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Description
Get this unique chance to participate and see the colourful sights of the famous Kazanlak or Karlovo Rose Festival. Witness the rose-picking rituals, hear all about the distillation process, and see local dance and performances in this Bulgarian town.
Highlights
- See the Karlovo Rose Festival
- Enjoy local singing and dancing performances
- Visit the Thracian Tomb and Shipka monument
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- Start the day early from Sofia because the rose-picking ritual starts in the morning before the sun dries the rose petals. At 9:00 hours, rose-picking begins in the rose gardens around Karlovo or Kazanlak. This beautiful ritual has been celebrated for over a century and includes local singing and dancing performances.
- Take the Distillery tour with detailed explanations of the local rose traditions, distillation process and the importance of roses for the area's development.
- Have lunch in a warm-welcoming traditional restaurant in a nearby village.
- Visit the Thracian Tomb and the Shipka monument in the afternoon. Some of the official festival activities include visiting the Karlovo main square.
- Enjoy local dancing and singing performance. The performances are different every day.
- Admire roses all over the town!
- Learn about the Bulgarian traditional customs from “The bread of the Bulgarians: ritual, customs and faith”.
- Return to Sofia at around 19:00 hours.
What's Included
- Transfer from and to your hotel/accommodation in Sofia
- English-speaking Bulgarian tour guide
- Parking fees
- Entrance fees
- Participation in Rose Festival Karlovo or Kazanlak fees
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks
Meeting Point
Sofia, Bulgaria
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 59 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 66 / person