THE ROSE VALLEY FESTIVE

We are a travel agency City Tour and we have been operating since 2002!

HIGHLIGHTS:

-     Visit a traditional Bulgarian Rosary during its peak season          

-     Learn about the rose oil production

-     Explore the unique Kazanlak Thracian Tomb, UNESCO heritage site

-     See the beautiful memorial church “The Birth of Christ”

The tour departs at 8am from the center of Sofia. For about 3 hours you will travel on a very scenic and beautiful road that goes along the Balkans mountain until you reach the famous Bulgarian Rose Valley. Your first stop will be a traditional local rosary where you will have the chance to see its rose fields and learn more about the rose oil production in Bulgaria (Bulgaria is the world’s biggest rose oil producer). After that, you will continue to the small charming town of Kazanlak, in the heart of the Rose Valley, where you will be able to explore the ancient Thracian tomb, dating back to the 4^th century BC, which is famous for its paintings and it is a UNESCO heritage site. You will have free time for lunch and in the afternoon,  you will also visit the beautiful memorial church “the birth of Christ”. The expected return in Sofia is at about 8pm. 

PRICE INCLUDES:

•          professional live guide
•          transportation with a comfortable minivan 
•          trip to the Rose Valley and Kazanlak
•          visit to the described sites

PRICE EXCLUDES:

•          food & drinks
•          rosary entrance fee- 5 euro
•          Thracian tomb entrance fee- 3 euro
•          gratuities (optional)

OTHER INFORMATION:

-          Departure time:  8am (you should be there about 15 minutes earlier)

-          Meeting point: behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to café La Cathedrala- search for the City Tour Minivan 

-          The tour is not suitable for children under the age of 6 

-          Endpoint: returns to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

-          Tour duration: about 12 hours

-          Product reference code CT62