Weekend in Bulgaria
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!
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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!
Itinerary
Friday: Sofia
- Sofia · 12 h
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.
Saturday: Sofia-Damascena-Kazanluk-Shipka-Sofia
- Damascena Ethnographic Complex · 2 h
After breakfast, transfer to ethnographic complex “DAMASCENA” in the village Skobelevo – 3 hours. Visiting the rose distillery and museum. Free time for lunch.
- Kazanluk · 1 h
In the afternoon transfer to Kazanlak – a city, famous with its ancient history and festival of roses. Sightseeing in the city.
- Museum of Roses · 15 min
The museum will introduce you to the technologies and traditions of manufacturing the most valuable essential oils in Bulgaria and the World.
- Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak · 30 min
A copy of the original one, which is a part of UNESCO heritage.
- The Thracian tomb at Shushmanets · 30 min
Entrance fee for 3 other Thracian tombs - Gryphons, Helvetia, Shushmanets
- Shipka · 20 min
Visiting the near town Shipka, to see the Memorial monastery. Back drive to Sofia -3 hours.
Sunday: Sofia-Boyana church-Sofia airport
- Sofia · 2 h
After breakfast - a walking tour in the center with visiting the Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the suburbs.
- Boyana Church · 25 min
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.
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)
Start time
09:00 · 14:00 · 15:00 · 18:00
Languages
In-person guide: German, English
Travellers
- Adult (18–80)
Options
- Weekend in Bulgariafrom €400
Pickup included
Start time: 09:00 · 14:00 · 15:00 · 18:00
In-person guide: German, English
Additional information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.