Rose Valley Tour + Buzludzha Monument

On this excursion from Sofia, we'll tour the Rose Valley, see how Damascena rose oil is made, and visit the Buzludzha Monument.

Rose Valley Tour + Buzludzha Monument

We will meet behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and depart toward the Rose Valley.

Rose cultivation in Bulgaria dates back to the 16th century, and by the 19th century, Bulgaria became the global leader in rose oil production. We will visit the Damascena Ethnographic Complex to learn about the rose cultivation process.

Next, we will head to Kazanlak, home of the annual Rose Festival held between May and June. There will be free time for a leisurely stroll and lunch in this town.

After lunch, we will visit the Buzludzha Monument, an abandoned Soviet structure located in the Central Balkan Mountains, known for its unique design and popularity on social media. Artists, including Rita Ora, have filmed music videos here.

Before returning, we will stop in Shipka to see the Memorial Church honoring soldiers from the war between Russia and Turkey. The return trip to Sofia will total 10.5 hours.

Transportation only option

When booking, you can choose to take the tour with a guide or reserve the transportation only option.