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Balkan Horse Riding – Glozhene Monastery Ride
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
5 to 7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Teteven Balkan – one of the most beautiful parts of the Balkan Mountains – is situated very close to Sofia, it takes only an hour drive. Hidden forest paths lead to high ridges with spacious views – up there, where it’s easy to take a deep breath and where the eyes cannot get enough. But the pleasure is even greater when you enjoy this lovely nature riding on a horse back!
Highlights:
Glozhen Monastery
Itinerary:
We arrive at the village of Golyam Izvor. We meet the horses and get brief instructions. We saddle the horses and head along forest paths to the Ridge of Lisets Mountain, from where a splendid panorama view to Teteven Balkan is revealed. Riding through a century-old beech forest we approach Glozhen Monastery. Its impressive silhouette perched on an inaccessible rock is one of the most impressive sights in Bulgaria. After a short walk inside we return to Golyam Izvor. Drive back to Sofia.
Riding: 4-5 hours
Note: This tour is suitable both for beginners and experienced riders.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Rent of a saddled horse and a helmet
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Sofia
, , Sofia, Bulgaria
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pick up from your place of stay is free of charge.
What To Expect
Glozhene Monastery (Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets)
Itinerary: We arrive at the village of Golyam Izvor. We meet the horses and get brief instructions. We saddle the horses and head along forest paths to the Ridge of Lisets Mountain, from where a splendid panorama view to Teteven Balkan is revealed. Riding through a century-old beech forest we approach Glozhen Monastery. Its impressive silhouette perched on an inaccessible rock is one of the most impressive sights in Bulgaria. After a short walk inside we return to Golyam Izvor. Drive back to Sofia. Riding: 4-5 hours Note: This tour is suitable both for beginners and experienced riders.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Horseriding Bulgaria - Day Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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