Your guided tour starts at 9:00 from Sofia centre meeting point or from your hotel (accommodation) depending on the option you have booked. Leaving the big city onboard our comfortable small-group minivans, a scenic 1h 30m. transfer through Iskar gorge takes you to the small village of Zasele for stunning top-of the hill views over the valley, Iskak river and train line below. A 30-minute walk to the famous Skaklia waterfall will reward you with freshness and beautiful views over the water cascades! A more relaxed option during this 1-hour stop is to enjoy a drink on a gorge valley terrace.
Your next 1-hour transfer from around 11:30 till 12:30 takes you deeper into the most beautiful part of Iskar gorge and to the charming 14-th century old Cherepish Monastery. During the 45-minute visit you will learn about Bulgarian Orthodox church and famous writers Ivan Vazov and Aleko Konstantinov and their inspiration by the Swiss-like charming nature of Iskar river gorge and Stara planina (Balkan mountain).
Only after a 5-minute drive, we will arrive around 13:30 at the designated riverside picnic area (outdoor if weather and temperature allows or indoor in case of cold and rainy weather) where our smiling hosts Ivana and Mitko will have the table with snacks and wine ready for your true wine picnic experience! Taste bold and award-winning local wines, share laughter and relax surrounded by nature’s instagrammable beauty. A day full of flavour, freedom, and fun! You will have 2 hours to enjoy this beautiful experience (optional fee for wine tasting and local food products). Depending on your wish, you may enjoy a a walk to the nearby natural phenomenon Ritlite or to explore ancient church ruins on the other side of the river.
Around 16:30 you will get on board your van for your quick highway return transfer to Sofia.
Sip, laugh, and explore! Join us to discover Iskar Gorge, Skaklya Waterfall & Cherepish Monastery. Book your adventure!