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Travel through the notorious Rose Valley where the best rose oil in the world is being produced. In Kazanlak discover the unique Rose Museum and the local museum of history keeping more than 50 000 original exponents. The museum protects, examines and popularizes the entire rich historical heritage of the Kazanlak region, including all Thracian tombs and treasures from the Valley of the Thracian kings. In the same valley visit the first Bulgarian UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site – the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak (from 4 century B. C.) and the impressive Golyama Kosmatka temple/tomb (from 5 century B. C.). Finally visit the outstanding Christian Orthodox temple named Shipka Memorial Church built in memory of the soldiers who died during the Russian Turkish War of Liberation from 1877-1878.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers are collected from any hotel (accommodation) or location within Plovdiv city. Travelers must provide their pick up location upon booking or closer to their tour date.
Itinerary
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1Museum of Roses
One of a kind museum that shows to the world interesting exponents related to the rose-picking and rose-production in Bulgaria.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Iskra Historical Museum
The museum protects, examines and popularizes the entire rich historical heritage of the Kazanlak region, including all Thracian tombs and treasures from the Valley of the Thracian rulers.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
The Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak is Bulgaria's first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It impresses the visitor with its unique frescoes from IV century B. C. Travelers are allowed to visit the replica only.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Goliama Kosmatka is an impressive Thracian temple from V century B.C. When the great Thracian king Seuthes III died the structure was converted into his tomb. Archaeologists found inside about 20 amazing gold objects, obviously belonging to the king.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Shipka Memorial Church
Shipka Memorial Church is an outstanding Russian Orthodox temple built between 1885 and 1902 at the foothills of the Balkan Range. The church is dedicated to the Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian soldiers who died for the liberation of Bulgaria in the Russo - Turkish War from 1877-1878.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Period: Year round; the bloom of the roses varies slightly every year but generally is between 1-st of May and 15-th of June. Lavender is in bloom in June, while sunflowers start in mid-June until the end of July.
- The original Kazanlak tomb is closed for tourists in order to preserve the very precious frescoes inside. Travelers visit the replica nearby.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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