From Sofia: Buzludzha, Rose Valley & Thracian Kings Tour
ID: GYG1396840-2132803
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País: Bulgária
Duração:
09:30 horas
Descrição
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.
Destaques
- 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
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
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
INCLUÍDO
- 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.
NÃO INCLUÍDO
- 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
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
