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The Valley of the Roses & Koprivshitsa day tour

By Traventuria
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Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the tender fragrance of the Rose Valley
  • See the iconic Kazanluk Thracian Tomb (UNESCO)
  • Learn about the technology of the rose oil (and rakia)
  • Sample some rose products
  • Visit and tour on your own the Revival-period Koprivshtitsa

Activity location

  • Valley of Roses
    • Kazanluk, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transport in an air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking local guide for the sights in the Rose Valley
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All transport costs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge and tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission fee (approx. 12 euros/pers)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 6 years old.
  • Not wheelchair and stroller friendly
  • The Damascus Rose blooms for only about 22 - 25 days - from the second half of May to mid June. Rest of the year you will NOT be able to observe blossoming rose fields.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

An exciting full day trip revealing the secrets and splendour of the Bulgarian rose oil production, the ancient Thracian tomb of Kazanlak and the breathtaking mountainous area of the Freedom monument in Shipka. AS a bonus on the way back to Sofia you will have free time to explore on your own the charming town of Koprivshtitsa showcasing over 200 different Bulgarian Renaissance types of mansions. An early start from Sofia will take us accroos the fertile Thracian Plane. We will arrive in Kazanlak in about 3 hours and we will visit to the famous Thracian tomb dating back to the 4th century BC, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then we continue east to the Ethnographic Complex Damascena, located in the heart of the Valley of Roses, where you will learn why Bulgaria is famous for rose oil production. The next stop is the iconic Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ, built between 1885 and 1902 in Russian Moskovite style, a beautifully located Eastern-orthodox architectural jewel. If time allows we can “venture” further up the Balkan Mountains for great views from the Shipka peak. On the return journey to Sofia we will use a different route via the road between the majestic Balkan Mountains and the gentle hills of Sredna Gora Moutains. A planned stop in Koprivshtitsa will give the advantage to explore this Revival Period archtectural gem.

Location

Activity location

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    Valley of Roses
    • Kazanluk, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
    • 9 bulevard "Yanko Sakazov"
    • 1527, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria