Belogradchik & Venetsa cave Tour

Duration

Start:8:30

End: 19:00h

Recommended period

All year round

Driving time

6h 30m approx

Handicap accessible

Not accessible

Special requirements

Good walking shoes. Some steep steps and climbing uphill. Snack or sandwich recommended.

What you’ll do What you’ll explore Where you’ll be Departure point Prices Reviews

Your day in Belogradchik and Venetsa cave

8:30 h Departure from Serdika meeeting point 2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds - a scenic but mountainous 3h drive through Petrohan Balkan range pass (some consecutive turns).

11:30 h Walk uphill to the top part of the fortress. On the way we can enjoy the funny-looking forms of the rocks and use our imagination to "see" the figures of the Madonna, the Rabbit, the Turtle, The Ice-Age Squirrel, the Rebel and many more, learn the history of the Fortress during the different periods, hear the frightening legends of prisoners and rebels. The parking lot offers some nice souvenir shops, a good variety of wine and rakia (local strong brandy) from the Magura cave wine cellar.

13:30 h a short drive to a nearby newly-opened cave Venetsa (The Wreath), very well organised and beautifully lit with colorful led lamps. It contains only natural formations. After the visit a quick lunch may be offered (paid extra) if time permits.
Due to landslide Venetsa cave will be closed till March. In exchange Magurata cave will be visited.

16:00 h Departure to Sofia.

18:30-19:00 h return to Serdika meeeting point in Sofia.

The itinerary may vary depending on road conditions, weather, traffic or other. Please note that the drive to Belogradchik is fairly long and mostly mountainous and with turns on the way to Belogradcik. The return leg is on a straight motorway.

Belogradchik overview

The name of the town literally means "small white town," which is situated in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains just east of the Serbian border and about 50 km south of the Danube River. It has been known as a settlement since the Roman period and has passed through all the Bulgarian history. As a guard of this heritage stands the medieval fortress. The place is famous for its unique and impressive rock formations, the Belogradchik Rocks, which cover an area of 90 square kilometers and reach up to 200 meters in height. They were also nominated for the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Prices

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 69€ per person. A minimum group of 3 persons is required to run the tour, fully refundable if cancelled.
Every other day the price is based on the number of people in your party and includes hotel pick-up:

1 person	2 persons	3 persons	4-8 persons	9-18 persons
229 € per person	129 € per person	99 € per person	89 € per person	79 € per person

Included in the price: transfer to/from the departure point in Sofia, guide in English throughout the whole day, parking fees and entrance fees. Meals, tips and personal expenses are not included. Small group tour. Children (1-16yrs) receive 20% discount.

Departure point every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds (see map below).

Departure point every other day from your hotel or accommodation.

					  Unfortunately I had to cancel this tour because I was ill (and we all know that during this pandemic situation we can't take any risk, not for ourselves and not... read more for the others).  

We agreed on doing the tour on another day, but unfortunately after my cancellation all the communication stopped and I didn't receive responses to my messages. 

So at the end, I didn't do any tour and I didn't get a refund either. I was only told that the touroperator didn't feel any responsibility.

So if you are looking for a friendly touroperator with good communication skills than I can't recommend this one. But the tour might be awesome, I have no idea.				
KittyCvB
25.08.2020 

					  A long day (4 hours each way) but so very enjoyable! We were collected by our Guide Ivan, who was super professional & knowledgable, whilst also friendly.  A great... read more combination & our group of 3 girls felt very safe in his company.

The drive was very pretty once off the Highway & it was lovely to see some of the Bulgarian/North Macedonian countryside.  Ivan was flexible with pitstops according to needs. Skopje is a really interesting place to visit. So much history & it retains a more Eastern feel than its neighbour. The post earthquake regeneration is pretty impressive, certainly a lot of statutes to admire! 

Lunch was very pleasant & I loved seeing where Mother Teresa was born.

If you have time whilst in Sofia, this is a great way to spend a day & get a taste of another country.  Recommended.				
Zymotic
28.01.2020 

					  We delayed 5 min for losing our wallet, and still they gave us no option to go to the excursion, despite the fact that hours before we were notified by... read more mail that the tour was advanced 30 min.

Then we proposed if they gave us back the amount of the. First part, since it was visiting a church that when we went there made us pay as if we were without the group, which was much more expensive. The guide at no time helped us. He also said that there would be an explanation in Spanish and that was not the case.

Ok. Sorry you go at your own pace and alone.				
beaborrellas
07.01.2020

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