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From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$70.43
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Overview
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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The Valley of the Roses and Koprivshtitsa
Guided tour in English
Guided tour in English
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 11 hours
- English-speaking Driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Entrance fee for a UNESCO Thracian tomb
- Entrance fee for Ethnographic Complex "Damascena"
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia.
Return details
The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia.
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Vasil Levski MonumentYour 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.
- 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. (pass by)
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Damascena Ethnographic ComplexYou 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.
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Shipka MonumentIf 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.
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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.
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Vasil Levski MonumentAfter another 2-hour transfer, you will arrive back at the original point, where your tour has started in the morning.
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From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$70.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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