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From Varna: Ovech Fortress with the Salt Mine OR Stone Forest

By Hola Bulgaria
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$612 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Explore the historical Ovech Fortress and the ancient Provadia-Solnitsata Salt Mine OR the natural phenomena “Stone Forest” on this private day trip from Varna. Walk across a scenic bridge to the fortress, which boasts ruins and panoramic views of the Provadia Valley. Delve into the rich history of this medieval stronghold, a key site during the Second Bulgarian Kingdom.

Then, visit the Salt Mine “Salnitsata”, Europe’s oldest salt production centre, and uncover archaeological insights into prehistoric life, OR the unique natural phenomena, know as the “Stone Forest”, remarkable for its rock formations.

  • Private tour providing personalised attention and insights
  • Visit the medieval Ovech Fortress with stunning valley views
  • Explore the ancient Provadia-Solnitsata Salt Mine, the oldest in Europe
  • Take memorable photos in the “Stone Forest”
  • Comfortable transport from Varna with convenient return in the early afternoon

Activity location

  • Fortress Ovech
    • Provadia, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Fortress Ovech
    • Provadia, Bulgaria

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Ovech Fortress & Stone Forest

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Ovech Fortress & Stone Forest: This option combines a visit to the Ovech Fortress and to the Natural Phenomena the “Stone Forest”.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$611.62 x 1 AdultNZ$611.62
Total
Price is NZ$611.62
Until Thu, 14 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by a comfortable A/C car/ minivan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private trip
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English - speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (tips) to the guide - optional in the end of the tour

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 5

Activity itinerary

Fortress Ovech

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Begin your journey in Varna and travel in comfort to the spectacular Ovech Fortress and the prehistoric site Provadia-Solnitsata, the oldest salt production centre in Europe. Your first stop will be the Ovech Fortress, situated near the town of Provadia. Built on a magnificent plateau east of the city, the fortress was inhabited from the middle of the 3rd century until the end of the 17th century. During the Second Bulgarian Kingdom, the city and the fortress were an important economic, administrative, military, and cultural centre of the region. Enjoy a 150-meter scenic bridge walk, marvel at the medieval ruins and fortress walls, and discover ancient wells and the ruins of churches. Take in panoramic views over the Provadia Valley. After that, continue to your next selected option:

Solnitsata

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Option 1 - The Salt Mine/operates in AUG and SEP Continue to the nearby Salt Mine "Solnitsata", the oldest salt-production and urban centre in Europe (5600–4350 BC). The prehistoric complex Provadia-Solnitsata is located near the modern town of Provadia in Northeastern Bulgaria. It represents the remains of the oldest known salt production centre in Europe, which later developed into the first prehistoric urban centre on the continent (4700–4350 BC). The complex consists of a salt-production area with ritual pits, an unfortified and later fortified settlement with massive stone walls, a ritual zone, and several necropolises. The emergence and development of the site are directly linked to the largest and only rock salt deposit in the Eastern Balkans, the so-called Mirovo salt deposit, on which the complex is situated. "Solnitsata" presents you a great opportunity to get archaeological insights into prehistoric life. After a delightful trip, return to Varna in the early afternoon.

Побити камъни

  • 1h 30m
Option 2: The Stone Forest "Pobiti Kamani" (operates from May to October) Pobiti kamani (The Stone Forest) is a natural phenomenon 18 km west of Varna. It is a spectacular natural landmark and still there is not any exact scientific explanation about it. The area features a variety of stone formations, some of the reaching up to 7 metres in height. The tourists can walk among the rock formations, take amazing photos, and learn about their supposed geological origin, as well as the interesting legends, related to them. After a delightful trip, return to Varna in the early afternoon.

Location

Activity location

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    Fortress Ovech
    • Provadia, Bulgaria

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    Fortress Ovech
    • Provadia, Bulgaria

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