A walking over the Jurassic sea: One day trip from Sofia

A walking over the Jurassic sea: One day trip from Sofia

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About This Experience in Sofia

If you are interested in peaceful hiking in nature, away from the noise of the city, this tour is for you. We’ll walk in the remains of an ancient sea, where mollusks and sea creatures dominated. Feel a part of the way in the natural history and touch a piece of it. When the empire of the dinosaurs was rising, most of the Bulgarian lands were below the sea. 150 million years later, this sea is Ponor mountain. Now that carst mountain has limestones from the Triassic and Jurassic period.

Why Visit Sofia?

Sofia, Bulgaria offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Sofia provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Sofia

You can reach Sofia, Bulgaria by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel/port pickup
  • Hotel/port drop-off
  • Driver

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Komstitsa- a village, which is one of the... 4 hours

Komstitsa- a village, which is one of the most important places of Bulgaria for belemnites, squid-like animals, shells, and ammonites. This area was full of people in the past. Thracian tribes settled here, Romans built a fortress and roads from Naisus to nowadays West Bulgaria. During the Bulgarian Revival, Komstitsa was a craft center and the village became famous for its dairies. This area was a place for battles between Bulgaria and Serbia during the wars at the end of XIXth. and the beginning of XXth. century. The transfer to Komstitsa is 1.5 hours. From the end of the village, the tour starts. We’ll walk on dirty roads, making a girth around the peak, called “Kaleto”. During the walking, we can see fossils from the Jurassic period and the remains of old fortifications. Before entering again into the village we can see an old graveyard from the end of the XIXth century and you can see the evolution of the cross.

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