Expedition “Orpheus” - 7 Days

Rosetta Moto Tours in the valley of Thracian Kings.

Summary: A full seven riding days guided motorcycle tour across Bulgaria for those, who want to enjoy a complete motorcycle adventure experience and Bulgaria’s best motorcycle roads.
Our guests get the unique chance to try the amazingly tasty Bulgarian food, divine wines and also to attend the specially designed and presented, only for our valuable guest, Gala dinner in a home like setting with folklore program and many other pleasant surprises.
An experience no one else can gift you with around!
*Note: The summary on how our booking system works can be found here …

Main themes of this motorcycle tour are the best motorcycle roads in Bulgaria and the eternal legend of Orpheus – his home valley and his sacred temple nearby Tatul village, in the gorgeous Rhodope mountains.

“Know thyself and you’ll know the Universe and the Gods!” – Orpheus


Few curious facts …
Bulgaria has 37 mountains and almost 40% of its territory is covered with forests.
Try to imagine how many and what kind of passes you will ride through. Try to imagine the scenery, the greenery of the forests, the smell of wild mushrooms …

Have you noticed we also have a self-guided version of this motorcycle tour in Bulgaria?
Check out our Adventure “Orpheus” – a self-guided version of this particular one.


Troyan pass
Typical Bulgarian mountain pass

Want to see some guests’ references? Sure …
Check out what our guests have to say about their experience, being guided by us for this motorcycle tour.


Expedition objectives:

Within these full seven unforgettable riding days, the final goal of the expedition is to lead you to Orpheus’s home valley and sacred sanctuary in the mysterious Rodope mountains.

The route is specially designed to provide you with balanced and joyful motorcycle riding on the twisty roads, followed by easy going touring and regular stops for refreshments.

For details about the planed route, check the “MAP” tab above.

The amazingly tasty food, divine wines and the boutique Gala dinner with folklore program are the cherry on the top of the cream pie of the entire guided motorcycle tour!

This expedition is also designed to address questions about the human’s most ancient history, believes and cultural heritage.

Bulgaria is in the Top 3 richest countries in the world by its archaeological and historical sites, together with Italy and Greece.
Part of the specially designed route will lead you through some of the most precious sightseeing spots in the country.

Trip highlights:

Total trip length: 1 652 km;
Total riding days: 7 days;
Average distance covered per day: 236 km;
Average time to travel per day: 5 hrs;
Total overnights: 8 overnights in double bed room;
Single room supplement: EUR 250.00;
Total breakfasts and dinners: 8 sets, including 1 gala dinner with exclusive surprise and a life time story to tell and remember;
Minimum requirement for the group count: 5 persons.

* Remark: The expedition might be executed with less participants in case they cover the overhead costs.
** Remark: Custom modifications are available for all trips upon request. If all group participants agree to change any of the trip’s components we are ready to adapt any of those in order to fit your requests and wishes.
*Note: For a complete list of the total catalogue price values, please check the “TOUR PRICES” section!

If you think you’d rather prefer doing the tour alone, check out our Adventure “Orpheus” motorcycle tour – the self-guided version of this one.

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For any questions about the trip, don’t hesitate to use the Inquiry form below.

 

Expedition “Orpheus” Trip starts on: Trip ends on:
1. 12 June 2023 (Mon) 18 June 2023 (Sun)
2. 24 July 2023 (Mon) 30 July 2023 (Sun)
3. 04 Sept 2023 (Mon) 10 Sept 2023 (Sun)

For a day-by-day trip plan, please check the “ITINERARY” tab above.

For more information, please use the Inquiry form below.

Get in touch with us for any questions you might have and together we’ll work out the best possible trip calendar for you!

Day 1
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 0 - Assembly day

Meeting all participants at the airport during the day and transfers to the hotel for the first evening and dinner together.

Initial meeting, conference with all participants, a brief seminar on the safety, rules of riding, including paperwork before the start of the trip on the next day.

Day 2
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 1

Route: Varna – Badevtsi village

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

All participants receive their designated keys for the booked motorcycles and start preparations for departure.

TTL time available for preparations: 1 hrs.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Dinner at the hotel

TTL distance covered: 320 km

AVG moving time on the road: 5 hrs.

Day 3
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 2

Route: Badevtsi village – Ivaylovgrad

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Dinner at the hotel

TTL distance covered: 187 km

AVG moving time on the road: 4 hrs.

Day 4
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 3

Route: Ivaylovgrad – Zlatograd

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Dinner at the hotel

TTL distance covered: 181 km

AVG moving time on the road: 4 hrs.

Day 5
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 4

Route: Zlatograd – Shiroka laka

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Gala Dinner in traditional Rhodope mountain’s way

TTL distance covered: 180 km

AVG moving time on the road: 4 hrs.

Day 6
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 5

Route: Shiroka laka – Hisarya

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Dinner at the hotel

TTL distance covered: 200 km

AVG moving time on the road: 4 hrs.

Day 7
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 6

Route: Hisarya – Veliko Tarnovo

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Dinner at the hotel

TTL distance covered: 150 km

AVG moving time on the road: 3 hrs.

Day 8
Expedition "Orpheus" - day 7

Route: Veliko Tarnovo – Varna

Wake up: 07:00 hrs.

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 08:30 hrs

Group gathering at 8:30 hrs at the hotel’s parking lot.

Time to depart: Not later than 09:30 hrs.

Time of arrival at the hotel: Not later than 17:30 hrs.

Dinner at the hotel

TTL distance covered: 434 km

AVG moving time on the road: 8 hrs.

Day 9
Expedition "Orpheus" - Departure day

Breakfast: from 07:30 to 10:30 hrs

Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport

Trip price includes:

  • Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport transfer on day zero and departure day.
  • 8 overnights in double bed room in personally selected hotels 3 stars and up.
  • 7 Breakfasts and 6 dinners in personally selected restaurants and wineries.
  • Gala dinner with boutique folklore program, including national costumes’ rental (* Photo and video cameras are a must. No other place on this planet to participate on such event!!!).
  • One lunch picnic on specially hand picked spot.
  • Compulsory health Insurance for foreign tourists.
  • Moto group guides’ fees
  • All museum and sightseeing fees.
  • Parking lots on the designated places to visit, part of the sightseeing stops.
  • SPA procedures in the Augusta SPA hotel – Hisarya, during our stay there.
  • Support vehicle and trailer.

Trip price excludes:

  • Bike rental
  • Brunches (Average cost of a quick brunch is around 10 EUR)
  • Single room supplement (250.00 EUR for the entire trip)
  • Fuel (Average TTL cost of the fuel for the whole trip will be around 150 EUR). Bikes are provided for rental with full tank and are to be returned with full tank
  • Personal expenses
  • Airplane tickets
  • Everything else not stated in the section describing what trip includes.

Catalogue tour prices **, excluding motorcycle rental.

1. Rider with own bike

Rider in DBR* Rider in SBR* Passenger in DBR
Catalogue price: 2 434.00 EUR 2 684.00 EUR 1 607.00 EUR

Catalogue tour prices **, including motorcycle rental.

1. Honda AfricaTwin – Standard edition

Rider in DBR* Rider in SBR* Passenger in DBR
Catalogue price:  3 134.00 EUR 3 384.00 EUR 1 607.00 EUR

2. Honda AfricaTwin – Adventure sports

Rider in DBR* Rider in SBR* Passenger in DBR
Catalogue price:  3 274.00 EUR 3 524.00 EUR 1 607.00 EUR

* Remark:
– SBR – Single Bed Room;
– DBR – Double Bed Room

** Remark:
All prices are per person, payable in EUR

Motorcycle rental prices.

1. Honda AfricaTwin – Standard edition

1-3 days 4-7 days 8+ days
Catalogue price: 110.00 EUR 100.00 EUR 80.00 EUR
Mandatory refundable security deposit for Honda AfricaTwin Standard model – 800.00 EUR

2. Honda AfricaTwin – Adventure sports

1-3 days 4-7 days 8+ days
Catalogue price: 130.00 EUR 120.00 EUR 100.00 EUR
Mandatory refundable security deposit for Honda AfricaTwin Adventure sports model – 1,000.00 EUR

* Remark: All prices are per bike, per each riding day, payable in EUR

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FAQs

Is the announced tour price subject to a change?

Yes! In this particular trip we haven’t included the rent of the bike, single room supplement, nor any other additional service you may require. The total price of the trip depends on your specific wishes, thus is a matter of additional appointments!
After booking request is sent our representative will get in touch with you in order to define your full list of requirements and setup the entire trip amenities and price accordingly!
All this is done for your better experience and satisfaction from the services provided!

For more information, please review carefully the cost structure of the price and what exactly is included and excluded from the announced base price!

For detailed list of catalogue prices, please review the “Tour prices” section.

Is the minimum group size mandatory?

No! Our tours are 100% customizable and can be adjusted to your specific needs and/or requirements.

Am I supposed to carry my own protective gear?

Yes! It is a mandatory condition every rider to carry its own protective and riding gear.

Can I order a support vehicle and trailer for the trip if not included?

Yes! Our tours are 100% customizable, but you have to have in mind, that additional charges might be induced for every service not included in the standard package!

*Remark: This map serves only for descriptive visualization purposes and does not represent the exact route of the tour.

You can send your inquiry via the form below.

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Trip Facts

  • Motorcycle
  • min. 3 pax
  • 7 days
  • Yes
  • Easy
  • Credit Card, Debit Card, Wire Transfer, FinTech, Cash
  • 3 and 4 star hotels
  • Selected restaurants
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • English, Russian
  • Spring, Summer, Autumn

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