We will start our adventure from Sofia in the morning. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and you will begin your exploration of the Balkans.
First, we will ride toward one of the most famous Bulgarian historical sights- Rila Monastery. The ride to it is amazing. Beautiful views of Rila mountain and good curves. The monastery is the biggest in the Balkans and it Is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built in 1335 but its history can be tracked to the middle 10th century. You will have a guided visit to the complex. After that, we can make a lunch stop at a restaurant in the area. After that, we will continue or ride toward another mountain- Pirin. We will ride on very scenic roads until we reach our hotel for the night. We can make a stop before then in the most famous ski resort in Bulgaria- Bansko, which has a very charming center. We will overnight in the region and will enjoy the delicious local cuisine.
Distance: 250km.
Approximate riding time: 3 hours