From Sofia: Rose Festival Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG192915-299828
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Well-known for its production of rose oil essence, the Thracian valley hosts people from all over the world to celebrate the rose petals picking every late May and early June.
Begin your tour early with rose-picking in the rose gardens around Karlovo or Kazanlak. This beautiful ritual has been celebrated for over a century.
Move on for a distillery tour with detailed explanations of the local rose traditions, distillation process, and the importance of roses for the development of the area. Sit down for a lunch in a warm and welcoming traditional restaurant in a nearby village (optional) or enjoy free time in case there are festival events (depending on program and availability).
Visit the Thracian Tomb and Shipka monument in the afternoon depending on the official program of the festival. Finally, return to Sofia at around 7:00 PM.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Rose Valley and participate in the Rose Festival (optional)
- Learn about the Bulgarian traditions
- Enjoy rose picking rituals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour begins at 7:00 AM
Behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale restaurant.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
