Balkan Peninsula

Appreciating the diversity of Balkan culture can be difficult, especially with limited time in the region. Explore Macedonian culture on a day tour to Skopje from Sofia, and tick off another Balkan capital in just 1 day. Enjoy the company of 2 professional guides – one from Bulgaria and one local from Macedonian. Travel the distance with ease via modern vehicle, and discover landmarks including the Skopje Fortress, Memorial House of Mother Teresa, and Old Bazaar, with insights provided by your guides. During this day tour you will have the chance to visit one of the most bizarre cities on the Balkan Peninsula. Skopje is a mixture of authentic monuments from the Ottoman period, and new neo-classical buildings, complete with ornate columns and rooftop figures of nymphs. After the reconstruction of the new center has been done, as per the “Skopje 2014” project, the city became one of the popular destinations in Eastern Europe.

Visit the Bulgarian town of Belogradchik on this guided, full-day, minibus tour from Sofia. Just 180 kilometers north of Sofia, nature has sculpted the amazing Belogradchik rocks, a group of strange shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations. The view from the old fortress of the fascinating formations is breathtaking. Use some imagination and visions of 'the Rabbit,' 'Adam and Eve,' 'the Ice-Age Squirrel,' 'the Rebel' and many more can be seen. On the way back to Sofia, visit a beautiful cave called Venetsa (aka the Wreath). Important information: Due to landslide Venetsa cave will be closed till March. In exchange Magurata cave will be visited.

Experience an expedited entry to Turkey's and the Balkan Peninsula's paramount museum. Uncover the remarkable history of the Topkapi Palace, constructed from 1466 to 1478, which stood as the prestigious residence and administrative hub for the Ottoman Sultans for more than four centuries. During a captivating one-hour tour, your guide will narrate the enthralling saga of the palace, allowing you to grasp its significance within the Ottoman Empire. Be awe-inspired by the splendid architectural magnificence that adorns this significant monument. The location of the palace is just behind the Hagia Sophia in the historical city center of Istanbul. The original use of the palace was the house for the Sultan; today, the palace is functioning as a museum. Important highlights in this palace are; the harem, treasury, kitchens, and many more.

Skip the line and enter the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the four courtyard museum including the Audience Hall, High Court, Historical Kitchens, and The Treasury. It is mandatory for guests to use a headset during the tour. For this reason, be sure to bring your ID card with you when you come to the Topkapi Palace Tour. ID cards will be taken during the use of the headset and will be returned at the end of the tour.

During this intensitive 2 days tour from Sofia, we will explore the heritage and culture of two countries in the Western Balkans – North Macedonia and Kosovo. You will learn about the rich and fascinating ancient history of these lands and understand a bit better the complexity of the politics and the search for identity in the modern age. In North Macedonia, we will visit the capital of the country – Skopje. This city is one of the most bizarre cities on the Balkan Peninsula – a mixture of authentic monuments from the Ottoman period, and new neo-classical buildings. In Kosovo – Europe’s newest country, we will explore two of the most popular cities- Pristina (the capital of Kosovo) and Prizren. Please prepare for long distances and a lot of new impressions.

This is an amazing walk in the Central Balkan National Park. The trail offers real wilderness in combination with cozy touristic huts. The landscape is varied. It comprises ancient beech and coniferous forests where the average age of the trees is around 150 years, high-mountain meadows and narrow rocky strips along the main mountain crest. It is part of the E3 European long-distance walking route. The Balkan mountain gives the name of the Balkan Peninsula. This tour offers many opportunities for hiking all year round. We offer this hike in several options depending on your preferences-with transport or without transport, with a guide or without a guide. If you prefer with transport, we will pick you up from Sofia or Plovdiv.

Join in on an epic hiking trip with a guide to The Seven Rila Lakes – one of the most fascinating natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula.

Small group bigger experience! Immerse your self in to the Rila National park, where we will show you the hidden treaser of the early Christianity. Deep in the Rila Mountain, in the southwestern part of Bulgaria is situated the biggest symbol of Christianity in Bulgaria- Rila Monastery. The Monastery was founded by the hermit St. Ivan Rilski in the beginning of X century. The monastery is the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria. Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. After our immersion in ancient times, we will go to a winery named "Medy valley" to taste the fruits of this holy mountain. There we can find some lokal grape variety like "Rubin" and "Shiroka Melnishka". Тhe winery has spectacular mountain views Last but not least, we will visit the very special Boyana church- аnоtther UNESCO World Heritage Site. Boyana Church for short, is famous for its remarkable medieval frescoes, among which the remarkable images from 1259. That means 50years before Giotto

This tour of the Seven Rila Lakes provides a great experience and unforgettable natural views. See one of the Bulgaria’s 100 National tourist sites in this day tour. Hike through the natural landscape and get acquainted with Bulgaria's picturesque scenery.

Enjoy a comfortabel private day tranfser from Sofia to Sapareva Banya and back. The village is famous for its hot mineral springs and it is know as the SPA capital of the Balkan Peninsula. There, you will be able to visit and enjoy one of the best local SPA centers for a perfect relaxation. Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars – with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Join us in this adventure to feel the past!  We’ll show you three different historical periods in the Bulgarian lands – The neolithic age, Late Antiquity, and the Bulgarian Revival (18-19 century). That’s why we call this tour our time machine. In this trip, you will see how the people came and started living in the Balkan peninsula, how Christianity spread in the 4th century and how Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence. Come to the place where the time stops.

One of the most notable natural attractions on the Balkan peninsula 7 Rila Lakes. This tour starts from Sofia to the lift for the lakes. After that you will have a niking tour for about 4 hours and then you will go back with the lift. The next stop is Rila monastery, where you will have about 1:30 hours to explore the monastery. At the end you will return back to Sofia.

Mousala is the highest peak (at 2925 m) not only in Rila Mountains, but on the whole Balkan Peninsula. Join this trekking experience and lose yourself in breathtaking views.

No raven lands in Vratsa… because is a nest of eagles. Vratsa and the region are not very popular places for foreign tourists. But the land is full of history – from Cooper age, Thracians time, Middle ages, Ottoman period, and the time of Bulgarian revival, when Bulgarians fought for their freedom and independence. See the beautiful countryside, the longest mountain range in the Balkan peninsula, and natural phenomena. With this tour, you will see a hidden land full of legends. Be a part of one of them.

This is a private road trip. Only your group will participate. Add eight new stamps to your passport! In one week you can check most Balkan countries. The tour start from the Capital of Romania – Bucharest. You will have the opportunity to visit: Veliko Tarnavo the former capital of Bulgaria. Sofia the current capital of Bulgaria. Rila Monastery an emblem of Bulgaria. Skopje the capital of North Macedonia. Pristina the capital of Kosovo. Tirana the capital of Albania. Budva the most beautiful city of Muntenegro on the shore at Adriatic sea. Dubrovnik city of Croatia on the Shore at Adriatic sea. Mostar the most famous city in Bosnia & Hetegovina. Sarajevo capital of Bosnia & Hetegovina. Belgrad capital of Serbia. Bucharest capital of Romania, this is where this tour will end.

The adventures and memories are the things, that make every man special. Vitosha mountain is only for you! This is the fourth highest mountain in Bulgaria and is the first national park in the Balkan peninsula for its species from the wildlife.

The Rila Mountains are the highest on The Balkan Peninsula with Mount Musala – 2925 m a.s.l. Rila (an old Slavic word, meaning “Water Mountain”) looks like a rough sea of mountain ridges and peaks, deep gorges and 150 crystal clear lakes. A big part of the National Park is under the protection of UNESCO.

The adventures and memories are the things, that make every man special. Vitosha mountain is only for you! This is the fourth highest mountain in Bulgaria and is the first national park in the Balkan peninsula for its species from the wildlife.

Join us for a full-day escape to one of Albania’s hidden gems — the breathtaking Cape of Rodon, a stunning peninsula surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. This peaceful destination offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and relaxing beach vibes

The highest mountain in the Balkan peninsula – Rila. This one has more than 120 different lakes, but the most famous of them are Seven Rila lakes. Come with us in the mountain of wisdom to see all them, to see the magnificent landscape, to walk over the sacred valley of the White brotherhood, to reach the Lake peak, from which we can see all of them.