10-day guided motorbike tour over some of the most beautiful roads in Bulgaria
Dates
On request for groups / guided by guide
Difficulty level:
Description
Discovering the Eastern European country of Bulgaria by motorbike is an experience that makes every motorcyclist's heart beat faster. Not only the choice of routes is a dream, but also the variety of this country surprises and amazes. The scenic diversity reveals itself through a tasty combination of lowlands, hilly landscapes, river valleys and high mountains. Driving pleasure is guaranteed in this unique natural experience. As varied as the landscape is, Bulgaria's thousand-year-old culture and history is also rich in tradition. It is not uncommon to encounter the heritage of ancient civilisations, to drive through sleepy villages and past magnificent historic monasteries nestling picturesquely in the landscape. And while you still have the rural scent of blooming rose fields in your nose, you encounter a cultural mixture of Orient and Europe in the lively capital Sofia.
Tour dates:
From/to Vienna area approx. 3,300 km, medium to high difficulty, roads of different quality levels, potholes, short unpaved sections or sections without asphalt possible, with mountain passes incl. serpentines, city trips and motorway stages.
Click to enlargeOur exclusive travel programme
Day 1 - Vienna - Belgrade (SRB)
590 km
Meet at the agreed starting point near Vienna. After getting to know each other briefly, we start our journey together. Via the motorway, the route takes us past Budapest to Serbia, where we make our stopover in the Belgrade area on the way to Bulgaria.
Day 2 - Belgrade - Belogradchik (BG)
305 km
We leave Belgrade and bridge the densely populated areas in the south by motorway. We already enjoy our lunch break in the Serbian hinterland before we reach the Bulgarian border in the afternoon. Before dinner we visit the famous fortress of Belogradchik, a miraculously shaped rock formation. Overnight stay in Belogradchik (BG).
Day 3 - Belogradchik - Sofia (BG)
240 km
The capital of Bulgaria awaits us! Before we reach Sofia, however, we will ride a great motorbike route and cross the Balkan Mountains to the south. Upon arrival in Sofia, we will take a German-speaking guided walking tour with a local guide in the centre of the city to get to know the extraordinary history and culture. Overnight in Sofia (BG).
Day 4 - Sofia - Rila (BG)
155 km
We spend the morning in the centre of Sofia again. We have time to stock up on souvenirs for the trip or simply enjoy a coffee and watch the hustle and bustle in the pedestrian zone and enjoy the charm of this impressive city. Around noon we leave the Bulgarian capital and head for the Rila Mountains and the national park of the same name. There, the next cultural-historical treat awaits us: the over 1,000-year-old monastery of St. Ivan of Rila is the most important and largest monastery in Bulgaria. During a guided tour we will learn about the history of the monastery. Overnight stay in Rila (BG).
Day 5 - Rila - Bansko (BG)
260 km
The whole day we will be accompanied by the "Vichren", with 2,914 m one of the highest peaks in Bulgaria, and today we will drive almost completely around it. We will have a lunch break in the smallest town in Bulgaria with 200 inhabitants, a "museum town" since 1968 and also known for its sandstone pyramids and the local red wine, which Winston Churchill also liked to drink. We will spend the night in one of the country's top ski resorts at the foot of the Pinin Mountains, in Bansko (BG).
Day 6 - Bansko - Plovdiv (BG)
290 km
One of the most beautiful driving days of the tour awaits us. Countless curves, a few reservoirs and mostly very good roads lead us through the southwest of Bulgaria to the second largest city in the country. Situated at the foot of the Rhodope Mountains, Plovdiv is the European Capital of Culture 2019 and is considered the oldest city in Europe. The first settlements date back 6,000 years. We will get a deeper insight into the history of the city tomorrow morning. Overnight stay in Plovdiv (BG).
Day 7 - Plovdiv - Veliko Tarnovo (BG)
200 km
After breakfast we take a German-speaking guided walk through Plovdiv, there is much to see and hear! In the late morning we leave the Thracian Plain and cross the Balkan Mountains in the afternoon heading north over one of the most beautiful passes in Bulgaria. Our overnight stop, the former capital, is an important tourist destination thanks to its location on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains at the gorge of the river Jantra and its architectural monuments. Overnight stay in Veliko Tarnovo (BG).
Day 8 - Veliko Tarnovo - Montana
380 km
A great motorbike day with many curves awaits us: Today we cross the Balkan Mountains twice and ride two passes that are very popular with Bulgarian bikers. We spend our last night in the country that has become so dear to us at the north-western end of the pre-Balkan in the small town of Montana (BG).
Day 9 - Montana - Reschitz (RO)
360 km
In the morning, we have to say our final goodbyes to Bulgaria after some very beautiful days: We cross the Danube northwards and thus the border to Romania. But there are also great motorbike routes in Romania, and one of them - freshly renovated to boot - is still on the agenda today! The hotel for the night is in the Banat Mountains, in the former K. & K. mining town of Reschitz, or in Romanian: Reşiţa (RO).
Day 10 - Reschitz - Vienna (Ö)
600 km
Unfortunately, it is time to say goodbye today. But before that happens, we will cross the Romanian-Hungarian border together. The guide will take you a good distance across Hungary, until just before Budapest. From there you will travel home with many wonderful memories in your luggage, either on your own or with other participants in the group. Your guide will be happy to help you find a great tour home. End of the tour.
Our inclusive services
- 10-day guided motorbike tour over some of the most beautiful roads in Bulgaria
- German-speaking tour guide with motorbike from Vienna / to Budapest area
- Local German-speaking tour guide in Bulgaria with escort vehicle for luggage from/to BG border
- 9 nights in double room in a mix of basic, mid-range and top category hotels and resorts (shower, WC)
in Serbia (1), Bulgaria (7) and Romania - Half board with breakfast and dinner
- Lunch in Bulgaria (6) and 1 x in Serbia 7 days full board
- City tour with local German speaking guide in
- Sofia and
- Plovdiv
Not included:
Luggage transport Vienna-Bulgaria-Vienna, additional meals (e.g. lunch on arrival and departure), petrol, oil, tolls, personal expenses, entrance fees, tips. Furthermore, all services that are not expressly listed as included.
Also not included: Travel insurance with cancellation cover.
Conditions of travel
The special conditions for this trip by Motorrad und Urlaub apply. These will be handed out before booking the trip. Minimum number of participants: 10 persons. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to four weeks before the start of the tour.
Special notes
Travel insurance with foreign health insurance incl. return service (ambulance jet or transport home) and accident insurance is a prerequisite for participation in the tour. In addition, a "motor vehicle return insurance" (e.g.: protective cover) is also required for all motorbikes. The motorbikes must be in perfect technical condition (tyres!) before departure. Technical assistance or spare parts service in case of breakdown or damage is only possible to a limited extent on site. In the worst case, a breakdown can result in the participant having to cancel the tour and return home independently.
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