- Rila Mountains - Rila is a mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria and the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkans, with its highest peak being Musala at 2,925 m. The massif is also the sixth highest mountain in Europe (when each mountain is represented by its highest peak only), coming after the Caucasus, the Alps, Sierra Nevada, the Pyrenees and Mount Etna, and the highest between the Alps and the Caucasus. It is also the 4th most topographic isolated mountain in Continental Europe.More than one-third of the mountain is occupied by the Rila National Park, the rest lies within the Rila Monastery Nature Park.
Rila is abundant in glacial lakes (about 200) and hot springs in fault areas at the base of the mountain. Some of the Balkans’ longest and deepest rivers originate from Rila, including Maritsa, Iskar and Mesta.
The journey begins in Sapareva Banya, the city is famous for its hot mineral springs and pure mountain water, as well as the only geyser-fountain in the country with a temperature of 103C in the city centre. On the way we will pass through St. Stephen’s Monastery, the “Silver” area and the “Pariloto” where excavation works in 1915 revealed an ancient Roman artifact which testifies the Roman presence in this area, which was also one of the stops on the nearby main military road - the so-called “Dalmatian Road” or “Romeo Path”. We will see an interesting rock formation called “Evangelous Stone”, which resembles the pyramid facing upside down. At its base forms a triangle. The legend says that people with sins, if they can get through this triangle, their sins will be forgiven.
- Sapareva Banya - The hidden gem resort for hot mineral water.
- Seven Rila Lakes - You can walk to there if you like. It’s extraordinary!
- Professional driver
- 4x4 Jeep adventure
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
Embark on an exhilarating open jeep journey amidst age-old rocks situated in Rila, the loftiest mountain range in Bulgaria and the entire Balkan Peninsula! A thrilling time is assured for those who find monotony dull, thanks to the mesmerizing vistas of sprawling mountain scenery.
The adventure commences from Sapareva Banya, a town renowned for its steaming mineral springs. En route, our paths will cross St. Stephen’s Monastery, the ‘Silver’ terrain, and the ‘Pariloto’, bearing historical significance due to the unearthing of an ancient Roman artifact in 1915, thus solidifying the Roman visitation in yesteryears. This site was a halting point on the proximate, significant military path, famously known as the ‘Dalmatian Road’. An intriguing rock structure, ‘Evangelous Stone’, that mirrors an inverted pyramid, will also meet the eye. Folklore suggests that sinners achieving passage through this triangular space would be granted absolution for their misdemeanors.
Breathtaking vistas alongside captivating snapshots will indeed render your journey a memorable one!
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