Kazanlak-Rose Valley-Valley of the Thracian Kings - private tour from Plovdiv

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Museum 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 min· Admission not included

2. Iskra 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 min· Admission not included

3. Thracian 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 min· Admission not included

4. 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 min· Admission not included

5. Shipka 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 min· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup included.

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.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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