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From Veliko Tarnovo: Day Tour to the Valley of Roses & Kings

By Expat Travel Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$552 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the Kazanlak Thracian Tomb, a UNESCO site with well-preserved frescoes
  • Explore the Iskra Museum with Thracian artefacts and the famous golden mask
  • Discover the Museum of Etheric Oils and purchase authentic rose products
  • Explore Thracian mounds with unique underground chambers and frescoes

Activity location

    • Kazanlak
    • Kazanlak, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kazanlak
    • Kazanlak, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

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From Veliko Tarnovo: Day Tour to the Valley of Roses & Kings
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
NZ$551.69 x 1 AdultNZ$551.69

Total
Price is NZ$551.69

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour for up to 4 persons
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed local guide in English, Russian and Bulgarian
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport with a comfortable car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel and parking fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Travel Insurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees for the museums (optional, total: about 20 euro per person for all 5 museums)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Embark on an immersive day tour from Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak, exploring Bulgaria’s rich Thracian and cultural heritage. Begin at the Kazanlak Thracian Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its vibrant frescoes, providing a fascinating glimpse into ancient Thracian life and burial rituals. Then visit the Iskra Museum, home to an impressive collection of Thracian artefacts, including the famous golden mask, ceremonial pottery, jewellery, weapons, and items connected to rulers such as Teres II and Seuthes III, bringing the region’s ancient history vividly to life.

Next, stop at the Museum of Etheric Oils, where you will learn about Bulgaria’s world-famous rose oil production and have the opportunity to purchase authentic oils and related products. Continue to the Shipka Church, an architectural gem commemorating Bulgaria’s liberation, before exploring the Thracian tombs of Golyama Kosmatka and Ostrusha, both notable for their underground burial chambers and remarkable frescoes.

Throughout the day, enjoy scenic drives through the fragrant Rose Valley, with ample opportunities for photos and relaxation. Your guide provides detailed commentary on Bulgaria’s Thracian past, cultural traditions, and natural landscapes, making this tour a rich, informative, and unforgettable experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kazanlak
    • Kazanlak, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kazanlak
    • Kazanlak, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria