SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches New Bike Tour in Central Bulgaria

BANGKOK - March 5, 2014 - PRLog -- SpiceRoads Cycle Tours, the leading bicycle tour operator in Asia for more than a decade, brings you in touch with Bulgaria’s fascinating history, magnificent mountain ranges, distinctive architecture and heart-warming culture that is waiting to be discovered by bicycle.

Occupying a portion of the eastern Balkan peninsula, and at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the lands of Bulgaria have been populated since antiquity. Lifestyles and cultures have developed in this region over thousands of years influenced by the Thracians, Illyrians, Greeks, Romans and Slavs. Highlights of this tour through central Bulgaria include traversing between old towns, ancient mosques, forested mountains and picturesque valleys.

The Highlights of Bulgaria begins in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria and one of the oldest cities in Europe, with the  exploration of a few of the more than 250 historic landmarks and architectural monuments before heading to the countryside. Riding onwell paved roads, the tour introduces you to Bulgaria at its unspoiled best, a cache of natural beauty, ancient history, comfortable accommodations, and fresh cuisine in idyllic surroundings!

This 10-day Highlights of Bulgaria covers 390 kilometres and cost US$2,200 per person with an additional US$215 for bike rental. Included is accommodation, most meals, drinks and snacks while riding, Scheduled departures are in May, June, August and September. To celebrate this inaugural route there is a 10% discount on the May 25 departure. Enter promo code BULGARIA when booking here.

About SpiceRoads Cycle Tours

SpiceRoads is a specialist bicycle tour operator based in Bangkok offering a range of two-wheel tours throughout Asia. SpiceRoads tours cater for every level of cyclist and range from day-trips to complete country explorations. Participants are invited to join tours with fixed date departures scheduled throughout the year, while private or tailor-made tours can be arranged for groups or individuals on request. The professional operations set-up includes a fleet of well-maintained mountain and road bikes and support vehicles. All tours are led by experienced cycle guides.