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Expedition on the Roof of the Balkans Come explore the South-eastern Europe mountain ranges on this 10-day trekking tour with me! I will take you to some of the most spectacular and unexplored places. These include Rila, Olympus and Pirin. In addition to the height, you will enjoy the rich flora and fauna of these mountains which are Protected National Parks. These rocky mountains will entice you with their powerful cliffs, jagged peaks and panoramic views. Other things you will enjoy are traditional food, local cultures, one monastery and a majestic harbor! Let the adventure begin! The trip offers many opportunities for hiking and guided visits. We’ll start our first hike to the Balkan Winner, Mount Musala. This place is the highest peak in the entire Balkan Peninsula and is the 7th most prominent in Europe. We will continue our hike in The Pirin National Park, which was declared a UNESCO world heritage in 1983. Its altitude varies from 950 m to 2,914 m and has 118 glacial lakes. Our third and last hike will be through Mount Olympus National Park, The Throne of Zeus. In addition to the hikes, we will visit Rila Monastery Orthodox Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its frescoes and architecture. It is located in the Valley of Rilska River and the Forests of Rila Monastery Nature Park. Our last activity will be guided visits in Thessaloniki, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria. In summary, I can tell you this will be a fabulous experience you will keep for the rest of your life. Whether you are more seduced by the hikes or the "relaxing" activities are your favorites, The Balkans will live up to your expectations. I ensure you it will be a very exciting 10-day adventure in The Balkans. Book your trip now! It will be a pleasure for me to be your guide. Source: http://www.hiking-bulgaria.com/tours/trekking-on-the-roof-of-the-balkansbulgaria-greece/