A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha
Overview
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From Plovdiv we go towards Balkan mountain. We pass through several small Bulgarian villages. Our road continues through the Valley of Roses where, if you wish, we can stop. Then we arrive at the Russian Church "Nativity of Christ".
After enjoying the unique architecture, we visit the largest tomb in the valley of the Thracian kings. Built 330 BC.
Then we head to Buzludzha Peak and UFO -Buzludzha Monument.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Valley of Roses
We travel through picturesque landscapes towards the Valley of Roses, which has been known for centuries for its oil rose growing traditions. Every year, the Rose Festival is celebrated here in the first days of June. Note that roses bloom from about mid-May to about mid-June. If you wish, we can stop to enjoy their magical aroma and pick from their flowers, as well as get to know the harvest.
National Park-Museum Shipka-Buzluzha
We stop at the architectural masterpiece Shipchen Monastery "Nativity", which has been declared a cultural monument and is of national importance. It is located under a rose hip. It is also known as the Russian Church
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A Day trip to the Thracian Kings, The Valley of Roses & Buzludzha
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What‘s Included
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible day trip from Plovdiv!
Anonymous,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredible day trip from Plovdiv through the Rose Valley with our guide and driver, Lyuben! Everything was perfectly organized, and we had plenty of time at each stop. We visited the beautiful Russian church, the fascinating Thracian tombs, and the finale was truly amazing — the otherworldly Buzludzha monument, which was absolutely unforgettable. We were also lucky to visit during the rose blooming season and stopped in the middle of a rose field to enjoy the beautiful scenery. Along the way, Lyuben shared short and interesting stories, and we always had enough time to truly feel the atmosphere of each place around us. The Thracian tombs felt like the Bulgarian pyramids to us! Highly recommended experience.
Unique trip to unusual places- highly recommend
T5763UHmagdalenad,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an unforgettable journey through the Rose Valley, the Thracian Tombs, and the truly extraordinary Buzludzha Monument. Our driver was very friendly, shared short and interesting stories about all the places along the way, and made the whole experience truly enjoyable. We visited during the rose blooming season and even stopped to pick a few roses and enjoy their beautiful fragrance. We also had enough time to truly feel the spirit and atmosphere of every place we visited. The Buzludzha Monument is also a very interesting place to experience and our guide was very knowledgeable about its history which made us appreciate it even more. A perfect blend of history, culture, nature, and unforgettable moments. Thank you for this amazing experience - highly recommended!
Buzludhza is a must-see
Passenger574502,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00All good, few roses, it was early
Tour
missLindsay p,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I thought the church was beautiful and seeing Buzludzha Monument was absolutely incredible. Personally for me, I didnt find the visit to the thracian tomb as interesting and unfortunately the valley of roses had no roses as we visited too early.
Day visiting tombs and monuments
X2578RUarianes,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our guide was really nice. The places we we visited were all beautiful and different. I would recommend doing the trip a little later in the season so you can take advantage of the flowers. Otherwise it was all worth it.
Our guide was nice. The...
KarineM S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was nice. The church, the tombs and the monuments were very beautiful and different. I wouldn’t recommend going at this time of the year. We were too early for the roses. I would wait until end of May to be able to experience it fully.
Buzludzha is worth it.
filippomC4969MN,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s definitely worth it. Moreover, Lyuben was friendly, kind and well-informed about historical and local curiosities.
Bellissima scoperta
391gabrielen,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was wonderful: we saw breathtaking landscapes and very evocative places. We were lucky to find snow at Buzludzha under bright sunshine, and we really enjoyed walking on the snow. Lunch at a traditional restaurant on a frozen lake was beautiful. The kindness, courtesy, and helpfulness were priceless.
A fascinating series of...
Sean C,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A fascinating series of visits to some special places. Between churches tombs and abandoned monuments you will cover a lot of history. Our guide was helpful and friendly, although there were one or two bits of information he offered that were factually a bit dubious.
The Perfect Day Trip
L5026RN ,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience from start to finish! The host picked us up directly from our address, which made everything so easy and stress-free. The trip was well organized, full of interesting stops and beautiful views — we even picked Damask rose in a real rose field. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to explore the area in a fun and personal way.
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