Day Tour: God's eyes cave, Saeva dupka cave & Glozehne monastery
Description
We are starting our journey with a visit to Prohodna Cave, one of Bulgaria’s most iconic natural wonders, located near the village of Karlukovo in the dramatic Iskar Gorge. Often referred to as “The Eyes of God”, the cave is renowned for two large, eye-shaped holes in its ceiling that allow light to stream in, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Next, drive to Saeva Dupka Cave, a spectacular underground world famous for its rich formations and excellent acoustics. The cave offers a series of chambers decorated with colorful stalactites and stalagmites, each with poetic names and formations resembling natural sculptures. A guided tour (available on-site) provides insight into its history, legends, and natural development. We will finish our trip with a serene stop at the Glozhene Monastery “Sveti Georgi Pobedonosets”, dramatically perched atop a cliff overlooking the Balkan Mountains. This Orthodox monastery, founded in the 13th century, combines history, faith, and panoramic views.
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Prohodna cave a.k.a. The God's eyes cave is the best known attraction in the Karlukovo Gorge (part of the Geological Park Iskar-Panega), one of the largest karst regions in Bulgaria and a popular location for speleology. If you want to admire the nature and see the eyes of God, this is the place to visit.
Saeva dupka is a cave in northern Bulgaria near the village of Brestnitsa, Lovech Province. Its five halls and 400 metres of corridors offer some of the most beautiful cave formations in the country. The cave has hosted many choral music performances, thanks to the excellent acoustic conditions.
Eastern Orthodox monastery located in Stara Planina mountain. Built in 13th century, the monastery looks like a fortress on the top of big rock. Breathtaking panoramic view from the monastery.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
The sites we saw on our tour were off the beaten path and truly hidden gems of Bulgaria. The caves were all marvels of nature and all unique. We had a great time with our tour guide, Vanya. She was really enthusiastic about the history and culture of her native Bulgaria and we really appreciated her company.
We appreciate your taking the time to write us such a nice review. Vanya is a great guide!
Our journey to the Eyes of the God in Bulgaria was elevated to extraordinary heights, thanks to our exceptional tour guide, Velko. His unparalleled blend of humor and deep knowledge kept us engaged and entertained throughout the entire excursion.
We are delighted to hear that you had a balanced experience filled with lots of humour. Velko is one of our top guides. Thank you Rek!
Both my wife and I had an absolutely fantastic time. Honestly, I would give this experience more than the 5 stars if I could. It did not feel like a paid tour at all, but more like a fun exploration with a new friend. I am really impressed by both the knowledge of our guide and also his desire to show us a country he obviously loves very much. He was always more than happy to have us stop and take pictures and explore more than what was first planned, which I loved a lot. Again, totally awesome trip!
Thank you so much Richard for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to see you again in the future! It was pleasure to have you around the "campfirebg" :)
