All Karlovo Tours & Excursions in 2026

The Festival of Herbs in Karlovo (with Lavender aroma) is emblematic for Bulgaria and it's as big as the Kazanlak Rose festival. It's a true experience with great events and lots of cultural rituals. A festival not to be missed and totally worth experiencing. Do not miss the 20.06.2026 as it's going to be exquisite this year. Choice between 2 options for maximum flexibility. The program for 20.06.2026 is: 10:00 a.m. Folklore program with the participation of amateur groups from the Municipality of Karlovo 12:00 Demonstration of lavender brewing in an authentic gyulpan Folklore program - Samodiv dance, ritual "Enyo's bulya" Passing through the Enyo's wreath (woven from herbs) Demonstration of kneading bread, baking in a clay pot "Podnitsa" and tasting Tasting of lavender tea *There could be changes in the program

Foodies won’t want to miss the chance to witness a classic Bulgarian seasonal experience: making rose jam and oil. Between May and June, the Damascene roses of the Rose Valley near Kazanlak bloom, and their most delicate petals become a delicious homemade jam. Learn about centuries-old traditions as you watch expert hands prepare first jam, oil then yogurt. Then enjoy a yogurt tasting followed by fig jam and a “banitsa” pastry.

Art knitting is a traditional Bulgarian craft, including knitting of one and five hooks, lace point, frevole and brussels lace. The master will tell you the story of this art and will show the basic knitting techniques and as a result you will make a souvenir! Color embroidery-in its early period, the art of embroidery developed on the rich heritage of Slavic embroidery. Artistic woodcarving-processing, cutting and shaping wood with an applied and decorative purpose by using various tools. Plastene-in the past, there was an old Bulgarian craft, which produced fabrics of woven textiles. Probably this is the oldest technique for making textiles. Weaving-besides the dexterity and the creative instinct of the Bulgarian people, in its weaving art are intertwined borrowings from other ethnicities and nations, imported from historical contacts,invasions,trade exchanges. Immerse yourself in the charm of the past and return hundreds of years back in time!