Birdwatching and cultural heritage tour from Varna
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Birdwatching and cultural heritage tour from Varna

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Stop At: Madara Rider, Madara Town, Shumen 9971 Bulgaria

We will pick you up from your accommodation / hotel in Varna at 9 AM. In about an hour drive we will reach our first destination, the Madara Archaeological Reserve, featuring a rock relief sculpture from the dawn of the Bulgarian state back in the 8th century. Because of its uniqueness the Madara Rider relief is included in the list of the UNESCO world cultural heritage sites.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shumen Fortress, Shumen Bulgaria

Having spent about an hour at Madara, we will continue our trip to the town of Shumen. There we’ll visit the Shumen fortress located on a high plateau 2 km from the town and dated as far back as the Troyan war (about 13 c BC). Shumen Fortress (the Old Town) is the most significant historical and archaeological site on the territory of the nature park. It is a sophisticated complex of residential, religious, and fortification buildings. Today Shumen Fortress is a well-researched, preserved, and partially restored historical and archaeological reserve. The plateau itself was declared a nature park in 1980 with the aim of preserving its valuable flora and fauna species, its tableland landscape and its tourist spots and places for rest.

We may have, of course, a walk in the old part of the town, where we’ll have our lunch.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ovech Fortress, 9200 Provadia, Bulgaria

On our back way to Varna, we will visit the Ovech fortress – another picturesque site with a stone stronghold located east of the town of Provadia. The area abounds in unique natural formations such as attractive surface and underground karst caves. There are also ponors, sinkholes, picturesque valley formations shaped as small canyons and inaccessible rock rims, etc.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Municipality Beloslav, Улица Цар Симеон Велики 23, 9178 Beloslav, Bulgaria

Depending on the preferences of the group, we may visit also Yatata Nature Reserve – a haven for aquatic birds, located near the Varna - Beloslav Lake and included in the Natura 2000 network in Europe. Yatata is important for the nesting Marsh Harrier, Black-winged Stilt and Gadwall. During migration and in winter the site is among the most significant places in Bulgaria for many rare and endangered species, such as the Pygmy Cormorant, Ferruginous Duck, White Stork, Glossy Ibis and Whooper Swan.

A half an hour drive will bring you back to your accommodation in Varna.


Duration: 1 hour

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Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • use of binoculars (on request)
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Madara Rider
  • Entry/Admission - Shumen Fortress
  • Entry/Admission - Ovech Fortress
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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