Belogradchik & Venetsa Cave Group Tour

65 € / per person

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Your Day to Belogradchik and Venetsa Cave group tour

IMPORTANT: Dear customers, due to unexpected closure for unknown period of Venetsa cave, the tour to Belogradcik will be modified and will include a drive and stops in beautiful Iskar gorge. We are sorry for this change out of our control.

Embark on a thrilling adventure tour at the famous Belogradchik Rocks, symbolising Bulgaria’s rugged beauty! Journey through the breathtaking Petrohan Balkan range to reach the fascinating Belogradchik Rocks. Marvel at the quirky rock formations – spot the Madonna, the Rabbit, and more – and explore the fortress rich in history and legend.

Next, visit the enchanting Venetsa Cave, a natural wonder, illuminated with vibrant LED lights, showcasing stunning formations. Along the way, browse local souvenirs and taste fine wines and rakia from the Magura cave winery.

Finish the trip back to Sofia with unforgettable memories of nature, history, and adventure!

Quick information

Duration:

10 hours full day tour
Start: 8:30 h
End: 18:30 h
Driving time – 6.5 hours, mountainous roads

Accessibility:

Not accessible.
Narrow cave tunnels and stairways.

Important:

Good walking shoes.
Steep steps.

Overview

Itinerary

Tour itinerary for Belogradchik and Venetsa Cave group tour

8:30 Departure from Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds next to the Mosque). What follows is a scenic, but mountainous 3 hour drive through Petrohan Balkan range pass with twisting 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 and hear the frightening legends of prisoners and rebels. The parking lot offers some thematic souvenir shops, a great variety of wine and rakia (local strong brandy) from the Magura cave wine cellar.
13:00 A short drive to a nearby newly-opened cave Venetsa (The Wreath Cave). The cave tunnels appear beautifully illuminated with colourful LED lamps. It contains only natural formations. After the visit, a quick lunch (not included in the price) may be offered, if time permits.
16:00 Return trip to Sofia.
18:30 Arrival back at Serdika Meeeting Point in the center of Sofia.

Please note the Belogradchik Fortress view may be obstructed by temporary summer opera stage.

Furthermore, the itinerary may vary depending on road conditions, weather, traffic or other factors. Please note that the drive to Belogradchik, although beautiful is fairly long and the turns are twisting on the way to Belogradchik.

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 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 from Serdika meeeting point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds next to the Mosque (see map below). Advance booking is required.

Prices

Prices:

The group tour is available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

65 € per person

10 % online discount

Small groups

Included:

Pick-up and drop-off from departure point in Sofia – Serdika Meeeting Point (2, Maria Luiza boulevard across McDonalds)
Tour guide in English
Entrance fees for Belogradcik fortress and Venetsa cave
Online audio-guide in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, De, Rus (use with your smartphone & earphones)
Parking fees

Not included:

Meals
Personal expenses

А minimum group of 3 persons is required to run the tour, fully refundable if cancelled. Every other day this tour is available in private option (Belogradchik & Venetsa Cave Private Tour) and the price is based on the number of people in your party with pick-up and drop off from your hotel.

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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