2-day Yambol Kukerlandia Festival & Plovdiv Guided Tour
ID: GYG930537-1453491
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
2 days
Description
Experience Kukerlandia Festival in Yambol. Watch Kukeri groups from across Bulgaria showing their unique style. Next day visit Plovdiv - the oldest constantly living city in Europe! Explore history!
Day 1:
Experience the Kukerlandia Festival in Yambol, Bulgaria, an annual event that celebrates the ancient Bulgarian ritual of the Kukeri. Watch as folklore figures wear elaborate, often terrifying masks and costumes to perform rites meant to ward off evil spirits, purify the community, and ensure prosperity for the coming year.
Kukerlandia has become an exciting and highly anticipated event that attracts both locals and international visitors. During the festival, the streets of Yambol come alive with a spectacular parade of Kukeri groups from across Bulgaria, each group showcasing its unique style of mask and costume.
Private home hosted dinner included! Overnight in Yambol
Day 2:
Plovdiv offers us a lot to see and visit and we're going to start the day by taking a walk along the rough cobble-stoned streets of the Old Town - a charming architectural reserve with its own style and atmosphere. During our walk we'll enter the Ethnographic Museum and the Ancient Roman theatre. After our time spent there we can drive to Sofia. Estimated time of our arrival is 6.15 pm
Highlights
- Visit Archaeological Complex "Thracian and Ancient City of Kabile"
- Watch the Kukeri groups from across Bulgaria showcase their unique style
- Yambol city centre tour
- Plovdiv Ancient Theatre
- Old Town Plovdiv
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The festival takes place outdoors, so dress accordingly
Photography is encouraged, but please be respectful and ask for permission before taking photos with the Kukeri
The event can be loud due to the bells and music, so it might not be suitable for everyone
Be prepared for large crowds
INCLUDED
- Guide/driver's services
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided Kukeri festival tour
- Admission to the Kukerlandia Festival
- Opportunity to meet and take photos with the Kukeri
- Kabile and Battle glory museum entrance fees
- Private home hosted dinner in Yambol
- Plovdiv city walk
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
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.
