Grand Motorcycle Tour of Bulgaria
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Day 1: The Rose valley, UNESCO Thracian tomb, Shipka monument and Veliko Tarnovo
We will start the adventure from Sofia. We will ride on a beautiful curvy road, next to the Central Balkan Mountain. We will pass also through the famous Rose Valley. We will visit our first UNESCO site-Kazanlak Thracian tomb. Our next stop will be at the Memorial Russian Church and Shipka monument. Our final destination for the day will be Veliko Tarnovo, the medieval capital of Bulgaria. Riding time for the day approximately 4 hours / ~220 km.
Day 2: Waterfalls, Roman city, Medieval cliff monastery and Ruse
On the way, we will stop at Hotnica waterfall. Another guided visit is scheduled in the best-preserved Roman town on the territory of Bulgaria - Nicopolis ad Istrum. Then, the way will lead you to Lom natural reserve. Before you get to the final destination for the day, you can visit another UNESCO site – Ivanovo cliff monastery. The plan for the evening is to reach and overnight in the “Small Vienna of East Europe” – Ruse. Riding time for the day approximately 3 hours / ~150 km
Day 3: In the world of the ancient Thracians and the pre-Christian Bulgarians
Our first stop will be the royal tomb of the Thracian people of the Getae, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. After this stop, we will continue and visit another unique site, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list – Madara horsemen. Then, we will continue our ride to Varna, the Bulgarian capital of the Black sea. We will overnight in Varna. Riding time for the day approximately 5 hours / ~300 km.
Day 4: The Black sea
After breakfast, we will visit the archaeological museum of the city holding the oldest gold treasure in the world. After the museum, we will start riding south next to the coast. Our final destination for the day will be Nessebar-another UNESCO site. It is a small semi-island, preserved from modern structures. We will overnight in this magical place. Riding time for the day approximately 2 hours / 150 km.
Day 5: The Cultural capital of Europe 2019
We will ride toward Plovdiv, the second city of Bulgaria and the oldest in Europe. You will visit in the afternoon the main highlights of it – The Roman theater, the Roman stadium, the Bulgarian revival period wealthy houses, the oldest mosque on the Balkans and many more. We will overnight in the historical part of the city. Riding time for the day approximately 3.5 hours / ~280km.
Day 6: Returning back to Sofia
We will ride to Sofia avoiding highways. We will stop at Koprivshtica, an architect reserve which will bring you back in the 19th century. Also, we will visit the Starosel Thracian tomb. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Sofia. Riding time for the day approximately 5 hours / ~240km.
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