Plateau Cycling

Guided tour on easy to ride terrain of Dobrudja, the easternmost region of EU, shared between Romania and Bulgaria. This land embraced by Danube River and the Black Sea keeps a lot of Antique, Christian and Muslim heritage inspired by the Ottoman, Bulgarian, Roman and Hellenistic cultures. Cycle on the mild trails of the "golden" Dobruja Plateau and explore its diverse Black Sea coast, visiting impressive ancient sanctuaries, picturesque towns and resorts, discover fabulous capes and amazing bird-nesting sites. Enter the summer palaces of the Balkan royal families and see the 6000-year-old golden treasure of Varna necropolis.

Highlights:

• Varna - gate to Old Europe Civilization
• Cape Kaliakra and Coastal Steppe Area
• Balchik - Queen Mary of Romania summer villa
• Euxinograd - Bulgarian royal palace
• Durankulak Lake - Big Island archeological site
• Yailata, Kamen Bryag, Tyulenovo - cliffs and burials
• Shabla Lighthouse with the Fishermens Village
• Old Center of Dobrich
• Dalboka Mussels Farm

Moderate terrain, varying road surfaces for cycling and diverse kayaking/hiking places - the Black Sea, Kamchia River and the Lake of Conevo. We cycle by the ruins of the medieval fortresses along the Provadia River Canyon and find out the preserved Muslim and Christian heritage of the region. Once we reach Balkan foothills we’ll change the bicycles with kayaks to pass the beautiful Conevo Lake which occupies Luda Kamchia Gorge. Then we gently paddle amidst mountain scenery, floodplain forests and the lonely beaches of Bulgaria. We’ll see majestic landmarks en route such as Madara Rider – UNESCO site, The Wonderful Rocks, the gorgeous Tombul Mosque, Ovech Fortress, Kamchia UNESCO reserve, quaint villages, unspoiled seaside nature and the fascinating city of Varna.

This exciting tour follows the medieval route of the last European crusaders to Varna in XV century and commemorates the Battle of Varna, which took place on 10 November 1444. The aftermath was that the defeated European Christian army failed to prevent turning the Byzantine Constantinople into the splendid Ottoman Istanbul, which happened 8 years later.

Jagiellonian March - CYCLING-ONLY TOUR.
The bike tour Jagiellonian March follows the same route with two dates out of the kayaking season.

This guided bicycle tour goes on rich cultural routes which cover the Black Sea coast and the Balkan Range at once. The moderate cycling tour starts from the fairy mountain villages of Zheravna and Medven in the middle of Bulgaria, comes down to the Black Sea jewel Nessebar - UNESCO World Heritage Site and continues along the coast to the fascinating city of Varna. The hilly terrain and the amazing nature, garnished with a wine tasting and delicious seafood make the cycling real summer recreational vacation. You will have a rest day in the UNESCO Heritage town of Nessebur. Spend it on a bike in two different ways - easy Burgas city tour or adventurous MTB trip, where the Balkan ends with Cape Emine. Enjoy the friendly services, the cultural diversity of The Balkans and the sea breeze pedaling along the edge of South-East Europe with good quality bicycles and local ride leaders.

Highlights

• Ancient City of Nesebar
• Zheravna and Medven Traditional (wooden) Balkan Architecture
• Mouth of Kamchia and Longoza Forest
• Varna
• Town of Byala and the Coastal Vineyards Landscape
• Kotlenska Mountain
• Balkan Villages of Kozichino, Asparuhovo and Emona with the Mountain Meadows Landscape
• Devnya

Cycling vacation in Eastern Europe uncovering the rich heritage of the cultural crossroad situated between Danube and the Balkan Mountain. Bike routes passing through the wildlife areas of two nature parks, one is the highest plateau of Danubian Plain and the other is the most wonderful canyon in Lower Danube, enter medieval churches, carved on the rocks and richly painted with icons, like those in Ivanovo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, take a glimpse of three unique golden treasures of Bulgaria and find some of the most beautiful mosques and Ottoman architectural remnants in Europe. We cater accommodation close to the nature, especially chosen for its relaxing environment, fresh food and tasty traditional cuisine. The tour’s wine tasting program emphasizes on a wide range of local wines which definitely satisfy our guests’ expectations and feature the sentimental spirit of the journey.

Highlights

• Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
• Veliki Preslav
• Shumen
• Ruse
• Abritus - Razgrad
• Shumensko Plateau
• Danubian Islands and Wetlands
• Rusenski Lom National Park
• Ticha Lake and Golyama Kamchia Gorge
• Muslim villages of the Ludogorie / Deliorman