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The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains
The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains
The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains
The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains
The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains

The Mysteries of the Rhodope Mountains

By Enjoy Plovdiv
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$418 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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 village of Shiroka Laka – a 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.

Activity location

  • Shiroka Laka
    • Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shiroka Laka
    • Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria

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2020 in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • Opening hours: Sun 8:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English

Spring-Autumn
Pickup included

Price details
AU$418.16 x 1 AdultAU$418.16

Total
Price is AU$418.16
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedJeep ride
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Shiroka Laka
  • 30m
Shiroka Laka is an folklore and architectural reserve in Bulgaria's Rhodope Moountains. It is famous for its authentic Rhodope-style houses, built by master builders who were known all throughout the country back in their day. The houses frame the river on both sides, standing as a testament to their skill to this very day. Shiroka Laka still adheres to its folk customs. On the first Sunday of March, it hosts its own Kukeri festival, where men dressed in animal skins perform elaborate rituals to banish all evil from the village and protect its residents.
Trigrad (Pass by)
The Trigrad Gorge is a spectacular rocky canyon in the Rhodope Mountains. Passing through the gorge, the imposing cliffs on both sides reaching towards the sky, almost touching in some places, is a truly unforgettable experience.
Diavolsko Garlo- The Devil's Throat
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Devil’s Throat cave is one of the Trigrad Gorge’s most notable features. According to a local legend, the mythical musician Orpheus entered the Underworld in search of his beloved Eurydice through this very cave. The Devil’s Throat’s so called Rumbling Chamber is the second largest cave chamber in Bulgaria – it is large enough that the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral can fit comfortably inside it. In this chamber is the tallest subterranean waterfall in the Balkans (60 m). The underground river goes into a syphon-tunnel, and where the water flows is yet unknown. At first glance, the river emerges from the depths of the mountain with ease, only 100 m from the entrance, but an experiment in which a large section of the river was dyed showed that it takes over 2 hours for the water to run its full course and come out through the other side. Judging by the speed of the flow and the time it took for it to reach the other side, the subterranean section of the river is 40 km long. The Devil’s Throat truly lives up to its name, and it is considered one of the most mysterious places in the world.
Orlovo Oko - Eagle's Eye viewpoint
  • 20m
Enjoy a panoramic view of the Rhodope Mountains from the Eagle's Eye viewing platform – breathtaking landscapes as far as the eye can see, a view of the Buynovsko gorge from above, the mountain Rila and Pirin in the distance, and even a glimpse of the mountains of Greece. This platform at the edge of a cliff is where you can feel what it's like to soar through the sky like an eagle.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESShiroka Laka
    • Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEShiroka Laka
    • Shiroka Laka, Bulgaria

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