From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Sofia, Bulgaria

11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get out of Sofia and learn about rose oil on this guided tour. Visit the Valley of the Roses, a center of rose oil production before continuing on to the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak to learn about its history from your guide. Admire the architecture at the 19th-century Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ. It is important to note that rose blooms can only be seen from mid-May to mid-June.

Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
Learn about the area from your guide
View the architecture at the Memorial Temple of the Birth of Christ
Admire the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak

What's Included

English-speaking guide throughout the tour
English-speaking Driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance fee for Ethnographic Complex "Damascena"

€13.00 per person
Entrance fee for a UNESCO Thracian tomb

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Vasil Levski Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valley of Roses (Pass By)

Damascena Ethnographic Complex

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shipka Monument

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Municipality Koprivshtitsa

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Vasil Levski Monument

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
During peak periods vehicles without Wi-Fi may be used.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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Beyond Our Expectations

Clemencia_A, May 2024

The tour guide Martin went far and beyond our expectations. We had a great time always listening the information he shared. Very knowledgeable tour guide is Martin.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Clemente, Many thanks for your kind review. Your feedback is of great value to us and we are more than thankful for your time. Martin will surely be delighted with your words, too. We all look forward to meeting you again in Sofia! Best regards, Nora Dobrinska (Traventuria Team)

AMAZONG

Anush S, Aug 2019

It was a kind of get away of hot weather, also useful information, the most charming sensation was I FELT FREE WITH MOTHER NATURE, LEARN ABOUT PEOPLE LIVING IN COUNTRYSIDE, LOVED IT

Wonderful trip

Anita G, Jun 2019

We have really amazing trip to the beautiful heartland of Bulgaria. So nice driver and fellow travellers. All was organised in time manner and program. You can go :)