A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha

From Plovdiv we go towards Balkan mountain. We pass through several small Bulgarian villages. Our road continues through the Valley of Roses where, if you wish, we can stop. Then we arrive at the Russian Church "Nativity of Christ".

After enjoying the unique architecture, we visit the largest tomb in the valley of the Thracian kings. Built 330 BC.

Then we head to Buzludzha Peak and UFO -Buzludzha Monument.

Itinerary

1. Valley of Roses · 15 min

   We travel through picturesque landscapes towards the Valley of Roses, which has been known for centuries for its oil rose growing traditions. Every year, the Rose Festival is celebrated here in the first days of June. Note that roses bloom from about mid-May to about mid-June. If you wish, we can stop to enjoy their magical aroma and pick from their flowers, as well as get to know the harvest.

2. National Park-Museum Shipka-Buzluzha · 25 min

   We stop at the architectural masterpiece Shipchen Monastery "Nativity", which has been declared a cultural monument and is of national importance. It is located under a rose hip. It is also known as the Russian Church

3. Tomb of Seuthes III · 25 min

   One of the largest Thracian mounds in Bulgaria. This is one of the few Thracian tombs preserved and not looted. This is the tomb of Seuthes III the last of the Odris kingdom. From 330 BC

4. Buzludzha Monument · 1 h

   Featured as one of the Most Beautiful Abandoned Places in the World! Originally built as a Bulgarian Communist Party Assembly Hall in 1974, this UFO-like structure has been abandoned for decades. Each year it attracts hundreds of photographers and adventure seekers. The construction process started in 1974 and took seven years. Around 6,000 people worked on the site until the monument rose as a structure and more than 15,000 cubic metres of rock were destroyed in the process.The cost was more than 35 000 000 US Dollars. After 1989 with the end of the communist era in Bulgaria the monument was abounded and is slowly disintegrating and falling apart since then. The building is no longer managed by the Bulgarian government, or anyone in general, and is closed off from the public as it is considered dangerous to go inside.

What's included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not included

• Gratuities

Languages

In-person guide: Russian, English · Written guide: English

Travellers

• Infant (0–2)
• Adult (3–100)

Options

• A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzhafrom €55

  Pickup included

  In-person guide: English, Russian · Written guide: English

Additional information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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