The contemplative remote monastery of Sokolski lies in the Balkan Mountains on a steep rock between Gabrovo and the Schipka pass. The complex is very quiet, planted with many flowers plants and offers a great view over the surrounding nature reserve. Shortly after its foundation in 1863 the pretty closter church was painted from the inside and outside with mural paintings of Pavel and Nikola Sograf from Schipka.

Taking in guests

In the monastery lives a small convent of orthodox sisters. In the morning the services take place at 8:00 o'clock and in the evening at 17:30 o'clock and the guests are warmly invited to listen to the chants.

Lodging and catering

All together 6 double rooms are available (also usable as a single room) and 2 apartments (3 beds). The rooms are simple, clean and have all a connected bath with Shower/WC.

The meals are taken in the comfortable dining room. For food there is the tasty Bulgarian kitchen with many fresh vegetables, salad, and grilled meat and of course the famous Bulgarian yoghurt. In the monastery yard flows a well with fresh drinkable source water.

Prices 2010 & Info:

*daily arrival, flight to Sofia

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Minimum participant number: individual organization from 1 person

Included services in the price:

• Information for the preparation of your trip

• 7 overnight stays in the monastery in Single or Double with half board

• 1 overnight stay in Sofia (3*Hotel, centrally situated, Single or Double incl. breakfast)

• English/German-speaking welcome at the airport

• Individual airport transfer from the airport to the hotel in Sofia

• Individual direct transfer from the hotel in Sofia to the Sokolski monastery and from the monastery back to the airport

• Insolvency Insurance policy

• English/German-speaking care with telephone accessibility by our partner agency in Sofia

Best holiday season: May - September

Conditions of entry: Since the 1st January 2007 Bulgaria is a member of the EU. German citizens need a valid identity card or passport for the entry. For citizens of other countries pls. check the responsible consulate in your country.

Vaccination regulations: No vaccinations are prescribed. Please take your European health insurance card (EHIC, available at your German health insurance). We recommend the completion of an additional health insurance for a journey abroad.