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

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Locals during the gathering of the roses — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this 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. 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Traventuria

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fee for Ethnographic Complex "Damascena"
Not included: Entrance fee for a UNESCO Thracian tomb

Itinerary

Vasil Levski Monument

10 min

Your activity-packed day starts at 7:00 am with a hop-on board on a small minibus (usually with Wi-Fi) to head south and enjoy a scenic drive through the Bulgarian countryside.
Valley of Roses

Passing by

You 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

one hour Admission not included

You 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.
Shipka Monument

30 min

If 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.
Stop 5

one hour

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.
Vasil Levski Monument

1 min

After another 2-hour transfer, you will arrive back at the original point, where your tour has started in the morning.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia.

End point

The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.

Options

The Valley of the Roses and Koprivshtitsa

Guided tour in English
ENG Live:Roses& Buzludzha|UFO

Live ENG guide: see Rose Valley, Damascena Rose Farm, golden Shipka Church & Buzludzha UFO. Koprivshtitsa town is EXCLUDED.