Best small train Self-guided journey in Bulgaria

Best small train Self-guided journey in Bulgaria

On this small train Self-guided tour you will embark on a magical journey through one of the most romantic and beautiful railway routes in Europe - the narrow gauge railway which passes Septemvri-Velingrad-Bansko-Dobrinishte and many more smaller villages and towns.

Your tripvamGO guide will lead you through the day to experince an open intersection between the wagons, many stories and meetups with the locals.
You’ll learn about the history of the narrow railway going through the Rhodopes while enjoying the mesmerizing scenery around.

Also you'll explore Yakoruda - small mountain town situated on the two banks of the beautiful Mesta river. This town keeps the spirit of the 20th century and while you're walking on your tour you'll get to feel it!

Our full-time support, the tripvamGO online guide and the audio stories of the place will make your trip comfortable, secure, informative and will help you collect unforgettable memories!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Septemvri Archaeological Museum, Bulgaria Blvd. 59, Septemvri 4490 Bulgaria

Your train departs from Sofia at 6:30 am.
You can add as many extra’s from the things which are not included in the price of the tour as you wish
After you book your tour - We will send you a pdf with your “tripvamGO guide” where you’ll find all the necessary info in order to begin this journey and audio stories about the places you'll visit!
Meet us in front of Sofia Central Railway Station 30 minutes before your departure time (meeting point – under the big clock in front of the main entrance of the Station)

In this tour you’ll have a chance to try three different types of transport: Bulgarian train, the unique Rhodope Narrow Gauge and a bus. The train trip duration from Sofia to Yakoruda (excluding 30 min wait time when you switch trains at Septemvri station) approx. 4 hours and 40 minutes – one way.

You’ll have 3.5 hours for your walking tour in Yakoruda in which you’ll enjoy the local architecture, see how the locals are living, and also do a short hike to the hill over the town which has the best view of Yakoruda.

There is a local pub which we recomend at the Yakoruda train station which serves delicious local food - meatballs and fries. Or, you can also bring your own food and have a picnic at the town’s hill!

Тhe return to Sofia will be by public bus which arrives in Sofia at 20:10 pm.