DAY 1 |
Departure for Vratsa. Visit to Vratsa historical museum where you can witness the ancient Rogozen Thracian treasure – huge set of silverware used by local rulers in religious rituals. Departure for Chiprovtsi – one of the centres of Bulgarian catholic community, famous for its goldsmiths and carpet producers. Visit to Chiprovtsi Monastery and sightseeing tour of the town. Lunch at a local restaurant. Departure for Belogradchik. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Belogradchik.
DAY 2 |
Breakfast. Visit to the Roman and Ottoman fortress of Kaleto above Belogradchik with wonderful panoramic view towards the famous Belogradchik rocks. Visit of Borovitsa winery and tasting of local wines. Lunch at a local restaurant. Departure for Rabisha and visit to Magurata cave – notable for its beautiful rock formations, it is world renown because of the cave paintings created by local prehistoric people. Departure for Vidin. Short sightseeing tour of Vidin with visit to Baba Vida fortress – one of the few well-preserved mediaeval fortifications along the Bulgarian shore of Danube. Departure for Sofia.