From Sofia: Buzludzha, Rose Valley & Thracian Kings Tour
ID: GYG1396840-2132803
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País: Bulgaria
Duración:
09:30 horas
Descripción
Explore the Buzludzha Monument, the Valley of the Thracian Kings, and the Rose Valley on a day trip from Sofia. Learn about the history of the Bulgarian rose oil industry.
Begin your journey in Sofia and head to the Buzludzha Monument. Built by the Bulgarian communist regime to commemorate an event in 1891, this UFO-shaped building was once the site of many state functions, adorned with Lenin and Marx posters and a red star on the ceiling.
Next, visit the tomb of Seuthes III in the Valley of the Thracian Kings. Seuthes III was the King of the Odrysian Kingdom of Thrace from 331 BC to 300 BC and the founder of the nearby Thracian city of Seuthopolis.
In the afternoon, head to the Architectural and Ethnographic Complex Damascena in the Rose Valley. Learn about the legends of Orpheus, considered one of the chief poets and musicians of antiquity and a symbol of the art of music.
Discover the process of producing rose oil, declared the highest quality in the world. It takes 30 roses to produce 1 drop of rose oil, and 3,000-4,000 kg of rose flowers for 1 kg of first-rate rose oil. The first rose oil in Bulgaria was distilled in the 17th century. Enjoy free time to visit the store with homemade products from roses.
Lo más destacado
- Explore the Buzludzha Monument, a relic of the communist era
- Visit the tomb of Seuthes III in the Valley of the Thracian Kings
- Learn about the history of the Bulgarian rose oil industry
- Discover the process of producing rose oil in the Rose Valley
- Enjoy free time to visit a store with homemade rose products
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
The Buzludzha monument is one of the best abandoned places on Earth
Bulgarian rose oil is considered the highest quality in the world
It takes 30 roses to produce 1 drop of rose oil
INCLUIDO
- Visit to Buzludzha monument
- Visit to the tomb of Seuthes III in a valley of Thracian Kings
- Visit to the Architectural and Ethnographic Complex Damascena in Rose valley
- Pick up/Drop off from your hotel or preferable location.
NO INCLUYE
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Entry tickets for a tomb of Seuthes III in a valley of Thracian Kings. 3 euros.
- Entry tickets for a Architectural and Ethnographic Complex Damascena in Rose valley. 10 euros
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.
