Polovragi: Spirit & Music Trip – Vibrations and Sounds of the Cobza – The Thracian Lyre in the Heart of Nature

Have you ever dreamed of celebrating Saint Mary’s Day in a truly different place?

Where mountains whisper, traditions are alive, and music touches the soul?

This August, Polovragi becomes the spiritual capital of Wallachia,

and the Lira Tracă International Festival – 2nd Edition invites you to a one-of-a-kind experience of nature, spirituality, and living art.

Come and feel the depth of Romania – where time slows down and the heart opens.

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Dates: August 15–18, 2025

Location: Polovragi, Gorj County – Subcarpathian Getic Mountains

Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

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Target Audience: Families and travelers from Romania and abroad, interested in traditional music, spirituality, nature, cultural heritage, and meaningful authentic experiences.

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Day 1 – Friday, August 15 | Arrival & Cultural Roots Connection

• Arrival and check-in at a local guesthouse with herbal tea, homemade bread, and Ocnele Mari salt

• Guided tour through the village of Polovragi: legends, traditional houses, local stories

• Visit to the Polovragi Monastery, a spiritual and architectural landmark

• Participation in the Lira Tracă Festival opening: artisan stalls, traditional dances, ancient music with a modern twist

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Day 2 – Saturday, August 16 | The Cave and the Story of Zamolxis

• Guided hike to Polovragi Cave and the Olteț Canyon, known as the narrowest canyon in Europe

• Festival activities: parades, cobza-making workshops, musical storytelling, and live demonstrations

• Evening concert: “Lira Tracă & Taraful lui Orfeu”

• Festive dinner under the stars

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Day 3 – Sunday, August 17 | Music & Movement

• Visit to the Horezu Ceramics Museum – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

• Brunch at the sheepfold in the hills (11:30 AM)

• Interactive talk: “The Thracian Lyre and the Sacred Power of Music”

• Participation in the festival’s final celebration: collective traditional dance (Hora), rhythm circle, closing concert

• Festive dinner under the stars

• Bonfire Ceremony at approximately 11:00 PM

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Day 4 – Monday, August 18 | Returning with Sound in the Soul

• Slow breakfast in silence

• Group reflection & optional cobza session with a local artisan

• Departure

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The Package Includes:

• 3 nights’ accommodation in traditional guesthouses (double/triple rooms) and meals

• Full access to all experiences and guided visits

• 3-day pass to the Lira Tracă Festival

• Professional cultural guide and group coordinator

• Entry tickets to museums and heritage sites included

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Prices & Booking Conditions:

Early bird rate valid until July 15, 2025: 390 EUR / person

After this date, the price increases to 460 EUR / person.

This price is net for travel agencies, allowing them to add their own commercial margin.

Limited number of places. Reservations confirmed in the order of registration.

Recommended selling price for agents: €470–€500 (20–30%).