If you are looking for a family weekend tour that will relax you, allow you to stay in nature and discover cultural sights that you have never heard of before, this is the tour for you.
The four-day tour of the cross-border area begins with a trip to Boljevac, where a welcome lunch awaits you in the nearby traditional village of Ilino. This is followed by tours to the Timok spring, a walk through the illuminated halls of Bogovinska Pećina and a tour of the Krepičevac Monastery, attractions that fully evoke the life of Eastern Serbia. The second day is reserved for the always exciting climb to Rtanj, followed by lunch and time to rest. You will end the day with a traditional dinner, accompanied by an organized musical program.
The third and fourth days are reserved for a visit to Belogradchik, a tour of the enchanting Belogradchik Rocks, as well as the Museum of Natural History and History, where you will learn more about the history of the city as well as interesting facts from the world of flora and fauna of this unique destination. The last day is reserved for a tour of the Magura cave and the Rabiška lake, natural phenomena that will ideally conclude this unforgettable trip.
Rejuvenate yourself and experience the nature of Rtnje with all your senses. Enjoy the long walks, cultural events, and energetic places of this mystical destination that refines the spirit and body.
1. day
• Arrival of guests at the Tourist Organization of Boljevac and distribution of promotional materials
• Schedule of guests in accommodation capacities of private accommodation or hotels
• Food offer in a restaurant in Illino
• Offer to visit the route in the term Bogovinska Pećina, Vrelo Timoka (magnetic spring, Miroštica spring, Krepičevac monastery)
• Dinner
• Individual vacation
• Overnight stay
2. day
• Breakfast (lunch package)
• Departure for Rtanj in the early morning, (obligatory to bring clothing, comfortable shoes, climbing poles, minimum 2L of water, chocolate bar, fruit, default breaks lasting 10-15 min) – ascent takes 7 hours
• Organized lunch, Ilino Village (vegetarian menu offer)
• Return and rest in accommodation units
• Dinner with a musical program lasting 3 hours.
3. day
• Breakfast and departure for Belogradchik (when organizing the trip, take into account the 2-hour drive between the two places, as well as the time zone change, plus one hour)
• Arrival and accommodation at the hotel (short break)
• Tour of Belogradchik Fortress
• Lunch in a restaurant
• Tour of the Museum of History and Natural History
• Leisure
• Dinner with music in the restaurant
4. day
• Breakfast and departure for Magura cave
• Magura cave tour
• Wine tasting in Magura cave
• Tour of Rabiški Lake
• Lunch in a restaurant
• Going home
How to get to the destinations?
Serbia
Train: Belgrade – Paracin
Bus: Paraćin – Boljevac
Bulgaria
Train: Sofia – Oresets (14 km from Belogradchik, after which local transport is recommended)
Bus: Sofia – Belogradchik