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Private tour in Sofia Kamen R
Pirin Macedonia - culture, nature and wine
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Hi and welcome! I've been exploring Bulgaria for decades. I started out as a toddler and carried out ever since. I began guiding over 20 years ago. I love sharing my passion for the country, its culture and nature with others. With me, you can combine sightseeing with hiking, cave exploration with birding, wine tasting with historical sites. Tours are customized to fit easy, moderate, and high activity levels as well as particular areas of interest (general sightseeing, cultural sites, hiking, mountain views, birding, kayaking and mountain biking). By booking with me you support preservation of cultural and natural heritage, healthy urban environment. You also get a discount at my photography website, where you can buy or send as present quality images from Bulgaria as wall art, mugs, etc. Credentials: Ecology MSc, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". Caving Certificate, Bulgarian Caving Federation. Advanced Techniques in Caving, Bulgarian Caving Federation. Hi CPR Certificate / Berks County Red Cross, USA First Aid Certificate / Berks County Red Cross, USA Paragliding Certificate Assistant-editor Raptor Watch: A global directory to Raptor Migration Sites Restrictions: No None.
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Overview of your Sofia tour
We will immerse in the dramatic landscapes of Pirin Macedonia and will explore its rich cultural and natural heritage. We will also take the time to taste some of the unique local wines. * Rila Monastery UNESCO World heritage site * Pirin Mountains NP UNESCO World heritage site * Bansko town - No. 3 global sites to visit in 2025 * Melnik old town - once a regional capital and famous for its unique natural setting and wines * Heraclea Sintica - the lost ancient city, located in the caldera of an extinct volcano * Samuels fortress - the still present military fortifications from 1014
Your Sofia tour itinerary
Day 1. Leaving Sofia and a visit to a small but impressive church. Arrive Melnik. Day 2. Explore Melnik and winetasting / hiking. Day 3. Visit Samuels Fortress and Heraclea Sintica. Day 5. Cross the Pirin Mountains to the Mesta River valley. Optional visit to Nikopolis ad Nestum. Stay in Bansko. Day 6. Bansko and the area Day 7. Bansko - Rila Monastery - Sofia
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
Clean, comfortable car with AC
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Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
1, Alexander Nevski Square
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