2 days from Sofia: Thracian tombs and the way to immortality

Do you know Orpheus? Spartacus? Come with us to explore their origin and to feel the ancient times, when the Bulgarian lands belonged to the Thracians!

Those people lived more than 1600 years in the Balkan peninsula and they took and shared knowledge and religion cults with the neighbors and the tribes that crossed through their lands. They were good warriors and fighters, and so many of them were hired by different armies and became generals. Some of them were magnificent musicians. They influenced the Greek and Latin mythology but immediately disappeared when Christianity became the official religion for the Roman empire.

Now the evidence of their rich heritage you can see in the archeological sources - their treasuries, sanctuaries, and tombs, with which they found the gate to the underworld.

Let's explore the mystical life of the Thracians and to fill the lost parts of the historical puzzle!

Itinerary

Sofia- Kazanluk- Valley of the Thracian kings-Hisarya

1. Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak · 30 min

   Visit the copy of the tomb of Kazanluk. The original one is a UNESCO site.

2. Kazanluk · 2 h

   Visit the museum “Iskra”, where you can find more evidence for life in the area of the Rose valley and the artifacts, founded in the tombs. Free time in Kazanluk for lunch and to see the city – 1.5 hours.

3. Valley of Roses · 2 h

   Entering the Valley of the Thracian kings. Visit the tomb of Ostrusha. After it, we’ll visit the tombs of Helvetsia, Griffons, and Shushmanets. Visit the tomb of the Thracian king Sevt III. If you wish we’ll visit 2 tombs more.

Hisarya- Strelcha-Koprivstitsa-Sofia

1. Hissarya · 1 h

   Visit the ancient city of Diocletianopol and a family Roman tomb.

2. Starosel · 1 h

   To see the biggest tumulus and one tomb-sanctuary.

3. Strelcha · 3 h

   Time for lunch in the town. Later, transfer of 15 minutes to see two areas, which the people from Cooper age and Iron age used like sanctuaries. Visit a menhir, a monolith stone, that was used for different mysteries and cults.

4. Koprivshtitsa · 1 h

   A town with an old look. The town took an important role for the Bulgarian revival and was a birthplace for politician, poets, rebels. Free time to explore.

What's included

• Private transportation
• Guide-driver
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Accomodation for 1 night in a 3* hotel in town Hisarya
• Entrance tickets for tombs and museums

What's not included

• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Food and drinks

Start time

08:00

Languages

In-person guide: German, English

Travellers

• Child (3–17)
• Adult (18–65)

Options

• 2 days from Sofia: Thracian tombs and the way to immortalityfrom €250

  Pickup included

  Start time: 08:00

  In-person guide: English, German

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.

If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.