Kazanlak Private Tour

79 € / per person

(0 Reviews)

Your Kazanlak Private Tour

Set out on an unforgettable private tour to Kazanlak, traveling over 200 km east of Sofia while enjoying the stunning views of the Balkan range.After a smooth three-hour drive through picturesque landscapes, we will start our journey at the stunning Shipka Memorial Church, a 17th-century Russian-style masterpiece honoring fallen soldiers of the 1878 Liberation. Continuing our exploration, we will visit Goliama Kosmatka, the impressive tomb of Seuthes III, before enjoying a quick yet delicious lunch. Next, we will head to Kazanlak to admire the UNESCO-listed Thracian Tomb, renowned for its vivid murals, including a moving farewell scene between a couple. On our way back to Sofia, we will make a delightful stop at a local rose garden and distillery, such as Damascena, where you can learn about rose essence extraction and even purchase fragrant souvenirs, concluding the day with unforgettable memories of history, culture, and nature.

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 8:30 h
End: 18:30 h

Accessibility:

Yes, fairly accessible

Driving time:

6 h 30 m approximately

Recommended period:

All year round, best period 15th May- 15th June (rose picking)

Important:

Comfortable shoes

Overview

Itinerary

Itinerary for Kazanlak Private Tour

8:30 We start our trip to Kazanlak which is located over 200 km east of Sofia along the Balkan range The renovated road takes you there in about 3 hours’ scenic drive. We start our visit with Shipka Memorial Church, built after the Liberation from Turkish occupation in 1878 in honor of the Russian and Bulgarian victims, in a rich and beautiful 17th century Russian style. Then we go to Goliama Kosmatka – the tomb of Seuthes 3rd. After a quick lunch in a nearby restaurant, we go to Kazanlak for a visit of the UNESCO world heritage tomb. The monument dates back to the 4th century BC and its murals are memorable for the splendid horses and especially for the gesture of farewell, in which the seated couple grasp each other’s wrists in a moment of tenderness and equality. On the way back we will visit a local rose garden and distillery (Damascena or other), where you will see how rose essence is extracted and you will be able to buy some rose-scented souvenirs.
19:00 We come back to Sofia. Please note this is a fast-paced tour, so we kindly ask you to follow your guide closely and promptly.

More details

Kazanlak Overview

Kazanlak is located in the very central part of Bulgaria, right in the heart of the Valley of Roses or also known as the Valley of the Thracian Kings. The oldest settlement in the area of the modern-day city dates back to the Neolithic era (6th-5th millennium BC). During the 4th-3rd centuries BC the Thracian ruler Seuthes 3rd took an important place in the historical development of Thrace during the Hellenistic era. The Thracian city of Seuthopolis was discovered near Kazanlak and thoroughly studied at the time of the construction of the Koprinka Reservoir.

Kazanlak is the center of rose-oil extraction in Bulgaria and the oil-producing rose of Kazanlak is one of the most widely recognizable national symbols. Bulgaria is the major supplier of rose oil in the world for the cosmetic industry and Kazanlak’s rose gardens are the largest rose gardens in the whole world. It is one of the very little places in the entire world that can grow this particular rose (Rosa Damascena or Rose from Damascus).

Activity map

Departure point

Departure point for this tour is from your hotel or accommodation within Sofia city limits. You will be notified for the exact pick up time from our agents approximately 2 days before your tour.