Private Day Tour to Melnik from Sofia
1 day
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Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province
The smallest Bulgarian town rests amidst gently rounded hills covered with vineyards and orchards and rising and falling, as if moved by an invisible hand, to form incredible precipices and pyramids which look like the Colorado Grand Canyon. Melnik seems to be an exception of the law of nature and men, nestled in a valley, which is never touched by the wind. This town is a vision, a presentiment of great calmness and perfect beauty; from a distance it looks like a picture of the applique technique with a hundred or so houses with balconies which seem to have perched on the five fingers of a human hand, surrounded by the magnificence of sandstone and the stillness of rocks that are troubled by the blossoming white and blue lilac trees, broad leaves of fig trees and the fragrance of greenery and spring.
Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Stop At: Rozhen Monastery, Rozhen, Melnik 2820 Bulgaria
Most explorers believe that Melnik derives from the Slav “mel” meaning white clay, chalk. No wonder as the giant pyramids chiseled by a titanic sculptor, nature, are in the proximity. The pyramids lie on an area of 80 hectares; those near the village of Karlanovo are particularly queer. Water, wind, heat and cold have chiseled most incredible figures in the course of centuries. Basking in the sun the pyramids change color and all the nuances of pink, yellow and lilac. The figures are miraculous at dusk, producing the impression of insurmountable walls around a castle.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province
The smallest Bulgarian town rests amidst gently rounded hills covered with vineyards and orchards and rising and falling, as if moved by an invisible hand, to form incredible precipices and pyramids which look like the Colorado Grand Canyon. Melnik seems to be an exception of the law of nature and men, nestled in a valley, which is never touched by the wind. This town is a vision, a presentiment of great calmness and perfect beauty; from a distance it looks like a picture of the applique technique with a hundred or so houses with balconies which seem to have perched on the five fingers of a human hand, surrounded by the magnificence of sandstone and the stillness of rocks that are troubled by the blossoming white and blue lilac trees, broad leaves of fig trees and the fragrance of greenery and spring.
Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Stop At: Rozhen Monastery, Rozhen, Melnik 2820 Bulgaria
Most explorers believe that Melnik derives from the Slav “mel” meaning white clay, chalk. No wonder as the giant pyramids chiseled by a titanic sculptor, nature, are in the proximity. The pyramids lie on an area of 80 hectares; those near the village of Karlanovo are particularly queer. Water, wind, heat and cold have chiseled most incredible figures in the course of centuries. Basking in the sun the pyramids change color and all the nuances of pink, yellow and lilac. The figures are miraculous at dusk, producing the impression of insurmountable walls around a castle.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
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