Overview
With this journey you could have a touch with the culture and material heritage of Bulgaria– the Bulgarian rose oil production and the Thracian tombs in the area of Kazanlak - IVth. century B.C. Walk in the biggest city of Bulgaria, listen to the stories and the legends from the guide, walk in rose or lavender fields, take in your hands the liquid gold of Bulgaria - the rose oil.
The best time for that trip is from May till the middle of June when you can see the harvesting period of the roses.
Make one of your weekends memorable in the land of roses, called Bulgaria!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance fees for Boyana church, Damascena complex , Thracian tombs and Essential oils museum.
Guide-driver
Dinner
Comfortable car
Breakfast
Accommodation for 2 nights in 3* hotel in the center of Sofia
Extra food and drinks
Gratitudes (optional)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
Day 1 Friday: Sofia
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Sofia
12 hours
Welcome to Sofia! Transfer from Sofia airport to a hotel in the center of the city. If it is not too late – a walking tour in the downtown of Sofia.
This is the capital of Bulgaria, which has many diamonds of architecture from different periods. Walk bellow the mighty Vitosha mountain and try the fortune of Sofia – the mineral water.
Welcome dinner in a folklore restaurant in the center of Sofia.
Night in the hotel.
Day 2 Saturday: Sofia-Damascena-Kazanluk-Shipka-Sofia
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Damascena Ethnographic Complex
2 hours Admission ticket included
After breakfast, transfer to ethnographic complex “DAMASCENA” in the village Skobelevo – 3 hours. Visiting the rose distillery and museum. Free time for lunch.
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1 hour
In the afternoon transfer to Kazanlak – a city, famous with its ancient history and festival of roses. Sightseeing in the city.
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Museum of Roses
15 min Admission ticket included
The museum will introduce you to the technologies and traditions of manufacturing the most valuable essential oils in Bulgaria and the World.
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Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
30 min Admission ticket included
A copy of the original one, which is a part of UNESCO heritage.
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30 min Admission ticket included
Entrance fee for 3 other Thracian tombs - Gryphons, Helvetia, Shushmanets
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Shipka
20 min
Visiting the near town Shipka, to see the Memorial monastery.
Back drive to Sofia -3 hours.
Day 3 Sunday: Sofia-Boyana church-Sofia airport
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Sofia
2 hours
After breakfast - a walking tour in the center with visiting the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the suburbs.
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Boyana Church
25 min Admission ticket included
In the afternoon visiting the Boyana church with its magnificent wall-paintings from 1259 – the first foregoing frescoes of Renaissance in Europe, under the protection of UNESCO.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Sofia).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
FAQs about Weekend in Bulgaria
Can I cancel Weekend in Bulgaria for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Entrance fees for Boyana church, Damascena complex , Thracian tombs and Essential oils museum.
- Guide-driver
- Dinner
- Comfortable car
- Breakfast
- Accommodation for 2 nights in 3* hotel in the center of Sofia
What's not included?
- Extra food and drinks
- Gratitudes (optional)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Damascena Ethnographic Complex, Museum of Roses, Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, Shipka, Boyana Church.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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