Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Sofia
Arrival at Sofia airport and transfer to a small family hotel in Govedartsi
O/N Govedartsi

Day 2: Rila National Park
Ascent to Mount Mussala (2925m, the highest peak on the Balkan peninsula!) Early transfer to Borovets resort, take Gondola to Yastrebets peak and pass through Marichini lakes.
O/N Govedartsi

Day 3: Rila National Park
Climb peak Malyovitsa (2729m.), follow the main Ridge to the Seven lakes Circus and take the bus to come back in Govedartsi.   
(Please note: The day is demanding and requires good fitness condition)   
O/N Govedartsi

Day 4: Rila National Park
Go to Strashnoto ezero lake and cross the Mountain, direction South, to reach Rila Monastery on foot. Visit of the  most famous Bulgarian landmark – Rila Monastery and transfer to Bansko. Traditional music at dinner
(Please note: The day is demanding and requires good fitness condition)   
O/N Bansko

Day 5: National Park of Pirin (UNESCO) – Melnik
(Estimated Walking Time: 5-6 hours)
Today we will cross the mountain direction south to reach Melnik.
Transfer to Vihren hut (1.980 m) and ascent of the beautiful marble peak of Vihren (2914m) by a steep and demanding mountain track. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Melnik (2h30).
In the evening walk around the town and admire the unique architecture of the place. The town is associated with the impressive natural sand pyramids in various forms. The town of Melnik is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments. With a population of 285, it is the smallest town in Bulgaria, retaining its city status today for historical reasons
O/N Melnik

Day 6: Melnik – Litochoro
A round trip across Melnik pyramids nature phenomena. Visit of Rojen monastery (16 century)
(Estimated Walking Time: 3hours)
Transfer to Litochoro
O/N Litochoro  
(Distance between Melnik –Litochoro: 228Km, estimated driving time 3 hours)

Day 7: Prionia – Refuge A
(Estimated Walking Time: 3.5 hours)
Transfer to Prionia from where you will begin your walk, at an altitude of 1.000 m. You will walk through shady beech and fir forests, where you should be able to see a variety of woodland birds and flowers. Continue your way up to 2.060m alt. and reach the refuge.
O/N Refuge A

Day 8: Refuge A – Peak Ascent – Refuge B
(Estimated Walking Time 5- 6 hours)
If weather permits and there is no snow, ascent to Mytikas (2.917meters), Greece’s highest peak! (This involves some scrambling on a well-defined route.
We then hike towards refuge B
O/N Refuge B

Day 9: Refuge B – Petrostrounga – Gortsia
(Estimated Walking Time 5- 6 hours)
Today start your trek from Refuge B and walk down to Gortsia
Transfer in the afternoon to Thessaloniki.
O/N Thessaloniki

Day 10: Departure
Transfer to airport. Departure from Thessaloniki (train, flight)

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