Cave "Saeva Dupka"- Glozhene monastery - Teteven - Etropolski Monastery - Ribaritsa
- Description
- Itinerary
- Accommodation
- Departures and Prices
This tour will reveal to you the unique and diverse landscape of the Balkan Mountains in the regions of Teteven and Ribaritsa. Visit the cave of Saeva Dupka – considered one of the most beautiful caves in Bulgaria, housing hundreds of diverse rock formations. Visit Glozhene Monastery built in the 13th c. by a Kiev Prince, housing an icon of St. George The Victorious worshiped as a wonder-working. Explore the Teteven area with an option to see the little popular but truly amazing Teteven waterfall “Skoka”. On the way, back to Sofia, you will visit Etropolski Monastery and the charming little village of Ribaritsa.
Day 1 - Sofia - Saeva Dupka - Glozhene Monastery - Teteven
Departure to cave Saeva Dupka, considered one of the most beautiful caves in Bulgaria, abundant with diverse rock formations. The cave consistñ of several separate halls –
starting with the antechamber
where pottery, animal bones and fireplace were discovered. Next are the halls “Kupena”, “Landslip” with the stalactone “Big Bertha” for its resemblance of a heavy cannon. Hall
"Harmanli" has incredible
acoustics and is used for live performances.
Proceed to Glojene monastery. Situated on a high rocky hill above the Teteven Valley, the monastery is to be seen from a distance. Named after the Kiev Prince George Glozh, who
in the 17th century
settled
nearby and brought with him the icon of St. George Victorious. This icon disappeared several times and was found on the site of the present monastery. The icon is worshiped as
wonder-working and can
be
seen in the monastery church. Besides the church, another point of interest is the room where the national hero Vasil Levski found refuge. Enjoy some free time in the monastery.
Create memorable
pictures
from the terrace of the monastery which reveals exciting views on the surrounding Balkan Mountains.
Our next stop is the town of Teteven. Free time to explore the charming mountainous town. Have a peak to town’s main church dedicated to All Saints. Overnight.
Day 2 - Teteven - Etropole Monastery - Ribaritsa - Sofia
After breakfast, we foresee a walk on the nature trails in the picturesque gorge of the river Koznitsa and reach the waterfall "Skoka." Free time to explore the area. In the afternoon,
departure for the
Etropolski Monastery and Ribaritsa.
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Teteven | Hotel 3* or family house | 1 night on BB basis |
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