About this activity
Prices from 50 euro
Approximately 11 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
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Live guide in English for the Valley of the Roses
Easy cancellation:Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Immerse yourself in the blossom and tender fragrance of the Rose Valley (roses bloom only once annually)
- See the iconic Kazanluk Thracian Tomb (UNESCO)
- Learn about the technology of the rose oil (and rakia (Bulgarian brandy) as well) production and sample some rose products
- Visit and tour on your own the Revival-period Koprivshtitsa (shortstop, driver-only)
- 07:00: Departure from the starting point at the parking lot behind the main entrance of the Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of “la Cathedrale” restaurant.
- 09:30: Arrival in the town of Kazanlak and meeting the English speaking guide. You’ll travel together to the rose fields, where you’ll have an excellent opportunity for some great photos.
- 11:00: You’ll arrive at the Ethnographic Complex “Damascena”, where you’ll learn more about the production and use of the rose oil.
- 12:30: You’ll have some free time for lunch. The guide will be with the group the entire time.
- 13:30: A visit to the Thracian tomb, a UNESCO site, dating back from the 4th century BC.
- 14:30: A guided visit to the elegant Russian style church of the Nativity and if time allows to the Shipka peak for great panoramic views.
- 16:00: You’ll leave our local guide in Kazanlak and will use a different route between the Balkan and Sredna Gora Mountain. Your English-speaking driver will stop you for a short break in Koprvishtitsa, a small town showcasing in the best way the Bulgarian Renaissance architecture.
- 18:00: Arrival at Koprivshtitsa for a short photo stop.
- 19:30: Arrival at the starting point at Aleksander Nevski Cathedral
- 1 pers. – 180 Euro
- 2 pers – 99 Euro per person
- 3 pers – 80 Euro per person
- 4-7 pers – 65 Euro per person
- 8-12 pers – 60 Euro per person
Special offer of 50 euro per person for the following periods:
- Every Saturday and Sunday (12th of May – 12th of June)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- English speaking local guide (for the Rose Valley sights only)
- Transport by modern vehicle (car/minibus) with air condition
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee for the Kazanluk Thracian Tomb (UNESCO) –
- Entrance fee for the Ethnographic Complex “Damascena” –
- Pick up from your accommodation – 5/10 euros per reservation, depending on the hotel
- Drop off at your accommodation – 5 euro per reservation
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable to walk on cobbled streets
- Especially in summer bring a sun hat, sun lotion and sunglasses
- The tour is not suitable for disabled people