Belogradchik & Venetsa Cave Hotel Pick-up Tour

79 € / per person

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Your Belogradchik and Venetsa Cave private tour

Join us on a scenic journey through the Petrohan Balkan range to explore the hidden gems of Belogradchik and Venetsa Cave. We’ll begin by visiting the majestic Belogradchik Rocks, where you’ll marvel at unique formations like the Madonna, the Rabbit, and the Ice-Age Squirrel, while delving into the fortress’s rich history and captivating legends. Next, we’ll continue to the dazzling Venetsa Cave, where vibrant LED lights highlight its stunning natural formations, offering plenty of time to soak in the beauty and browse for souvenirs. Following this, we’ll savor local wines and rakia at the renowned Magura Cave winery, adding a delightful touch to your adventure. Finally, as we journey back to Sofia, you’ll reflect on unforgettable memories of nature, history, and culture, ensuring this extraordinary experience stays with you.

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 8:30 h
End: 19:00 h
Driving time – 6h approx.

Accessibility:

Not accessible

Important:

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

Overview

Itinerary

Tour itinerary for Belogradchik and Venetsa Cave tour

8:30 Our tour starts from your hotel/accommodation in Sofia following a scenic but mountainous 3h drive through Petrohan Balkan range pass (some consecutive turns).
11:30 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 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.
16:00 Departure to Sofia.
18:30 – 19:00 Return to your accommodation 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 Belogradchik. The return leg is on a straight motorway.

More details

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.

Venetsa cave overview

Venetsa is a fairly small cave, discovered by accident in 1970 and opened recently with beautiful colourful lights over the icy stalactites, stalagmites, stalactons, argonite crystals. The interior is scattered with colourful crystals due to crystallisation of water and minerals forming a splendid jewel-like temple! The constant 10C temperature and wet air makes your 40 minute visit pleasant during summer hot months and cold during winter.

Activity map

Departure point

Departure point for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation in Sofia on the condition that it is in the city limits.

Prices

The private tour price is based on the number of people in your party. Also you can book our budget group option however available on certain days every week. For larger groups please send us a request at: [email protected]

1 person

229 € per person

2 person

129 € per person

3 person

99 € per person

4 – 8 persons

89 € per person

9 – 18 persons

79 € per person

Included:

Pick-up and drop-off in your hotel in Sofia
Professional guide in English
Parking fees
Еntrance fees

Not included:

Meals
Personal expenses

Reviews

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   Declan Dowd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefan was great! We were in a pinch and he drove us all the way to the airport. The tour its self was very well run and smooth. Couldn’t recommend more.
  
 
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   Aidan Boyle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stefan was very good, and very knowledgeable, tour also ran a bit late, and he did what he did to help us get to our flight. Thank you
  
 
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   Jack Turek 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great guy. Stefan rushed us to the airport giving us a chance to make our flight home. Great service.
  
 
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   Jordan Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The tour was really good. The spa and pool was exception recommend to anyone who doesn't know where to go.
  
 
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   Galena Donovan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The trip was very interesting and leisurely attractive.  Rila monastery is absolutely stunning and then we enjoyed the hottest  thermal baths and swimming pools. What a lovely day!
  
 
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   Alayla Castle-Herbert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a really good day trip to Nis with this company. It was very organised with excellent communication beforehand and during, and smooth comfortable travelling in the vehicle. It was really interesting to visit all the different locations and learn a bit more about the history, even though some of it wasn’t always pleasant such as the visit to the concentration camp. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly and gave a good mix of background information while also letting us find out more and explore the sites themselves, as well as going out of his way to make aure we had places we could eat/exchange money/pay with card in Nis itself.
  
 
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   דוד קדם 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It is evident that Philip, the guide, is very knowledgeable.
An excellent driver, friendly, and with a sense of humor.
We really enjoyed the tour and the sites we visited.
  
 
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   Magdalena Zając 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Belogradchik was breathtaking! We received clear instructions before the trip and had just enough time to enjoy the sites
  
 
  
  
 
 
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