EVENT: Walking in Bulgaria's Wonders of Nature

8 days of hiking and accommodation in hotels with spa and mineral hot springs

DATE OF REALISATION: 10 to 17 October 2026

DATA LIMITE DE INSCRIÇÕES: 30 JUNHO 2026

NOTE: MAXIMUM GROUP OF 12 PARTICIPANTS AND EXCLUSIVE - 4 nights in 4-star hotels with SPA and 3 nights in a hotel in the centre of Lisbon. Rila National Park

EVENT DESCRIPTION: “Walking in Bulgaria's Wonders of Nature“

In this proposed activity, we'll go for a stroll and hike in a unique experience in scenery of great natural beauty, such as some of the Bulgaria's most impressive mountains and the use of thermal mineral water to benefit human health. In fact, the combination of the unique style of the locals, the ecological concept and the specially selected hotels with mineral hot springs offers an unforgettable contact with the power and gifts of nature. Come with us!

These will be some of the most important places on our itinerary: 

• Tour of Sofia (capital) with a visit to St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St George's Roundabout, the Serdica Ancient Complex and the National Archaeological Institute.
• Hike in Rila National Park and Govedartsi Village (Glacier Lake, Yastrebets cable car and Musala Peak, etc.)
• Hike in Rila National Park (Village of Malyovitsa, Malyovishki Lakes (set of 3 lakes and Malyovitsa Peak, etc.)
• Samokov's city tour
• Hiking in Rila National Park (panoramic trail of the 7 Lakes and Lake Peak, etc.)
• Tour of the town of Melnik (wine production, wine tasting and culture with local guides)
• Tour of the town of Rupite. Possibility of using the thermal pools for those who wish.
• Heraclea Sintica city tour. Heraclea Sintica was an ancient Greek polis built by Philip II of Macedon
• Hike in Pirin National Park - Unesco World Heritage Site (Bezbog Peak Trail (2645 metres above sea level) and Popovo Lake)
• Visit to the Rila Monastery, nthe foot of the Rila Mountains, between the Rilska and Drushlyavitsa rivers, at 1147 metres above sea level. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit to the St Ivan's
• Natural landscapes

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 9am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 8.30pm

Pirin National Park

Pirin National Park was established to protect biodiversity on Bulgaria's second highest mountain, an area considered to be one of the best-preserved natural habitats in Europe. The park covers more than 403 square kilometres (about 156 square miles) and boasts breathtaking landscapes, ranging from barren rocky peaks and lush forests to glacial lakes and pristine rivers. It is home to numerous endangered species of flora and fauna, such as the golden eagle, the brown bear and the mountain goat.

Rila National Park

The name Rila is of Thracian origin, meaning “well-watered mountain”, due to the abundance of glacial lakes (around 200) and hot springs. Some of the longest and deepest rivers originating in Rila include the Maritsa, the Iskar and the Mesta. Rila is a mountain range with the highest mountains in Bulgaria, in the south-west of the country and one of the highest in the Balkan region. Its highest peak is Musala at 2925 metres. Most of the mountain is occupied by the Rila National Park (created in February 1992 to protect various ecosystems of national importance). The mountain is known worldwide for its 7 lakes and culturally famous for the Rila Monastery.

Rila Monastery

Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is the largest architectural ensemble of the Orthodox Church in Bulgaria. The monastery is the largest architectural ensemble of the Orthodox Church in Bulgaria. It is considered a masterpiece of the Bulgarian National Revival, a style typical of the early 19th century, when the monastery was rebuilt after a fire.

The monastery was founded by St John of Rila. The house and tomb of the saint considered to be the patron saint of Bulgaria became a holy place and today houses seven monks. The Bulgarian monastery has one of the largest monastic libraries in the Balkans with over 60,000 works. The Rila Monastery library contains unique, rare and extremely precious books from the 10th century to the present day.

Sofia

Sofia is one of Europe's oldest capitals, its history dating back to the 8th century BC, when the Thracians established a settlement in the region. Sofia has had several names in different periods of its existence, and today you can see reminiscences of the city's millennia-old history alongside modern tourist attractions. A number of rivers run through the city, including the Vladaya and the Perlovska. The upper reaches of the Iskar River run through the east of Sofia. The city is known for its numerous springs and thermal waters. Dams and artificial lakes were built in the last century.

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was built in the neo-Byzantine style and is one of Sofia's trade marks. Built in honour of St Alexander Nevsky - and once one of the largest Orthodox churches in Europe - the cathedral is an important symbol of Bulgaria's past. The temple was built in honour of the Russian emperor Alexander II, also known as Tsar - “the liberator”, whose army freed Bulgaria from Ottoman rule in 1878. The reflection of the golden domes attracts attention, but this is a peaceful place to spend a few moments in the city.

NOTE: MAXIMUM GROUP OF 12 PARTICIPANTS AND EXCLUSIVE

Equipment: Suitable footwear and clothing for hiking

Registration fee:

Price includes:

- All the necessary transfers from the airport to the hotels and each of the places described above
- 7 nights' accommodation in hotels, including breakfast and lunch (in some cases lunch)
- 7 dinners (drinks not included)
- Guided tours according to the above programme with an official guide
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Compulsory travel insurance (with cancellation option)

Price does not include:

- Everything not mentioned under “Included”
– Bilhete de Avião (custo aproximado – 400€ a 500€) – AS SOON AS THE GROUP IS FORMED WE'LL BOOK THE PLANE TICKETS

Programme price:

1150€ (Price per person in a double room with Travel Insurance with Cancellation))
1350€ (Price per person in single room with travel insurance with cancellation)
Entry fee for seat reservation: 50€

Prices valid until 31st March 2026. From dai  50€ per participant

Notes: 

a) Registrations are limited and accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking.

b) If you have a group interested in this trip, contact us, we have personalised solutions.