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Rose Festival in Kazanlak - Bulgaria Tour 2013
30 May - 03 May 2013,
Programme 04
Itinerary: Sofia (1 Night) - Plovdiv (1 Night) - Sofia (1 Night)
Highlights: The Rose valley of Bulgaria includes Karlovo and Kazanlak fields with area is about 3,300 square kilometers - extending more than 130 km along the Stara Planina mountain, surrounded by two mountains, which help create a specific climate.
The festival program includes the traditional rose-picking ritual and rose - distillation that gives you a true feeling of authenticity and the coronation of Queen Rose. The festival ends with a street procession in which the main role is allotted for the participants of the International Folklore Festival. There are other interesting events, taking place during the festival weekend - choir a cappella and folklore concerts, art shows, exhibitions, wine-tasting, shows.Day 01 (31.05.2013): Welcome to Bulgaria
Arrival in Sofia - a 8500 years Old Town and has long been an important crossroads between Asia Minor and Europe. Sofia's monuments attest to the many cultures and civilizations that flourished here. A beautiful city on its way to grow to a big and modern European city, with nice green areas, beautiful ancient churches and buildings from the beginning of the 20th century and incessant night life.
Welcoming and transfer to your hotel 4*
Day 02 ( 01.06.2013): Tour in Sofia, Plovdiv
Morning: Sofia panoramic tour and visit the 4th century St. George's Rotunda famous for its unique frescoes and original architecture; The magnificent Alexander Nevski Memorial Church is a splendidly decorated masterpiece of late 19th - early 20th century architecture; St. Sophia basilica, 6th century, is one of the most valuable pieces of early Christian architecture in the Balkans. Battenber Square with its emblematic landmark; The former Royal Palace, the Presidency building, and the building of the Bulgarian National Bank. The National Theater designed by the architectural firm of Helmer & Felmer from Vienna; The Central Military Club, built in the same neo-Renaissance style.
Afternoon - departure to Plovdiv (150 km) - Bulgaria's second biggest city, which treasures a history that goes back thousands of years, traces of which have survived to the present day.
Visit the Old Plovdiv, built in the IV century before Christ from King Philip of Macedonia. Sample list of recommended sites of interest: The typical Plovdiv symmetrical houses with their painted facades, oriels and jetties and grid windows; The St. Constantine and St. Helena Church completed in 1832, contains murals painted in 1836 by Zachary Zograph, the best known Bulgarian National Revival painter; The Roman Forum, Stadium, Fortress Walls, and above all, the fabulous Amphitheatre, which was built during the time of Emperor Trajan (98-117). It has 28 rows with tiers of marble seats, which can accommodate over 3 500 spectators and today it is still functioning. Plovdiv is Bulgaria's second biggest city, which treasures a history that goes back thousands of years, traces of which have survived to the present day.
Arrival and accommodation in the hotel 4*
Day 03 (02.06.2013): Rose Festival - Koprivstitsa - Sofia
Early morning departure to Kazanlak (93 km) - the capital of the Rose valley and Thracian
kings. The rose had an important role in the history of Kazanlak region
and is an unchangeable part of the life style of the local people.
08.00 Arrival and departure to the rose fields
08.30 Take part of the rose picking and
introduction to the tehnology of rose distillery to learn more about
the traditions of rose oil productions, tasting of rose products
11.30 Visit to the Museum of Roses and The Thracian Kazanlak Tomb - from the late 4 century B.C., in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The frescoes are the finest masterpiece of the Thracian art discovered to date.
12.00 A chance to attend the Carnival procession, you can see the partcipants from varios countries.
13.00 Festive lunch - barbeque with floklore programme
Afternoon - departure to Koprivstitsa "The Museum Town"the most charming small Bulgarian town huddled in the mountain. A Bulgarian Town-Museum boasting the largest number of houses and monuments - 388 in all, most of which have been restored to their original appearance. An unique collection of ethnographic treasures, old weapons, national costumes and typical Bulgarian jewelry has also been preserved.
Departure to Sofia. Arrival and accommodation in the hotel 4*
Day 04 (03.06.2013): Departure
Free time.
Optional tour to Rila Monastery.
Transfer to Airport. End of the services.
Price per Person in Double Room:
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For a party of 2 - 3 pеrsons |
For a group of 4 persons |
For a group of 6 persons |
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530 € |
455 € |
390 € |
Supplement for Single Room: 85 €
The Tour includes:
