Weekend in Bulgaria

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With this journey you could have a touch with the culture and material heritage of Bulgaria– the Bulgarian rose oil production and the Thracian tombs in the area of Kazanlak - IVth. century B.C. Walk in the biggest city of Bulgaria, listen to the stories and the legends from the guide, walk in rose or lavender fields, take in your hands the liquid gold of Bulgaria - the rose oil.

The best time for that trip is from May till the middle of June when you can see the harvesting period of the roses.

Make one of your weekends memorable in the land of roses, called Bulgaria!

What's Included

Entrance fees for Boyana church, Damascena complex , Thracian tombs and Essential oils museum.
Guide-driver
Dinner
Comfortable car
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Accommodation for 2 nights in 3* hotel in the center of Sofia
Extra food and drinks
Gratitudes (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Friday: Sofia

    1 stop
  • 1
    Sofia

    Welcome to Sofia! Transfer from Sofia airport to a hotel in the center of the city. If it is not too late – a walking tour in the downtown of Sofia. This is the capital of Bulgaria, which has many diamonds of architecture from different periods. Walk bellow the mighty Vitosha mountain and try the fortune of Sofia – the mineral water. Welcome dinner in a folklore restaurant in the center of Sofia. Night in the hotel.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Saturday: Sofia-Damascena-Kazanluk-Shipka-Sofia

    6 stops
  • 2
    Damascena Ethnographic Complex

    After breakfast, transfer to ethnographic complex “DAMASCENA” in the village Skobelevo – 3 hours. Visiting the rose distillery and museum. Free time for lunch.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    In the afternoon transfer to Kazanlak – a city, famous with its ancient history and festival of roses. Sightseeing in the city.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museum of Roses

    The museum will introduce you to the technologies and traditions of manufacturing the most valuable essential oils in Bulgaria and the World.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

    A copy of the original one, which is a part of UNESCO heritage.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Entrance fee for 3 other Thracian tombs - Gryphons, Helvetia, Shushmanets

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Shipka

    Visiting the near town Shipka, to see the Memorial monastery. Back drive to Sofia -3 hours.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Sunday: Sofia-Boyana church-Sofia airport

    2 stops
  • 8
    Sofia

    After breakfast - a walking tour in the center with visiting the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the suburbs.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Boyana Church

    In the afternoon visiting the Boyana church with its magnificent wall-paintings from 1259 – the first foregoing frescoes of Renaissance in Europe, under the protection of UNESCO.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bulgarian Fairy Tale

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Multi-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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