Cycling escape in Bulgaria: Danube, Wine, Canyons and Caves (Bulgaria)
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Join us for a 3-days cycling trip in Bulgaria, combining the UNESCO heritage site of Ivanovo, a labyrinth of rocky canyons, local wineries, and the mighty Danube.
Level of difficulty: moderate.
Distance: approx. 135-140km.
Elevation gain: approx. 1650-1800m.
The first night accommodation in a winery hotel on the Danube, while the second stay is in a traditional rural guest house.
Day 1. From Giurgiu to Mechka
Distance 58-64km, elevation 550-600m
Optional: transfer from Giurgiu/Ruse to the village of Shtraklevo
Sites on the way: Ruse/Giurgiu Bridge, Ivanovo Rock Church (UNESCO World Heritage). Lunch on the way.
Accommodation in a winery hotel, on the Danube shore.
Day 2. From Mechka to Petkladenci
Distance 56-62km, elevation 650-750m
Picnic lunch on the way.
Accommodation in a traditional guesthouse, in the village of Petkladenci
Day 3: From Petkladenci to Krepcha (and transfer to Ruse/Giurgiu)
Distance 36-41km, elevation 500-550m
Picnic lunch on the way
Sites on the way: Krepcha Rock Monastery found in the early 10th century.
In the evening - transfer by car to Giurgiu
Optional: additional evening in Bulgaria and cycling to Ruse/Giurgiu in the 4th day.
Price for the 3-day event: 150 EUR/pers
*kids friendly event
Included in the tour:
Level of difficulty: moderate.
Distance: approx. 135-140km.
Elevation gain: approx. 1650-1800m.
The first night accommodation in a winery hotel on the Danube, while the second stay is in a traditional rural guest house.
Day 1. From Giurgiu to Mechka
Distance 58-64km, elevation 550-600m
Optional: transfer from Giurgiu/Ruse to the village of Shtraklevo
Sites on the way: Ruse/Giurgiu Bridge, Ivanovo Rock Church (UNESCO World Heritage). Lunch on the way.
Accommodation in a winery hotel, on the Danube shore.
Day 2. From Mechka to Petkladenci
Distance 56-62km, elevation 650-750m
Picnic lunch on the way.
Accommodation in a traditional guesthouse, in the village of Petkladenci
Day 3: From Petkladenci to Krepcha (and transfer to Ruse/Giurgiu)
Distance 36-41km, elevation 500-550m
Picnic lunch on the way
Sites on the way: Krepcha Rock Monastery found in the early 10th century.
In the evening - transfer by car to Giurgiu
Optional: additional evening in Bulgaria and cycling to Ruse/Giurgiu in the 4th day.
Price for the 3-day event: 150 EUR/pers
*kids friendly event
Included in the tour:
- Transfer from/to Ruse/Danube bridge
- English speaking ride leader with local knowledge
- Entrance fee in Ivanovo UNESCO site
- Water and fruit
- Support vehicle and luggage transfer
- Permanent technical bike support
- Daily route maps
Not included:
- Accommodation+breakfast /2 nights: EUR 75/pers
- Bike rental / 3 days: EUR 50/ pers
- E-bike rental / 3 days: EUR 70/ pers
- Food & daily expenses /3 days: approx. EUR 80
- Wine tasting in the first evening: 30 EUR/pers
- Transfer from Bucharest to Giurgiu/Ruse: 20 EUR/pers, including bicycle
Registration available: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7R68LHM
For additional info, please contact us at info@bikeintime.com
For additional info, please contact us at info@bikeintime.com
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