City: Smolyan Province
Top Things to do in Smolyan Province
Top Restaurants in Smolyan Province
10 Cultural Tours in Smolyan Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 41°40′N 24°35′E / 41.667°N 24.583°E / 41.667; 24.583
Restaurants in Smolyan Province
1. Private 1-day Trip To Wonderful Bridges-Bachkovo-Asen's Fortress from Plovdiv
Our private tour brings you to the top spots around Plovdiv at your own pace and starting time from Plovdiv. Your private local guide is also your driver with the comfortable vehicle. All entrance fees are included in the privately-guided option. Wonderful Bridges are a natural phenomenon, which is believed to had formed during the collapse of former cave formed in Proterozoic marbles from the waters of a small river deep gully probably an earthquake. Bachkovo monastery "Uspenie Bogorodichno" was founded in 1083 by the Georgian Gregory Bakuriani, who made a donation to the building. Asen's Fortress - one of the most preserved fortresses in Bulgaria. Truly breathtaking scenery, views and history behind it!
Inclusions: Full private transportation with pick up & drop off (if the privately-guided option is chosen), Professional local guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen), All entrance fees (if the privately-guided option is chosen), Personalized e-guide with all sights info for your convenience (if the self-guided option is chosen)
Exclusions: Private expenses & insurance
Reviewed By atharyn7
All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.
2. The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains
A Rhodope mountain adventure suitable for those who want to combine their love for nature with their thirst for excitement. This tour first takes you to the villages of Gela and Shiroka Laka – two stunning architectural reserves with a rich history and unparalleled rural atmosphere. Nearby, in the breathtakingly beautiful Trigrad Gorge, lies the Devil’s Throat cave – a place that has inspired countless legends. Its underground rivers lead to unknown places, and it is said that whatever enters their murky waters is never seen again. We’ll explore the cave and go off-roading from there to the Eagle Eye viewing platform to enjoy a gorgeous panoramic view of the Rhodope mountain slopes from up high.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tour guide
Exclusions: Jeep ride, Entrance fees, Lunch
3. 10 Days Bulgaria Round Tour - Urban & Sea Experience
Roundtrip with a rent-a-car. Longer stays (2 days) at every location and day trips to close attractions. Ramble around the cobblestoned streets of the old towns, enjoy a refreshing walk in the woods, immerse in the luring waters of the Black Sea.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, GPS with your destinations and other attractive spots., 24/7 emergency number where you can call or have a chat in case of any emergency, Transfer airport-hotel-airport , Accommodation with breakfast
Exclusions: Air tickets to/from Sofia, Fuel for the Rent-a-car, Additional activities out of the program (horse riding, biking etc.), Entrance tickets for the sightseeing sites, Tips for the driver of the transfer/ tour guide, Minibar costs in the hotels, City tours
Reviewed By Sara8986
If you are coming to Sofia, make sure you book this tour early in your visit! Elana is a fabulous. tour guide! She started with a short overview of Sofia (over a cup of coffee) and then we started our tour. We visited many beautiful, important and interesting sites. All along the way, Elana told us stories and answered our questions about the City, the people and the history. Elana went above and beyond to make us feel welcome to Sofia, to help us understand the history and culture and gave us suggestions for places to eat, visit and have coffee. We really appreciate that Elana offered to help us when we had questions about getting around after the tour. Thank you, Elana! You helped make our visit to Sofia a wonderful experience.
4. E-guide for Any Sight, Tour, Trip or Experience in Bulgaria
Fully personalized electronic guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace all around Bulgaria. Very flexible and easy for the customer.
Inclusions: Electronic personalized guide with all info and logistics for you. Loadable on every device., 1 person from our support staff especially for you
Exclusions: Personal expenses
Reviewed By atharyn7
All local our guides were very friendly and very kind. The manager Hristo made everything easy for us. Definitely recommend booking with them.
5. 5 Days Guided Motorcycle Tour Wine, Nature and Traditions
This tour suggestion is oriented towards riders with limited time, who are crossing Bulgaria or are near it. In these 5 days, you will ride on beautiful scenic roads and mountain passages, during which you will be introduced to our history, archaeology, and culture. Your experience will be guided by our highly professional and educated Biker Guides. To make this tour an experience we are offering you to stay in a guest house, in a village where you will taste the real homemade food, typical for the South part, to hear and learn the local songs and dances. In addition to that during the 5 days, you will ride in the Trigrad Gorge, sleep in a hotel surrounded only by natural beauty and horses, visit the Bulgarian most famous wine region. We hope that you will enjoy it!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Professional BikerGuide , 4 Nights
Exclusions: Fuel , Lunches and dinners (except on Day 4)
Reviewed By christS4874QK
I was picked up at my hotel in the morning and taken to where the bikes and gear are kept. Adrian greeted me with a warm welcome and I was quickly outfitted with very nice riding gear. Adrian completed an overview of the trip, a safety brief, and we were on our way. After a short ride through town, we were soon on the highway heading south from Sofia for about an hour. The traffic was light and this was a nice ride. We stopped at a rest stop and Adrian made sure that I was comfortable and that everything was well. After a quick snack and rest, we were back on the highway. After a short ride, we quickly exited the highway and the real fun began! The ride up the mountain was spectacular! Adrian kept a nice pace and checked on me often (as I had not ridden in a few years). After a 45-minute winding ride up the gorgeous hillside, we arrived at the Rila Monastery. What a beautiful place with a rich history set with high mountain tops in the background. Adrian, who had a tourism degree, provided a detailed account of the amazing story of the monastery from it's beginnings to modern-day. After a few hours strolling around the grounds, we got back on the bikes and went a short way back down the mountain and enjoyed an incredible lunch at a very nice restaurant and sat right next to a beautiful river. The fresh trout was delicious! The tour then took a detour to a very nice winery and I purchased four bottles of wine to enjoy with my wife back in the States. This was a beautiful place, set in the vineyards, surrounded by flowers, with the majestic mountains off in the distance. The last leg was very nice back roads returning to Sofia. Adrian stopped a number of times to point out very interesting aspects from the Soviet era, including an enormous metals factory (miles long), and a portion of the road we were on that, was actually part of an old military runway. The tour ended nearly 10 hours after it began, back at my hotel. I left the bike and front and Adrian returned later to retrieve it. This was a very professional operation and Adrian could not have been a better guide and riding partner. What an amazing day we had! I can not wait to return to beautiful Sofia and it's amazing people and take another tour with this tremendous outfit! Adrian, as promised, provided a really cool video of our day from his 360 degree HD camera so I may revisit the wonderful experience. Well done!
6. 4 Days Natural and Historical Wonders of the Rhodope mountain Motorcyle tour
This tour itinerary will leave you breathless by giving you the opportunity to ride on some of the most interesting, beautiful, and scenic roads. You will see the most famous natural beauties of the Rhodope Mountains and the region. We will ride around the Vucha dam, Trigrad gorge, and next to the Central Balkan mountain. In addition to these sites, you will also be going to visit and explore very interesting historical places related to the mysterious civilization of the Thracians, the Romans, the Ottomans, and the Bulgarians. You will be guided by a highly educated and experienced guide. You will stay during the nights in recommended hotels with wonderful locations. For this short period of time, we can guarantee that you will have positive memories for life.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Entrance fees , Professional highly educated guide , Road taxes
Exclusions: Lunches and dinners , Gratuities, Fuel
Reviewed By christS4874QK
I was picked up at my hotel in the morning and taken to where the bikes and gear are kept. Adrian greeted me with a warm welcome and I was quickly outfitted with very nice riding gear. Adrian completed an overview of the trip, a safety brief, and we were on our way. After a short ride through town, we were soon on the highway heading south from Sofia for about an hour. The traffic was light and this was a nice ride. We stopped at a rest stop and Adrian made sure that I was comfortable and that everything was well. After a quick snack and rest, we were back on the highway. After a short ride, we quickly exited the highway and the real fun began! The ride up the mountain was spectacular! Adrian kept a nice pace and checked on me often (as I had not ridden in a few years). After a 45-minute winding ride up the gorgeous hillside, we arrived at the Rila Monastery. What a beautiful place with a rich history set with high mountain tops in the background. Adrian, who had a tourism degree, provided a detailed account of the amazing story of the monastery from it's beginnings to modern-day. After a few hours strolling around the grounds, we got back on the bikes and went a short way back down the mountain and enjoyed an incredible lunch at a very nice restaurant and sat right next to a beautiful river. The fresh trout was delicious! The tour then took a detour to a very nice winery and I purchased four bottles of wine to enjoy with my wife back in the States. This was a beautiful place, set in the vineyards, surrounded by flowers, with the majestic mountains off in the distance. The last leg was very nice back roads returning to Sofia. Adrian stopped a number of times to point out very interesting aspects from the Soviet era, including an enormous metals factory (miles long), and a portion of the road we were on that, was actually part of an old military runway. The tour ended nearly 10 hours after it began, back at my hotel. I left the bike and front and Adrian returned later to retrieve it. This was a very professional operation and Adrian could not have been a better guide and riding partner. What an amazing day we had! I can not wait to return to beautiful Sofia and it's amazing people and take another tour with this tremendous outfit! Adrian, as promised, provided a really cool video of our day from his 360 degree HD camera so I may revisit the wonderful experience. Well done!
7. 5 Days Historical and Natural Wonders of Bulgaria's most beautiful region
This tour itinerary will leave you breathless by giving you the opportunity to admire some of the most interesting, beautiful, and scenic natural wonders, and historical places. You will see the most famous beauties of the Rhodope Mountains and the region. In addition to these sites you will also going to visit and explore very interesting ancient archaeological sites related to the mysterious civilization of the Thracians, to the Romans, the Ottomans, and the Bulgarians. You will be guided by a highly educated and experienced guide. You will stay during the nights in recommended hotels with wonderful locations. For this short period of time, we can guarantee that you will have positive memories of life.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4 Nights in 3* hotels with great location , Entrance fees , Professional highly educated guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunches and dinners
Reviewed By christS4874QK
I was picked up at my hotel in the morning and taken to where the bikes and gear are kept. Adrian greeted me with a warm welcome and I was quickly outfitted with very nice riding gear. Adrian completed an overview of the trip, a safety brief, and we were on our way. After a short ride through town, we were soon on the highway heading south from Sofia for about an hour. The traffic was light and this was a nice ride. We stopped at a rest stop and Adrian made sure that I was comfortable and that everything was well. After a quick snack and rest, we were back on the highway. After a short ride, we quickly exited the highway and the real fun began! The ride up the mountain was spectacular! Adrian kept a nice pace and checked on me often (as I had not ridden in a few years). After a 45-minute winding ride up the gorgeous hillside, we arrived at the Rila Monastery. What a beautiful place with a rich history set with high mountain tops in the background. Adrian, who had a tourism degree, provided a detailed account of the amazing story of the monastery from it's beginnings to modern-day. After a few hours strolling around the grounds, we got back on the bikes and went a short way back down the mountain and enjoyed an incredible lunch at a very nice restaurant and sat right next to a beautiful river. The fresh trout was delicious! The tour then took a detour to a very nice winery and I purchased four bottles of wine to enjoy with my wife back in the States. This was a beautiful place, set in the vineyards, surrounded by flowers, with the majestic mountains off in the distance. The last leg was very nice back roads returning to Sofia. Adrian stopped a number of times to point out very interesting aspects from the Soviet era, including an enormous metals factory (miles long), and a portion of the road we were on that, was actually part of an old military runway. The tour ended nearly 10 hours after it began, back at my hotel. I left the bike and front and Adrian returned later to retrieve it. This was a very professional operation and Adrian could not have been a better guide and riding partner. What an amazing day we had! I can not wait to return to beautiful Sofia and it's amazing people and take another tour with this tremendous outfit! Adrian, as promised, provided a really cool video of our day from his 360 degree HD camera so I may revisit the wonderful experience. Well done!
8. Momchilova Fortress Self-Guided
Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in Momchilova Fortress near Smolyan. Very flexible and easy for the customer.
Inclusions: 1 person from our support staff especially for you, Audio guide for the sights in English, Russian or Bulgarian, Electronic personalized guide with all info and logistics for you. Loadable on every device.
Exclusions: Personal expenses & entrance fees for the sight
9. The Wonderful Bridges Self-Guided
Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in the The Wonderful Bridges near Chepelare. Very flexible and easy for the customer.
Inclusions: 1 person from our support staff especially for you, Audio guide for the sights in English, Russian or Bulgarian, Electronic personalized guide with all info and logistics for you. Loadable on every device.
Exclusions: Personal expenses & entrance fees for the sight
10. Rozhen Monastery Self-Guided
Fully personalized electronic and audio guide with all info and logistics for you. Live maps and route for you to follow. An unique product which brings you stress-free travel at your own pace in the Rozhen Monastery. Very flexible and easy for the customer.
Inclusions: 1 person from our support staff especially for you, Audio guide for the sights in English, Russian or Bulgarian, Electronic personalized guide with all info and logistics for you. Loadable on every device.
Exclusions: Personal expenses & entrance fees for the sight
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