“Discover the beauty of Bulgaria in rider style”
4 Day Highlights of Bulgaria Guided Motorcycle Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria
Exciting Motorbike Tour in Bulgaria
This will be an unforgettable and impressive journey along Bulgaria’s highlights. If you are in love with motorcycling, then get ready for the revelation of the glittering magic. This tour suggestion is oriented towards riders with limited time, who are crossing Bulgaria or are near it. In these four days, you will ride on beautiful scenic roads and mountain passages, during which you will be introduced to Bulgarian history, archaeology, and culture. You will learn a lot about Bulgaria's heritage from their ancestors through guided visits in multiple places.
Key information
- Terrain: asphalt
- Bike: personal or rental (BMW, Honda, Yamaha models)
- Total mileage: 1000 kilometers / 746 miles
- Daily rides: 150 kilometers to 360 kilometers / 124 miles to 249 miles
- Meals: 3 breakfasts
Meet the guides
Daniel & Adrian
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Highlights
- Starts and ends in Sofia
- Stop at an old monastery with a beautiful view
- Guided visits to Roman ruins and medieval temples
- Ride on beautiful roads and mountain passages
- Visit Rose Valley and Central Balkan Mountain
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
4 riding days in English
The organizer also speaks: Bulgarian
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Plovdiv Airport (US$82 per person)
Plovdiv Airport (US$82 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Niš Constantine the Great Airport (US$130 per person)
Niš Constantine the Great Airport (US$130 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
09:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
During the tour you will stay at carefully selected 3-star hotels in the mentioned destinations.
Program
Day 1 (200 kilometers/124 miles)
You will start our tour on one of the most popular scenic moto-road in Bulgaria. After a couple of hours, you will reach the first stop, where you will have a guided visit of an architect reserve, bringing you back in 19th century's atmosphere. It is a town, located in the slopes of the Central Balkan mountain. You can have lunch there in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant.
Another couple of hours of riding will take you in a Medieval fortress on a top of a cliff. Asen's fortress was constructed in the late Antiquity, then reused and restored by the Bulgarians in the 13th century. It will also give you the chance to admire a wonderful view. After we finish it, you will ride to Plovdiv, the second city of Bulgaria and the oldest in Europe. You will visit in the afternoon the main highlights of it - The Roman theater, the Roman stadium, the Bulgarian revival period wealthy houses, the oldest mosk on the Balkans and many more. The overnight is scheduled to be in the Cultural Capital of Europe for 2019.
Riding time for the day approximately is 3.5 hours.
Day 2 (200 kilometers / 120 miles)
The journey continues in the direction of the famous "Rose Valley" where you will gain knowledge of rose oil production and the flourishing civilization of the Thracians. Will visit the museum of the roses and 4 Thracian tombs. One is part of the UNESCO heritage list because of the perfectly preserved painting from the 3rd century BC. The next stop will be at the top of the Central Balkan Mountain where the view is stunning and the area full of history, especially from the Communism and the Russian-Turkish war of 1878. After two hours of riding, you will reach the Medieval capital of Bulgaria, where you will have an overnight.
Riding time for the day approximately is 3.5 hours.
Day 3 (150 kilometers / 90 miles)
After the breakfast, you will have guided visit of the remains of the Medieval glorious Capital. You will also visit the old Ottoman prison. Very spooky place, but interesting and full of history. Then you will pack up and start the riding. On the way, you will stop at Hotnica waterfall, beautiful natural site. The road to it is very attractive for motorbikes. Another guided visit is scheduled in the best preserved Roman town on the territory of Bulgaria. Then, the way will lead you in Lom natural reserve. You will ride through it and enjoy the amazing scenery. Before you get to the final destination for the day, you can visit another UNESCO site - Ivanovo cliff monastery. The plan for the evening is to reach and overnight in the "Small Vienna of East Europe" - Ruse. You can enjoy a nice walk in the most beautiful city centers in Bulgaria and on the alleys next to the Danube River.
Riding time for the day approximately is 2.5 hours.
Day 4 (360 kilometers / 200 miles)
After the breakfast, you start the journey back to Sofia, but on the way, you will visit many interesting and beautiful sites. During this day tour, you will have the chance to visit one of the oldest Bulgarian cities, which has flourished continuously throughout history, as well as two of the must-see Bulgarian natural wonders.
The city of Lovech is located in northern Bulgaria. It was continuously inhabited since Thracian times. One of the main sites of Lovech is The Hisarya Fortress, built during the First Bulgarian Empire (681-1018 CE). The city kept its importance during the time of the Second Bulgarian Empire as well. Lovech continued to develop in the period of Ottoman rule and became the most significant commercial centers in the country. Highlights from this period are Varosha Quarter- reserve located in the old part of the town. It includes more than 160 restored houses which help create an authentic atmosphere carrying visitors back to those 19th century days.
18 kilometers northeast of Lovech is located Devetashka Cave - a picturesque karst cave. According to archeological research, it sheltered people since the late Paleolithic era. The cave is a protected landmark of national and international significance and has been declared a monument of culture. Also, during the Cold War was a secret warehouse for the fuel of the Air force.
Krushuna Waterfalls (approximately 16 kilometers from Devetashka cave) is one of the biggest cascades in the country, dropping at a height of 20 meters. A narrow eco-path will take you up steps, along several bridges, passing small natural water pools amongst the mossy, limestone rocks.
In the late afternoon, you will reach Sofia. Overnight is not included in the price.
If airport transfer is needed, Bultrips Ltd can organize it for you.
Riding time for the day is approximately 5 hours.
The road will be mountainous and scenic with curvy roads in good condition and well marked. In some sections heavy traffic.
Skill level
Beginner
- can ride for two to three hours
- minimal riding experience
- assistance required
- comfortable with curves and leans
- basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- short distance ascents and descents
Intermediate
- can ride for three to four hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Included excursions
- Guided visit of architect reserve, bringing you back in 19th century's atmosphere
- Guided visit of wine cellar, combined with wine tasting (optional)
- Guided visit in the historical part of Cultural Capital of Europe for 2019
- Guided visit of "Thracian Tombs" and Rose distillery
- Guided visit of "Tsarevets fortress"
- Guided visit of the best preserved Roman town in Bulgaria
Guides
Daniel Milushev
Daniel is a professional travel guide, certified by the Bulgarian Travel Association, with more than 10 years of experience in the travel industry. He graduated from Management of Tourism in Varna, Bulgaria. His passion for motorbikes came a long time ago and he had the chance to ride different types of bikes, but really enjoys tourer and adventure motorcycles. At the moment, he is riding a Yamaha TDM 850 "the old horse."
Adrian Zlatkov
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Adrian has been working in the sphere of tourism for four years. Part of his profession is to be a guide in Bulgaria and create tour products. Adrian is an archaeologist and he uses his knowledge to represent Bulgaria's culture and history in the most realistic way that is possible. According to Adrian, his decision to get on the bike was one of the best he has ever made. He is a certified rider by California Super Bikes. He is currently riding a BMW F800R with a huge smile on his face.
Location
This motorcycle tour will take place in various locations in Sofia, Bulgaria. You will visit Thracian tombs, rose distillery, and Tsarevets fortress among others.
Food
3 breakfasts are included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- 3 breakfasts
- Tour leader
- English speaking professional tour guide
- Entrance fees in the mentioned places
- Airport transfers
What's not included
- Medical insurance
- Fuel
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Last night in Hotel in Sofia
- Support vehicle (120 Euro per day)
- Motorbike gear (optional)
- Personal expenses and tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
PDV
Plovdiv Airport
144 km
Transfer available for additional US$82 per person
SOF
Sofia Airport
7 km
Transfer not provided
INI
Niš Constantine the Great Airport
138 km
Transfer available for additional US$130 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF).
Airport: Plovdiv Airport
Airport transfer available:
Plovdiv Airport (US$82 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Niš Constantine the Great Airport
Airport transfer available:
Niš Constantine the Great Airport (US$130 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 10% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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