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Experience the Bulgarian warrior spirit!

Get ready for a time travel 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.

We are going to a place where for a few hours we’ll get to live the life of the ancient Bagaturs. Those were Bulgarians warriors in the antiquity whose name means different things - a heavenly sword, champion. Being similar to the knights and the samurai, the Bagaturs were heavily armed and on horse. They were extremely well trained warriors. Some of their contemporaries wrote that a Bagatur can be compared to 100 ordinary soldiers.

In order to check all of the above, we’ll embark on a trip to the city of Stara Zagora where is situated the Aul Baga-Tur. Aul is an old Bulgarian word which means “temporary village/fort” of the proto-Bulgarians. It is situated in the picturesque park called Aiazmo in the city of Stara Zagora. It is a demonstrations estate built in the old style. There you’ll immerse in the unforgettable adventure with the Bulgarian warriors - the Bagaturs.

Bagatur

Ancient Bulgarian warriors tour from Plovdiv

170.00€ – 400.00€

When? – Every day at 8:30 am

Small group Day tour – minimum 2 participants are required for the tour to take place

Tour prices depend on the number of people you are booking for:

2 people – 170 euro (85 euro per person)

3 people – 195 euro (65 euro pp) / 4 people – 220 euro (55 euro pp)

5 people – 250 euro (50 euro pp) / 6 people – 300 euro (50 euro pp)

7 people – 350 euro (50 euro pp) / 8 people – 400 euro (50 euro pp)

If you are a group of 9+ people, please contact us and we’ll make sure to create something tailor-made and well-discounted just for your taste!

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Description

Itinerary

Our adventure starts at 08:30 am. We’ll take you from your hotel or apartment where you stay.

We head to Stara Zagora city. This 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. A part of the antique theatre is still well preserved. Todays Stara Zagora streets are still following the plans and routes of the ancient Romans roads.

In our city walking tour, we will see surrounded by 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.

Filled with energy we depart for Aul Baga-Tur where we are being expected by our hosts. 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 – drink made of yogurt, water, and salt.

*** This Bagatur program will cost an additional 150 euro per group up to 10 people which is payable 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 from 6 people it will be 25 euro pp and so on.

Enriched from the experience we are saying goodbye to the Bagaturs and head back to Plovdiv.

Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv – 6:00 pm

Tour duration: 9 hours

Important: We reserve the right to make changes to the tour if there are circumstances that occur and are beyond our control – like severe weather conditions, strikes etc.

Price includes

Price includes

  1. Transport in a modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air conditioning. Plovdiv – Stara Zagora – Plovdiv.
  2. About 250 km and 3 hours of traveling/driving time for the day
  3. 2.5-hour walking tour in Stara Zagora in which you will take a look at the most iconic attractions in the city
  4. Unique local experience
  5. An English speaking tripvam representative during the whole trip
  6. VAT and all local taxes
Price does not include

Price does not include

1. Entrance and 2 hours Bagatur program Aul Baga-Tur in Stara Zagora
2. Personal expenditures
3. Food and beverages
4. Insurance (optional)

Entrance fees to the museums:

All year round ticket – 10 leva (5 euro) – Includes free audio guide in the Regional History Museum) and:

– “Neolithic villages” museum
– Regional History Museum – Stara Zagora
– Architectural estate – “Museum of the religions”

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

6. Gratuities (optional)

Documents

Documents

  1. Personal ID or passport
Useful info

Useful info

  1. We have the obligation to offer you the opportunity to sign a “Cancellation of the trip” insurance policy which is optional for you according to article 80, paragraph 1, section 14 from the Bulgarian Tourism Law.
  2. 1 euro = 1.95583 bulgarian lev-a. You can check the international currency rates in real time when you click on the link “Currency conversion rates” at the bottom of this page.
  3. 3-course lunch usually comes up to 10-20 BGN/5-10 Euros per adult.
  4. Please, choose your clothes according to Bulgarian weather and seasonal conditions. Try to wear comfy shoes and clothes!
Payment options

Payment options

Terms and payment timelines:

  1. You can make your booking on our website. You can use the following payment methods: bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal or cash payment on the day of the tour.
  2. When you make your booking you have to pay the whole amount for the tour.
Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

You can unsubscribe from using our services at any time by paying the following cancellation fees:

  1. If you unsubscribe somewhere between the day you have made the booking until 24 hours before the beginning of the tour – we have to keep a 20% cancellation fee.
  2. If you unsubscribe when there are less than 24 hours to the beginning of the tour – we have to keep 100% cancellation fee.
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