrival in Bucharest and meeting with the English speaking guide at the airport. Transfer to Sinaia or Busteni. Our trip begins in Prahova Valley. Dinner and a short introduction in the theme of our trip. Overnight accommodation in a nice Pension in Prahova Valley. Day 2: Bucegi Plateau- the "Babele" and "Sphinx" rocks - (4 hours walking time)Today we will hike up to 2300 m. First we will climb with the cable car up to the Bucegi Plateau, where we will visit the famous "Babele" and "Sphinx" rocks, two natural wonders. Here the powerful wind together with the rain have carved in millions of years the profile of a male head that has an enigmatic smile. In order to enjoy the most beautiful views over the Prahova Valley we will go to Ialomicioara peak. Afterwards we will visit the "Pestera" monastery- this will last for about 2 hours. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the monastery. Day 3: The Bucegi Mountains: - (5 hours walking time)Breakfast at the monastery. Today we will get familiar with the Bucegi Mountains, the tallest in the South Carpathian Mountains. Our destination is to get to Bran/ Törzburg, where we'll find the so called Dracula Castle. Dinner and overnight accommodation in a Pension close to the castle. Day 4: The Dracula Castle and Brasov - 60k m (2 hours drive):Today we will take a one day trip to Brasov/ Kronstadt. First we will visit the Dracula Castle in Bran. Afterwards we'll drive to Brasov. We will visit the most important cultural sightseeing points like the Black Church, the Weaver Bastion, the White and the Black Tower, the First Romanian School, the Town Hall Square. Free afternoon in the beautiful city of the Carpathian Arch. Drive back to the Pension. Day 5: The Romanian Villages in the Carpathian Arch - (4 hours walking time):Today you'll get the chance to see the simple and natural life of the peasants who live in the villages in the Carpathian Arch. In our journey we will visit the scattered villages Pestera and Magura. In this area we have the feeling that time has stopped 100 years ago. The people live in total harmony with the nature. We are invited for lunch at one of the locals. On our way back we can explore some caves populated with bats. Overnight accommodation at the Pension. Day 6 and day 7: The Natural Reservation "Piatra Craiului" - (5 hours walking time)After breakfast we are heading towards the Natural Reservation Piatra Craiului. On our way we pass through the spectacular "Zarnesti" gorge. In the reservation we can see kingfishers as well as rare plants- the living marks of the Ice Age. Another important feature of this reservation is the fact that the largest number of brown bears in Romania is located here. "The Large Carnivores Project"- a study about bears, wolves and lynxes in the Carpathians still takes place here (this project was sponsored by the EU until a few of years ago). Next we head towards the hidden "Curmatura" cabin (1.470 m). On our way we can also visit a sheep farm where the secrets of the cheese making process will be revealed. Cheese tasting on the farm. Overnight accommodation in a rustic Pension. Optional: In the evening -Bear watching in the Reservation from a tall stand. Day 8: Transfer to Bucuresti - 180 km (3 hours drive):After breakfast we drive towards Bucuresti on a small bus. We travel to Bulgaria by train - Bucharest (12:53 h) to Russe (15:40 h). After taking a break in Russe we head also by train (sleeping wagon) towards Plovdiv. Russe (21:28 h) - Plovdiv (05:35 h). Day 9: Pamporovo - Schiroka Laka (5,5h): We arrive at 05:35 AM in Plovdiv. We will visit the city: the Roman Theatre and houses in the Old City. Next we take the bus and head towards the Batschkovo Monastery. After visiting the second largest monastery in Bulgaria we drive towards Pamporovo health resort (1450 m) - 95 km. We hike on the mountain ridge towards the "Metscho grobe" region (1500 m).Afterwards we will descend towards the Village-Museum Schiroka laka (1100 m). Overnight accommodation in hotel. Day 10: Schiroka Laka - Mugla (7-8h): Visitation of the Church and the Museum in a spectacular village with old architecture. We will take a walk from Schiroka laka to Hütte Lednizata (1720 m). Afterwards we head towards Sattel Odabaschijza (1850 m) and descend to Mugla Village (1400 m). Overnight accommodation in private houses. Day 11: Mugla - Trigrad (8h): We will take a walk through the Tschamla Village (1650 m) all the way to Trigrad Village (1250 m). We will visit the "Devil's Throat" cave. Overnight accommodation in private houses. Day 12: Trigrad - Teshel (7h): We will hike up to the "Steneto" (1693 m) and descend to the "Jagodinska" cave (1000 m). After visiting the cave we head towards the "Orpheus" Hotel (700m) where we will stay overnight. Day 13: Teshel - Devin (8h): We walk from Teschel to the Orpheus cabin (1190 m) all the way to Devin (700 m). On our way we visit the natural reservation "Kastrakli". Overnight accommodation in private Hotel. Day 14: Devin - Sofia (210km): We take the bus to Sofia. We will visit the Bulgarian capital - the Alexander-Nevski Cathedral and the "Hl. Georgi" Church (4.Jh.). We go to Bucharest, Romania (19:30 h - 06:07 h) by train (direct route). Day 15: Sofia - Bucharest:Arrival in Bucharest at 06:07 h. We visit the Romanian Capital with all the sightseeing objectives of the so called "Little Paris": The Parliament Palace, The Romanian Atheneum, The Revolution Square, The King's Palace- the main quarter of the Comunist Party, the Lipscani Street etc. Transfer to the train station, airport or bus station. Here you say good-bye to the guide.Inclusive services in Romania:
- English speaking guide to/from Bucharest.
- Transfers in modern mini van or local transportation means.
- 7 x accommodation in very good 3* Pensions (DBL with own Shower/WC) 1x bunk bed.
- Full board: 7 x breakfast; 7 x lunch pack; 7 x dinner;
- Horse pulled wagon ride
- Sheep farm visitation
- Cable car ticket in the second day.
- Entrances according to the program planning.
- Flyers/ maps with information about the program
Inclusive services in Bulgaria
- English speaking guide from Russe train station to Sofia train station
- 5x Overnight accommodation in rustic Hotels/ Guest Houses; 2x overnight accommodation in sleeping wagon;
- Full board (7x breakfast; 7 x lunch pack; 7x dinner- these sometimes in restaurants or in farms, water is included, no alcoholic drinks are included);
- Transfers in mini wan/ bus
- Train ticket Russe - Plovdiv; Sofia - Bucharest (both in sleeping wagon)
- Flyers/ maps with information about the program
Prices:
- 6 - 7 participants: 1.380,00 EUR / Person or GBP 1.230,00 / Person
- 8 participants: 1.338,00 / Person or GBP 1.195,00 / Person
- 9 participants: 1.298,00 / Person or GBP 1.157,00 / Person
- 10 - 15 participants: 1285,00 / Person or GBP 1.145,00 / Person
- Single room supplement (limited): only on demand
- Children (0-12 years of age) 10% discount
Observation:
- In order to establish the size of the group only adult persons will be taken into consideration
- Children (0-12 years of age) 3rd bed in double room
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