Bulgaria
Winter Wonders in an Ancient Land
Jan 18-28, 2024
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Our final schedule could change due to weather, transportation difficulties or other reasons beyond our control. If you are registered for the workshop, we will notify you when we have reached the minimum number of participants so you can make your flight arrangements. Join us for this not-your-usual photo tour!
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Day 1: Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 Meet you in Sofia, Bulgaria
Day 2: Friday, Jan 19, 2024 Rila Monastery and Leshten (4 hrs total drive)
Day 3: Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 Walking Historical Kovachevitsa and Ribnovo (2 1/2 hr drive)
- Arrive at the airport and be picked up outside the baggage claim area.
- You will be taken to your hotel in the heart of the city.
- Evening introductions and first Bulgarian dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Accommodation in Sofia
Day 2: Friday, Jan 19, 2024 Rila Monastery and Leshten (4 hrs total drive)
- We begin with the largest and most important monastery in Bulgaria and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10th century by a hermit named Ivan Rilski, it has been under UNESCO protection since 1983.
- The highest peaks in the Rila Mountains offer dramatic landscapes surrounding the monastery.
- We continue to the picturesque and fascinating Rhodope Mountains region. A mix of Christian and Muslim populations live in well-preserved traditional villages, including Leshten, a peaceful, authentic village surrounded by panoramic views of the Pirin Mountains.
- Check in for two nights in Leshten
Day 3: Saturday, Jan 20, 2024 Walking Historical Kovachevitsa and Ribnovo (2 1/2 hr drive)
- Today we walk alon