Kazanlak and the Valley of the Thracian Kings
The tour will start at 9:00 from your hotel or accommodation with your Bulgarian tour guide.
Drive along a beautiful road beside the Central Balkan Mountain. The region of the Valley of the Thracian Kings, also known as the Valley of the Roses, is a centre for the production of rose oil and was the preferred burial ground for Thracian nobility. This practice has bequeathed about 1,300 tumuli, of which approximately 300 have been excavated.
The most famous tourist spot here is the Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak, recognized as a masterpiece of Thracian artwork. The tomb dates from the end of the 4th century BCE, and due to its well-preserved original frescoes, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the Tomb of Seuthes III, a Thracian king, also known as the Golyama Kosmatka mound. The tomb dates from the 5th century BCE and consists of three chambers and one corridor. Many valuable artifacts and works of art were found at the site. It is one of the richest Thracian burials found so far.
The last stop will be the Ostrusha Tomb, which dates from the 4th century BCE. It is mainly famous for its unique ceiling - a combination of relief and fine decoration - with different portraits, colourful figures, and floral ornaments.
