Stara Zagora and Bulgarian warriors tour

Stara Zagora and Bulgarian warriors tour

Stara Zagora is the 5th largest city in the country. It’s built on top of an old Roman village called Irinopolis. Many valuable mosaics, tombs, and antiques from the old ages have been found there. This is also one of the world’s oldest cities. During the centuries it has changed many names and that has given Stara Zagora the nickname - 9 names city.

We’ll explore this ancient city and its culture but also will have a chance to visit one other special place in which for a few hours we can get to live the life of the ancient Bulgarian warriors - Bagaturs. This is a time travel machine and adventure which you won’t forget!

You’ll learn some interesting history, shoot with a bow, ride a horse, fight with swords and taste the ancient Bulgarians’ food. And if this isn’t enough you will be able to explore the only Thracian ancient city preserved in Bulgaria.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Archeological Museum Burgas, Aleko Bogoridi Boulevard 21, Burgas 8000 Bulgaria

Our adventure starts at 08:00 am. We’ll take you from your hotel or apartment where you’re staying. We depart for Stara Zagora which is just 2.5 hours drive from Sunny Beach.

On the way to Stara Zagora, we’ll stop and explore the only preserved big Thracian city in Bulgaria – Kabile. It’s well-known for its rich history, culture, the Tzar’s residency and the place from which Alexander the Great has passed by.

In our walking tour of Stara Zagora, we will see the Palace of Justice, the unique museum of religions, the Opera house and the old Dramatic theatre accommodating lots of massive remains of the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Augusta Traina.

For lunch, we’ll enjoy typical Bulgarian cuisine in a local restaurant.

For the second half of the day you can choose between two options:

1) Deep cultural exploration with a visit to:

– “Neolithic villages” museum

– Regional History Museum – Stara Zagora

– Architectural estate – “Museum of the religions”

– A private Roman home visit where you can see a late antiquity mosaics. (A booking in advance is necessary to be made with the Regional History Museum)

2) Adventure in Aul Baga-Tur. What will happen there?

We’ll spend 2 hours in which:

We’ll be introduced to the world of ancient Bulgarians with a talk in exposition tent.

There you’ll learn about and even see and touch the old weapons of our ancestors.

Then, our Bagatur hosts will make a demonstration of their skills in using different weapons,

wrestling, horse riding, and other impressive performances.

Now is your turn! You’ll become a part of Baga – proto-Bulgarian name of warrior group of up to 10 people.

You’ll go through a training

You’ll shoot with a bow. The bow activities are taking part as a game in which your speed and skill will be tested. You’ll get basic knowledge in shooting with a bow into different targets.

All warriors will be able to get closer to the sacred proto-Bulgarian animal – the horse. With the help of our host, you’ll learn to lead and stay on top of a horse.

At the end, you’ll be able to taste a typical proto-Bulgarian meal – kartalak. You’ll also drink some Ayrian – a drink made of yogurt, water, and salt.
*** The Bagatur program will cost an additional 150 euro per group up to 10 people which are to be paid at the place. For example, if you’re a group of 4 people, then the cost will be 37.5 euro per person. If you are a group of 6 people it will be 25 euro pp and so on.