Trekking on the roof of the balkans

Arrival in Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria. From there we head to Govedartsi village, set in the Northern footsteps of Rila National Park. Traditional home-dinner in the cozy atmosphere of a family-run guesthouse.

Transfer: 1.50 hours

Night stop: Govedartsi

Accommodation: 3* family-run guesthouse

Included meals: dinner

Ascent to Mount Mussala (2925m, the highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula). Early transfer to Borovets resort, take Gondola lift to Yastrebets peak and from there we head to Mussala Peak. In the afternoon: transfer back to Govedartsi village.

Transfer: 0.50 hours

Walking time: 6 hours; +/-600 m

Night stop: Govedartsi

Accommodation: 3* family-run guesthouse

Included meals: breakfast, dinner

We will start the day with a short transfer to the starting point of our climb to Malyovitsa Peak (2729m.). Following the main Ridge we will reach the Seven Lakes Glacial Circus, considered to be one the most sacred Bulgarian lands.

Transfer: 0.20 hours

Walking time: 8 - 9 hours; +1350 m/ - 1000 m

Night stop: Rila mountains

Accommodation: Rila lakes lodge

Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Our last mountain walk in Rila National Park will bring us to the Ortodox Sanctuary – Rila Monastery (UNESCO). To reach it we will have to climb to the main ridge and from there descend more than 1000 meters through meadows and forests. Late transfer to Bansko town set in the footsteps of Pirin National Park.

Traditional dinner with folklore music.

Transfer: 2.00 hours

Walking time: 6- 7 hours; +600 m/ - 1550 m

Night stop: Bansko

Accommodation: 3* family-run hotel

Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Transfer to Vihren hut (1.980 m) and ascent of the beautiful marble peak of Vihren (2914m) by a steep and demanding mountain track. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Melnik (2h30).

In the evening walk around the town and admire the unique architecture of the place.

Transfer: 2.30 hours

Walking time: 6- 8 hours; +1000 m/ - 1000 m

Night stop: Melnik

Accommodation: 3* hotel

Included meals: breakfast

In the morning we will have a round trip around the Melnik Pyramids Nature Phenomena. Later we will visit Rojen monastery, 16th c., and after lunch we will have a transfer (3 hours) to the Greek village Litochoro.

Transfer: 3.00 hours

Walking time: 2 hours; +290 m/ - 100 m

Night stop: Litochoro

Accommodation: 3* hotel

Included meals: breakfast

Transfer to Prionia from where we will begin our walk, at an altitude of 1000 m. We will walk through shady beech and fir forests, where we will enjoy a variety of woodland birds and flowers. Our way will continue up to an altitude of 2060m, to the refuge A where we will spend the night.

Transfer: 0.50 hours

Walking time: 4 - 5 hours; +1000 m/ - 20 m

Night stop: Olympus mountain

Accommodation: Refuge A

Included meals: breakfast, dinner

If weather permits and there is no snow, we will ascend to Mytikas (2.917meters). It is Greece’s highest peak! (This involves some scrambling on a well-defined route). Then we hike towards refuge B for a last overnight in the mountain.

Walking time: 4 - 5 hours; +900 m/ - 250 m

Night stop: Olympus mountain

Accommodation: Refuge B

Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Today start your trek from Refuge B and walk down to Gortsia village. In the afternoon, we will have a transfer to Kastraki village.

Transfer: 3.00 hours

Walking time: 6 - 7 hours; +390 m/ - 1750 m

Night stop: Kastraki

Accommodation: 3* hotel

Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with a Greek guide at Meteora – well known for its monasteries built atop impressive sandstone rock pillars. (Meteora means “suspended in the air.”)! From Kastraki, follow old paths to the dramatically situated Monastery of St. Barbara. Continue to the Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) Monastery, which crowns a massive rock pinnacle. Descend by footpath to the lively bustle of the town of Kalambaka for lunch. In the afternoon, continue your exploration of Meteora with visits to the Grand Meteora and Varlaam Monasteries.

Night stop: Kastraki

Accommodation: 3*hotel

Included meals: breakfast,dinner

Today we will have a transfer to Thessaloniki. A sightseeing tour with a Greek guide of the main highlights of Thessaloniki city – the second largest city of Greece and the most important center of the area. Built near the sea (at the back of the Thermaïkos Gulf), it is a modern metropolis bearing the marks of its stormy history and its cosmopolitan character, which give it a special beauty and charm. Places of interest are: Aristotelous Square, Nikis Avenue, White Tower, Palace of Galeriu, Ancient Agóra, Byzantine Bath, Hamza Bey Mosque, Royal Theatre, etc.

Later in the evening, we can enjoy a walk along the waterfront from the port to beyond the Aspros Pirgos (White Tower).

Transfer: 3.30 hours

Night stop: Thessaloniki

Accommodation: 3* hotel

Included meals: breakfast

Transfer to airport. Transfer to Thessaloniki airport and flight back home.

Transfer: 0.50 hours

Included meals: breakfast