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Shipka - The majestic Balkan has many different faces. Nowhere else, nature and history are not an indivisible whole here, and the visit of Shipka and Buzludja will make you believe that the Time Machine really exists!
Shipka with the Monument of Freedom, at the very top, will take you back in 1877 and to the decisive battle of the Liberation War! Buzludja with its “flying saucer” will make you experience a surreal sense of an equally surreal epoch-that of Communism.
In both places, however, you will feel not only their historical importance, but you will be fascinated by the beautiful mountain landscape. You will step one foot in the North and one in South Bulgaria and you will draw strength from the panoramic views and the wonderful rock formations of Eagle nest! On the way between Shipka and Buzludja you will pass through the beech forests, and no wonder you can see wild animals, including red deer and roe.
Route length: 25-30 km
Duration: 5-6 hours (total, with stops)
Displacement: + 500 / - 500
- Bicycle and equipment rental included
- Guided tour with a professional local guide
- Transport from / to the meeting point (by request)
- Lunch
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
The grandeur of the Balkans is multifaceted. Where else can you find nature and history so seamlessly intertwined? A visit to Shipka and Buzludja will convince you that time travel is indeed possible!
The Freedom Monument at the peak of Shipka will transport you back to the pivotal battle of the Liberation War in 1877! Buzludja, with its ‘flying saucer’, offers a slightly unreal encounter with a similarly unreal era - the era of Communism.
In both locations, you’ll not only appreciate their historical significance, but also be captivated by the stunning mountainous scenery. Straddle North and South Bulgaria as you soak in panoramic vistas and take in the striking rock structures of Eagle nest! Journeying between Shipka and Buzludja, you’ll traverse through beech woodlands - don’t be surprised if you spot wildlife like red deer and roe deer.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
