Highlights
- Feel the thrill of exploring the Devil’s Throat and Yagodinska caves
- Learn about the legends of the caves from your local guide
- Enjoy a jeep trek to the Eagle’s Eye viewpoint, a platform for observation
- Discover the largest waterfall inside a cave on the Balkan Peninsula
Description
Begin your adventure with a visit to the Devil’s Throat Cave, located in the western part of the Rhodope Mountains. This cave is connected to many mystical legends and is home to the largest waterfall inside a cave on the Balkan Peninsula. According to legend, Orpheus, the legendary Thracian singer, attempted to retrieve his beloved Euridice from Hades in the Underworld here.
Next, head to Yagodinska Cave, which is 10,500 meters long and has three levels. Only one of them, about 1,100 meters long in the lowest level, was electrified in 1971–1982 and opened for tourists. The entrance and the exit for that level are artificial tunnels with a length of 150 and 80 meters respectively. The altitude of the entrance and the exit is 930 meters and 937 meters respectively. The temperature in the cave is constant all year round at 6ºС; the humidity is 85%–91%.
The natural entrance leads to the uppermost level, where an ancient dwelling dated to the 4th millennium BC was discovered. Excavations have proven that the dwelling was an important center producing ceramics. The clay was extracted from the interior of the cave and from the bed of the Boynovska River. The pottery was baked in clay furnaces. The inhabitants abandoned the site as a result of a collapse caused by an earthquake.
Optionally, take a jeep trek to the Eagle’s Eye viewpoint, a platform for observation and tourist attraction in the Western Rhodope. The platform is built on the edge of a rock, located at 1563 meters above sea level.
Includes
Excursion upon request
Returning transport by coach
Explore the Devil’s Throat Cave
Visit Yagodinska Cave
Professional local guide
Insurance
Excludes
Personal expenses
Optional Jeep trek to the Eagle's Eye viewpoint.
Important Information
- The temperature in Yagodinska Cave is constant all year round at 6ºС; the humidity is 85%–91%.
The entrance and exit for the electrified level of Yagodinska Cave are artificial tunnels.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
