Valley of Thracian Kings and Roses - full day tour to Kazanlak from Plovdiv

The rose is one of the symbols of Bulgaria. The country produces the best rose oil in the world since 1664. Now Bulgaria manufactures about 70% of all rose oil in the world. The damask rose is being grown in the notorious Rose valley in Central Bulgaria. In Kazanlak town we explore the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site - the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak which impresses the visitor with its unique frescoes from IV B. C. Our next stop is the small but charming Rose museum in Kazanlak which is the only one of its kind in the world. Then we discover the Thracian tomb Golyama Kosmatka dating from the end of V century B. C. About 20 gold objects were found in that tomb including a sophisticated golden wreath with oak leaves, a golden wide wine glass, golden heads of a goddess and a deer, silver shell with golden decoration, a bronze man's head etc. All these valuable findings are exhibited in the Historical Museum of Kazanlak that we visit optionally as well. Our last stop is the colorful Shipka Memorial Church.

- Plovdiv - Kazanlak transfer (1 h 30 min) - Sightseeing in Kazanlak (1 h 15 min) - Lunch break in a traditional Bulgarian restaurant "mehana" - Kazanlak - Thracian tomb Golyama Kosmatka transfer (10-15 min) - Thracian tomb Golyama Kosmatka - Shipka Memorial Church transfer (5 min) - Shipka Memorial Church - Plovdiv transfer (1 h 30 min) This tour can be customized to meet your personal preferences.