Bulgaria · ROSE VALLEY TRIPS
The harvest is late May to mid-June and starts before sunrise; the rest of the year the valley is distilleries and museums. These 15 trips are clear about which season they run in, how far the drive is and what you actually get to do with the petals.
Review the 12-hour Sofia tour to Buzludzha, Damascena, and Shipka, with practical advice on timing, cost, guides, and what to expect.
“Great trip to the center of Bulgaria and to see this monument. Too bad you can’t visit it from the inside.”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, rose oil traditions, Shipka Church, and Koprivshtitsa on an 11-hour tour from Sofia.
“The weather was not so good so we couldn’t see the roses blooming but the our tour guide Martin is really informative and funny.”
Explore Bulgaria’s Thracian Kings Valley from Sofia, with UNESCO tombs, royal burials, Kazanlak’s museum, rose country, and expert guides.
“it was a long day but Adrian made the drive go by very fast. On the way he presented me with so much history about the tombs we were going to visit and much more there is to Bulgaria. I was very happy when I heard that some of the artifacts that were found in the one of the tombs was back in Bulgaria on display. It makes you realise how much more is missing due to the looting of the tombs. If you love history, this would be ideal. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Explore Bulgaria’s Valley of the Thracian Kings from Sofia, with four tombs, Kazanlak frescoes, a museum visit, and expert-guided transport.
“Our guide is actively pursuing archeology so we received so much insight on all of the Thracian history. It was a great experience learning about how the tombs were maintained over time and excavated. From our stops at the Thracian tombs we could also see Shipka and Buzludzha in the distance.”
Explore Thracian tombs, Roman Stara Zagora, Neolithic homes, and the Museum of Religions on a history-packed day from Plovdiv.
“This tour was one of the best I’ve had, and I’ve done day tours in many countries! The tour company is run by historians and archaeologists who are passionate about sharing Bulgaria’s history and certainly provided a top notch experience for me. (Bultrips) My guide, Krasi, was very knowledgeable and easy going, provided a smooth ride with superb air conditioning, had cold drinks available, knew exactly what he was doing, and was great to talk with. I learned a lot in one day, plus seeing numerous sites that would have been tough getting to on my own. Combining the Valley of the Thracian Kings with several sites in Stara Zagora…”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Buzludzha Monument, and Shipka on a long, affordable day tour from Sofia with expert guides.
“The guide was maria she is a absolute joy shes very well educated and very knowledgeable due to weather we could not visit the monument but she took us to another interesting location i would highly recommend maria”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Thracian tombs, Kazanlak museums, and Shipka Memorial Church on a private day tour from Plovdiv.
“This is was the most wonderful experience in Bulgaria. Upon arrival we were warmly welcomed by Rusi, and had a fantastic start! The guide and tour was extremely good, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. Rusi is such a warm personality and highly motivated guide (recommendable!). The atmosphere is so special that it really felt like home to all of us. All respect for Rusi who does a great job there; a true sample of excellent tour guide! Many thanks again and I recommend Rusi to everyone!”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley from Sofia, with Shipka Church, Thracian tombs, UNESCO murals, and a rose-oil distillery.
“Thracian tombs in Shipka. It would be even better if we could visit Buzludzha monument to see it from outside.”
Travel from Sofia to Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Shipka Monument, and Buzludzha with a small group, English guide, and scenic mountain roads.
“Eperienza fantastica, la nostra guida, Dobrin, ha dimostrato professionalità e competenza. Tour consigliatissimo.”
Explore Bulgaria's Valley of Roses, Thracian tombs, Shipka Monastery, and Buzludzha on a private day trip from Plovdiv.
“A fascinating series of visits to some special places. Between churches tombs and abandoned monuments you will cover a lot of history. Our guide was helpful and friendly, although there were one or two bits of information he offered that were factually a bit dubious.”
Review of the private Rose Festival tour from Kazanlak, with rose picking, VIP parade seats, museums, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“I wanted to show my business customers the beauty of the Rose valley while this off the season. We managed to make rose picking and behind the scenes visits for the implementation of the Rose festival. Incredible!!!”
Explore Bulgaria’s Rose Valley from Sofia with a small group, Damascena distillery, Kazanlak Rose Museum, and expert local guiding.
“Our guide Tsetso brought us to the rose valley in Kazanlak. We had a pit stop with some nice local flour pastry and grain drink along the way. We enjoyed the visit to the rose garden, distillery plant and bought some rose products. It will be great if our time coincide with the Rose Festival in early June. Lunch at a local tavern was good. On the way back, Tsetso introduced us to a beautiful Russian church with a rich history. The journey is almost three hours drive from Sophia. Tsetso is very enthusiastic and eager to explain the importance and facts about his country.”
Pick roses in Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, taste rose treats, learn oil distillation, and make soap on a private 3-hour tour from Karlovo.
“Really great activity with so much local flavor. Absolutely fantastic experience which I totally recommend. Suitable of everyone. Excellent staff and guides on the spot. I'm very pleased.”
Explore Sofia, Plovdiv, and Bulgaria’s Rose Valley in two days, with UNESCO sites, Roman ruins, Thracian art, and a family distillery visit.
Explore Thracian tombs, royal treasures, and Bulgaria’s Rose Valley on a private day trip from Plovdiv with hotel pickup.
“Nadia was absolutely fantastic! I would give her 10 stars if I could. We enjoyed every minute of our tour and my children stayed engaged the entire time. Thank you Nadia for making our experience wonderful!”
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