Kazanlak Full-Day Tour from Sofia
Kazanlak is the center of rose-oil extraction in Bulgaria and the oil-producing rose of Kazanlak is one of the most widely recognizable Bulgarian national symbols. Kazanlak is also in the area named The Valley of the Thracian Kings, because of the concentration of noble tombs, one of which is an UNESCO site. See sites that date back to the prehistoric era, and experience this hidden treasure of Bulgaria.
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day tour for 8 persons
The tour price is for 8 people and includes: transfer from and to your hotel/accommodation in Sofia, guide in English, parking fees, entrance fees. Meals and personal expenses are not included.
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What's included in Kazanlak Full-Day Tour from Sofia
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Rozhdestvo Hristovo Temple
It is a Bulgarian Orthodox church built near the town of Shipka in Stara Planina between 1885 and 1902 to Antoniy Tomishko's design in the seventeenth-century Muscovite style, under the direction of architect Alexander Pomerantsev. It is, together with the other parts of the Shipka Monument complex, dedicated to the Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian soldiers that died for the liberation of Bulgaria in the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78.
Tomb of Seuthes III
Then we go to Goliama Kosmatka - the tomb of Seuthes 3rd. he Tomb of Seuthes III is located near Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Seuthes III was the King of the Odrysian Kingdom of Thrace from c. 331 to c. 300 BC and founder of the nearby Thracian city of Seuthopolis. It is one of the most elaborate tombs in the Valley of the Thracian Rulers.
Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
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.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel Drop off
- Driver/guide in English
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:30, please provide the address and the name of your hotel/ accommodation.
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