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8-day trek in the western Rhodope Mountains

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This trip in the Rhodope Mountains combines spectacular views, Bulgarian culture and traditional life style in the mountains. Join Simeon, a local certified guide, in this unique adventure and experience the greatness of simple life.

8 Days

Feb - Dec

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Description

This trip to the Rhodope Mountains will be your great escape to a relaxing and cultural holidays. Do you want to learn about Bulgarian history? During this 8-day trek you will receive the warm welcome of locals who inhabit the largest mountain range in the country and learn about their ways of life and traditions.

You will be amazed by their lifestyle, which remains intact regardless time. In this interesting trip, people who have lived in the mountains for many years will teach you about their traditional cuisine, handcraft skills, traditional dances and songs and everyday tasks: collection of herbs and plants, work in the fields.

Have you ever wondered about how they prepare their meals in the mountains? In this trip you will be taught about their local techniques and you will participate in the process.

Moreover, you will help the people in the village to become more noticeable as you will create texts and photos to post in social media. And you will also enjoy the captivating views of the Rhodopes and the warmness of the hosts’ attention.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity! Join me in this exciting journey through time and learn from the wisdom of nature and simple life. Request to book this trip!

Meeting point

Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia- Western Rhodopes

Stop at an artisanal factory producing “kilims” (traditional rugs) at in Kostandovo.

Yagodina.

Day 2: Village of Yagodina

Exploring around the village, taking photos and creating an image bank.

Making local cows’ cheese.

Learning local dances.

Day 3: Village of Yagodina

Collection of fruits followed by a wordkshop to prepare them using local techniques.

Day 4: Villages of Yagodina, Trigrad and Kosovo

Farming activities.

Day 5: Gote farm at Orehovo

Workshop to learn how to make traditional dishes.

Day 6: Ancient traditing routes

Helping in the maintainance of footpath trail signs between the villages of Orehovo, Hvojna and Kossovo.

Day 7: Monastery of Bachkovo- Plovdiv- Sofia

Wine-tasting at the Villa Yustina winery.

Day 8: Free time in Sofia

 

Details

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This trip can be arranged depending on your preferences and it can also be organized for a group of 2. Don't doubt writing me for more information.


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