Trigrad gorge & Rodopi Mountains
Today we will explore the magnificent Trigrad gorge, which offers spectacular panoramas in more than 1200 m above sea level. This is one of the best spots in Europe to see the Wallcreepers. It is here where after a short and easy walk along the road for about 2 km that we hope to see this wonderful bird.
After lunch time we continue driving through the Rodopi Mountains, with panoramic views through the forests. There are good opportunities to watch Black and White Storks, Spanish Sparrow, Lesser Grey Shrike, Red-rumped Swallow , Scops Owl. Night at local hotel in Krumovgrad town.

Rodopi Mountains
Today we will visit a rocky region close to our hotel. The area is of ancient volcanic origin with stony ground and huge rocks scattered around, This part of the Rodopi Mountains is well known as one of Europe’s most important regions for birds of prey. We will spend all day birdwatching and we will have the opportunity to see Golden, Imperial, Booted and Short-toed Eagles, Long-legged Buzzard, Black, Egyptian and Griffon Vultures.

Bulgarian Black Sea coast
Today we transfer to the lowlands along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. We will spend the next 2 nights in Pomorie, a town located near the beach, and close to the local lakes. This is the most important area in Bulgaria for large and small migrating birds from the huge region of Central and Eastern Europe during the spring and autumn migration. We have the opportunity to see here Imperial eagle, Masked Shrike, Olive-tree Warbler, Lesser Spotted Eagle, Montagu’s Harrier.

Bourgas Lakes
Today we will visit the area around the Bourgas lakes (Ramsar and IBA sites ) , with the extensive reed-beds on their lakesides . There are flooded meadows, marshes, low hills, and oak forests in the surrounding countryside. Here we can spot Pygmy Cormorant, Night-, Squacco-, Purple- and Grey Herons, Little- and Great White Egrets, Spoonbills, Glossy Ibis, Honey Buzzard, Short-toed Eagle. Further we visit a Ropotamo reserve, including wetlands, a river, sand dunes and a part of the sea coast, where we can see some Woodpeckers, Short-toed Treecreeper, Honey Buzzard, Booted Eagle.

Kavarna
Today we transfer north along the Black Sea coast and spend the night in Kavarna town. We have the opportunities to see Golden Oriole, Bee-eaters, Roller, Syrian Woodpecker, Hobby, Levant Sparrowhawk. Along the way we will stop at oak forest, where we can see woodpeckers and Semi-collared flycatcher.

Dourankoulak Lake
This morning we visit Dourankoulak lake, a very important wetland area for the breeding, migrating and wintering birds, where we can spot Paddyfield Warbler, Collared Pratincole, Pygmy Cormorant, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Ferruginous Duck,
We continue further towards Kaliakra reserve region. This is a coastal headland. Its white and reddish cliffs descend precipitously into the depths of the sea from a height of over 200 m. we can see Lesser Grey- and Red-backed Shrikes, Black-headed- and Corn Buntings.
In the afternoon we drive inland and reach the Danube river valley, where we will spend the night in Vetren village.

Reserve lake Srebarna
Today we will visit the managed reserve lake Srebarna. Srebarna is under the aegis of UNESCO as a Monument of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Its extensive reed-beds give perfect shelter for globally threatened with extinction Dalmatian Pelican, Ferruginous duck, Pygmy cormorant and a number of other more or less rare birds like Red-necked- and Black-necked Grebes, Purple-, Squacco- and Night Herons, Marsh Harrier, Penduline Tit to breed.

Kalimok Brashlen
Driving west along the Danube we’ll visit the Каlimok marshland. Initially, the area was a typical Danube riverside marsh, then it was turned into a fish farm during the communist regime, and today it is a partially restored marshland again. A good place for watching Whiskered Tern, White-winged- and Black Terns, Red-necked-, Black-necked-, Little- and Great Crested Grebes, Pygmy Cormorant.
Further we head south for the Balkan Range in the afternoon, where we can visit an open-air museum Overnight in the village.

Sofia Airport – Return Flight
Breakfast and transfer towards Sofia Airport for the return flight.