Day 1: Sofia - Kresna Gorge - Oshtava Village.
9:00 h. - The adventure begins from Alеxander Nevsky Square. Transfer in the direction of Kresna and possibility for cycling, trekking or rafting on the Struma River and Kresna Gorge (rafting is possible from March 20 to mid-May depending on the water level). There is also a possibility of canyoning for beginners if it is not to cold. Visit to the hot mineral springs in the village of Oshtava and bath in the public mineral bath. Lunch in the woods: barbecue, salads, drinks. In the evening accommodation in villa "Rusintsi" in the village Oshtava or similar. Dinner can be organized in the villa if desired. Overnight.
Day 2: Thessaloniki.
Breakfast. Transfer to Thessaloniki Stay Hubrid Hostel and accommodation. City tour with a guide and bicycles, a visit to the White Tower if desired. In the evening, visit a Greek tavern with a music program. A walk from Thessaloniki at night along the waterfront street. Overnight.
Day 3: Bike around Lake Kerkini.
Breakfast. Optional beach yoga for an extra charge. Freeing rooms. Transfer to Lake Kerkini. On the way visit the monastery of St. Jonah the Baptist. Lunch in the nature close to the monastery, optional. We continue to Kerkini or Butkovsko Lake, which is known for its flora and fauna and one of the three best bird watching sites in Europe. Cycling tour of Lake Kerkini. Departure for Bulgaria and accommodation in Hotel Elena 3 * - Petrich. Dinner optional. Overnight.
Day 4: In Vanga's footsteps (Vanga a Bulgarian Prophet).
Breakfast. Visit Herakliya Syntica - an ancient city in southwestern Bulgaria. Rest and meditation. Transfer to Rupite Complex the home of Prophet Vanga. Free time for a delicious lunch. Opportunity for mineral and mud baths or meditation. Return to Petrich. Dinner optional. Overnight.
Day 5: Popinka Luka or Sandanski.
Breakfast. Transfer to the "Popina Luka" area, if the weather permits, you can visit the "Popinolak" waterfall and stay for lunch at the "Popina Luka" chalet - a very good high mountain climate resort. Free time for meditation. Departure for Sofia.
The price includes:
• Accommodation with breakfast included in the places described in the program.
• Tour guide services while traveling.
• Transportation to all sites.
• Lunch in the village of Oshtava.
• Bicycle tour of Solon (includes bicycle, helmet and instructor, water, energy dessert and accompanying car with mechanic).
• Dinner at the Greek tavern (with music program without drinks).
• Bicycle tour around Lake Kerkini (includes bicycle, helmet and instructor, water, energy dessert and accompanying car with a mechanic).
• All entrance fees to museums, baths, etc. that go along the route.
The price does not include:
• Lunches and dinners can be arranged throughout the trip if desired.
• Personal expenses and tips.
• Yoga lessons in Solon (10 euros per person)
• Entrance to the White Tower (4 euros per person)
• Boat Tour Solon (5 euros per person)
• Dinner at a national restaurant in Sandanski (€ 25 / person).
• Mountain biking tour (30 euro / person including: mountain bike, instructor, helmet), rafting (30 euro / person instructor, equipment, insurance), canyoning of the Vlahinski waterfall if water temperature at least 15 degrees (€ 40 / person includes instructor, neoprene, helmet, jacket and everything needed for extreme dive into the river without a boat).
