The Valley of the Roses and Koprivshtitsa

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About the Activity

It is a little known fact that over 60% of the worlds rose oil is produced in a few Bulgarian small valleys tucked between impressive mountain ranges. This is an exciting full day trip that will take you to a fairytale scenery of fields of roses, lavender and sunflowers towered by the rugged peaks of the Balkan Mountain. There your guide will be revealing the secrets and splendour of the Bulgarian rose oil production at a renowned distillery. Later you will be visiting also the elegant Russian style church of the Nativity and if time allows to the Shipka peak for great panoramic views. The famous Thracian tomb of Kazanluk (UNESCO) dating back from 4th century BC is also on your list of the Valley of Roses wonders list. On the way back the ride will be on a different road with completely different views to gaze at. 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.

11 hours

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

English-speaking Driver

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Entrance fee for Ethnographic Complex "Damascena"

Entrance fee for a UNESCO Thracian tomb

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Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.

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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Aleksander Nevski Square, , Sofia, BulgariaYour activity-packed day starts at 7:00 am from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Hop aboard on a small minibus (usually with Wi-Fi) to head south and enjoy a scenic drive through the Bulgarian countryside. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Valley of Roses(Pass By)

, BulgariaYou will meet your local guide at the town of Kazanluk. The town is located in the heart of the Valley of Roses where over 60% of the world's rose oil is produced and more lavender oil than in the famous Provence, France. From here starts your guided exploration of the lush natural beauty of the valley locked between the Balkan and Sredna Gora mountain ranges. Kindly note that the roses are blooming only once a year from mid-May till mid-June. For the rest of the year, you will not be able to observe blossoming rose fields.

Damascena Ethnographic Complex

Parvi Mai Street, Skobelevo Village 24, Pavel Banya, Bulgaria, 6148You will pay a visit to the Damascena rose distillery where the whole process of rose picking and rose oil production will be revealed and explained to you. It will be one of the most aromatic experiences you will experience in your lifetime. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak

General Radetski St., Parc Tubelto, Kazanlak, Bulgaria, 6100Travel back in time by visiting the UNESCO Thracian Tomb (4th century BC) in Kazanlak and learn about Thracian tribes that lived and fought along the ancient Greeks. A short drive from there, at the foothills of the majestic Balkan Mountains, is the picturesque Shipka Memorial Church. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Shipka Monument

Stoletov Peak, Shipka, Bulgaria, 6150If time allows, you will be driven to the Shipka Monument from where fantastic views on both sides of the Balkan Mountains will widen before you. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Koprivshtitsa is a living town, but also an architectural reserve, that is a 2-hour drive from the town of Kazanluk. You will have time to independently discover and marvel at the 19th-century mansions the town is well-known of. You will have enough time to stretch your legs by meandering along the cobbled streets and the numerous small bridges. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Aleksander Nevski Square, , Sofia, BulgariaAfter another 2-hour transfer, you will arrive back at the original point, where your tour has started in the morning. 1 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

The parking lot right behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral and in front of "La Cattedrale" restaurant.View Location

End point

The parking lot right behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral and in front of "La Cattedrale" restaurant.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
During peak periods vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Sofia time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by TraventuriaCreated on 11 May 2017Created on 30 May 2025

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