The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia

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Three of the most stunning Bulgaria's attractions within a day trip from Sofia! Explore the natural wonder of Prohodna cave, named by the locals “The Eyes of God” because of the two deity-eye-shaped holes on the ceiling. Experience Saeva Dupka, among the most decorated tourist adapted caves in Bulgaria and visit the unique Glozhene Monastery, built like a bird’s nest on the cliffs of a mountain peak. All this within a group day trip from Sofia!

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No minimum age requirement

Operator will be in contact with you regarding weather conditions, exact hotel pick-up time and what to bring (type of clothing, boots, etc.)

Recommended clothing: comfortable hiking / running shoes (the hike is short and the terrain not difficult, so you don't need heavy hiking boots), a fleece or a jacket (the temperature in Saeva Dupka cave is 7-11°C and the humidity 90 - 98 %), a day pack for your personal belongings, extra clothes, etc.

Chính sách hủy

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

Bao gồm

Local guide (professional caver) in Saeva Dupka cave

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional, licensed local guide/driver

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your hotel or accommodation in Sofia by private car or van

Food and drinks (you can prepare your own lunch packs or the guide can stop at a grocery shop on the way to the caves, from where you can buy some food for picnic)

Personal expenses

Personal travel insurance

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TRIP PLAN Your guide will pick you up in the morning from your place in Sofia and within an hour and a half (110 km) scenic drive through the Balkan Mountains you will arrive at the Iskar Gorge, near the village of Karlukovo, amidst one of Bulgaria’s largest karst regions. There you will have a short loop hike (1.5 h) exploring the unique natural wonder of Prohodna cave, passing through the largest cave passage in Bulgaria. Later the tour continues with a short transfer (30 min. / 25 km) to the Sueva Dupka cave, where you will have a guided tour in one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful caves. In the afternoon, you will visit the stunning Glozhene Monastery “St. George the Victorious”, established in the middle of 13th century. In the late afternoon, you will head towards Sofia, where the driver will drop you off at your place. Tour duration: full day tour Walking time: Prohodna cave loop walk: 1.5 h Total car / bus transfers duration: approx. 4 - 5 h, 280 km

Tùy chọn

Guided full day tour 1 person

Full day private guided tour to Prohodna cave, Sueva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery

Full day tour 2 - 4 travelers

Full day guided tour to Prohodna cave, Sueva Dupka cave and Glozhene monastery - price for 2 - 4 persons

Đánh giá

5.00

13 đánh giá

Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor

Excelent experience! Highly recomended agency!
anetakJ7763QJ,
17 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The company organised a private tour for us – there were two of us. The decision to spend the day outside Sofia was made spontaneously, from one day to the next. I wrote to several agencies asking if they still had places available, and only Azimut Tour responded. Kiril, the manager, contacted us by phone and WhatsApp. He was very professional and open to suggestions (e.g. he took into account our request for a lunch break and a drop-off at the airport). We were picked up from the hotel. Everything was perfectly timed. Marin, our guide and driver, was very friendly. He drove carefully and, importantly for me, did not overwhelm us with conversation. He provided comprehensive explanations about the places we visited, as well as Bulgaria itself and its inhabitants. As for the places we visited, they are definitely worth seeing. Both caves are stunning, and the Iskar-Panega Geopark is a beautiful place. The monastery is worth visiting for its architectural value and the special role it played in Bulgaria's independence. If I were to take organised trips from Sofia in the future, I would definitely use Azimut Tour's services again.
Great!!
Frennie4,
4 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks to our guide Velko we spent a really beautiful day! He was very friendly and showed us the natural side of Bulgaria. Also the restaurant, suggested by him, was really delicious. Highly reccomend this tour! Thank you Velko, greetings from Italy!
Amazing!
580callumd,
3 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Velko was an amazing guide and we had a fun day out! We saw everything we wanted and within a great time. Had a nice lunch in between as well
Amazing Day with our amazing guide!
N3128JQmarinaa,
22 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour of the caves and an even more amazing guide Maria! The caves are very different - Eyes of God is huge and above ground, Saeva Dupka is a big underground cave with many chambers and even sleeping bat residents on the ceiling. Glozhene is a unique experience as the monastery is perched up on a mountain and accessible only by winding mountain roads. Maria also offered a great chance to hike by the Eyes of God cave, so we got to experience the true wonder of Bulgarian nature hikes. Overall this was a great experience, and again - an absolutely amazing guide who made it a unique and memorable day.
Wonderful guide Velko!
833NickH,
15 thg 2, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
My family and I had a wonderful day with our GREAT guide Velko! He knows everything there is to know about lovely Bulgaria and is happy to share with his guests. He is hilarious and very passionate about his country and his work. The caves were interesting, the restaurant for lunch perfect, and the monestary beautiful. All in all we had a perfect day and will come back to Bulgaria again just for Velko :)
Spot on
Mikhail N,
11 thg 3, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Very good private tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about the the places we has visiting, arrived at our hotel 15 minutes early which was good, also I needed a taxi to the ski resort after the tour which they was very helpful with recommendations. I would highly recommend this tour. We loved it !!
Great experience
EverlastingSong,
8 thg 10, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
I would highly recommend this tour. I was picked up by Georgi on time and we visited the Saeva Dupka cave first. Georgi was really fun and knew a lot about local history so the trip was never boring. The cave itself as one of the most famous in Bulgaria was fantastic. We were really lucky since it was not a busy day. We almost had the whole cave to ourselves. The Eyes of God cave was magnificent - it really made me wonder how it was formed. The view from any angle was great. As one of the oldest (perhaps the oldest), Glozhene Monastery was the highlight of the day in my opinion. It was situated at the top of the mountain, offering a breath-taking panoramic view of the mountain ranges. We arrived back in Sofia quite early so I had some time to explore the city. It was a great and flexible tour which I really enjoyed.
highly recommend! Kiril and Georgi are wonderful =)
wtmsw,
13 thg 9, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
both Kiril and Georgi are wonderful. Kiril was in contact with me throughout via WhatsApp with updates, which significantly helped with the booking, and they both accommodated my tight schedule that day, made sure I got to the airport on time straight from the tour. Georgi was a wonderful guide, provided lots of information (even weeks after the tour when I forgot certain details!) and helped us take pictures. we almost didn't get to see the Eyes of God since there was a movie shooting there that day (and of course no one provided the tour company any updated information, what can you do?) will try to book another tour with them if I return to Bulgaria.
Perfect adventure
greghW3964YA,
19 thg 5, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip with George ! Can’t say enough about the tour - it made our holiday. Adventure - nature - knowledge - George is a wonder guide and a beautiful soul - he really showed us the real Bulgaria. It was all amazing - we can’t put a highlight as honestly it was as good as it gets. The perfect trip if your visit Sofia. If you do the eyes of god ask to see Saint marina chapel and hike to the cave. 10/10. The black monk Nectari is incredible at the monastery. Such an honour to visit this man in his monastery
Best day of our trip!!!
yoanab119,
27 thg 8, 2020
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing day! The attractions we visited were really interesting and the way everything was presented from our guide Kiril was absolutely stunning! We could not have wished for a better tour, a better guide and a better day! We were adapting the agenda towards what was interesting for us and we saw and experienced so much more than we were even wishing for! We did some tours during this trip also with other tour operators which were also great, however this one was THE ONE! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us and we will definently come back for more!